Throwing a Knife

[@FellsApprentice]

Throwing a knife is also a great way to abusively test a knife, it'll pretty much reveal any weakness in the heat treat/tempering process, handle, and every other part of the knife.

[@BudgetBugout]

Great information Dave. Thanks for sharing!

[@CalebA98]

With no spin knife throwing you really don't need to know distance but it's harder to learn

[@recall5811]

Hell ya Brother..........Thanks for this

[@Rickugg]

Hello: The Jeff White knife prices seem to be a hell of a deal compared to other peoples knives that are 100.00 to 300.00 that looks about the same.

[@randymicallef3106]

It's been awhile since I've thrown knives for fun. (don't throw my bushcraft knives ever, too valuable a tool to lose/break) Thanks for the lesson Dave. As always great work, keep it up.

[@GrimrDirge]

Throwing a knife will probably not harm your foe, but it will possibly arm your foe.

[@yoadrian3814]

Incase you get attacked by enemies out in the woods. Gotta watch out for those bears though, don't want them to get a hold of your knife either...

[@blackhatch46]

***** Its just for fun, i think you missed the whole point.

[@Atkrdu]

***** Not necessarily. Besides, it can be something to distract/occupy their attention (the idea is that it would kind of "shunt off" their actions for a span- that can be enough to let you do something else). If it's your ONLY blade, you generally wouldn't do this.

[@GrimrDirge]

I think that was a quote from George Silver, from the book Slash &Thrust by John Sanchez. I read it twenty years ago, so I may be attributing the quote. Dave specifically says that this is just for fun, and for the reasons that I quoted above. I'm just weighing in on the side of the No-Throws.

[@Naxatthedoor]

U might not know but throwing a knife is part of training for many us armed forces including the marine corp and the navy seals

[@ericsmith1508]

the thing that folks need to understand about thrown projectiles as weapons of either offence or deffence, is that cultures who used them, did so as an opening move more to distract an opponent from your charging advance as you closed in to melee combat. Vikings threw knives or axes before charging in with swords, Native Americans threw Tomahawks before rushing in to close range, or before a retreat. Ninja threw Shuriken and small darts and knives as a distraction before a charge or retreat. throwing is not an attack intended to kill. it is a distraction from the actual attack. yes a thrown weapon can kill but that was not it's purpose. I agree totally with you Dave, DON'T THROW YOUR WEAPON!! it's a neat trick to pull off, and fun to play around with, but unless you rush toward or away immediately after....don't do it as a deffence strategy!

[@polymathicperturbations1476]

I can throw anything, and it is all about distance. You watch closely how it hits and you will know whether you need to step back or forward. I've thrown tomahawks, hatchets, axes, kukri, lawnmowerblades, gutter nails, machete, it's all pretty easy. I have the distances worked out, after you do it a while you just get those-you know when to throw. Good video-he knows exactly what he is talking about.

[@WildinWiwithWes]

i used to be able to throw knives like that in my sleep practically, i absolutely loved the feeling of getting them to stick over and over again. but after several shoulder surgeries (6) in each shoulder, I can't even throw a dart anymore. excellent throwing dave, and i knew you were gonna say 12 ft. thats the distance I figured to be the most accurate and consistent back in my throwing days.

[@fulltangclan]

Everyone's distances vary. Depending on your height, technique, length and weight of the knife.

[@shanek6582]

Could you double that to 24 feet and make it work the same?

[@acoupleofpreppers]

Awesome shots, looked like a really hot day. Thanks for taking the time to make some more vids for us Dave, always appreciated.

[@Cowboy-nu7ze]

Dave I enjoy your videos. I am a young man interested in the old way of life and how things were done back then. I enjoy the outdoors and hiking backpacking hunting and fishing. I am trying to become a survivalist. Thanks for all that you do to teach us the skills that you have with the years of experience you have. God bless

[@ediblefubreez_7139]

glad youre back man

[@deepashtray5605]

The old tomahawks had a straight rounded handle often with a slight taper (as opposed to a camp ax with a curved grip) to make throwing smoother. Using a throwing knife or tomahawk in a combat situation involves a great deal more than just throwing -- or throwing away, your weapon. These techniques were not developed on their own but as a part of a whole martial arts system which puts it in a different context.

[@hubolds1946]

Great video! Love everything you and your program does.

[@moorshound3243]

Just throwing for fun is the best way, myself & a friend would come back from a night shift & go knife throwing in the morning, really good way of relaxing after a hard shift!

[@Atkrdu]

Dave: How about doing a video on how to get the rivets off & wrap the handle in rawhide? Might be good for when you buy blanks or if your handle gets cracked from the weather out in the field/woods/wherever.

[@earlgrey626]

This video clarified how many steps to take away from the tree, but how many rotations is the blade supposed to be making in mid-air per step? Do you ever hold it from the back (edgeless) side of the blade instead of the handle?

[@Mr_Green892]

I have an old dead pine in my yard, I cut it down and left the stump about 6 feet tall so I would have something to throw our knives at. We have tons of fun playing games with our throwing blades. It is very cheap target practice, builds great hand and eye coordination and is just plain fun.

[@fuckyeahXD16]

Have you ever used the Ralph Thorn method of no spin knife throwing? its a very interesting technique. i agree that knife throwing is more of a hobby than an actually realistically useful skill.

[@jelkel25]

Wasn't throwing a knife (sword in this case) described in The Three Musketeer's as ''a new and interesting way to disarm yourself''?

[@Vx777infonet]

Good Dave, I also watched the tomahawk video when you released it, one thing you did not mention, is it appears good exercise and fun. I remember playing stretch as a kid, and steped right into a kabar blade with my big toe! That was not so fun after that!

[@congobob3562]

man never been able to get a hold of handle throwing do you prefer that style?

[@Joe_Goofball]

Do you have a link to the site at which I can buy these?

[@charleslarson3152]

Nicely done Sir. Clear and to the point!

[@mindfulmusic1029]

i'm not sure if you've covered this is a previous video or not, but how do you avoid ticks in the woods and prevent them from getting into your shelter?

[@DavidCanterbury]

rndmazn (random asian) To be honest I dont pay them any mind, I just pull them off as I feel them, if you sleep on the ground you are gonna get ticks now and again, permetherin helps, as do some natural plants but in the end nothing stops them all.

[@lesrap]

rndmazn (random asian) make a decoction from acorns

[@Detman101]

***** When you say "Feel them", what does that feel like? I've never been bitten (hopefully never will be) but I'd like to know what to look out for...

[@SoWe1]

Detman101 you don't feel the bite, but you feel the tick itself ... it's a little foreign body attached to you, as they get bigger (fuller) they become very noticeable.

[@Detman101]

SoWeMeetAgain Yikes! Thanks for the info...

[@LShapedAmbush]

Also, is there any particular balance the knife has to have to be a good throwing knife? Thanks

[@fulltangclan]

Its possible throw anything with a point. Balance is a preference. Tomahawks are head heavy and most conventional throwing knives have a middle balance point. No spin throwers have either a handle or blade heavy balance.

[@LShapedAmbush]

thanks

[@mneptune1]

Dave, Probably a silly question but if your throwing at a distance of four paces, (12 feet), could you double your distance to eight paces or 24 feet and have the same result??? I also agree with your first statement that throwing your primary knife / tomahawk is not wise......

[@robertanderson2285]

Judge Roy Bean In theory, yes, but practically, you won't be as accurate, and your knife won't spin the same every time, so it won't stick as often. Better to hit what you're aiming at, than to see your knife flying through the woods beyond the tree. I've lost and broken a few that way. If you miss the tree, there will be a magnetic rock behind it every time.

[@fulltangclan]

There are different distances for all of the rotations. Its not always as easy as doubling your one spin distance for a two spin throw. My one spin is about 11 feet and my two spin distance is at 18 feet. There are also blade throws. 1/2, 1 1/2, 2 1/2 so on and so on.

[@5ddubya]

This is a pretty sweet video, thanks Dave

[@Teachering]

I enjoyed the demonstration, a lot. My question is: is there a particular way that a person has to hold the knife for throwing?

[@Chris.Haines.]

great video Dave

[@LegoDinosaur10]

Would you be able to hunt small game with a throwing knife

[@stehodgson]

I'm sorry I didn't catch that the . Com name where you can buy the knife pleas can you tell me because I would like to purchase the knife

[@reverendgrunge1090]

Thank you for the great vid dave I really look up to you

[@darrinmartin5375]

Very good vid and good advice, as with most throwing weapons muscle memory and a good judge of distance is important.

[@mpccenturion]

So Dave - your showing repeated and repeatable hits. It is obvious practise and your dedication to working with that as a tool and knowing how to do it, no matter what. Your just using something in that 0 to 14ft and keep mixing it up and offering repeated good dull thuds means the knife is not hitting punky wood, but diving deep into goo hard wood. Thank you for showing some technique to give us knife breakers some help on this. I carry a couple of them, but would like to work on it in case I did have to hit something at close range. Cheers!

[@bradleybirmingham6006]

Nice form dave

[@1949RL]

Dave, do you have to throw left handed ? jk Another informative vid,thanks.See Ya:>)

[@lyleinmb464]

Thanks

[@GrimrDirge]

Jeff White makes amazing knives for the price that he's asking. I have a Long Hunter and it's a kitchen beast.

[@UmTriq]

u should make a video of making a knife sheath for that knife

[@NagualeroArt]

bad ass awesome! it really shows the beauty of practice.

[@Slinkylabcat]

You are correct, Dave: Never throw a weapon. Now if you're Norwegian, and it's a celebration, pretty girls around -- that's okay. Otherwise never, ever let loose; huge mistake.

[@LShapedAmbush]

Man, you are good with that thing! Is there any thing you have do with the grip or release to get the knife to rotate properly?

[@DavidCanterbury]

AlanMcMichael Throw it like a baseball brother

[@DFX2KX]

***** yeah, throwing by the handle (the better way to do it in most cases) is pretty straightforward. Throwing by the blade is a bit risky for my personal tastes, and it's trickier to do properly.

[@jamesritchie6899]

DFX2KX By the blade is not only the best way, it's the professional way. There's nothing risky about it. The problem is that most "throwing knives" aren't throwing knives at all. Including the one Dave is using. No two knives have the same natural spin, and taking three and a half steps is just wrong. You don't flip a knife, you let it flip itself. Judging distance is important, but that ain't the way to throw a knife. Do that from sixty feet, and then I'll buy it. Three and a half steps is just child throwing.

[@mixter1023]

James Ritchie So... When can we expect your video showing us how to do it right?

[@commandorando123]

Great throwing Dave! Throwing knives and tomahawks are a great way to entertain yourself while in the woods. Ive been throwing for years and prefer the tomahawk as it seems to be alittle easier for me to get that perfect hit. A solid heavy knife is required to do well and it seems you found one. The hide handle rocks.

[@crdnl1412]

2:10 is that a snake under the tree?

[@dangriffith8966]

So the question is, what if you want to increase the distance? Is it still just a multiple of the first? Like you would take 7 steps out, 1 in as you throw so you are 6 steps away at release?

[@trynsurviven2440]

Looks like a good knife to me Dave. Think I'll pop over to check it out. Thanks for demonstrating this.

[@Detman101]

Awesome lesson! I'll have to pick up a strictly throwing knife...I can't see throwing my custom BK2.

[@williamjones2970]

Cool vid Dave. I enjoy throwing knives also, very satisfying sound when they land right. I can think of no practical purpose for throwing knives, but its a hell of a lot of fun.

[@caelumashton]

anyone know where to get one of these knives?

[@srspower]

It looks like fun but i can't imagine a situation where that would be the best choice really.

[@couchcamperTM]

I highly recommend the "russian style" of knife throwing. the no-spin technique. distance won't matter anymore, it always hits the target tip first. btw Dave, for someone who doesn't like to throw his tools away you're a bad ass thrower! :) ATB Markus

[@royhines7364]

ty

[@M0ntaroo]

did the tree died ?

[@ianweasly5366]

how much it costs

[@robertkahl7765]

Did you watch the video? He mentioned the price 3 or 4 times.

[@ehumburg7214]

ok, ordered one, wish me luck

[@watermain48]

Don't know that I need to know how to do this, but it looks like fun.

[@velonico]

You seem to be quite a great dude. Carry on. Thanks for your videos.

[@thingamujigger1585]

Nice grouping. Alot of people can't get that kind of grouping with their edc pistol.

[@DylanClark88]

***** First off your videos are top quality and extremely inspiring. With all due respect, That being said I know now At what distance to practice from but from my experience of throwing knives (little if any), I was taught by my grandfather to throw the knife from the blade not from the handle... any thoughts?

[@MrLoiti100]

Great video!

[@jkrause365]

Man, I really needed to watch this video. I've never gotten the hang of throwing a knife. Oh BTW, I'm left handed, too. Not that that makes any difference. Thanks!

[@baltimorebottledigger3900]

Great form Dave lefties always look so graceful throwing! Love your vids and your old show. Thanks for sharing.

[@jared8oliver]

big fan of your videos. tax time im hitting your store wide open.

[@bpfirehunt0192]

Wow, I have missed watching and learning new things i dont know since dual survival. So today, while surfing channels I find u r still doing bush craft teaching. I have watched till my eyes hurt. Subscribed now and a huge fan still. Keep it up cause ur the man compared to that hippie girl crybaby u had to do the show with.

[@Faush12]

7:27 dave is definitely lethal.

[@MikeWareoffthebeatenpath]

Have always wanted to try this. Never had a knife I would practice with tho. for 40.00 will give it a try. Just a few weeks ago a friend offered to let me throw his knife. It never stuck lol. Bright side I never used my knife either...

[@TrailWright]

In the end what's the point? Just for funzies or is there an actual useful purpose? Thanis for sharing....

[@Jesses001]

$40? Might be worth picking one up just as a general tool. I can pop the rivets off, take off that leather, and make my own handle. Bang, cheap big knife that I am not afraid to beat into some wood or dig a hole with.

[@nickharwell9909]

So COOL! thumbs up!

[@Crowbar6006]

I do about five paces. Muscle memory is good too because you're able to feel the rotations as the tool leaves your hand. Example vid of me throwing a cold steel perfect balance which is a very similar knife. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5acdWl3i52DfJY

[@jetpaq]

Sweet video!

[@ftwadair4203]

Dave your just an all around bad a** hombre lol love your videos been watching for years noticed your getting more ink looks good who's the artist? Hope to some day get to attend a class thank for all the knowledge you given me through the years. I learned how to Skin with road kill but with watching your videos on said subject lol AGAIN THANK YOU DAVE

[@TheOnlyCAVEMAN]

Hey friend,i want to buy one of those knives.i love that one

[@zenaldiak]

I make CSI activities in all kind of situations.In car crashes ishues whe make a lot of measurements, and after 22 years of this work in duty, i can apreciate how far is some objects, and cheking measurements shows i am right almost all the time...:)

[@RcFlyer49]

**No cameras were harmed in the making of this video! :-P

[@alan30189]

The Cincinnati Reds need you. They need a left-hand pitcher like you that can throw low and outside, with accuracy. ;-)

[@bigfootbushcraft7063]

You look like Chapman on the mound out there bud. Lets get a 109 on that bad boy lol... Very well done. Thank you.

[@pappawheely]

very cool

[@jimdawn6]

agree

[@ratroddiesels1981]

lots of mechanical energy there

[@gennarobellard6872]

knowledge is The Key2ANY&EVERYTHING!!!!!!!

[@bsabushcraft5037]

Awesome job brother!! Abrahm

[@ceramictiletonight]

Another lost art of the american male. I am very close to 58 years old and I don't think I have thrown a knife since I was a child well 12 or 13 because of what you said about losing it. I had a Case stainless bone handle knife I carried all the time as well as fishing and hunting. It glanced off a tree and went into a lake. Oops no more knife. I replaced it but still missed the original one. One more thing about the video; was the poison ivy on the tree you were throwing the knife into? I hate that stuff.

[@joemedeiros46]

Just pick up some darts if you feel the need.

[@kirkcavenaugh758]

I just ordered the knife loll

[@linklesstennessee2078]

good video

[@23madskilz23]

Dave, i really enjoy your videos, but in this one you didn't cover anything about grip and release. Bless you

[@adamalford1167]

If you had a predator type animal coming at you such as a mountain lion or a coyote would you throw the knife before it got to you or wait for it to get in close and then go to work on it? I understand that the best way is not to get in to the situation in the first place so for the sake of the argument lets say the animal is rabid and charging and you have no choice and no gun.

[@Chainsawand2Shanez]

I'm pretty sure he's killed a guy before.

[@drunkwoodswyllia4885]

Wow that’s really amazing

[@FacetsOfTruth]

That was some good throwing. I wouldn't want you aiming me. The only reason I'd throw mine would be if I was taking on someone with a gun and had to drop him first.

[@nerblebun]

Sir Pyro Brother, never...EVER.... bring a knife to a gunfight.

[@FacetsOfTruth]

Grandpa the Grey LOL Maybe I saw 'The Magnificent 7'. too many times. :)

[@lerch400block]

Not trying to take anything away from Dave. Andrew at gy6vids goes into more detail.

[@goompapa]

I'm sorry for what I'm about to do.... I thought you throw a pot and forge a knife.... There... I said it....

[@mrspike007able]

Knife Throwing for Self Defense is Strictly for Hollywood Movies.

[@tiliaklippa]

schrade schf2sm... super throwing knife at 6 yards

[@MegaXXASSASINXx]

Throwing with your left hand I see! Me too!

[@maisetas]

amazing

[@jimdawn6]

muscle memory for distance?

[@DavidCanterbury]

Jim Dawn Yes, once you practice it enough you will judge your distance pretty well, it just takes repetition like anything else