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Throwing Knives

Throwing knives are a very specialized type of knife. They are often fairly small, not exceeding a six inch blade, and are lacking a handle. They are made of one piece of metal and only sharpened on one side. The other side it used by the thrower for safe handling or the knife. They are balanced so they spin very smoothly and can be thrown very accurately.

Throwing knives are most often used for entertainment and are also used for sport but rarely combat. A skilled thrower propels the knife into a target, typically spinning with a calm assistant attached for added effect. Throw in a blindfold on the thrower and the audience will really be entertained.

The sharpness of throwing knives is not a major concern. A dull knife is safer for the thrower and the point will stick into the target if it is struck anyway so the blades are rarely sharpened. Balance and weight are the major concerns for accurately throwing knives. A skilled thrower can hit a target over 60 feet away, throw around corners and on the run accurately.

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