Top products from r/throwing
We found 23 product mentions on r/throwing. We ranked the 26 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Gil Hibben Competition Triple Thrower Set - Large
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Safety and Durability tested for the toughest conditionsQuality materials used to make all United ProductsFor enthusiasts, collectors and tough users all over the world12-1/8-Inch overall length420 stainless steel constructionErgonomic handleOne piece constructionComes with a leather sheath
2. Expendables Kunai 3 Piece Thrower Set
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Crafted from the highest quality materialsBuilt for performance and durabilityMade in China12-Inch overall lengthPerfectly balancedAUS-6 stainless steel bladeCord wrapped handleNylon belt sheath with leg strap and belt loop
3. Sportsman Supply Inc. United Cutlery Tomahawk Throwing Knife Set (3-Piece), Black
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Three Piece Knife Set5 1/2" Overall2 1/2" BladeStainless SteelNylon Sheath Included
4. United Cutlery GH0866 Gil Hibben Professional Throwing Axe with Sheath
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
12-Inch overall lengthStainless steel constructionTrigger-grip designOne piece constructionIncludes a genuine leather sheath
5. Grip Rite Prime Guard 8HGSPK #3/8 by 8-inch Galvanized Steel Spike Nails (50-lb Pack)
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Commonly Used To Secure Railroad Ties And Landscaping TimbersUsed To Secure Large Members In Log Home ConstructionResists Rust And WeatheringHot-Dipped Galvanized Finish
6. Cold Steel 80STK14 Pro Flight Sport Knife
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Blade Thickness: 3.5 mmDistinct blade designsOverall Length: 14"Steel: 1055 CarbonSheath: Not IncludedType: KnifeBlade Material: 1055 CarbonEdge Type: Plain
7. Ridge Runner 12 Piece Tornado Throwing Knives
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
8. United Cutlery GH2005 Gil Hibben Gen. 2 Small Triple Throwing Knife Set with Sheath
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Safety and Durability tested for the toughest conditionsQuality materials used to make all United ProductsFor enthusiasts, collectors and tough users all over the world7-1/8-Inch overall length3-13/16-Inch blade lengthDesigned by Gil HibbenSet of 3 throwing knivesIncludes nylon belt sheath
9. SZCO Supplies 202858-CS Carbon Steel Bowie Knife
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Knife has brass guardKnife has wood handleBlade is made of carbon steelComes with sheath15-Inch overall
10. United Cutlery GH2011 Gil Hibben Gen. 2 Large Triple Throwing Knife Set with Sheath
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Safety and Durability tested for the toughest conditionsQuality materials used to make all United ProductsFor enthusiasts, collectors and tough users all over the world8-5/8-Inch overall length420 stainless steel constructionTrigger-grip designOne piece constructionComes with heavy-duty nylon sheath...
11. SOG FSA8-CP Flash II 8 in. Straight Edge EDC Knife
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
QUICK OPEN POCKET KNIVES: The SOG Flash II everyday carry knife serves as a daily carry flip knife with assisted opening tech; these folding knives measure 4.5 inches in closed lengthFLIPPER KNIFE W/ LIGHTWEIGHT KNIFE HANDLE: A 3.5 inch straight edge sharp pocket knife blade makes these EDC pocket k...
12. SOG Tomahawk Throwing Axe - FastHawk Throwing Hatchet, Tactical Axe with Sheath and Competition Throwing Axe w/ Hammer Axe Edge (F06TN-CP)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
SOG THROWING TOMAHAWKS WITH BITE: At 12.5 inches, these throwing hatchets and tomahawks are built to swing fast and true; these throwing axes feature a razor-sharp 420 stainless steel hatchet blade19 OUNCE TACTICAL TOMAHAWK: Lightweight yet heavy-duty, FastHawk throwing hatchets are superb backpacki...
13. Sportcraft Pubmaster Bristle Dartboard
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Official-size bristle dartboard with self-healing playfieldMade of tournament-quality sisal bristleHigh-tensile-steel wire spider adds durabilityLarge, easy-to-read numbers; hardware includedMeasures 18 x 1-1/2 inches; darts sold separatelyOfficial size 18" x 1.5" Bristle DartboardSelf healing tourn...
14. Condor Tool & Knife, Dismissal Throwing Knife, 7in Blade
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Crafted from the highest quality materialsBuilt for performance and durabilityMade in El SalvadorHandle: MetalBlade Material: 1075 HIGH CARBON STEELBlade Finish: Epoxy Black Powder Coating
15. Heartland GreatDeals Shiflett Steel Throwing Axe with Sheath
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
11 3/8" Overall Length5 3/8" 420 Stainless Steel BladePrecision BalancedCustom Nylon Sheath
16. Gil Hibben Black Triple Pro Throwing Knife Set With Nylon Sheath
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Set of 3 black throwing knives with non-slip high tensile cord-wrapped grips. 420 J2 stainless steel construction- includes black nylon sheath.Specs: Length Overall - 8 - 5/8in. Blade Length: 4-1/4in.Perfectly balanced assuring uniform rotation when thrown properly.
17. United Cutlery Gil Hibben Small Competition Triple Thrower Set w/Leather Sheath
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Safety and Durability tested for the toughest conditionsQuality materials used to make all United ProductsFor enthusiasts, collectors and tough users all over the world8-1/2-Inch overall length4-1/4-Inch blade length420 Stainless steel constructionErgonomic handleIncludes leather sheath
Hmm... that looks like a smaller version of what I used to throw, and the 6.5" size will definitely make it a big tricky to learn. Bigger knives are much easier. You can find a set of "screaming eagles" pretty cheap if you find you enjoy knife throwing after you get frustrated.
I'm not gonna try to explain a technique that's much better explained from a real source, but one thing that definitely helped me when I started was doing short (6-10" flippy throws, instead of adding-force-but-not-trying-to-send-the-thing-spinning-like-a-bat-out-of-hell throws like you'll pick up pretty easily =p), 1/2 flip throws, nice and close just to begin to learn how to feel for the correct flip.
Also, do not be tempted to spin the bloody thing on your finger. I almost slit my wrist open with kunai.. good luck!
(also since you have kunai, have you ever read the history behind the design? )
I agree. Get yourself something big. 12 inches or bigger like the cold steel knives and learning will be a lot easier.
If you want to go cheaper the Condor dismissal is a good choice and not too light weight.
As for tutorials check out YouTube. There are a lot of good channels. Epic blade time, xolette, bo mcnees (he makes great knives), and definitely watch Pat Minter, he's a competition know thrower, just do what he does and you'll learn.
If you're interested in bo shuriken check out my channel and my subscriptions like Houzan Suzuki for more on that.
I bought the three tomahawk brand knives on sale, about a dollar a piece not including shipping. Now everything people say about the quality is true. However at a dollar a knife, they were ideal for me as my first throwing knives.
Because they were so cheap, it wasn't the end of the world to bend or damage one due to my poor throwing as a beginner. They certainly 'worked' as far as throwing knives, but even as a beginner you feel like you wish you had a better quality knife in your hand.
Bottom Line: Can't beat the price for what you get, but as expected they aren't worth much unless you're learning and don't want to damage a good knife.
Edit: Here's what I'm talking about: http://amzn.com/B0044U42LU
Edit 2: Fun fact, these cheap little guys were actually used in the Hunger Games film
Thanks! This is really helpful!
Some additional questions if you don't mind:
(What I'm asking is, which option would offer me an overall better experience when throwing knives, and which option would benefit me in the long run)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HZIMK3K/ref=pd_aw_sim_200_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GKSN94JPFN94TYP1PD13&dpPl=1&dpID=51tqlhurlXL
I like Gil Hibben knives I started with these, and now throw these, and as a side note you only get one but it's pretty awesome
They are Gil Hibbens. I just tried them all out in the garage and the Cold Steel worked great. The Gil Hibbens worked better than i had expected.
i got a set of gil hibben throwers. here is the link. like 50% off right now, i love em
I use a dartboard in a cabinet, which is mounted onto a plywood board mounted on the wall.
It works pretty good, but I worry about noise, so I try to limit it to times where it's okay to play loud music.
Trying trick shots (2-4x at a time) can get really loud if they don't stick, with all of the clanging.
Also, you are pretty limited with distances.
I throw these
I have this, and it's pretty good.
I just have a piece of wood as my target, like you can buy from the home depot. Just don't use plywood, use solid wood.
As for knives, i would recommend blue angel 6 inch throwing knives, or this
or this
Generally for knife throwing, bigger is better, the smaller ones tend bounce back randomly. With a larger, well-balanced knife you'll have a much easier time to consistently stick it. The no-spin technique is the easiest to learn quickly, just start close and work your way back. I personally use the Expendables Kunai Set, I kid you not. Not out of love for the movie, but because they're big well balanced blades.
Make sure they are big. Small knives tend to be unforgiving, and I only started to stick with a large and heavy United Cutlery set. http://www.amazon.com/United-Cutlery-Competition-Thrower-Leather/dp/B001BG7APA/ref=pd_sim_sg_5
I will be buying my first throwing axe soon. I'm getting a cheapy, but plenty of reviews have said it makes a great everyday thrower.
What do you throw? Could you recommend a better choice for me? The longer, cheaper, and heavier the better. If money was no object I would totally get one of those Gransfors Bruks throwing axes.
I used to have one of the Hibben hatchets but I never threw it and it got lost years ago. It was some kind of early 20s mall ninja purchase and I wish really badly that I still had it. Back then I never used my knives for anything, now I beat the hell out of all of them.
Fiberglass have more flex indeed.
Infact on my chopping axe i use wood handles because the hit is better and stronger, but the chopping axe handle is 3 feet long. On a throwing axe handle, less than 20 inches, the difference in flexing is not even noticeable.
If you like the shape, in the US you can find the Bacho model,it's almost identical but much more expensive than mine.
Get the exact same knife maker, brand, and all from Amazon for ten dollars less. Amazon true flight cold steel
Edit: fixed phone grammar
Random knife store in Mountain View, Arkansas. It was pretty cheap, the handle didn't survive too many failed throws though and i always meant to add a leather handle but i never got around to it.
Pretty sure this is the one
I have a set of three SOG throwing knives from when I was starting out that still work just fine for me.
But I've found recently that the cheapest option is to just go to a hardware store and buy some landscaping spikes. Just sharpen them up.
They're so cheap it doesn't matter if you damage them or lose one.
You can even buy 52 pounds of them on amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/PrimeSource-3Gs-8HGSPK-Landscape-Spike/dp/B000BD6ELU/ref=sr_1_48?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1404879152&sr=1-48&keywords=landscaping+spikes