If you're reading this, you probably already know how to throw a knife already. Or you're just interested and think knife throwing is cool. Two methods for throwing a knife without spinning it are the Modified Hammer Grip and the Pinch Grip.
Modified Hammer Grip
- Hold your knife by the handle; in your fist, much like the way you would hold a hammer (hence the name). But (this is the "modified" part) then you take your forefinger and lay it along the spine of the knife (the top edge). It now looks like you are pointing your finger.
- Hold your arm in front of you, but with your elbow bent in a 90 degree angle with your forefinger pointing toward the sky.
- Bring your hand up and back, and then snap it straight out at your target, rotating your hand so your forefinger points to the target. If it spins forward, try flicking your finger down right at the point when you are about to release. This may prevent the forward momentum from making the knife spin. If it spins backward, lessen the force of the flick.
The "Pinch" Grip
- In this grip, use your middle finger to find the balance point on the knife (the center of gravity).
- Pinch the blade on the balance point between your thumb and middle finger, and lay your pointer finger on the spine of the knife.
- Bring your arm out with your upper arm at a 90 degree angle to your body, your hand brought close in to your ear, and the pointer finger facing behind you.
- Bring your hand out and down, while holding the knife loosely. The knife should fly out of your hand, and straight to your target.
Tips
- The reason these techniques work is the thumb; or, in the case of the "pinch" grip, the pointer finger. The knife, when thrown, rotates around the knife's center of gravity. The fingers on the spine counteract the rotation of the blade and give it a straight flight to the target.
Warnings
- This is knife throwing. Remember that! You're throwing a small, possibly sharp, at least something with a point at something! Use caution.
- Also, use common sense. Don't throw knives at anyone, no matter how annoying they are.
- Throw your knives at a board, preferably a thick one. Do not throw them at the side of the house. This will damage the blade and cost you a knife to throw.
- Use your common sense (again) and do not bring them in a bag/backpack/suitcase that will be possibly checked by a public official (e.g. airport gate security) for your knives will be confiscated.
- Be prepared for the knife to bounce back at you(or those standing near you). Use the same precautions as you would for firearms.
Things You'll Need
- Throwing knife (Longer handle for the Modified Hammer Grip).
