Basic Big Knife Throwing

[@sticksnfists]

as a young kid, around age nine or so, i became fascinated by throwing weapons. my friends and i used to do the stretch game. stand in front of each other about a shoulders width apart, and throw a knive in the ground nearby. if it sticks they have to stretch a body part out to where it stuck. because i started martial arts early i was able to stretch farther and usually won. it is similar to twister, i guess. thanks marc for sharing! (kevin hand on facebook)

[@stehodgson]

I loved that video I subscribed

[@GuroMarc]

Thank you and I go into more detail about this throw in my book on Bowie Knives sold on KDP now by Marc Lawrence, here is link for it

[@GuroMarc]

www.amazon.com/American-Bowie-Knife-Fighting-Methods/dp/B08GFZKTL8

[@fulltangclan]

Not bad. What you are doing is a slow spin or military grip.

[@GuroMarc]

not heard it called that but that's a good description.

[@dicksonanthony1]

Awesome!

[@dizzydad4708]

Nice knives! Bigger the better! :) not sure I could throw them like you though. I can't rotate anything and be consistent.

[@GuroMarc]

Thanks, the trick is locking the wrist and working on the release point. The second trick is know the distance and whether is a handle throw or a blade tip throw.

[@dizzydad4708]

Mataw Guro Marc Lawrence yeah, you make it sound easy, but difficult for me. I am much better off with a no spin throw, so much less to think about. :) and I am lazy.

[@johnhoskin8113]

I liked your video very much 1 question and 1 statement, question first I use your style in throwing bowies (I live in ky all my life,53, and except I hold my bowie by the edge I always have since I was a boy,statement, what people don't realize is in the movies it's there not doing it rite or it takes a lone time or its just cg like I say I love your video keep it up

[@GuroMarc]

I do not teach at first throwing by the edge for safety reasons, I have seen people mess up and cut themselves across the palm. Movie knife throwing is pure horse crap. It is done with out a reality.

[@johnhoskin8113]

Mataw Guro Marc Lawrence ,I know the movies show moves that simply can not be made but I've been used to throwing edge side,I've been cut not to bad but it's the way I've always done it I'm now a specialist by no means but I'm more comfortable edge in thank you for the video remember your never to old to learn

[@GuroMarc]

John I do throw blade side, but I do not teach that out the gate. This was video was done as basic. I get what you are saying!

[@tobaccotim6763]

i bought a break up country bowie knife, its got a 14" total length and an 8" blade and weighs about a pound. is this knife throwable? i ask because i don't want to do irreprable damage to the knife if i can help it. if it is throwable, i will practice with it, but i know all knives are not created equal.

[@GuroMarc]

Can you post a picture of it? Some knives can be throw others like ones with a skinny tang will break. It is best to have a full metal tang for throwing. If I was recommend a throwing trainer it's the cold steel Jack Dagger Bowie Throwing Knife.

[@GuroMarc]

So I looked it up, and yes it could be thrown but I would get some foam and cardboard to cover your target while you are learning so that you do not knock the stag handle loose.

[@tobaccotim6763]

yeah its full tang, and a rather beefy blade at that. thank you very much for the help, and i must say i am very impressed with the quickness of response. thanks again.

[@daytonasixty-eight1354]

If you care about the knife, don't throw it.

[@danielpaulson786]

What the hell,your sticking them in card board.i can throw them jack daggers from 15' and stick em hard into solid hard dry ash.but thanks for trying to educate though.

[@chucksneed1264]

as long as it's at an angle where it stuck it was a good throw, you tool. besides, you're not going to destroy your knife in cardboard

[@averythompkins3682]

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[@GuroMarc]

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[@wesharris6982]

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[@redlinebo]

works for you but your form is so bad