How I Increased My No Spin Distance for Knife Throwing

[@Bj5m17h]

Most analytical throwing video I've seen. Great for the more advanced/experienced.

[@FastActionBlades]

I can tell you put a lot of time and effort into this video. Great job.

[@Xolette]

+FastActionBlades I did! Thank you, Shane. I wanted to make sure it was clear and not too confusing, so I spent a lot of time, getting my video to match my script. :)

[@FastActionBlades]

Xolette Insanely frustrating.

[@Minsang1st]

this is the most detailed explanation of doing no spin throw from an actual distance. Awesome job!

[@seanrivera4487]

Wow! So much analysis... brain is hurting... Great video Xolette! I'm going to have to watch it a few more times. Thanks for posting.

[@Xolette]

+Sean Rivera Haha, no problem. Hope your brain hurts less! :)

[@jacobholmes6405]

I've watched this video so many times. It really helps to see exactly what you are doing then compare to my throws. Practice Practice! I'll get it eventually :)

[@fatpenguin2765]

Thank you it amazes me that you take the time to help out. Especially us new beginners. If you and your husband are ever in Australia I would love to show you around

[@Xolette]

+Paul G Thanks for the offer, Paul! We will let you know!! :)

[@devindebow6594]

Fantastic data Xolette! This is information we all have needed for a long time! Thank you for putting so much effort into this video!

[@Xolette]

+Devin Debow No problem, Devin! I'm always struggling with distance so examining the footage is one way I can try to coach myself. :) Thanks for watching!

[@bomberguy06]

You have great dedication to your art.

[@Xolette]

+LoneSoul06 Haha, thanks, LoneSoul!

[@lex33122]

this has to be one of your most analytical videos thus far. lots to think about. now u have all sorts of equations running through my brain

[@Xolette]

+Lex Slr Haha! I thought I could apply equations to knife throwing long ago... it's difficult for someone with my low-level math skills! :) Thanks for watching!!

[@lex33122]

+Xolette it's difficult on the whole. There really isn't any explicit way to express the all the variables involved in the flight of a knife as functions of each other. What you end up with is a bunch of implicit relations; meaning you simply know which variable depends of the other but not exactly sure how. The way forward would then be to get a very consistent thrower to make a series of throws while varying one parameter. This should be repeated for each variable under study. and the result would be tables of data producing some exciting looking graphs. Then it gets even more complex when we consider the fact that no two model knives are the same. Taking all of this into account, I'd say you video was a very simplified version of this. Job well done.

[@timbrophy]

Great narration, analysis and editing. Not to mention the expert throwing.

[@XoletteLife]

Thank you!

[@fiery.mercaba]

Wow! Scientific analysis & all, Xolette! ☺ Reminded me of my brother & me as kids throwing regular kitchen knives at particular trees on our paternal grandmother's property when we vacationed with her! Was definitely exhilarating!

[@Xolette]

Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate the video. I always wondered what made some knives stick and others not. Thanks for sharing!

[@fiery.mercaba]

You are most welcome, Xolette! Thank you for your reply! ☺👍

[@livewire6925]

Dear Xolette, Don't know how I missed this one, but great video. That is by far the best explanation of no-spin dynamics. I appreciate the time that you invested in both demonstrating and editing this post. Thank you very much. ps Just ordered my first set of Arrow's with the goal of learning Tom Tom's side arm no-spin and half spin technique. Been throwing for over 8 years multiple styles.

[@Xolette]

Aw, thank you!! Have fun with those Arrows. Tom Tom is an amazing thrower!

[@alvissolis2439]

This is a video I will be watching over and over!! Thanks Xolette!!

[@Xolette]

+Alvis Solis Sweet!! Glad it helps! :)

[@fatpenguin2765]

Thank you so much. You're a good hearted woman for taking the time to help me. Yesterday I ordered a selection of knifes from the flying steel website. I'll order the knives that you are using in the video you have sent me. Then I'll try mimic your movement. Wish me luck👍👍👍

[@Xolette]

+Paul G That is excellent! You will love Flying Steels' knives. Best of luck. There are other knife thrower KZbinrs that you can mimic as well... they are in the "Some of My Favorite Channels" section on my KZbin page... Like Adam Celadin, Samoth Chipmah...there's also Facebook Knife Throwing groups, like the "Kick Ass Knife Throwing Group"-- I have a video trailer for the group on my channel. Most members like these groups because it allows them to watch videos and learn from other members.

[@ashenhoof1]

Great video! I've learned more from your videos than any others I've found online. Well done!

[@Xolette]

+ashenhoof1 That's excellent!! Glad it helped. :)

[@fatpenguin2765]

Yes I have seen them as well They don't have the easy-going attitude you do. You have a wonderful temperament you're not afraid to show your feelings when you don't get it right I respect that very much. If there is there anyone to learn from i would want yo be you. My fiancé wondering why I keep watching your videos I don't think she understands the passion of throwing a knife and having a stick😊

[@Xolette]

+Paul G Aw, thanks!! Have you seen "The Bladed Broad" channel? Perhaps it's a female knife thrower...thing. I've noticed that the very few females in the KZbinr Knife Throwing community have similar editing styles in that regard. You need to get your fiance into knife throwing! ;)

[@Swift52556]

Nice to see someone is analyzing their throws! Have you made further discoveries since then? I’ve seen throwing techniques, more recently, that didn’t require more than an initial 90 degrees-or even less! After a few meters, due to air friction, the blade tends to stabilize and fly straight. It then becomes a real no-spin. It’s been (more recently) popularized by the growth of the Yedin technique, which I’m sure you’ve also looked into.

[@XoletteLife]

Yes, I looked into the Fedin technique-- I'm not sure if that's the same as Yedin. I haven't made any discoveries since this video. I made it when I was pregnant, and after I had my daughter, my hobbies are on the back burner. :) I know Adam Celadin pulls off some really long distance no spin throws though-- and I'm not sure how I'd get to that level!

[@Swift52556]

XoletteLife look up the #BIMStyle: no-spin, minimum efforts.

[@Saintlawrence100]

the best no spin instructional video on the net...well done...seriously...5 stars...no...make that 10 stars...:O)

[@Xolette]

+gregory lawrence Yes! I got a full extra set of stars! Thanks, Gregory!

[@stevebarham8537]

Awesome tutorial...you must be a professional teacher

[@jakecraycraft2123]

That's a lot of backspin for a 6 meter throw. Mine leave my hand at about 90°-110° even from further distances... but I throw very hard, and they typically dont travel in such an arc. Maybe that's the reason? Could also be that I typically throw Skanf style too (or perhaps a wack variant of it)... or that I'm 6'2". Really shows you how individual this art form is! I love your videos though, and the way you break this down is brilliant. Would love to see more from you soon!

[@Adeptlyepic]

A wonderfully informative and analytical video! I’ll have to experiment with some reverse spins.

[@Xolette]

+Kevin Liu Sweet! Let me know how it goes!!

[@Royce017]

Hi there just discovered your channel and just got into knife throwing. Great videos

[@eyesintheskies]

This is really useful I seem to have got stuck at the 3-4m mark slo mo’s really help to see the angle now I understand it on paper at least , in practice well we’ll see! Thanks 👍

[@Xolette]

I still for the most part stick to my 3 to 4 m distance too :) But I hope the tips help you out!!

[@FrankBudzwait]

As a complete beginner I thank you very much for the effort you put into the explanations. Eagerly waiting for my knives to arrive, currently practicing with household knives and without a proper target. OSB is too hard and my Bow Targets are too soft for knife throwing. It looks so easy when you are doing it or samoth chipmah (his tutorial is also great), a lot of practice in front of me :-)

[@XoletteLife]

Excellent! This video is one of my more difficult edits and I'm glad it helped. Have fun with your new knives!!

[@WeAreSoPredictable]

I may be wrong, but it looks to me like the extra-chunky thud that the 'Best Perfect Spin' throw made was probably because the blade landed not quite straight, and so a larger surface area of blade struck and embedded at one time. When the 'Average Perfect Spin' landed, it looked perfectly perpendicular, which would mean the surface area of the initial impact was tiny, and as the blade penetrated, it would slow down more gradually, but actually embed deeper for what would be a more damaging throw. That's what it looks like to me, at least. Another great video. :)

[@Xolette]

+WeAreSoPredictable Actually, I had 3 throws that were particularly loud and what they had in common was that they peaked a lot farther ahead than my other sticks... from 2.25 m to 3.6 m ahead of me (instead of around 1.5 m ahead) and they all did a quick turn, whereas the others were slower. It'd be better though if I could measure the penetration force of the knives! :)

[@berlapin2]

just cause I work in Orthopedics...you need the cam at a true lateral to your elbow. I'd love to see a multicam. I love your videos. keep them coming.

[@Xolette]

+LastRonin Definitely! If I knew I was going to do this video, I would've had a camera right next to me and measured from there. That's why I made sure to give that long disclaimer at the beginning! Thanks for watching, LastRonin!

[@JDavidsonSr]

Entertaining and very informative. Keep up the great work!

[@Xolette]

+J. Davidson, Sr. Thanks, J!

[@FastActionBlades]

Very cool video Xolette. You really analyzed the sh%t out of this. DAMN!!!!!!

[@Xolette]

+FastActionBlades Haha! Thanks, Shane!!

[@FastActionBlades]

Xolette You're welcome. And I can see what you mean when you said you had a lot on your plate. Vids like this aren't done in a day.

[@Xolette]

+FastActionBlades Yes! I'm glad you understand. It seems like the more experience I get editing, the more time these projects take! Thanks, Shane!

[@anrdaemon7115]

+Xolette , you don't say. >.< The more you know, the more you don't know and the more you want to know.

[@Xolette]

+Anr Daemon That's a great saying!!

[@Mastermind8908]

Your vids are getting much more professional and thorough. Looking good. One thing I'm trying to understand is how are you measuring the release angle on your video editor when using a 3/4 view shot?

[@Xolette]

+Mastermind8908 Thank you! I measured the angles exactly as you saw at the beginning, which is with a protractor on my screen. If I knew I was going to do this video, I would've had a camera right next to me and measured from there. In any case, I mentioned that the data might not be exact, but you could at least compare the release angles in terms of lesser or greater. :)

[@Polehillwanderer77]

Thank you, nice video, very informative. And helpful!

[@Xolette]

+Polehillwanderer77 No problem, Polehillwanderer! Thanks for watching!

[@Welther47]

Hi Could you please show how you do that "Bullet spin, back spin" throw at 0:26 ?

[@Xolette]

+Welther47 I think it was more of a version... of what my throwing style has become after practicing the Fedin technique. You can check out a playlist I compiled of some great videos showing how it's done: kzbin.info/aero/PLXnp8Omn-So6kXqIc1hsaRk94WcWBhsGN

[@timbrophy]

Great news for budget conscious throwers. Walmart sells 88¢ French Chef Knives. Terrible chef knives (I assume) but great throwing knives. I’m gonna throw the one I bought a few more times. If it holds up, I’ll buy 10 more.

[@CS-fe5yg]

I started practicing knife throwing last summer. with no prior info on knife throwing I've become insanely accurate with my no spin throw from about 3 meters. any distance father than that and I fail 100% of the time. to be honest I have no clue how to throw using a spin technique...maybe this video could give me a bit of insight on how to increase my no spin distance

[@wellregulated8725]

I just did a 55 foot throw. I’m pretty new to no spin. I want some arrows.... they are like $230 or so shipped though...... may get some at some point.

[@Xolette]

That's awesome.! I wouldn't have spent that much money on knives, but if I lost all my throwing knives, I'd spend that money on a set from a custom knife maker in a heartbeat!

[@wellregulated8725]

I guess a good set could make a big difference.

[@ArminHirmer]

great

[@Xolette]

+Armin Hirmer Thank you, Armin!

[@TheCunnamulla]

Very nice video. Thank you for sharing.

[@XoletteLife]

Welcome!

[@Shyrshadi]

comments are disabled for your new video but I wanted to say you're certified awesome.

[@Xolette]

+Benjamin Trammell Thank you, but it isn't. I've had that problem when viewing videos on my tablet... it'll say the comments are disabled, but when I go to my desktop, it works. This happened a lot for videos I watched on KZbin, not just my own. I think it's a bug. I don't get it anymore though!

[@Shyrshadi]

+Xolette OK cool I'll boot my computer and write the comment there :D

[@Xolette]

+Benjamin Trammell Great! Let me know if it works! :)

[@corystenlund1386]

I think that you should make sure to consider lens distortion too, I can tell your camera is at a wide angle because of how much the target is bending on camera, so that could mess up your math a bit and the different angles

[@cyberjynx]

@xolette have you ever tried to throw a hair pick? they seem like a pretty balanced and pointy item.

[@Xolette]

+cyberjynx No, I have not, but I'm sure it would stick if it's pointy.

[@cyberjynx]

+Xolette would be interesting to see from skilled hands such as yours if you ever happen to come across a hair pick or two ;) love your vids

[@HowToMechanic03]

you have inspired me to become a knife thrower

[@Xolette]

+Connor Bailey Aw, awesome!!

[@zork2001]

Thanks for this video, I just can’t seem to get the no spin throw, I have been out there everyday for weeks. I understand the concept but releasing a knife from my hand and not having it spin almost seems imposable.

[@Xolette]

+Christopher Davis Check out this video! It's for spikes, but will give you a general idea of no spin throwing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHXKm3eaiJuCiqM

[@fatpenguin2765]

I'm sorry for being a hassle but could you please send me a link to where I can purchase the "werner's arrow's". Again thank you for all you have done your videos are all that I have to help me learn to throw. keep up the good work you are amazing!!!!

[@Xolette]

+Paul G Thanks, Paul! If you check the description, there's a link to a video that shows my unboxing of Werner's knives. In that video, within the description, is a link to Werner's facebook page in which you can contact him from there. I also listed several other knife makers that make a version of the Arrow as well. Good luck with them!! Oh, and you should also check out "samoth chipmah" on KZbin. He's the designer of the Arrows and has some great tutorials on the Fedin throw!

[@maadfisher]

Great video, very informative! Dissecting the throws with a scientific method, love it! ;)

[@Xolette]

+Maadfisher Thanks, Maadfisher! I'm glad you appreciate all my analysis!

[@secretagentmandanV2]

this is great! awesome video.

[@Xolette]

+Daniel P Thank you, Daniel!

[@tylerstaley2667]

so, what kind of throwing style/knife would you suggest for someone who wants to move quickly while throwing, but still maintain accuracy, for like trick throwing and stuff?

[@anrdaemon7115]

+Tyler Staley , watch her other videos. There'll be your answer. But a short answer is always "no spin", as it lets you control distance.

[@tylerstaley2667]

+Anr Daemon yeah I've watched her other videos, I was looking for more details

[@Xolette]

+Tyler Staley Check out my video, "Spin vs. No Spin" and "How to Throw Like Clove" Rotational throwing has its benefits it that it's easier to practice accuracy and consistency-- which is why you see professionals use rotational throwing for knife throwing acts... plus it looks better, to be honest. If you want to move around while throwing though, no spin is the best.

[@JaiColless]

this is awesome, thank you so much for posting, keep up the great work :-)

[@TheTopMiners]

Hey i am a huge fan of your channel, I was wondering if you can make a throwing spike out of a 9 inch metal nail. I saw a video at the slingshot channel where he made projectiles that looked like spikes, you should try it out. Keep up with the good work

[@Xolette]

+TheTopMiners I bought some galvazined spikes at the hardware store and was told that in the long run, it's better to buy steel bar stock as the spikes would bend over time (which was they did). In addition, cutting off the head to the spikes would require me to wear a respirator because of the fumes. But Adam Celadin just posted a video throwing some nails! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIbHYqd3q8x7n7M

[@fatpenguin2765]

I do shift work, so busy. I can't find those Wrener' arrows. Is something wrong with my Facebook I don't know? I would really love to get some. too watch you throw them is like watching a artist at work

[@Xolette]

+Paul G I just responded to your comment in my "Werner" video. You'll find a way!

[@charlesbenoitthomad]

always curious why most throwers adjust their distance for a good throw, and not adjust the throw itself.

[@skorpiman5155]

Is it good if I throw 5 meters 120°? (I complete the throw)

[@2Brosorigins]

love the measurements it hurt my head a little

[@Xolette]

+itsSourrr Sorry about that! It is a lot to take in. :)

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

Awesome AF video! I suppose this is how you analyze all things an ; like me; many people/females dont really want to talk to you because you analyze things in depth?

[@XoletteLife]

Thanks! Not sure what you mean by the last sentence, but I guess if one was analyzing things in a negative manner that could be true

[@joesmithson3148]

Well done thanks

[@TheJKDGuy]

Thank you 🙏

[@eduardozaragoza1926]

Hi, I am a lover of knives like you and I would like to know where you buy all that variety of knives😍

[@Xolette]

+Karloz Hernandez Check out my video, "My Knife Throwing Collection".

[@cupidtactical2261]

what a great explaination....... awesome xolette.. i think that i need you to analize my tecniq... haha

[@Xolette]

+cupid tactical Haha... I'm not sure if I'd even do another video like this for me again. It's tiring! :) Thanks for watching, Cupid!

[@bfosgitt]

Quick question do you guys think I should buy 6 cold steel throwing knives or three and a set of three Shurikens from sharp blades

[@Xolette]

+Brendan Fosgitt The hira-shurikens from Sharp Blades kick ass. I definitely recommend. As for the Cold Steel, the 12" Sure Flights are usually my go-to recommendation, but I've had a few of the Sport Sure Flights (I believe these are 10") customers complain about quality control issues. Good luck!

[@bfosgitt]

+Xolette thank you so much. I think I am going to go with the Hira Shurikens and three 12" sure flights.

[@Xolette]

+Brendan Fosgitt Excellent! Let me know how you like them! :)

[@fatpenguin2765]

You asked why men prefer women knife throwers to Learn from last night. I do shift work and all last night I thought about it. A lot of men have this survivalist mentality about it. I don't like that. For me it's a sport, plus you have a way of capturing peoples attention. This weekend I'll try get some photos of Australian wildlife on my website. It might take a little while, technology seems to hate me. Have a good night or day whatever time is it over there😄

[@Xolette]

+Paul G Sure, send me the link! Thanks, Paul!

[@fatpenguin2765]

I've been trying to get my fiance to throw knives she just doesn't seem to get why I enjoy it so much I also collect and breed Pythons. She so scared to death of them. But there is no way I'm going to give up my Pythons. Australian pythons are just so beautiful. When I get the time I'll try figure out a way to send you a couple of photos of them or maybe start a KZbin channel of my own on Australian wildlife. As you can see I also take care of Australian wildlife. The baby possum I'm holding in my photo is one of them. Soooo cute😊

[@Xolette]

+Paul G I could see why your fiance would be scared of the pythons and not so interested in the knives-- that'd be more of a common reaction! Let me know if you start a channel! I'd love to see some Australian wildlife!

[@fatpenguin2765]

Definitely, Australia has some of the most beautiful wildlife in the world. I would love to send you some photos directly with my son holding some beautiful Pythons. But you must be very careful sending things over the Internet. I also keep some very entertaining parrots as well. The things that they get up to make you laugh and laugh. It's such a beautiful world we live in😊

[@snlconner]

so much science... my brain hurts, but we learned something. 😊

[@Xolette]

+Steven Conner Haha! Well, at least something was learned!

[@jeffbonds3850]

how do you do a bullet spin throw

[@Xolette]

+Jeff Bonds It's how I normally throw...and my throw now is more inspired by Fedin. Here's a playlist I compiled of some videos that show how it's done: kzbin.info/aero/PLXnp8Omn-So6kXqIc1hsaRk94WcWBhsGN

[@hueyhulk954]

impressive

[@Xolette]

+Huey Hulk (Black Knowledge 869) Thanks, Huey!

[@ssrknivesandguns8741]

DAM AWESOME!!

[@Xolette]

+SSR KNIVES AND GUNS! Thanks, Sean!

[@fatpenguin2765]

I'm sorry I'm still learning how to use Facebook I'm not a big fan of social media. I'm still trying to learn how to send you the links of these so-called weekend Warriors knife throwers that makes me choose you as my instructor. These weekend warriors seem more focused on killing and taking down a opponent rather than knife throwing as a sport. I hope everything is well with you.

[@Xolette]

+Paul G No worries! Thanks, Paul.

[@fatpenguin2765]

If you're interested in some of my Australian wildlife look at my normal Facebook page and you will see some. I am having a lot of trouble trying to put photos and videos on my red tube technology hates me😩

[@tradermonk9403]

AWSOME SAUCE . ... love'n how your progressing and your dedication. If I was rich I'd send ya a couple more cameras... more and better angles could help a lot.

[@Xolette]

+Richard Brown Haha, I do have other cameras I could use and If I knew I was going to do this video, I would've had a camera right next to me and measured from there! Maybe in the future I can do that. :)

[@tradermonk9403]

+Xolette Just what I was thinking.... like they do with a golf swing... maybe there is some kind of freeware golf swing analysis software u can use. Keep geek'n on this and folks will start calling u a legend in her own time. :p

[@fatpenguin2765]

Wow. Thank you for your quick response. So what I am noticing is your no spin throws are similar to a baseball throw. Where A full spin throw is more of a over hand like bowling a cricket ball. In case you didn't know cricket is a Australian version of baseball I guess you could say. Very boring I would rather throw knives😄

[@djkenny1754]

Please make a video of trick shots please!!!!!!!

[@KilalaFW]

Good morning

[@Xolette]

+wbap hellcat Morning!

[@fatpenguin2765]

I so upset "flying steel" won't export to Australia

[@lockelobm2035]

hay

[@moonbear1st]

think i am going to have to watch this a couple of times just to absorb it lol..

[@Xolette]

+moonbear Haha! I know it's a lot to take in. :) But I thought it might be helpful for the no spin throwers!

[@moonbear1st]

+Xolette hahahaha it will be when my pea brain takes it in hahahaha..

[@notaras1985]

geekgasm

[@Xolette]

+notaras1985 Haha :)

[@HowToMechanic03]

why so late on the upload

[@Xolette]

+Connor Bailey Editing all day?

[@HowToMechanic03]

+Xolette oh I was watching it at the time you uploaded it

[@driftinxer]

last time i came this early my girl dumped me

[@bokicks23]

Great video. You are one serious thunker.👍🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪 I give it 5 out of 5 knives.

[@Xolette]

+S&amp;W 669 Yes! Love that rating! :)

[@berlapin2]

also... learn a change up with a base ball v, a fast ball. seem odd, but helped my throwing.

[@Xolette]

+LastRonin Haha, I'll have to ask my husband about that-- I never played baseball. Only softball as a kid.

[@januaryloyd8932]

no dislikes, yay!!!!

[@Xolette]

+matthew loyd Haha, I'm sure there's a few to come! There's always someone who's unhappy out there. :)

[@KowboyUSA]

Increase your throwing distances much further and you'll need a bigger yard.

[@Xolette]

+John Ratko Haha! :)

[@narmi3134]

hello world

[@idkidk2466]

do you still know how to speak tagalog?

[@Xolette]

+Chester Senpai A very, very, very little. :)

[@idkidk2466]

+Xolette I'm only 14 years old but is it fine if I throw knives?

[@Xolette]

+Chester Senpai With your parent's permission, of course. Take safety measures-- eye protection, closed toes shoes. Target should be placed in an area where misses and ricochets won't cause damage. If you're throwing closer than 2 meters, then stand at an angle from the target to avoid direct ricochets.

[@nerdbird2749]

Learning

[@nerdbird2749]

Leaning is a never ending thing.

[@Xolette]

+Nerdbird27 Agreed!

[@nerdbird2749]

Thanks I had an autocorrect problem.but thanks