Crazy helpful! Just started throwing about a week ago and I'm hooked. Figured out how to stick it without any instructions (took patience and daylight) but your tutorial has helped me infinitely. Don't stop being crazy awesome!
TuckerMacMillan Excellent! This tutorial is a little old, but I'm glad it helped. You might like my "How to Throw Spikes" tutorial on my channel. It's an in-depth video on throwing that should help any beginner!
As someone who learned no spin first, you'll never forget it. It's hard to switch between the two for me, it takes me awhile of throwing. Just keep practicing!
I recently got pretty good at no-spin throwing and I can already throw from up to 15 ft. away using the same method used by Houzan Suzuki. I use the Cold Steel Shanghai Shadow, Sure Balance, and Pro balance knives along with the flying steel Mumyou Ryu knife. With no-spin throwing you don't have to calculate distance or rotations. I find it works best with larger heavier knives. I just commented because most people are biased against no-spin throwing.
Great throwing as always and the breakdown in the description is very informative. I just wanted to comment, to let you know, that I went from learning the overhand technique of the no spin in 3 days to learning almost all no spin techniques in an hour and 1/2. I got some vids on my progress, just filmed a few days ago, feel free to give input and as always keep throwing!
I loves me some Cold Steel. Even though I don't actively collect knives anymore, Cold Steel was always my favorite company. Definitely one of the best knives for the money. Glad to see you getting such good use out of their throwers.
Hello miss Xolette I just wanted to say I really enjoy watching you its amazing that you really break it down an your accuracy is jaw dropping. I wish you the best an thank you for your sharing your knowledge☺
Thanks for the info, My 7y old grand daughter wants to learn so I am learning first. Great info easily understood. No disrespect intended, you're also very easy on the eyes. thanks for taking the time to put these up
I started throwing about a year ago and really wish I had seen your videos earlier lol, My biggest problem has always been muscling the trow which led to inconsistant throws and a few damage blades. Your techniques are very well honed and your recomendations are very helpful. I think I speak for the amature knife throwing community when I say thanks for all the great videos.
Great! I actually don't recommend throwing indoors b/c it causes a lot of damage. You can't really prevent bounce back, as ricochets are part of the learning process. You should peruse my "Knife Throwing Videos for Beginners" playlist and in particular watch the video "How to Figure our your Distances for Knife Throwing". Also, lighter knives (like your 8 inch ones) can tend to ricochet faster and farther than heavier longer knives. Good luck!
The moment I saw you throw the spinning knives my jaws literally dropped open. I never knew such a sport existed nor is it actually possible to throw with such accuracy and the way the knives hit the targets so perfectly straight is COOL! hahaha :P
Love your vids! I've been watching quite a few of them and now I'm getting into knife throwing myself. Thanks and I look forward to more of your posts :)
You are my hero! I have watched all of your videos and everything you teach and do I just love. I try learn it the best that I can and pass it on to my freinds! KEEP MAKING VIDEOS! YOU ARE AWESOME! Btw. I just started throwing knives about a month ago and your videos were the first that I saw and I learned everything from you! Thank you!
@Xolette I don't know if you do, but I am practicing no-spin and traditional throwing in seperate sessions. Helps me from messing throws up. I realized this when I heard a lot of clangs instead of thunks after a switch in technique when I used to train both at the same time.
Thank you for the comment! I don't think "durable" and "cheap" go together-- my favorite knives so far are my ones from Flying Steel (and they do have some affordable spikes). The best cheap knife I can think of though is my Bailey Boker Zeil knife which I've seen sold on budk and a smaller version at the throwzini website. And no, I don't have any bows, but they are a good weapon.
Ah, you always have the best videos. I made a special trip to Wal-Mart today to look for a butter knife set, but everything they had looked to flimsy. Also, I really enjoyed watching your back to back throwing and seeing how you would compensate when you released or how far you moved forward to get your knives to stick proper. Oh, and I bet your walls just love you. :-D
wow those are some serious throwing skills I gotta admit I am pretty jealous. Thanks for the tip about taking a step forward or a step back wards depending on how you knife hits. I found that being more effective than increasing or decreasing the flick of your wrist or the power of your throw. Your way makes it so that you can always be consistent in your throw and judge your distance awesome
Just got into knife throwing after throwing cards for a while and I love your videos. I think, no spin is easier than spin, you don't have to guage the distance, just let it rip and a couple of tries later, something sticks. Complete novice here (you're probably a pro now if you've stuck to throwing since this vid is quite old), but you can throw no spin for long distances. You just have to let go a bit earlier. You throw great by the way.
nice throwing. I like the way you have multiple targets and move around while throwing, makes throwing fun even at short range. Gonna go make some more targets tomorrow!
just started knife throwing the other day after being heavily persuaded by the man at my local weapon shop lol. But your vids are very informative, awesome job
@carvinrigged Yes... but more nicks than anything from ricochets. I have several boards and some cardboard behind my "knife throwing curtain" so I don't have to worry about stray knives hitting the wall behind. Glad my videos helped you learn a new technique!
@picklepie159 I think what you're saying is that the knives are hitting at a sideways angle rather than straight on. What you need to do is make sure your throw is completely perpendicular to the ground. Make sure your arm and your fingers aren't going from side to side. My friend Jack Dagger pointed this out to me while he watched me throw. I hope that makes sense. If anything, I suggest watching his instructional DVD because he teaches throwing better than I can!
@retx101 No Spin is a 1/4 spin-- it's just called "no spin" by most people because there's virtually no spin from all distances and is the opposite from the spin technique which relies mainly on the number of spins.
Amazing video!! I learned a lot from watching and it makes me want to go out and pick up some good throwing knives! Probably will end up getting some soon! I always enjoy your videos and find them very informative. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
@sirg31 Do you only do 2 1/2 spins at 25 feet, or just half a spin? Sinking 24' is hard for me... even 12', I wish I were more consistent. But anyway, glad, you liked the vid. I'm glad we share the same opinion on no-spin.
people got different techniques & theories... but it's very nice to watch you sharing yours (in a humble way) and damn you're good at what you does!!! great skill & great way of transferring knowledge. Now I'm enlightened to find a board for myself! Many thanks!
@TuberGreg My walls are getting destroyed after buying my 1 lb. each Sure Balance Throwers. How are the butter knives? Good solid, non-bendable knives work well. It takes a little while to get used to throwing them. I like throwing my 9" butter knives using no-spin and my 7" butter knives using a spin blade throw from 4' away. But even then, I think my best small throwing knife would be my 8" throwing knife- so don't be afraid to invest a little money into those. Thanks for the comment!
Wow, I`m so.. impressed ! I`t feels (actually looks) so natural to you. I`m sure those skills are sharpened, with many, many hours of training , and it`s obvious you enjoy it . My opinion is ,that you girl, have tallent , so never underestimate yourself, never ! And... you surely heard it many times, but in case you didn`t- throwing these sharp , leathal pieces of steel looks so hot on you.... I wish you good luck !!!
Thank you! As for a target, I recommend NOT throwing at living trees. Log rounds are best, but might be hard to find. Soft woods, like pine, cedar, also work well. The thicker the wood, the longer t'll last. My current target is of 4 X 4's of Douglass Fir.
Xolette hello I'm interested in you because you cover most arts of throwing, I have some new ones, and would like to learn throwing by handle. When I started, not to bad with blade first?? Any tips would be great thanks.
Kumusta, I had thought as much that you are pinay, and guapa at that! My wife is from Cebu and we have an 11 year old child who also enjoys your videos, not just because you are guapa, but you put such an exuberance and upbeat outlook into it. You appear to really enjoy showing how you do it. Thanks, we will watch many times I am sure. And by-the-way, I think Miss Philippines should have won Miss Universe, she was by far the best! Your friends, Bob & Jordan in central Florida
I usually do 6-7 paces from the block when throwing. My hawk and knife set, both purchased from different locations, just happen to stick properly at the same distance. :)
Not a problem, I stuck myself the other day practicing some different throws to test out some theories on the fracesca. If you are a thrower then you know that France is named after their barbarian weapon of choice. They would throw them in volleys just like arrows at their enemies at the time, the Romans, needless to say the fracesca was a vicious thrower. I'm hoping more people look into the history of throwing as well. You can learn a lot of techniques from everywhere in the world.
@jedenNieustraszony Btw, Bailey Boker Ziel knives are competition length (over 12") and I like them for spin throwing. For no spin throwing, I like the Flying Steel knives.
Maybe I'm mistaken by your comment. Yes, it takes more force to throw something farther. I meant that the impact from a knife thrown at close range would penetrate deeper into the target than a knife thrown from farther away. I have thrown from far and from close, and if you kept the throw exactly the same, the impact would lessen the farther you are from the target. For example, a bullet shot at a close range does more damage than one shot from farther away.
I just ordered the Gil Hibben gen 2 gh2011 per your recommendation and a few good reviews. I can't wait to start demolishing my own kitchen:) Thanks for all the work you do putting up the vids.
*Bows* Thank you very much Sensei! I will look into it....I know you're a very busy Woman, and you have many things that are more pressing than replying to me. I will practice and practice, in hopes of someday becomming at least half the Knife Throwing enthusiast that you have become. Thank you very much for your support, and your wise guidance. Goodluck in all your Future Competitions and endeavors, Sensei. *Bows Again*
My range is btwn 6 - 9 feet for no spin. You can definitely go farther, but it gets difficult. The throw changes a bit and you have to lob it more. I don't think it's possible to throw no spin with a hammer throw. Part of slowing down the rotation of the knife is brushing your index finger along the spine. Thank you for the comment and good luck.
@sae1095hc Thanks! The barong might wreck havoc in my apartment. A dull barong is a good way to go-- but mine right now it's so sharp, it could be real dangerous. Thanks for the comment!
@FaustOnTheLine Yes, if you're holding the handle at a certain distance... let's say at ever 2 meters. Then in between that, which is 1 meter, you would switch to a blade throw, even if you throw using the hammer throw technique. You can hold knives by the blade using the hammer technique-- just make sure that he blade isn't sharp. It's the same throw, handle/bladewise, so it shouldn't be complicated. Good question :)
@cscroley That makes sense. But I've changed things with my throw since training with Jack Dagger-- it's really a process and I'm sure my form will change a bit again. But I'll see what I can do! It really is about consistency and "being a robot" as Jack would say. My release is inconsistent-- I go back and forth between releasing my knife like I do using no-spin, and doing it correctly, which is snapping the wrist forward. That wrist snap at the end of your spin throw is very important!
@Dravorath It might be the butter knife just spinning on its latitudinal axis, because of its light weight... as long as it's sticking, i'm sure you're fine. You also might be throwing across your body, which you shouldn't do.
@fmxrider7 If you're just starting, I suggest a target made out of soft wood (pine, fir, cedar) that is at least 2" thick. Check my earlier knife throwing videos (on my knife throwing videos playlist) and you'll see what I used to do with my target-- including duct tape. You can also have foam on top of your target, but the ricochets can really bounce off those as well. You can also try a big box and throw them at that for a short while. Good luck.
I love this video! I am still learning how to throw knives, but I am designing my own knife, "The Widowmaker" Can't believe that you throw inside. I forge steel, and throw knives outside.
@iamstarstuff001 Glad they're helping. I had an instructor I used to train with, but I don't anymore. If you look for "throwzini" you might be able to find some throwing groups in your area.
@MrXredneckX For spin throwing, adjust your distances. You'll most likely have to move in closer for a smaller knife. For example, try a blade throw 6 feet from the target and move back incrementally until the knife sticks. It should stick between 6 - 9 feet from the target. Good luck.
@TheOriginalSourBanan In terms of tips-- this video shows the basis and the rest is up to you. However, there are some great instructional DVDs out there that go into way more detail than I do. For no spin, Ralph Thon's Combat Throwing DVD is great. For spin throwing, Jack Dagger's Knife Throwing 101 is great, and funny too. :)
I threw for 6 yrs. I had a 2X4 hanging on a chain and would swing it back and forth left to right. 25 feet away. 180º Spin all times. after about 5 months I started to actual never miss. 6 inch SS balanced knives from the hip in a case every time. stopped about 5 years ago. VERY FUN. First ever throw was a AXE on my grandpa's farm at a tree as a dare from my uncle. LOVELY. AND yes I found that the release was almost the main point on how the contact would turn out, Force was not as important.
Awesome. Mean with a ROLLING PIN TOO, no doubt.... Never thought about competitions. Started throwing around 1975-ish. Self taught. We walk into frame like James Bond, and throw. Turn around, like a Pistol Dual...walk away from target to the mark, turn and throw. Going out about the standard 7 feet, about 4 paces. We roll into position from the side, and throw. Maybe around 9-10 feet. (Jame Bond walk in from side, roll, kneel and throw...) Also standing, and kneeling. I generally am far enough away only for spin throws, never worked with No Spin. We throw stars and spikes as well. Spikes are sharp at both ends, and stick good. We use galvanized steel WIRE, 13 inches or so long, ground to a good point, but not a real sharp thin point. Back in the 70's we had a Cedar Tree Bole in the school...we could throw a 7 1/2 inch circular saw blade into it and stick it...made a SHIIIING!!!! sound when it stuck. Same with Blow Gun... 41 year Kempo instructor.
Thanks for sharing! You might be interested in TheCombat KnifeThrower's channel as he gets really creative with his throwing (as well as EpicBladeTime).
"That's why you should carry like eight knives with you!"
Lovin' it!
Crazy helpful! Just started throwing about a week ago and I'm hooked. Figured out how to stick it without any instructions (took patience and daylight) but your tutorial has helped me infinitely. Don't stop being crazy awesome!
TuckerMacMillan Excellent! This tutorial is a little old, but I'm glad it helped. You might like my "How to Throw Spikes" tutorial on my channel. It's an in-depth video on throwing that should help any beginner!
You make it a pleasure to learn what would otherwise be boring, keep up the good work, I have enjoyed the tutorial.
Thanks, Noah! Hope to post more videos soon!
By far the most in depth and descriptive tutorial.
Thanks, Theus :)
I was going to comment on hotness, then changed my mind at 1:59...
yer she has a deadly underarm throw mate!
best entry-level video I've seen for knife throwing, thank you very much!!!!
I've just learnt something new about myself. Girls that can throw knives... that is attractive to me. Apparently... Don't ask me why. lol.
That combination crunch and knife throw...I think I just found a new workout and a new way to play with my knives lol
You are like Clove from The Hunger Games- She never misses...
So far, the best knife-throwing video I've seen.
Jon, NEVER cheat on this girl :-P
Haha. Oh, he knows. :)
As someone who learned no spin first, you'll never forget it. It's hard to switch between the two for me, it takes me awhile of throwing. Just keep practicing!
I just recently became addicted to throwing knives. Something so satisfying about sticking your target. Good job on the videos btw.
Yup, I'd love to do more outdoor throwing when I have a backyard. Thanks for sharing.
I recently got pretty good at no-spin throwing and I can already throw from up to 15 ft. away using the same method used by Houzan Suzuki. I use the Cold Steel Shanghai Shadow, Sure Balance, and Pro balance knives along with the flying steel Mumyou Ryu knife. With no-spin throwing you don't have to calculate distance or rotations. I find it works best with larger heavier knives. I just commented because most people are biased against no-spin throwing.
Great throwing as always and the breakdown in the description is very informative. I just wanted to comment, to let you know, that I went from learning the overhand technique of the no spin in 3 days to learning almost all no spin techniques in an hour and 1/2. I got some vids on my progress, just filmed a few days ago, feel free to give input and as always keep throwing!
I loves me some Cold Steel. Even though I don't actively collect knives anymore, Cold Steel was always my favorite company. Definitely one of the best knives for the money. Glad to see you getting such good use out of their throwers.
I have never seen anyone so enthusiastic about throwin knives
Hello miss Xolette I just wanted to say I really enjoy watching you its amazing that you really break it down an your accuracy is jaw dropping. I wish you the best an thank you for your sharing your knowledge☺
+Sid D No problem! Thank you for watching!
I don't know about each week... but maybe a few every few months. :) The best proposal I got was from my husband though! :)
Thanks for the info, My 7y old grand daughter wants to learn so I am learning first. Great info easily understood. No disrespect intended, you're also very easy on the eyes. thanks for taking the time to put these up
That's awesome! She'll love it!
I started throwing about a year ago and really wish I had seen your videos earlier lol, My biggest problem has always been muscling the trow which led to inconsistant throws and a few damage blades. Your techniques are very well honed and your recomendations are very helpful. I think I speak for the amature knife throwing community when I say thanks for all the great videos.
Thanks, I appreciate your support. :) Keep on throwing, Riley!
Glad to see people enjoying knife throughing.
Great! I actually don't recommend throwing indoors b/c it causes a lot of damage. You can't really prevent bounce back, as ricochets are part of the learning process. You should peruse my "Knife Throwing Videos for Beginners" playlist and in particular watch the video "How to Figure our your Distances for Knife Throwing". Also, lighter knives (like your 8 inch ones) can tend to ricochet faster and farther than heavier longer knives. Good luck!
The moment I saw you throw the spinning knives my jaws literally dropped open. I never knew such a sport existed nor is it actually possible to throw with such accuracy and the way the knives hit the targets so perfectly straight is COOL! hahaha :P
who gives dislikes? really do you think you know more or what? Xolette your the greatest!!!
I'm learning. Keep teaching ! Your very easy to understand. Thanks !!
Love your vids! I've been watching quite a few of them and now I'm getting into knife throwing myself. Thanks and I look forward to more of your posts :)
Aw,thanks! :) Hopefully I can get another video up before the end of Spring break. Good luck knife throwing!
You are my hero! I have watched all of your videos and everything you teach and do I just love. I try learn it the best that I can and pass it on to my freinds! KEEP MAKING VIDEOS! YOU ARE AWESOME! Btw. I just started throwing knives about a month ago and your videos were the first that I saw and I learned everything from you! Thank you!
@Xolette Makes sense. Consistency... Probably the hardest part for me so far, as well. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks for sharing!
That is the best compliment ever. I love Xena! Thanks :)
Thank you for the comment :) Much appreciated. Good luck throwing!
Great video. Its good to see someone that knows what they are talking about. Very cool and keep those videos coming. Very Tactical of you too...
@Xolette I don't know if you do, but I am practicing no-spin and traditional throwing in seperate sessions. Helps me from messing throws up.
I realized this when I heard a lot of clangs instead of thunks after a switch in technique when I used to train both at the same time.
Thank you for the comment! I don't think "durable" and "cheap" go together-- my favorite knives so far are my ones from Flying Steel (and they do have some affordable spikes). The best cheap knife I can think of though is my Bailey Boker Zeil knife which I've seen sold on budk and a smaller version at the throwzini website. And no, I don't have any bows, but they are a good weapon.
- "Who here is John?"
- "There, is the guy with a knife on his forehead"
Thanks :) No problem. I should have another "beginner knife" video up soon.
Ah, you always have the best videos. I made a special trip to Wal-Mart today to look for a butter knife set, but everything they had looked to flimsy.
Also, I really enjoyed watching your back to back throwing and seeing how you would compensate when you released or how far you moved forward to get your knives to stick proper.
Oh, and I bet your walls just love you.
:-D
wow those are some serious throwing skills I gotta admit I am pretty jealous. Thanks for the tip about taking a step forward or a step back wards depending on how you knife hits. I found that being more effective than increasing or decreasing the flick of your wrist or the power of your throw. Your way makes it so that you can always be consistent in your throw and judge your distance awesome
@Xolette Thank you for the kind words! Keep up the great work!
Just got into knife throwing after throwing cards for a while and I love your videos. I think, no spin is easier than spin, you don't have to guage the distance, just let it rip and a couple of tries later, something sticks. Complete novice here (you're probably a pro now if you've stuck to throwing since this vid is quite old), but you can throw no spin for long distances. You just have to let go a bit earlier. You throw great by the way.
Thanks! Now I can throw reliably with no spin from 2 - 4 meters....so yes, the 6 - 9 feet I mention here is kind of old. :)
I'm glad to see I'm not the only person who trains in their kitchen! LOL :D Really liked the butter knives!
nice throwing. I like the way you have multiple targets and move around while throwing, makes throwing fun even at short range. Gonna go make some more targets tomorrow!
Just got my knives today and already doing a good consistent one spin...Thanks for the great video...:)
Thanks :) I appreciate the comment!
just started knife throwing the other day after being heavily persuaded by the man at my local weapon shop lol. But your vids are very informative, awesome job
@carvinrigged Yes... but more nicks than anything from ricochets. I have several boards and some cardboard behind my "knife throwing curtain" so I don't have to worry about stray knives hitting the wall behind. Glad my videos helped you learn a new technique!
@picklepie159 I think what you're saying is that the knives are hitting at a sideways angle rather than straight on. What you need to do is make sure your throw is completely perpendicular to the ground. Make sure your arm and your fingers aren't going from side to side. My friend Jack Dagger pointed this out to me while he watched me throw. I hope that makes sense. If anything, I suggest watching his instructional DVD because he teaches throwing better than I can!
@retx101 No Spin is a 1/4 spin-- it's just called "no spin" by most people because there's virtually no spin from all distances and is the opposite from the spin technique which relies mainly on the number of spins.
Amazing video!! I learned a lot from watching and it makes me want to go out and pick up some good throwing knives! Probably will end up getting some soon! I always enjoy your videos and find them very informative. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Check the links to my "Best Throwing Knife" video series. I have the websites listed where you can purchase the knives.
Thank you for the comment! Keep up the good work!
@sirg31 Do you only do 2 1/2 spins at 25 feet, or just half a spin? Sinking 24' is hard for me... even 12', I wish I were more consistent. But anyway, glad, you liked the vid. I'm glad we share the same opinion on no-spin.
xolette is like xena with knives! Hats off Ma'am!
I'm going to start calling you Sensei Xolette. You always have my undivided attention. ;-)
thats a lot of sharp things in the background. i love you
@Xolette Thank you! Your videos are amazing. I hope you put some more up soon!
people got different techniques & theories... but it's very nice to watch you sharing yours (in a humble way) and damn you're good at what you does!!!
great skill & great way of transferring knowledge. Now I'm enlightened to find a board for myself! Many thanks!
@TuberGreg My walls are getting destroyed after buying my 1 lb. each Sure Balance Throwers. How are the butter knives? Good solid, non-bendable knives work well. It takes a little while to get used to throwing them. I like throwing my 9" butter knives using no-spin and my 7" butter knives using a spin blade throw from 4' away. But even then, I think my best small throwing knife would be my 8" throwing knife- so don't be afraid to invest a little money into those. Thanks for the comment!
Wow, I`m so.. impressed ! I`t feels (actually looks) so natural to you. I`m sure those skills are sharpened, with many, many hours of training , and it`s obvious you enjoy it . My opinion is ,that you girl, have tallent , so never underestimate yourself, never !
And... you surely heard it many times, but in case you didn`t- throwing these sharp , leathal pieces of steel looks so hot on you.... I wish you good luck !!!
Mihail Adamov Thanks, Mihail!
Thank you! As for a target, I recommend NOT throwing at living trees. Log rounds are best, but might be hard to find. Soft woods, like pine, cedar, also work well. The thicker the wood, the longer t'll last. My current target is of 4 X 4's of Douglass Fir.
Xolette hello I'm interested in you because you cover most arts of throwing, I have some new ones, and would like to learn throwing by handle. When I started, not to bad with blade first?? Any tips would be great thanks.
I like all the videos on my homepage 😀
She is talented! She has skills! I can learn a lot from her!
Very informative, and it is better than the books.
Kumusta, I had thought as much that you are pinay, and guapa at that! My wife is from Cebu and we have an 11 year old child who also enjoys your videos, not just because you are guapa, but you put such an exuberance and upbeat outlook into it. You appear to really enjoy showing how you do it. Thanks, we will watch many times I am sure. And by-the-way, I think Miss Philippines should have won Miss Universe, she was by far the best! Your friends, Bob & Jordan in central Florida
I usually do 6-7 paces from the block when throwing. My hawk and knife set, both purchased from different locations, just happen to stick properly at the same distance. :)
Not a problem, I stuck myself the other day practicing some different throws to test out some theories on the fracesca. If you are a thrower then you know that France is named after their barbarian weapon of choice. They would throw them in volleys just like arrows at their enemies at the time, the Romans, needless to say the fracesca was a vicious thrower. I'm hoping more people look into the history of throwing as well. You can learn a lot of techniques from everywhere in the world.
Will u marry me ? just kidding ,kinda! Great video u are an amazing individual
@jedenNieustraszony Btw, Bailey Boker Ziel knives are competition length (over 12") and I like them for spin throwing. For no spin throwing, I like the Flying Steel knives.
Maybe I'm mistaken by your comment. Yes, it takes more force to throw something farther. I meant that the impact from a knife thrown at close range would penetrate deeper into the target than a knife thrown from farther away. I have thrown from far and from close, and if you kept the throw exactly the same, the impact would lessen the farther you are from the target. For example, a bullet shot at a close range does more damage than one shot from farther away.
I just ordered the Gil Hibben gen 2 gh2011 per your recommendation and a few good reviews. I can't wait to start demolishing my own kitchen:)
Thanks for all the work you do putting up the vids.
*Bows* Thank you very much Sensei! I will look into it....I know you're a very busy Woman, and you have many things that are more pressing than replying to me. I will practice and practice, in hopes of someday becomming at least half the Knife Throwing enthusiast that you have become. Thank you very much for your support, and your wise guidance. Goodluck in all your Future Competitions and endeavors, Sensei. *Bows Again*
Throwing knives in the kitchen, that's awesome!! great vid!!
My range is btwn 6 - 9 feet for no spin. You can definitely go farther, but it gets difficult. The throw changes a bit and you have to lob it more. I don't think it's possible to throw no spin with a hammer throw. Part of slowing down the rotation of the knife is brushing your index finger along the spine. Thank you for the comment and good luck.
@sae1095hc Thanks! The barong might wreck havoc in my apartment. A dull barong is a good way to go-- but mine right now it's so sharp, it could be real dangerous. Thanks for the comment!
@FaustOnTheLine Yes, if you're holding the handle at a certain distance... let's say at ever 2 meters. Then in between that, which is 1 meter, you would switch to a blade throw, even if you throw using the hammer throw technique. You can hold knives by the blade using the hammer technique-- just make sure that he blade isn't sharp. It's the same throw, handle/bladewise, so it shouldn't be complicated. Good question :)
Great information packed tutorial! Thank you!
@cscroley That makes sense. But I've changed things with my throw since training with Jack Dagger-- it's really a process and I'm sure my form will change a bit again. But I'll see what I can do! It really is about consistency and "being a robot" as Jack would say. My release is inconsistent-- I go back and forth between releasing my knife like I do using no-spin, and doing it correctly, which is snapping the wrist forward. That wrist snap at the end of your spin throw is very important!
@Dravorath It might be the butter knife just spinning on its latitudinal axis, because of its light weight... as long as it's sticking, i'm sure you're fine. You also might be throwing across your body, which you shouldn't do.
@fmxrider7 If you're just starting, I suggest a target made out of soft wood (pine, fir, cedar) that is at least 2" thick. Check my earlier knife throwing videos (on my knife throwing videos playlist) and you'll see what I used to do with my target-- including duct tape. You can also have foam on top of your target, but the ricochets can really bounce off those as well. You can also try a big box and throw them at that for a short while. Good luck.
Someone who is actually informative
Thanx for the video an advice
Happy THROWING:]
I love this video! I am still learning how to throw knives, but I am designing my own knife, "The Widowmaker" Can't believe that you throw inside. I forge steel, and throw knives outside.
Good idea-- I will when I get a chance. I have a lot of editing projects on my list of things to do.
@KrugerrandCash Thanks for subbing-- glad you liked the Van Kleaver Brothers!
@iamstarstuff001 Glad they're helping. I had an instructor I used to train with, but I don't anymore. If you look for "throwzini" you might be able to find some throwing groups in your area.
@MrXredneckX For spin throwing, adjust your distances. You'll most likely have to move in closer for a smaller knife. For example, try a blade throw 6 feet from the target and move back incrementally until the knife sticks. It should stick between 6 - 9 feet from the target. Good luck.
@joezbackwith2gatz Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the vid. No spin is fun-- wish they had tactical throwing competitions.
I am never going to break into your house...Great tutorial by the way!
@TheOriginalSourBanan In terms of tips-- this video shows the basis and the rest is up to you. However, there are some great instructional DVDs out there that go into way more detail than I do. For no spin, Ralph Thon's Combat Throwing DVD is great. For spin throwing, Jack Dagger's Knife Throwing 101 is great, and funny too. :)
@v8einstein No... but good question. I watched a video of Jack Dagger throwing at moving lettuce heads. I think that would be fun to try out.
Thanks for the info you are right , i must be slightly angling it and it ends up rotating more at the spin , must work on that form :thanks!
@greenmarine5 Throwing from the blade is using the spin technique-- sounds like you learned no spin. Thanks for the comment :)
Yup! In my review on Flying Steel's East Wind, I will do that
Awesome! Good luck and I hope your kitchen doesn't get demolished :)
I threw for 6 yrs. I had a 2X4 hanging on a chain and would swing it back and forth left to right. 25 feet away. 180º Spin all times. after about 5 months I started to actual never miss. 6 inch SS balanced knives from the hip in a case every time. stopped about 5 years ago. VERY FUN. First ever throw was a AXE on my grandpa's farm at a tree as a dare from my uncle. LOVELY.
AND yes I found that the release was almost the main point on how the contact would turn out, Force was not as important.
That is the coolest kitchen I have ever seen :D
you know where i was looking the whole time? the BIIIGGGG knife in the background.
Thanks! Glad he persuaded you!
Awesome. Mean with a ROLLING PIN TOO, no doubt....
Never thought about competitions.
Started throwing around 1975-ish. Self taught.
We walk into frame like James Bond, and throw. Turn around, like a Pistol Dual...walk away from target to the mark, turn and throw. Going out about the standard 7 feet, about 4 paces. We roll into position from the side, and throw. Maybe around 9-10 feet. (Jame Bond walk in from side, roll, kneel and throw...)
Also standing, and kneeling. I generally am far enough away only for spin throws, never worked with No Spin. We throw stars and spikes as well. Spikes are sharp at both ends, and stick good. We use galvanized steel WIRE, 13 inches or so long, ground to a good point, but not a real sharp thin point. Back in the 70's we had a Cedar Tree Bole in the school...we could throw a 7 1/2 inch circular saw blade into it and stick it...made a SHIIIING!!!! sound when it stuck.
Same with Blow Gun...
41 year Kempo instructor.
Thanks for sharing! You might be interested in TheCombat KnifeThrower's channel as he gets really creative with his throwing (as well as EpicBladeTime).