Throwing knives with any degree of accuracy is a feat of accomplishment. It requires skill, dexterity, dedication and practice. It also requires the right knives. Are bowie knives suitable for this? The answer to that question is "no." Bowie knives are designed to do many different things. You will find that these knives are ideal for myriad uses when camping, fishing, boating, hunting, exploring or just poking around in the back yard. However, one thing they are not designed for is throwing. Why is this?
For a knife to have any hope of being accurate, it has to be correctly balanced. This ensures that the knife flies through the air properly. Bowie knives are not balanced for throwing. They're balanced for hand usage. Hold a bowie knife in one hand and a throwing knife in the other and you will feel the weight difference. Balance each in turn on your hand and you will immediately notice the different centers of gravity. This means that bowie knives are not a good choice for throwing.
For instance, if your knife hits the target slightly askew, the point might stick, but the sideways motion of the blade and handle might bend the tip, or the blade. You might also notice that bowie knives are so heavy that you are forced to stand closer to the target in order to hit with enough force for the point to stick at all. While this might not seem problematic, it can be an issue. For instance, it takes very little for the knife to bounce off and come back in your direction. While the knife will likely not have enough force to cause damage, or even to reach you, the potential remains.
Of course, throwing a blade the size of a bowie knife and having it hit the target and stick is a great accomplishment - it looks quite impressive. However, stop to think about the potential for damage to your knife blade. Bent tips and bent blades are just some of the potential problems here. You'll also find that if you use your knife in this manner, you will void the manufacturer's warranty. While you might not think much of this now, what happens if you need that warranty?
As you can see, using bowie knives as throwing weapons is not the ideal situation. You can damage yourself, your knife or someone else. In addition, you'll simply find that you can gain more enjoyment using a knife designed for throwing, rather than attempting to throw a bowie knife.
For a knife to have any hope of being accurate, it has to be correctly balanced. This ensures that the knife flies through the air properly. Bowie knives are not balanced for throwing. They're balanced for hand usage. Hold a bowie knife in one hand and a throwing knife in the other and you will feel the weight difference. Balance each in turn on your hand and you will immediately notice the different centers of gravity. This means that bowie knives are not a good choice for throwing.
For instance, if your knife hits the target slightly askew, the point might stick, but the sideways motion of the blade and handle might bend the tip, or the blade. You might also notice that bowie knives are so heavy that you are forced to stand closer to the target in order to hit with enough force for the point to stick at all. While this might not seem problematic, it can be an issue. For instance, it takes very little for the knife to bounce off and come back in your direction. While the knife will likely not have enough force to cause damage, or even to reach you, the potential remains.
Of course, throwing a blade the size of a bowie knife and having it hit the target and stick is a great accomplishment - it looks quite impressive. However, stop to think about the potential for damage to your knife blade. Bent tips and bent blades are just some of the potential problems here. You'll also find that if you use your knife in this manner, you will void the manufacturer's warranty. While you might not think much of this now, what happens if you need that warranty?
As you can see, using bowie knives as throwing weapons is not the ideal situation. You can damage yourself, your knife or someone else. In addition, you'll simply find that you can gain more enjoyment using a knife designed for throwing, rather than attempting to throw a bowie knife.
About the Author:
Dylan Sabot is the owner of an online bowie knives store featuring the western bowie knife. Additionally, Dylan is also the President of an online humidors store.
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