Throwing knife

It’s a set of six very durable and balanced knives with a black nylon sheath. 

You get all those for an inexpensive price! 

It’s not the cheapest, but it falls in the middle of the price range. But the quality and satisfaction you’ll get from Smith & Wesson are more than what you’ll pay for.

How so?

These knives will hold up fine whether you do a no-spin, a half-spin, or a full rotation. It’s well-balanced, and the length is just right.

Plus, the sharpness of the point is exceptional. It cuts through wood and sticks. It can even damage cement walls, so better be careful with it. That said, the edges are dull enough and safe for your hand when you want to do a full spin.

Only…

It’s a bit too light. Experienced knife throwers prefer heavier knives. Lighter ones are best for beginners or for practicing in your backyard.

But since it’s lightweight, it’s easy to carry around – all six of them. Add that to the sharpness of the blade, and it’s not just for sports. 

This one’s a weapon.

So if you’re looking for something that you can use for both the fun and the serious stuff, like self-defense – here’s a versatile knife set for you.

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These three knives come with their black nylon sheath for such a cheap price. So we didn’t expect much from it.

But it turns out…… The quality can well compete with the other brands – even the expensive ones.

It’s a very durable blade. After taking our turns with this guy, we found that it hasn’t chipped off or went blunt. A few scratches were there, but that’s inevitable.

So overall, we’re satisfied with the blade quality.

The best thing….. Is that it’s a handle-heavy knife, but the balance is just right. The ease of throwing this knife comes from its perfect weight to length ratio. Experienced knife throwers would mostly agree with that! 

So, if you’re about to buy your first throwing knife, we recommend this product to you. You’ll learn different techniques better with a balance such as this knife has.

We’d prefer it to be sharper, though. But that’s about the only thing that turned us a bit off.

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It’s a bit heavy and long, but the weight to length ratio is right. So we recommend this knife to experienced knife throwers rather than beginners.

What’s there to like about it?

You can see its durability at first glance. Both the carbon steel blade and the polypropylene handle are very sturdy. And the sheath too. It’s not your regular nylon material, but it’s also made of polypropylene.

The point sharpness is also very reliable. It sticks to either softwood or a plywood target.

It’s all to be expected anyway for this knife’s price.

It’s a bit expensive but definitely worth it.

There’s just a little issue.

The blade is sharp. That’d be a disadvantage for other uses, but not for throwing. So the Cold Steel knife is more conducive for no-spin techniques rather than the full-spin.

Good thing it has a handle.

So…

This knife’s versatility is in the other purposes that you can use it for. If you’ve been throwing for a while, this is recommendable for you. But it’s also good to use as a war club.

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For just a few bucks over the price of others, you get twelve knives and a nylon sheath. Of good quality too!

We definitely recommend this product.

Here’s why:

 It may be too light for some, especially to experienced knife throwers. But if you’re a beginner and would love to learn the sport, these knives are good for practicing.

They’re balanced enough to learn any technique. And they’re sturdy and durable as well.

The only problem……

Compared to others, the steel and build quality isn’t as strong. They can pierce through softwood or other targets of the same hardness. But they don’t stick too much if you don’t throw it right.

But that can actually help a beginner improve their skills, right?

And if you handle it carefully, it can last. 

Anyway……

The tip is sharp enough and doesn’t go blunt easily – that is, if you hit the target instead of the wall.

So if you’re looking for something to practice with, the Perfect Point knives are for you.

It’s a three-knife set that comes with a nylon belt sheath. Each of the three knives has a paracord-wrapped handle.

We’ve found other kunai types on the market, and this is the best of them.

If you watch anime or read manga, you’re probably familiar with this type of knife.

This particular kunai……

Is a bit too sharp for full-spin techniques that would require you to hold the blade as you throw the knife. The tip’s sharpness is perfect. It sticks to the target and doesn’t quickly go blunt.

But be careful with the edges!

We suggest this if you’re a no-spin kind of thrower. Or, you can grind a bit of the blade – at the edges only – to get the perfect bluntness for the throwing sport.

And also, you might want to secure the paracord with heavy-duty glue. One of ours came off after a few throws.

But here are the pros:

It’s made of very durable steel. For the price we paid, we expected nothing less. And we weren’t disappointed. The damages – a few scratches and a little bluntness – didn’t come until all of us had tried all the knives.

So we believe we’ll have a long-lasting relationship with this set.

Also…

If you test its balance, the weight leans heavier on the blade – that’s a kunai characteristic. But as you throw it, it’s relatively easy to control. The weight to length ratio is just right.

All of those combined, you have a well-balanced knife.

So whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this kunai set is for you.

This set of three knives are relatively expensive, but for a good reason.

Why so?

The blade tip and the paracord-wrapped handle – even the nylon belt sheath – are all sturdy.

Its tip is sharp enough to penetrate any target. But steer clear of plywood or tree trunks. The steel is not that durable.

This is why…

We recommend the SOG knives for professional knife throwing. The targets in those games are usually poplar or pine, which are safe for the blade tips.

It’s a few points off of versatility, especially since this isn’t the best for other practical purposes. 

But it’s conducive for any throwing techniques. 

If you’re a professional, you might already have your own style or your favorite throw. Still, it’s nice to show off in a competition, right?

Just a little note:

The paracord is designed to be removable. If you don’t want that, you can melt both ends of the cord together. Then you’re good to go!

Overall, this brand has a lot of benefits that outweigh its disadvantages.

This Cold Steel model is a good throwing knife. But it’s even better as a hunting knife.

Why?

It kind of looks like early throwing knives – except for the composite plastic handle. These knives were designed to be thrown at something as a weapon. Mostly, the targets were live animals.

That’s why the blade’s shaped just so, and the edges are sharp.

Suppose you were to throw this knife, better use no-spin techniques. Most of them are done by gripping the handle instead of the tip of the blade. In other words…

Be extra careful with the edges – they’re sharp!

Don’t get us wrong.

It can stick to a wooden target. But it will reach its maximum potential in the wilderness, bringing home game.

The only downside to this product is its price. For a simple knife with durability and quality like the others, it’s a little expensive. 

But if you want to treat yourself, then go ahead. It’s still good value for your money. Plus, the length is great for beginners since longer blades are generally easier to throw and control.

The durability of this product is not as good as the others. So why is it on the list of ten great throwing knives?

Simple…

There’s a great balance.

There’s sharpness at the tip but bluntness at the edges of the blade. And there’s the cheap price for three knives.

That’s definitely more value than what we paid for!

We noticed…

That the weight to length ratio is just right – either for beginners or experienced knife throwers. Our group has at least one in each level of the range, mind you. And all of us agreed that it’s one of the most comfortable throwing knives we’ve seen.

If you’re still practicing your throwing styles, go for this knife. 

The grip’s design can make a no-spin easier. At the same time, the blade’s edges won’t hurt your fingers when you aim for either a half-spin or a full one.

That’s also why we recommend the SCZO knives for competitive throwing.

Plus…

It comes in a set of three! So there’s no need to go back and forth to the target after every turn.

If you’re a member of a throwing club, you’re probably familiar with rules. The ones regarding the knives are very specific. If judged by those, Boker’s Magnum Bailey can pass.

But the reason behind the verdict…

Is the durability. For a cheap price – considering it’s a three-piece set – these knives’ sturdiness is exceptional.

Throwing club members know how important that is.

Let us tell you.

Part of the rules says that you’ll have to produce a replacement within 90 seconds if your blade gets broken. That replacement is going to be inspected by the judges with regards to the specs.

Now, of course, all professionals would bring lots of replacements – just for good measure. But the better professionals don’t want to need one.

Everybody wants the least risks, wouldn’t you agree?

What more? 

In terms of weight and length, a beginner can practice with these. The only problem with it is its balance. But if you’ve been throwing for a while, you won’t be able to notice.

It’s a bit heavy, but professionals prefer their knives like this. In other words, beginners might not.

But if you were to pay such a price…

You’d better be an experienced knife thrower. It’s quite expensive for a practice knife.

That’s why we expected it to be well-balanced. After all, the weight to length ratio is pretty impressive.

Anyway…

You wouldn’t mind any of that once you see how this knife sticks to a hardwood target!

Usually, we use poplar and other softwood for targets. If we couldn’t find any, we wet the wood first and then air-dry it. But for the sake of this review, we tested each knife with plywood and tree trunks – yes, that’s right.

This particular knife held up just fine.

So…

Even though the handle came off after a few throws, we still loved this knife. That won’t matter anyway if you have a hammer grip.

It’s not the sturdiest among these throwing knives. But the shape of the blade tip and just the right sharpness makes it very effective even on any target.