Conclusion And Reality Check

This brings me to a reality check.  The "hobbyists" have an advantage, accuracy and consistency.  The throws are definitely more accurate and since they throw from the same distances with a known rotation without having to guess and adjust, they tend to have a higher stick rate, at least from what I’ve seen.

 

The reality is that I don’t like the idea of giving up such a great weapon if the tactic is not so reliable.  There are also many people who get stuck or stabbed once, and keep right on going.  True, they've just been stuck.  But, now they have your knife, even if they have to pull it out of themselves.  Remember, movies are not real!  People don't always die or stop with one cut or one shot.  If you don't have a stack of knives, A better approach tactically would be to work on a fast pitch with a nice rock, something heavy enough to cause some damage but that can be thrown easily.    A good hidden fast pitch to the head can end a confrontation.  A good one to the body at about 70mph can cause a great stun to get in and work the enemy over with the blade you are still holding.  If you miss, you still have your knife.

 

If you want to let off some steam and have some fun with a great hobby, knife throwing is fun.  Tactically, you may find it useful if you are a extremely accurate and carry more then one knife.  Otherwise, pick up a rock, piece of steel, or even some canned food.  Work on a nice throw without telegraphing it (hide the fact you are throwing) then come in and cut.  Of course, there is always the cool factor of being able to throw knives well, at least among weirdoes like me.

 

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