Combat Knife Throwing
by Ralph Thorn
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Author: Ralph ThornEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-01-01
ISBN: 1581605226
Number of pages: 114
Publisher: Paladin Press
Book Reviews of Combat Knife Throwing
Book Review: Good book but a lot of theory
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a good instructional book on spear-type knife throwing but the author has never been in a knife fight or doesn't seem to train with other people so I'm not sure how effective his techniques are.
But I bought the book simply to learn to throw spear style, which it does well. The book has a lot of "fluff" but its' interesting. The actual technique is maybe 20 or 30 pages out of the 110 pages in the book.
I've been a circus-style thrower before reading this book and I also disagree with the author on a few issues regarding circus-style throwing. You only have to see Michael Pearl's knife throwing DVD to see that a circus style thrower can throw accurately at 40 feet.
Spear style throwing is better suited for combat and it is easier to learn than circus-style. I was able to stick targets consistently the first day using spear style but part of the reason may have been because of my previous knife throwing experience.
One last point with spear style throwing is the fact that the knives are harder to carry (and conceal) when compared to circus-style knives since the handle end has to be weighted with tape.
I found Cold Steel makes the best throwing knives for circus style throwing and they also work well for spear style throwing (when weighted of course).
Summary of Combat Knife Throwing
Ralph Thorn has practiced his craft for decades, and here presents a crash course in knife throwing techniques suitable for actual combat. Lessons include balancing a knife; making your own throwers out of readily available materials; mastering the overhand, underhand and sidearm throws; matching throwing styles to combat situations; using throws for hunting and self-defense; and much more. Must reading for all sportsmen, blade aficionados, and students of self-defense.Martial Arts Books
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