Throwing Knives.

[Wayne]

I am currently setting up a primitive projectiles and throwing club in my wood at Forest Knights HQ.

I'm throwing John Taylor knives. Great knives to throw nice size and balance and meet the competition standard.

I have used the Bokker Throwers as well.

I am looking for a range of throwing knives to be able to offer people a choice.

Can anyone recommend some quality throwing knives available in the UK?

I am also after 6 or so small throwing hatchets. The best so far are the mini hawks from the woodsmith store.

 

[nunzionuk]

I've always wanted to learn to throw. Can't advise any shops but would be interested in learning.

 

[boatman]

Throwing knives are fine but doesn't throwing a sheath knife have a better feel? I suppose cost is a factor of course.

 

[David Morningstar]

Many sheath knives will not be up to the abuse of throwing. Handles come loose and blade tips snap off. One 'proper' knife that is good for throwing is the Glock 78 field knife. It is tempered for toughness rather than hardness and the handle is directly molded onto the tang so it does not come loose. They are relatively inexpensive too.

I have the sawback model 81 but I dont recommend it. The saw isnt very good and it interferes with throwing from the blade.

 

[Nice65]

Contact LittleJohn on BritishBlades. He's designed a lovely thrower based on a now discontinued Cold Steel design.

 

[dwardo]

When i used to throw I used a few different Gib Hibben? styles. All were pretty tough and took plenty of abuse without an issue.
Might even have them somewhere, if interested ill go through all the boxes in the garage

 

[Wayne]

When i used to throw I used a few different Gib Hibben? styles. All were pretty tough and took plenty of abuse without an issue.
Might even have them somewhere, if interested ill go through all the boxes in the garage

Always interest in tools.

 

[FGYT]

could make some plain throwing blades in stainless

would need a design as i don't know the best for throwing etc and haven't got the time to do the research at the moment

ATB

Duncan

 

[dwardo]

Always interest in tools.

Will take a look this aft bud. If i don't come back to you send the firebrigade and tell them I am trapped under a load of boxes in the garage!

Found a few but i am sure there are more around somewhere.

 

[Dean]

Are you bringing them to the Moot Wayne would love to have a nose at your throwers, as myself and the boys are just getting into this sport.

 

[Wayne]

I will be bringing mine. Always good to play with and it will be nice to set up a throwing range. we will need some 30cm diameter targets.

 

[Wayne]

Will take a look this aft bud. If i don't come back to you send the firebrigade and tell them I am trapped under a load of boxes in the garage!

Found a few but i am sure there are more around somewhere.

Mine are like the bottom one. Would be to try yours. Are heading to the moot?

 

[didicoy]

I have a set of COLT CT291 throwing knives. I don't rate them. They cost around £40 new. I picked these up at a carboot for £3 with carry case.

 

[Dean]

I will be bringing mine. Always good to play with and it will be nice to set up a throwing range. we will need some 30cm diameter targets.

We could ask Mad Dave or anyone else who uses a chainsaw to cut us some rounds, I would like to pick your brain on different ways of throwing and ways to improve my game.

 

[didicoy]

There's loads of demonstrations on the internet (youtube) showing how to through knives. Worth checking out. I found sticking to set distances helps 10 foot, 15 foot, 20 foot throwing marks.

 

[Wayne]

Dean i wont be bringing my chainsaw with me too much gear to bring for the bow making course. I might try and cut a couple of targets this week if I get the time.

We will get you throwing no problem.

 

[Buckshot]

That's something I'd like to get to grips with too
Would be interesting to see this workshop

 

[Biker]

That's something I'd like to get to grips with too
Would be interesting to see this workshop

Me three.... If only to sit and watch.

 

[Wayne]

Now its developed into a workshop me and my big mouth. No problem. My misspent youth comes in handy sometimes

 

[Biker]

Now its developed into a workshop me and my big mouth. No problem. My misspent youth comes in handy sometimes

Your misspent youth didn't happen to include axe throwing as well did it?