PART 2: How to Throw Spikes, Weighted Spike Test, Throwing Drills

[@johnemmons9087]

I love a woman that gets excited about throwing knives!!!! Ur Awesome!!!!

[@yo-quese]

simppp!!!

[@kermitingcrime6489]

In the last video you asked me to tell you how your tips from part 1 worked. I just wanted to tell you that with some practice I was able to get the spikes to stick almost everytime from about 3 or 4 meters away. Thanks :).

[@Xolette]

BananaCellphone Yes! Congrats! Thanks for letting me know. I am the same way... obviously from this video. :) I think you could get more distance with a longer, heavier spike. I've seen better range out of 11 - 12" spikes that are taped up at the end.

[@clarencebennett3624]

Thank you for the good tips on throwing

[@andresolmos2643]

the fact you know so much about this and have so many of those weapons... Thats really attractive! But I love your videos !

[@Xolette]

Andres Olmos Thanks!

[@FastActionBlades]

Spike on spike action near the end, been there done that. Awesome video.

[@Xolette]

Thanks, Shane!

[@jasonpham8505]

Great video I have spikes and I didn't know how to throw it and now this video help me and 2 video a day

[@Xolette]

Excellent, Jason! Glad it helped!

[@jonathanparchmont3531]

you just never know when this might save your life. spinning steel style never gets old. stay sharp and accurate

[@Xolette]

+Jonathan Parchmont True!

[@hathegkla]

Great video, that's my favorite size spike to throw.

[@Xolette]

Yup, great for wooden targets, unlike my bo shuriken.

[@ArminHirmer]

nice one again. thank you. do you have any suggestions about how to breath while throwing?

[@Xolette]

***** I guess you could breathe like you're shooting a gun (exhale before and after the throw)... but honestly, I just breathe normally. Though, when I watch Jack Dagger, a professional, throw, he lets out a breath, sinks into his stance, and then throws. I'm not sure if he holds his breath... you could always ask him. Thanks, Armin! I

[@bradley_stephens93]

Just looked further & found the one you mentioned. Emailed flying steel on price due to it being a special order.

[@ssrknivesandguns8741]

awesome skill you have!

[@Xolette]

Thanks, SSR Knives!

[@FastActionBlades]

I hold my knives the same way. Very cool Xolette.

[@Xolette]

Thanks, Shane!

[@lianakamori4156]

Yes!!! Two Xolette doses in one day again!!! Thank you girl!! :D

[@Xolette]

Welcome, Lian!

[@spg1794]

word of advice to using tape to weight your projectiles: Do so in an OCD-esc super organized, measured way , or your projectiles will each have a significantly unique balance and weight to them, making series throwing very hard. PS that double hair-to-target throw was gangster.

[@JMLockpicking]

Nice part 2.

[@Xolette]

***** Thanks, Jacob!

[@baliocelot2537]

Good throws! I have trouble with the taped handles..

[@Xolette]

Yeah, I did too. Perhaps I didn't tape it smoothly enough... I'll have to try it again!

[@redlinebo]

nice demo very smooth

[@Xolette]

randall bo mcnees Thanks, Bo!

[@Xolette]

randall bo mcnees Btw, saw your clip on the FAB's community throw video. Your reaction cracked me up! :)

[@Fromers]

Amazing work! Great tips!!! Please keep it up!!!

[@Xolette]

Matteo Fromers Thanks, Matteo!!

[@bryanwavechapman1]

That's some good teachin X! Really enjoyed it and great production quality as always. Thank you And - spikes in hair makes me happy ;)

[@Xolette]

You're welcome, CuttnStuff. Thanks for watching!

[@bryanwavechapman1]

Aren't you sweet Xolette. I'd send you a card but I can't find one for badass lady knife throwers. Honestly, even if I did find one I probably wouldn't send it. It'd be a first that's for sure. Not a big card sender. But it's the thought right? So there ya go - done.

[@devinworkman1108]

I have been learning a lot from videos and would like to know if you had any learning material that you have used to better enhance my skills. Really appreciate the videos, and any help you're willing to provide!

[@Xolette]

Devin Workman Ralph Thorn's Combat Knife Throwing DVD is great for learning no spin throwing. And then there's "Knife Throwing 101" by Jack Dagger, a professional knife thrower. Hope that helps I also have a playlist on my channel specifically for beginners.

[@aprobator]

So cute girl by first look, but SO dangerous, though!!! Thanks for your tutorials. You learn very fast and you teach very fast, too! Good luck! :)

[@Xolette]

+aprobator Thank you!

[@lianakamori4156]

Oh my!!! The hair stick drill got me XD. I imagined you at a restaurant in a situation where theres robbers and you simply threw your hair sticks and pinned them to the wall e.e lol.

[@Xolette]

Haha. That scenario checks, but I'm not sure about the pinning to the wall!

[@davehscott8187]

I only hit my target when I'm feeling frustrated

[@HARMARSCH2]

Good video. Enjoyed it.

[@Xolette]

Thanks, Harmarsh!

[@TheSamuraiman123]

Hey Xolette, big fan! ive started watching your knife throwing videos for a while and i was wondering if you could test throwing pocket knives, or share your opinions on doing so

[@RobinHood9124]

Nice video. I have been wanting to try spikes. I like the idea of using the archery target. Another dead snake?

[@Xolette]

Thanks! No, it's the same one. I was just hoping a bird would eat it, but that never happened. So a few days afterward, (as you saw in this video) I pulled it out of the hole it was stuck in and that half of his body was already decomposed. :)

[@bradley_stephens93]

Great videos yet again Xolette ;). Makes me want a set of spikes even more. Looked at flying steel & they have 3 types @ $28, $30,& $50. I was assuming they'd be a little less expensive or had a package deal lol. Condor dismissal next? Pretty please ;)

[@Xolette]

Bradley Stephens Yup! I have the Dismissal review already taped-- just have to go through the long process of editing. :) As for the price difference, I noticed that the Javelance was slightly more expensive than the Javelites-- but rightly so, as it is twice as heavy. I didn't go with the Javelances though for my friend, as I wanted her to throw something that I thought was apartment-friendly and I haven't tried out the Javelances yet. Anyways, glad you found it! Let me know how you like them!

[@bradley_stephens93]

Thanks ;)

[@stephenlawson3264]

So.... Two questions. First, what spikes are you using? I can't find quality ones around... And what kind of target did you use? Looked like an archery one, broad head side.

[@axeandturtle]

Thank you!

[@heavylead1961]

very COOL thank you for the educational arts of throwing :-)

[@Xolette]

You're very welcome, Heavylead!

[@berlapin2]

the dogs teleporting around behind her is freakin' me out man!

[@Xolette]

Haha!

[@Diebulfrog79]

Good video. Have you try sitting and throwing from the waist. Underhanded? Myself, I use a small spike, more a bo type.

[@Xolette]

I thought I did that in the video? :)

[@Diebulfrog79]

Wasn't to sure about it. But still a very good video. Will watch the video couple more times.

[@Xolette]

Diebulfrog79 I didn't catch the underhanded question, in which the answer would be no, but I don't think I have space for that throw. The floor would get in the way? Maybe it'd be easier to do with bo shuriken.

[@Diebulfrog79]

Yes, it's easier with a bo type shuriken. But what I have read and practice was used in old Japan. Was the same size as your spike. Tuck in the waist band, you could not carry a sword in certain households. But spikes, shurikens, and long daggers were okay. Same grip, but a underhand throw, not a spin but more a direct whip. I tried chopsticks on a soft foam target. Kinda mix results, I figure this was develop during tea drinking, or meals, when one was sitting or eating.

[@Xolette]

Diebulfrog79 Ah, interesting! One of the comments mentioned how female bodyguards in China used spikes in their hair, and it was used as both a throwing projectile and kubaton. Thanks for sharing!

[@jordanthompson6575]

Hi! I was wondering if you would do any sort of private lessons? I live in kansas and have been doing some knife throwing here and there, but I'm not great. I've been watching your videos from the beginning (even before I started throwing myself!) And you've inspired me in my every day life. Don't feel like you have to, was just wondering out of curiosity :)

[@Xolette]

Jordan Thompson Thanks for the offer and I thought about that to make money on the side, but to be honest, I don't even know where I'd hold these lessons. I wouldn't want to throw knives somewhere I wasn't allowed and get busted! But if you have any questions, let me know. I have playlist on my channel for beginners. :)

[@drewjohnson7602]

do you think you'll ever do a video about blowguns? I think they are very fun weapons.

[@Xolette]

Not sure. I had one long ago and all it did was make me feel lightheaded from blowing air. But I have seen a cool DIY for it on TheKingOfRandom's channel.

[@drewjohnson7602]

Xolette i did as well i have a 5ft. cold steel big bore blowgun very very fun.

[@LCJfarms]

that was super kool

[@Xolette]

Thanks, LCJ Farms!

[@RashaanGames]

Have you tried holding it the same way but pointing it downward and flicking your wrist

[@Xolette]

***** No... I don't think so.

[@RashaanGames]

Its the same method your using just up side down

[@bradley_stephens93]

Ok b4 I share what I found I'd like to tell which 3 (4) spikes flying steel provides. The javelance @ $28, the sarissa @ $30 dollars, & the SWH @ $50. With that being said I finally got a reply from Patrick. He informed me that the javelance is replacing the javelite. But it can be special ordered for $30 each. Now to decide which one I want lol.

[@Xolette]

Bradley Stephens Were the javelites $30 or $20 each? Out of the spikes being sold I'd go with the javelance... only because if it's meant to be a better design than the javelite, and similar to the East Wind (one of my favorite knives). I have heard good things though about the SWH. Though, I still believe a smaller spike (even the Javelites are pretty big compared to bo-shuriken) is better for indoor throwing and if you're using an archery target or rubber tile target, the conical shape of the spikes won't damage the target like a knife would. So if throwing indoors with said targets, go for the javelites. But I can't say for sure, since I don't have a set of javelances. With whatever you choose, let me know how you like them! :)

[@konnaanimanga5132]

+Xolette do you get different prices for flyingsteel.com knives and shuriken? The quality is great dont get me wrong but its sooooooooo expensive for someone like me who always has to have a set of 6 lol.

[@Xolette]

+Konna Animanga You fixed your settings! Excellent! :)

[@konnaanimanga5132]

Yes! Thank you so much for being so helpful!! :)

[@alexbecker4336]

You should make a blowgun. I made one and its super easy and fun.

[@Xolette]

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll think about it!

[@alexbecker4336]

Ok... I think it is really fun and surprisingly easy

[@RVM451]

Do you ever work on throwing weak (left in your case) handed. If not, why not? …..RVM45

[@Xolette]

Yup!

[@spg1794]

Welcome to Advanced Shank Fighting With Your Lovely Host Xolette

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

I just found you because I’ve been watching a show called Lucifer, and there’s a female demon who’s ‘good with knives.’ I think it’s a super badass skill to have! Can you tell me what was the catalyst for you to learn to throw?

[@XoletteLife]

OMG, I love Lucifer and Maze! I have a video throwing my karambit-- not as easy to get the curved tip to stick. I started throwing mainly bc many years ago I was on a website that was selling throwing knives, and after having bought a blow dart (that sucked) I wanted to make use of the target I had. Plus I thought it looked cool in movies. :)

[@murderlesson101]

Can you throw machetes or hatchets for a video? Maybe a full blown fireaxe?

[@Xolette]

I don't have a fireaxe, but I do have some hatchet type throwers. That'd be a good theme for a video. I'll think about it!

[@murderlesson101]

Xolette thanks!! Im glad you replied!

[@kenanmammadov6964]

İt is excellent

[@1985flyguy]

9:55 totally thought she ricocheted the dog...

[@keenan4641]

I noticed you got your quiver from Bentley sheaths I'm from red deer lol

[@THEDARKSIDEUNDERGROUND]

I absolutely ❤️U!! 🥰😍🤯😘

[@blackswordshinobi]

it really 18 feet first then 20 then 22 the push stroke of the brush releases when you real good move back your right learn shadow throwing that with spike in hand thrown at same time if you one miss second one hit some both hit and stick I love your target nice thumb up ok try one spend spike far way ok kunochi throw of the day she that good boshurikenjutsu

[@monkz.nguyen9bonedust203]

She cute and can throw a ninja spike ! 😝

[@silverswordguy4191]

Beautiful girl who loves projectile weapons... You are officially my new favorite person.

[@bobbyisbell3519]

if you turn your target on its side it will cause less wear on your target over time

[@Xolette]

Thanks for the top, Bobby!

[@helamanwilliams9145]

Sorry one of my friends said that

[@duftyr37]

You need to show how to use your legs because you say inside that from sitting you cannot use them, and when you do use them your throws have much more range

[@babynugent]

Nice robin hood!

[@Xolette]

Thanks, BabeofNuge!

[@jakehoot8811]

lol this is how i throw a knife

[@eviled8672]

You are awesome will you check out my vid any criticism or advice is welcome thanks!!

[@Xolette]

Evi Led Looks fine to me! Check out this group: facebook.com/groups/331359934046/ See if you can join. I highly recommend these groups because you can learn a lot from others and get inspiration. Hope that helps!

[@eightysevenk]

Wow this woman is smoking hot. That beautiful smile 😍

[@lianakamori4156]

Lol i meant, theyre clothes getting pinned xD

[@Xolette]

Lian Akamori Ah, I see!

[@penvmaguy7800]

why can't I find a girlfriend like her :(