Thread: Throwing Knives

Originally Posted by Bruno

I have always been interested in throwing knives.
Sadly, I've never been able to get started and buy some, since throwing knives are deemed illegal weapons here, along with throwing stars

Now that you mention it, I seem to remember hearing something about throwing stars being illegal in The States, or at least NY state, or maybe just this particular town where the incident happened. A teacher confiscated a throwing star from a student, felt obligated to report to the main office, the legality issue came up, and the student was escorted from the building in handcuffs by the police.

EDIT: ran a quick search looking for cheap throwing knives (I don't care enough to search the legal issue) and found http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/n...wers/index.php

I used to play with throwing knives occasionally in Australia. Once when I used to work in a factory an old guy there collected knives, so he and I constructed a target from cardboard packaging. When no one was looking we would throw small knives the factory used for unpacking boxes.
Also at a house I used to rent I constructed a throwing knife target out of timber planks in the back yard. The neighbours saw me and never talked to me again after that (crazy guy with knives)
finally, before I go. I trust you all know with regards to combat, self defence or martial arts, throwing your weapon is one of the stupidest things you can do.

I had a brief interest when I was in my teens, but I just couln't ever seem to get the knack for it.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Now that you mention it, I seem to remember hearing something about throwing stars being illegal in The States, or at least NY state...

That's a state law, and like most state laws, they vary widely from state to state. Here in Oregon, it's only treated as carrying a weapon if the blade is 3" or longer. Anything less is considered pocket knife. Come to think of it, it's might be 2 1/2". Not 100% sure on the size.

Also, like all weapons, it's perfectly legal to carry them in a visible manor in Oregon. So, strap them to the outside of your forearm wearing a t-shirt and you are just fine. Put a jacket on over it and you can get nailed for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.

I used to know a guy who walked around down-town Salem (the capitol city of Oregon) with an honest to goodness sword on his back, just because he could.

I do like throwing knives but I think throwing a 'Hawk' is more fun (plus easier to find in the grass when you miss).

Originally Posted by Wildtim

I do like throwing knives but I think throwing a 'Hawk' is more fun (plus easier to find in the grass when you miss).

That must take some skill ...

Mark, in answer to your question, yes. That is another gratutous shot of Basil. My girlfriend, Basil and Mr. Toes are the most beautiful things in my life. I can't seem to stop taking pictures of them. I recognize it may be some sort of affliction but I am guessing it's pretty harmless and I beg your patience with me.

Northpaw, her is a link to cheap throwing knives: DIRECT KNIFE SALES switchblade knives automatic knives stiletto out the front knife wholesale knives throwing knives throwing stars spring assisted knife nato military leverlock butterfly knife surplus discount blades cutlery cheetah stun gun (Powere

Here is another:
Throwing Knives / Stars - Blade Play

If you want something of higher quality, you can find places to spend your money. The most expensive throwing knives I own are these Ziel knives:
Review of the Ziel throwing knife designed by John Bailey

I personally think they are too heavy but knife choices are very subjective.

These things are usually stamped out of a sheet of stainless steel and ground sharp. Most of them seem to come from Pakistan. They are so inexpensive it seems impossible they could even ship them for what they charge. However, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. I was using the plank of poplar (on which I photographed all my knives in the top picture) as a target. The steel is so soft it would bend to follow the grain of that plank. At our new house I turned a bunch of old logs on their side to throw into the ends. That makes a stable target as soft as a dartboard and relatively self-healing. I have a slice of sycamore about thee feet in diameter I want to put up on top of the others. It weighs close to three hundred pounds and I'm not as strong as I was before my body mutineed so I am having trouble, "getting it up."

Throwing knives is fun but I would never think of it as a self defence technique. The idea of throwing your weapon to your enemy seems to be counter intuitive. I think you'd be better off throwing your gun at him.

Bruno, Once you've thrown a knife or a star you will see how truly stupid it is for a law to proclaim those things as weapons. I think you'd be more likely to annoy someone by hitting them with a star than you would be to kill them. However, you can learn to throw anything that is sharp. I used to be pretty good at throwing single edged razor blades into a wall. There are steel spikes that are easy to make that can be thrown with great accuracy and effect. In the movie the Missourri Breaks, Marlon Brando's character throws a sharpened pair of sticks lashed into a cross as a weapon.

Never throw a folding knife! In the movie the Magnificent Seven, James Coburn has one of the best scenes in the film when he throws a switchblade underhand into some cowboy's chest. That is nonsense. You can't get enough pwoer into a throw underhand and throwing any folding knife will destroy the knife.

Originally Posted by icedog

Mark, in answer to your question, yes. That is another gratutous shot of Basil. My girlfriend, Basil and Mr. Toes are the most beautiful things in my life. I can't seem to stop taking pictures of them. I recognize it may be some sort of affliction but I am guessing it's pretty harmless and I beg your patience with me.

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Are you kidding Brad? I love those pictures of Basil and Mr Toes! Some of those pictures end up being the highlight of my day on certain rough days, but I also like pulling your chain now and again

I used to have a couple but I 'lent' them to a friend. I might have to pick up some more. I'm going through a bit of a small knife craze at the moment, and you can get some very neat little throwing knives.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Now that you mention it, I seem to remember hearing something about throwing stars being illegal in The States, or at least NY state, or maybe just this particular town where the incident happened. A teacher confiscated a throwing star from a student, felt obligated to report to the main office, the legality issue came up, and the student was escorted from the building in handcuffs by the police.

EDIT: ran a quick search looking for cheap throwing knives (I don't care enough to search the legal issue) and found J & L, Knives, Throwing Knives

I know they're illegal to carry in public, but I'd be willing to bet you can own them and wouldn't be bothered for using them on private property. I own plenty of knives that are on that list, but as long as I'm not walking around with them, I'm OK.

Jordan

Did you know a knife beats a gun "every time"? Check this guy out:
YouTube - knife beats gun