Learn to Throw Knives Quickly: Beginners Tutorial

My method for teaching knife throwing. Quick to learn and easy to understand.
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Intro Music: Written and Recorded by Dustin Farnum
Edited by Dustin Farnum
Produced by Dan Bell and Dustin Farnum
Channel Managed by Dan Bell
Special thanks to Shari and Steve!

[@Half-Sack]

Just bought a set of the S&W 10in throwers. Using them as a stress reliever as wife starts chemo treatment tomorrow. Thanks for the tutorial as well as your service, Dustin. Respect and Gratitude to you from my family and I.

[@bacchuslax7967]

Nathan Gallagher hey brother. My wife just finished chemo. Stay strong and remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. She needs you more than she’ll ever say and believe, you’ll show up! All will be well! Some of us will be praying for you.

[@Half-Sack]

Appreciate it. Now, the tables have turned. She was in remission as of January 23rd, now it's my turn, lol. Appreciate the prayers and support.

[@hellna6980]

@@Half-Sack God bless your wife and may your treatments be successful as well buddy...

[@danielpartida1090]

@@Half-Sack Damn, are you dead ?

[@Half-Sack]

@@danielpartida1090 that's a negative! Kicked it and chemo in the ass, and I'm in remission!!!

[@russianpate3715]

Someone birdwatching across the lake is looking at a weirdo in full tactical gear throwing knives

[@puglife9074]

This is hilarious

[@utrak]

he was looking in that particular direction because he heard the proud call of the bald eagle

[@Sinister_Reaper]

People who birdwatch are weird

[@wyattatwell8265]

@@Sinister_Reaper wdym lmao

[@Sinister_Reaper]

@@wyattatwell8265 why would anyone wanna sit there with binoculars all day staring at birds lmao

[@raythompson3839]

So cool that you care about the wellbeing of potential tree targets. Good guy. R.

[@sandysk8ers208]

Agreed

[@UCorona87]

I was very impressed too by hearing about his concern not to harm a live tree

[@sawyeralexander06]

Lmao. Y’all liberal tree huggers💀

[@Banks1769]

@@sawyeralexander06 Yep!

[@decanusdelirium4992]

*Enemy standing couple feet away* Me: Wait! *goes over and counts 6-12 feet* Me: alright

[@Meloncholymadness]

No spin throwing sorts that out.

[@p.g.mcfinnigan4009]

Since apparently some of y'all aren't the sharpest fish in the cookie jar, you do this so you can quickly develope a feel for distance and spin. The key word being develope. You want to be able to repeat the same successful muscle movement every time at certain distances. You have a bullshit aiming system in your head that says, "yeah this will probably hit it!" No matter how good you get, that system isn't real until the knife hits. However, your bullshit system is upgraded to the Deluxe Pretty Fuckin' Accurate Bullshit System when you get your muscle memory down and have an accurate idea of how much spin to add at which distance with which force. So the question is whether you want your shitty bullshit system, or you want the deluxe model. His way will help you get the deluxe model. And by the way, once you do what he does enough, and practice at different distances later, you can more accurately smooth out your bullshit system intervals, so it doesn't have to be exactly every six feet to get the spin right. It's gets less accurate there until you practice there too, but it's definitely more accurate and you have a higher success rate than if you had no muscle memory, because your brain does the calculations for you. The more info you give, the better the bullshit system, is all I'm saying.

[@rayyanshaikh5591]

@@Meloncholymadness no spin is even worse, the knife needs to make a 90 degree rotation from ANY distance. at least in the spin technique the amount of spins is proportional to the distance, in the no spin the knife needs to rotate exactly the same from any distance you throw it from.

[@youngsirgbeatz]

Right

[@journeysanches3623]

Idk but I've recently found two pocket knives that are hug in my house so I take them to the woods and practice and now I've got an obsession with knives bc idk they're really cool so I guess ima learn

[@ivispark3780]

Thank you for not recommending people to just chunk knives at trees. Its honestly kinda fucked up. Great tutorial btw!

[@dustinf11]

I.vi. Its Whatvr Thanks for noticing. I can't stand wanton tree abuse!

[@casey197930]

...shut your pie hole.

[@wyattatwell8265]

@me Me there is a difference between cutting down live trees and throwing knives at them, when you cut them down, you are probably using resources, so you aren’t killing it for nothing, when you are throwing knives at it, it damages the tree, and the tree could get an infection, fungi, or bugs could move in, which would cause more problems. Use your brain before making a stupid comment

[@BladeCammando]

great video bro, warms my heart to see others like yourself helping share tips and hints for fun out door stuff !!!

[@eljefediablo1796]

Put very simply... thanks for sharing

[@MrPearlsareforever]

We finally got our knives to stick! Thank you for the video.

[@leshenderson571]

One of the best tutorials I have seen

[@brettschmoll8350]

and now I have something else to work on with my son during confinement...thanks!

[@jacobheine3260]

Very professional and explained very well. You Sir have a new subscriber and a fellow brother in arms!

[@danrenner7725]

Thank you for your service!

[@chthulu27]

Solid tutorial! I was only landing 2 out of every 6 I threw, but I think that number is about to improve quite a bit.

[@monkeyacc1237]

Thanks this will help with my new set of throwing knifes

[@alexbushey9267]

Great video this is exactly what I needed.

[@aristotlekaiser8580]

To be honest you aren't going to know the exact distance in a combat situation so a no spin technique would be a better chance to hit

[@whoisit2028]

Aristotle Kaiser in a combat you wount have to throw your knife. Ur knife is the last thing you gonna use and I don't think in real life any1 is going to throw away their last weapon 😂

[@crazypatfan]

Makss Meinart that’s why they come in sets of 3.

[@robertmarx4106]

dude throwing knives aren't weapons

[@karistaalgiere8824]

They can be if they are in the right persons hands

[@St1cKnGoJuGgAlO]

@@robertmarx4106 anything is a weapon the moment a conscious being decides it is.

[@MASAIADVENTURESCHANNEL]

Not tactical but respectful with environment. Good for beginners. I enjoyed it

[@the.greek.foxy28]

That was SOOO helpful! Thank you 😊!:)

[@billymotric2124]

I tried this and I managed to hit perfectly 3 times in a row Soo satisfying

[@dimitrifortounis4787]

Thanks for the video, detailed and practical. If I may, one other thing that you actually did but didn't cover is to throw on soft ground where possible. Saves wrecking your knife on rebounds when you first get started. Concrete will tear your knives up.

[@alibaba66able]

Well done.

[@semco72057]

That is a nice tip on throwing a knife and after seeing your video and the one from a Russian guy I believe that I can do it, but would use a knife designed just for that.

[@tornadobillyahlers3072]

Glad you mentioned live trees 🌳

[@luke127711]

Air soft commando are awesome

[@virlie1661]

Thank you!

[@Quartiano]

Great video

[@m1st3rx4m8]

The best throwing style combat wise is no spin it’s easy to make adjustments based on range and you can put a lot more power into it

[@TheDd223]

Thank you. Are those S&W knives? Thank you for the techniques.

[@MrSuedehead69]

great video ...

[@jar6588]

i was distracted by the moving cars in the background, but i still gave a thumbs up buddy 🤣✌

[@AugustGraye]

I love you got it on the first try

[@alext.5853]

Little known fact: unless you wear full tactical gear and pretend to be Rambo and Commando all at once, your knife won't stick. It's important to remember that.

[@SaoiryBloom]

Way better description in this video compared to the others

[@michaelgarcia6104]

Can anybody tell me the name of a good video that will teach me how to throw a elk ridge 15 combat knife

[@thejoker73utoob]

hello, what if you decide to adjust the thrust of your throw, whenever you're throwing knives with instead of having to constantly move back and forth? yes it'll take a lil more practice. but, you'll be able to throw a variety of sizes of knives and be accurate without teeter-tottering back and forth

[@dustinf11]

Tony Villarreal Thanks for the comment. This was the easiest method I could think of for getting people on target fast. Most the people buying throwing knives in our store are kids who have no starting point. I'll eventually record some of my other throws.

[@redvelvotoverkill7405]

where did you get the knife

[@justinfabela4899]

Great video. Finally got the dog to be quiet.

[@chuckles3079]

Does the tactical gear help in throwing knives? Askin for a friend.

[@chrispatton4219]

Ahahaha love the plate carrier for a knife throwing video

[@Johnkb2059]

Does anyone know what model knife that is or how many grams it weighs

[@somebadhat1]

Thanks.

[@joey525]

Trees are life, a billion times more valuable than humans, great call 👍

[@theillusionzone]

What type of wooden board is that? I have tried MDF, poplar laser plywood and they are really hard to stick, I have to throw it really hard to get them to stick. Great video tutorial by the way.

[@laszlokaminszky7180]

Hi. Any man made board, chip, mdf, ply. Are the worst thing as a target. Get yourself a soft wood log round or make yourself an end grain target. And you be sticking in no time!

[@saifa6359]

I see all knife throwing tutorials to step back or forth a few inches based on the spin, is it ever possible to change the speed of the spin to be able to throw from anywhere or is that not recommended?

[@dustinf11]

Saif A Its just easier for me to teach the distance method. I've had most success this way. But changing speed and spins once you get the distance down is definitely worth doing.

[@rageoftheredphoenix]

Can the same techniques be done while throwing the knives horizontally?

[@ArmyBarracksTV]

+Fernand Herrera I'm not sure I will have to check with Dustin and get back to you

[@mad8805]

I can never get my knife to go in a straight line, it always ends up hitting the board on its side, I think I’m twisting my arm before I release or something

[@geovannisarabia9943]

Wtf that was awesome

[@Dennistube001]

i once gad some mini throwing knives. excellent for a dart board in house. this guy has a vid where he shows you how to throw at ANY distance, ie at increments of half a foot WITHOUT SPINNING THE BLADE, it actually seems a lot better and has a lot more force. eg throw, and it sticks then take a small step back and repeat all the way to a massive distance away

[@gliddy6282]

Liked and subbed.

[@brianduff5004]

That low, whatcha aiming for the guys man gland?

[@lucasorozco3886]

ok has anyone seen jeepers creepers 2 when he throws a three ended knife to the bus does anyone know what their called??

[@carlosvazquezreyes4970]

lucas orozco it was like a shuriken

[@reneegrace427]

this helped me soooooooo much

[@joshualuntsford]

Ahhh haters. You know what. I just bought my first set of knifes. Thanks for the info. That was what I needed. Quick and to the point. Not like my wife with 900 details.

[@dustinf11]

FALCONPUNCH thanks for the comment.

[@joshualuntsford]

Dustin Farnum yeppers

[@tom_olofsson]

Nice

[@SheepHunter9780]

I would bet that you're either a security guard at the mall, or a tow truck driver...

[@jacksepticeye_fan084]

Or an army veteran

[@PsychoAryan]

Best comment ever.

[@The_Lagging_man]

I got some 12inch throwing knifes I think this will help

[@korehakowai180]

Does it matter how hard u throw it?

[@1MichaelLewis]

I can't believe that the video of the woman throwing butter knives in her apartment has more views than this.

[@thunder8585]

What kind of wood should I use to throw knives in

[@ArmyBarracksTV]

Plywood is fine, but pine would be ideal. Thanks for the comment!

[@thunder8585]

ok thank you. i will go with pine because i heard plywood is hard to stick the knife into.

[@gamingcreeper_math9228]

I watched this so Ill know how to throw knives when I stop time.

[@milanhilkman6666]

Can you do this the same if you have a diy throwing knife? (Sorry for my english im dutch)

[@ArmyBarracksTV]

+MaxilanGames yes sir should work just the same!

[@milanhilkman6666]

also if its made of a bread knife?

[@rogerhess3109]

Why would you throw a small knife (possibly your only weapon left) with an impact that is similar to a dart game? We trained with combat knives and had to put enough force to go through the plywood. Either way, you still had to decide if it was really worth throwing your last weapon once and end up with nothing,.. or keeping a grip on it and going hand-hand.

[@Robin-ih9jv]

im just a lonely writer tryna make a badass character. really helpful actually!

[@soggy5854]

Hey hows the writing going? If you have finished anything I would love to read over it!

[@normagonzalez9739]

^^ditto, it would be cool to check out

[@JamesR23]

What state did you film this in? It looks beautiful

[@ArmyBarracksTV]

+James Reichardt New Hampshire!

[@dustinf11]

Thank you. It is very beautiful here. For a few months out of the year.

[@midwestgrunt]

Do we have to wear a full load out lmao

[@mikeperkins3469]

I liked the fact that you said Don't throw it at Live tree's.👍

[@danrenner7725]

Thank you for your service! Any tips if I might want to join the military?

[@jw-1687]

DD Renner he wasnt in the military

[@dustinf11]

Nope, not military nor do I make any claims that I was. Survival and preparedness has nothing to do with military besides sharing some similar tools. But as far as joining, it's easy.. find a recruiter.

[@davidbeddoe6670]

nice big-boy vest

[@jamespisano1164]

So that implies you have to be a specific distance from a target for the technique to work... in a defensive situation, you'd have to gage that pretty quickly while the attacker is moving. This would seem to be a bit unrealistic to do. I assume there must be a way to do it, but I haven't researched this beyond this video.

[@ArmyBarracksTV]

This is not a training video on defensive knives throwing..

[@jamespisano1164]

Army Barracks I get that. So no more comments then.

[@jlarrymore]

Very good point, would be nice to know how to put a specific rotation to hit your target without changing your distance

[@MisterHeroman]

Knife throwing as defense is incredibly risky and sub-optimal.

[@Zombiefighterguy]

You really only have to judge when they’re gonna be a few feet away from you. As in, as the attacker moves closer to you, it’s most effective to judge when they would be about 3-4 feet in front of you and throw it then. Then, the blade will strike without spinning, retaining more energy and having more stopping power. More likely though, if you only had one knife, you’d probably just want to keep it as a melee weapon. Even a good stick isn’t always debilitating, it is a puncture wound after all. Throwing won’t always be the most reliable option, in a defensive scenario.

[@neofighter5323]

No spin knife throwing is the best

[@jonathanwatson6844]

How dangerous is rural America that this dude is wearing full body armour to throw some knives

[@alexandersalazar9750]

Amazing hkw your feet sre exacly woth the boots on 12 inches. Best part of the video

[@thedragonblood7328]

1:38 that walk tho

[@victorlupin1412]

everybody has a reason why

[@pauledmonds7316]

Suppose you have a live target moving rapidly towards you - An enemy or wild beast? Will you be able to judge the number of knife spins? Learn to throw NO SPIN ! Watch some videos by Adam Celadin here on YT

[@alexpilkington3257]

My question is, is there any practical reason to learn to throw knives? The big draw to me is that with skill you can throw knives, large nails, and even screw drivers in a pinch, but most of the time i would probably have a handgun so it wouldnt be preferable. Is knife throwing effective enough in combat to be a viable alternative in a pinch when firearms are unavailable? Or should i just work with cover to get in close. Do you think it is worth the effort to learn? Could it possibly save someones life?

[@alexpilkington3257]

Actually sort of answered my own question, you would probably be better off throwing a heavyier blunt object like a rock or wrench and then charging the enemy while they are staggered. Which just about anyone can do and doesnt take training.

[@alanpatrick8899]

In a true survival situation you probably wouldn't want to throw your knife. I have a set of 6 large throwing knives with numerous cut outs and am pretty good at spin throwing and learning no spin though it's not nearly as much fun. If I had time in a true life or death situation I would make several spears.2 for throwing and one for hand to hand, assuming I had cordage. I don't concentrate too much on combat applications as I do have and carry guns. I just really enjoy throwing. And once you become experienced you will become proficient at judging distances

[@laszlokaminszky7180]

It's a hobby, sport, ect... not 100% unless as a possible self defense but low on the scale....

[@urielmartinez2161]

First thing i think, "we're not in California anymore..."

[@jag8901]

Hey ... roll around in that kit a bit ! It’s okay ... really it is ! My church closes are dirty than your fighting gear

[@JGHFunRun]

Oh, and, if you don’t want to move when the knife isn’t throwing right, to add more spin go towards the center of mass (knife’s middle, if it’s good), and away to remove. Basic physics, I don’t own any throwing knives T_T

[@davidkurau7079]

LOL filmed during Halloween?

[@RBRM3]

That might hurt and all, but it's not going to stop a rabbit, just hurt the little guy.

[@themcgamerlol4910]

Were you I'm the army

[@ArmyBarracksTV]

Nope, we run a military surplus/survival store.

[@basin6119]

Is this role play?

[@caddymech]

You really limit the power potential with that faster spin rate and handle grip when compared with a blade grip and half spin at 12 feet...more of a slip release and a bonus long distance sync at 1.5 rotation to target with the same spin rate ...should be around 20 feet or so

[@jw-1687]

Ok…

[@RBRM3]

@@jw-1687 I'm going to assume you don't understand lol

[@RBRM3]

That's right, of you just want to lightly stick a blade then that's fine, otherwise it's not going to take down your prey!

[@guarddogsecurity9850]

Nice video, but your grip doesn't give the knife power of penetration. Try full blade or handle grip and do a full shoulder rotation like you are throwing a power punch. The knife will embed well into the target. Start with half rotation and then add distance and rotations.

[@Dubi2062]

11 ft works for me, but this activity is just for fun, I don't consider it something I would ever do in a fight.

[@PsychoAryan]

What’s with all the battle rattle? You look like you’re going into Falujah.

[@MrBloodyBat]

Why would you want to throw knives like that? It seems to have no power and impossible to hit a moving target with. Is it only for entertainment/exercise?

[@dustinf11]

Bart Van Wunsel This isn't about combat so much as sport. It's my opinion that throwing knives in combat is pretty silly. Your better off keeping that knife in hand.

[@slothworks7032]

I dont get the vest. Can't be comfortable. No need. Looks cool tho.

[@daltonhulett3853]

Never bring a gun to a throwing knife fight

[@stampedmetalsword8099]

Throw with some power.

[@alexgunawan98]

so before I fight, i will ask the bad guy to wait, let me measure the distance first b4 I throw knife at him ? Got it.

[@The-Bladeslinger]

"intervals " how about no-spin or half-spin throwing! no need to adjust distance then .

[@dustinf11]

Just a beginners tutorial. I may make a video down the line for more advanced techniques.

[@seaniepc4]

+Leaf Rusenov and Dustin , thanks for the laughs, yes I myself watch a lot of youtube and watch survival programs on tv. The fire starting does make me laugh , I mean one person is trying to out think the others on the best way to light a fire. If you have equipment then use it ie, a bic lighter , if you hunt use a gun or learn to trap, but in cases where you have not the luxury of equipment then you must know how to light a fire with friction ( remember you have nothing ) you must trap game and gather berries, edible veg, also catch / trap / stick a fish. That is real survival .. Luckily very few find them selves in this tough position. I think if I could choose one thing in a bad situation it would be a quality knife. You can make so much with a sharp blade . Thank you. and thanks Dustin , I can throw a knife very well but was interested in how you went about it.. Dont worry about the Camo' if it feel good wear it ... Cheers .. + Make more vids

[@dustinf11]

Seanie P, C Thanks man, great comment. We will be making more videos soon! This was the easiest way I could teach someone to land their knife throw. Most of the people buying throwing knives in our store are kids (New Hampshire) who don't know where to start.

[@TheBlazingW0LF]

why do u choose to wear that huge body armoor if you litterary throw some knives near a lake?

[@dualsparky2375]

I would recommend starting with cardboard as a target. That way you can see what your doing and if you're doing it correctly. great vid otherwise

[@ArmyBarracksTV]

+Dual Sparky thanks for advice!

[@Sinister_Reaper]

Don't be such a hypocrite there sparky

[@dualsparky2375]

@@Sinister_Reaper dude I wrote this 3 whole years ago😂

[@connorleblanc4579]

So say if I'm learning from a video to throw a knife to "protect my self" I'm going to want to step up to the person trying to hurt me/attack and then go "heal to toe" and say hang on let me back up 6 steps stand still I wanna get this right.

[@ArmyBarracksTV]

+connor white your an idiot

[@jenniferlewis6386]

Best by fare

[@TheMitchmills]

The physics formula of one rotation for every six feet is for knives that are 1 foot long.

[@ArmyBarracksTV]

If that’s the case I must be a magician! Because I do it with these throwing knives that are 6 inches long!

[@TheMitchmills]

hey, just sayin

[@romanpavlov2966]

всё круто и понятно. только нахера нужна разгрузка?

[@joelaroche7667]

Why are you wearing all that kit for knife throwing????