Throwing knives are not very similar to our usual products. You will not find a comfortable handle on them, and the blade is almost not sharpened. But the most important thing for such a knife is its shape and high strength of the blade so that, sticking into the target, it will not be damaged. Often it is distinguished by thickened steel, it should be especially strong at a distance of several centimeters from the tip. This is due to the fact that when it enters a tree, a reaction to a kink occurs in this place, for this reason simple knives often break. The design of the throwing knife can be almost anything, but in general, the design must be properly balanced and perfectly even. Balancing will not allow the blade to rotate in flight, and a properly forged shape will reduce air resistance. A well-made
throwing knife will last more than 50 years; it cannot be broken or bent. Most often, blades are made of stainless steel. However, it is possible that someone prefers throwing knives from damask steel or other models that differ from the standard ones in weight and material of manufacture.
Knife throwing features
What is the secret of a beautiful flight of this dangerous toy? Throwers who engage in this sport professionally use wooden stands pre-moistened with water as targets. This allows the tip to gently stick into the target. The most common throwing techniques: this is a technique with the blade rotating half a turn or no turn at all. The first is used at a distance of 3-5 m. When throwing a knife without a turn, the wave motion of the body is used. When performing a swing, you can not use the brush, otherwise the blade in flight will randomly rotate and fall past the target. It is also very important to release it from the palm of your hand in time. Remember one more useful rule: the closer the target, the closer to the center of gravity you need to hold the blade. The greatest distance from which you can throw a throwing knife is 12 meters. If you move further away from the target, the percentage of successful hits will decrease several times.
The most common models
Knife "Sturgeon". This model was invented and developed by the famous V. Kovrov. The thickness of the blade is 6 mm. Such a throwing knife is suitable for the “turn-around” technique. As the main material used is high -grade steel grade 30HGSM.
Knife "Leader". It is convenient to hold this blade by the handle, since it has a non-standard center of gravity - it is shifted forward to the blade. It is often used to teach various throwing techniques, and is suitable for throwing "into the turnover", and for wave techniques.
The Scanf knife will appeal to those who possess wave throwing techniques. Thanks to the notches and engraving on the handle, this throwing knife holds perfectly in the grip and does not slip out of the hand. It turned out to be very ergonomic and comfortable.
Throwing knife "Wasp". This model is known as a military weapon manufactured for special services. "Wasp" is designed for throwing from a short distance and can be used in hand-to-hand combat. Now there is a modification for carrying and throwing by civilians, it is narrower (the blade thickness is 2.4 mm), but this knife is prohibited for use in the territory of the Russian Federation.