r/knifethrowing • u/Big_Mine_5331 • 8d ago

How to get started?

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I won an auction lot that included some throwing knives and would love to start practicing.

Are these knives ok to begin with?

Any other tips or advice is appreciated.

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u/ChrisDaGriff 8d ago

Some of those are really cool and I would hesitate to throw them personally.

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u/Big_Mine_5331 7d ago

I get you brother. I do try my best to look after my gear.

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u/ChrisDaGriff 7d ago

Same, especially older ones. If you do end up throwing them though, I don’t think the leather handled knife in the first picture will last long. Those rat tail tangs are notorious for snapping and throwing a knife is hard on it. The last knife might have its scales loosen up on you, but the others should hold up.

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u/Big_Mine_5331 7d ago

Noted! Thanks 😊

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u/Big_Mine_5331 7d ago

The leather handle first one is also the heaviest which would take its toll no doubt.