Inexpensive throwing knives?

[josnyder]

Hey all,

I built an ax throwing target in my backyard. It works great and is made out of giant tree rounds. It is super heavy duty.

Unfortunately, all of the axes I use seem to break rather quickly. I've broken cheap ones made with wooden handles and expensive ones made with carbon fiber.

Now I am thinking of buying some cheap throwing knives. I see sets on Amazon for under $20. I am assuming they will break as well. Does anyone have a suggestion for a cheap set of throwing knives to use on my ex throwing setup?

Thank you in advance, Jordan

 

[Garet Jax]

I can't help with the knives, but might be able to help with all the broken axes. Instead of throwing them at the tree target, why not place catch with the wife? Probably won't break a single ax.

 

[josnyder]

I can't help with the knives, but might be able to help with all the broken axes. Instead of throwing them at the tree target, why not place catch with the wife? Probably won't break a single ax.

Lol, great idea. I will run that by her.

 

[wpage]

Could try flea bay. However, you will likely see the same chinese item there for a similar price.

 

[Brychan]

Most single piece throwing knives will take a lot of abuse. I would suggest painting the handles with a bright color paint, I found that knives that miss or bounce off can hide pretty well in the grass.

 

[Mr. Ed]

May I suggest something from Cold Steel? I have several of their products and am always impressed with the quality and durability. Here's a set of three with a sheath for $30. https://www.coldsteel.com/throwing-knives-spear-point-3-pack-with-sheath/

 

[josnyder]

Most single piece throwing knives will take a lot of abuse. I would suggest painting the handles with a bright color paint, I found that knives that miss or bounce off can hide pretty well in the grass.

Great idea to paint the knives. Would have never thought of that. And would have definitely been searching the grass.

 

[josnyder]

May I suggest something from Cold Steel? I have several of their products and am always impressed with the quality and durability. Here's a set of three with a sheath for $30. https://www.coldsteel.com/throwing-knives-spear-point-3-pack-with-sheath/
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Beautiful, exactly what I'm looking for. Appreciate the advice. Looking at Amazon now.

 

[Garet Jax]

Lol, great idea. I will run that by her.

What did she think of the idea? My wife liked it as long as she got to throw first. I accepted and am now typing with one hand.

 

[sundaeman]

Gil Hibben Original Throwing set (small) about $35 on Amazon and elsewhere. I bought a set in the 90s, good for the money.

 

[ohen cepel]

I like Cold Steel for throwing knives. Midway has them on sale now.

Cold Steel Sure Balance Thrower Fixed Blade Tactical Throwing Knife 9

Definitely in the heavyweight class, the Cold Steel Sure Balance Thrower is just shy of 13 1/2" long and weighs a little over a pound. It'll wreak...

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Easier for me if they are heavier, but not too heavy. Light ones are extra frustrating.

I would also suggest their 'hawks for throwing and but a few spare handles which slide into the heads easily if/when they break.

For easier, the Cold Steel throwing stars are great, as they stick more often than not.

 

[Docster]

BudK has all different prices and quality/assortment

 

[trickg]

For axes, Estwings may be a bit more costly, but they won't break, and they do throw well. My Dad taught me how to throw an axe with an Estwing axe/hatchet with a leather wrap handle.

As a kid I had gotten to the point where I was almost 100% at the standard throwing distance of 10 feet or so - the distance where the axe flips once and sticks - and I was about 80%-90% at double the distance with two flips between me and the target.

 

[sckno3]

SOG makes some good throwers, and so are the same style ones from Smith & Wesson. The S&Ws are a little smaller, but still plenty fun.

 

[alucard0822]

Cheap throwers can be dangerous, NEVER throw stainless knives/axes, carbon steel only, they might bend, but won't split/crack/shatter. All the good throwing axes have a consistent weight and tough head with a simple straight handle that is easily replaceable, they do get beat up or break, and need to be replaced. There are some league axes that have a head that clamps on them, break a handle, take a couple bolts out, slip old handle out, new handle in, and back at it in a couple minutes. Installing a handle wrong can get people hurt. For knives, darts and stars, just simple shapes of carbon steel is best. Most throwing knives are flat steel, some have beveled edges near the point, but you do not want sharpened edges, they add danger when handling and usually chip or can start a crack. Cold Steel makes some good throwers, and some cheap junk, if they don't advertise it as 1055 steel, avoid it.

 

[MTplinker]

Cold Steel carbon steel. Not expensive and easy to touch up to remove burrs.
Cold Steel throwing knife

 

[slsc98]

…Does anyone have a suggestion for a cheap set of throwing knives to use on my ex throwing setup?

Thank you in advance, Jordan

Yes. Watch MidWayUSA as they from time to time push out Cold Steel throwing knives of different lengths and weights at 50% off and sometimes better:

throwing knives - MidwayUSA

Shop MidwayUSA for the best throwing knives

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I went hog wild this time last year (I think there are like 20+ knives and 15 or so axes in the garage now - it was so many I was giving them away) and visitors had a blast all summer.

We got / have the Templar axes from St. Barbs tho it appears they’re temp out of stock.

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After MidWay’s clearance, St. Barbs had the lowest prices on the Templars so, I’d wager their prices on the Cold Steel knives are gonna be pretty good as well …:

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