Combat Knife Throwing: A New Approach to Knife Throwing and Knife Fighting (Illustrations)
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Conventional wisdom among knife-fighting experts has it that knife throwing is a pursuit best left to circus performers, hillbilly theme park workers and hobbyists, and that it is useless for combat. In this update to his groundbreaking book, Ralph Thorn incorporates the very latest developments in equipment, theory, techniques and training to show why weapons throwing is even more suitable for actual combat today. Thorn, who has practiced his craft for decades, begins by showing you how to balance a knife for throwing, including an explanation of the recent discovery of the universal perfect balance point that maximizes the ability to eliminate rotation in oblong throwing weapons. Next, he shows you how to design and make your own throwing knives out of readily available materials, build targets and practice various combat throwing techniques, with an emphasis on both safety and accuracy. He then demonstrates the best overhand, underhand and sidearm throws, and discusses the situations where each style works best. The author also includes chapters on psychological and physical conditioning, hunting and recreational skills, and the newest developments in weapons throwing. This updated edition of Combat Knife Throwing should be read by every sportsman, knife aficionado and individual interested in self-defense.
| Dimensions | 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches |
| Edition | Revised, Updated |
| Isbn 10 | 1581606567 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1581606560 |
| Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 120 pages |
| Publication Date | January 1, 2008 |
| Publisher | Paladin Pr |
User
Great book. Easy to understand
Great book. Easy to understand. Author Mr. Thorn knows what he is talking about. I learnt the basic 4 throws in matter of days, not even a week. I had never thrown knives before and started to watch YouTube for information.I am glad to pick up this book and the DVDS of Combat Knives Thowing by the same author. Highly recommend the Thorn Style to anyone who is interested to throw knives as hobby.
User
Using this now and find it useful
The book is useful but would be fairly incomplete without the video. I find much of the first chapters to be less than helpful since quality bayonet blades are no longer available at any sort of reasonable price. I also found modern electric tape to be too light for much weighting. I beat out some lead into thin sheets, cut it into strips and used the tape to secure it onto the knives for balance.
User
Three Stars
interesting little book had no prior knowledge of this.
User
Wish I Could Return It
Because I tend to research my purchases beforehand, I rarely get caught with my pants down. Not the case this time. This book provides a wealth of background information on Thorn's method development and knife throwing safety (hence 2 stars instead of 1), but essentially NOTHING on actual instruction. The line drawing on the cover is an example of the kind of illustration that is inside. NO photos of grip(s) and no photos showing arm positions or releases during a throw. He makes the comment that you need to just go out and just throw to learn by throwing. That was even a lamer statement because he indicated you should make your own knives by buying old bayonets and using duct tape for handles. [No buy list recommendations at all]Until the book is redone using photos from Thorn's many videos to provide actual instruction, I'd call it an utter waste of time and money.
User
Great book
7 out of 10 throws stuck in my first hour! Getting better as I continue reading. Easy to read and easy to follow.
User
Buyer beware
Too much ego, not enough practical instruction. This method, as described in the book is so impractical as to be rubbish. I can't believe this book is not sold in the comedy department. When was the last time you saw somebody carrying a knife with an inch or more tape wrapped around the handle. Can't wait to see the sheath knife the author describes in this book.
User
Very informative and quite entertaining to read. If you're ...
Very informative and quite entertaining to read. If you're serious about throwing with knives that are over 10 inches, this is the book for you. However, he does not cover techniques on smaller knives since that is not what he practices.
User
Good Book to follow,
Good book to follow, wish it was longer. A lot of basics that will help you learn step by step to put the blade in the target.
User
Combat Knife Throwing
Ein sehr gutes Buch für alle die wirklich Messerwerfen als Combat oder Jagd Kunst erlernen wollen und nicht reizvolles Showwerfen erlernen wollen wo man für jeden Wurf Abstand, Drehungen usw. variieren muß. Es räumt einige Mythen aus zeigt aber auch dass man Messerwerfen bei richtigem Angehen der Sache durchaus als Kampfkunst - Kampfsport erlernen und ausführen kann. Auch das dazu erhältliche Video ist sein Geld wert wenn man die Sache mit etwas Ernst betreiben will.
User
Two Stars
Feel like there is a lot of filler and not much useful info to actually start learning
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