Which Is Best?
In considering what is most likely to be practical to
learn first between the 1/2 turn and the spear throw, it's hard to
say. The 1/2 turn allows for someone to pick up knives with variable
shapes, balances, and lengths and throw them with decent results. The knife
below (Fig 13), I was able to throw and stick the same as the others with a half
rotation. Throwing this knife straight like a spear would be a remarkable thing.
The spear throw is harder to learn, much harder to maintain practice at, and
it's limited in the knives that can be used. However, it's not so limited
on distance variations. If you are going to pursue hobbiest thowing as
well, the 1/2 turn is probably the way to go since you'll be able to adjust some
of the rotation factors in their throws as well.
Fig. 13
Arc
Choke
Angle Of Release
(AOR)
Hints,
Tips, & Things I Learned
Training
Spear Type
Throws
Conclusion And Reality Check