How to throw knives

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Knife-throwing looks impressive, and is easy to learn. Obviously, the image that springs to mind is of a magician throwing knives at a woman as she spins around. This is not a good trick to begin on: try throwing your knife at a cork board, and work up to targets from magazines.

Begin Throwing

Firstly, you need a knife. A large knife, with a long blade is recommended. You will need to hold this by the sharp edge, so consider using a blunter knife to begin with.

Hold the knife between your index finger and your thumb. Hold it by the point of the blade, as close to the tip as you feel is possible. It is more important to have control of the knife than it is too look cool, so be sure that you are holding enough of the blade. Dropping it on your foot can be painful.

You should have the cutting edge of the blade towards you, as you bring the handle of the knife near to your ear, so that the knife is just shy of being parallel with the ground. The knife should not be touching your head, but also not too far away. Your forearm should be on the same alignment as your body.

Throw the knife by bringing you arm down sharply, and parting your fingers. Keep your arm towards the target, and be careful not to drop the knife as you throw forwards. You will not need to throw as hard as you imagine, since the momentum of the knife will cause if to travel for some distance.

Hints

Be sure to stand some distance from your target, as the knife may well bounce out of the board, especially if you begin with a blunter blade. Protect your feet by wearing shoes.

Practice. Like all skills, knife throwing is something that you learn through repetition. No amount of advice can make you a good thrower, unless you get out there and throw.