Throwing Knives

I don't know if it would be considered a sport or a hobby or a passtime. Whatever it gets called, throwing knives at targets is therapeutic. The knives themselves are typically inexpensive to the point they may be considered disposable:
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With very little practice one can develope their skill enough to find the activity itself is quite rewarding:
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I throw into the end of large logs. When the knife sticks it is surprisingly gratifying. It is challenging, fun and a little violent. Even Basil enjoys when I do it:
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Does anyone else enjoy knife throwing?

Is that another gratuitous shot of Basil or is he the target?;)

I have never been into throwing knives but they look quite nice!

Funny though as I have always liked the idea of throwing a knife in general

My dad has a nice little throwing knife almost exactly like the one in the middle of your top picture (with the fewest holes in the handle). He taught me how to throw it when I was 10 or 12. I remember it was a lot of fun, and I've been meaning to pick one up again one of these days.

Got any favorite websites for ordering decent, inexpensive throwing knives?

I'd be interested in hearing about where to get some decent, cheap ones too. Seems like it would be a fun way to blow off some steam and pass the time, and I've got room in the basement or the attic to set it up safely.

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 :(

Sometimes I am surprised that they let you have razors

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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 :(

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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.

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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...

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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).

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