Would these knives be good for a beginner? I have thrown a lot of knives, but never had real throwing throwing knives ;)
1438185
Actually yea. I would say that these knives are pretty good for a beginner. You have to throw them with little to no spin though. I throw them so they only turn 180 degrees to impact (blade in hand). They're gonna take a bit of a beating, smacking on eachother and impacting on the wood, but it takes a while before you have to resharpen the point.
1438186
I can tell you that these knives are light, and a bit small, but very good priced and the metal is good.I am a beginner myself and have not managed to throw these knives without spin. They are too light to use the japanese knife throwing method, and I haven't managed to get down the finger flicking no spin throw method. I can throw them with spin just fine.Maybe you'll have better luck with them?
1438187
Yes, theyre actually pretty easy to throw after you watch a youtube video and practice a little.they're very sharp
1438188
Maybe not the best for a beginner because they are point only and have no edge, but for the price you cant go wrong.
1438189
I suppose the could be. I have small hands but felt they were too small for throwing. They didn't feel comfortable. Now, I gave them to my son--who has bigger hands--and he loves them and says that he is getting good at it. I gave him a book on how to throw also. I would say they are good for beginners based on my son's experience.
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If you are just taking up the game I would recommend them. If you are hitting less than 100 I would go with a regular set of clubs and have them fitted or go with a women's set (which I believe these are the same size as). My kids have used these for a couple of years and had a great time with them and they are about the same size. So in summary if you are just starting out or just want to have fun with the game then yes go for it, if you are more experienced or want to get serious, then I would go to your local shop and talk with them.
2152055
We really enjoyed the knives. However you still have to learn how to throw them. We recommend looking here. http://www.ikthof.com/introduction.pdf good information on this site. Hope this helps.
1900709
These knifes are very good! I'm new to knife throwing to and these are nice lightweight knife that throw very well. There very durable just make sure you don't accidentally throw it on black top. I did that but it didn't get to damaged only the tip and I was able to but it back after some google tips and arm power. I highly recommend these!
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Storm,These throwing knifes are some of the best pieces of equipment I ever invested in. To answer your question yes perfect for self defense close quarter combat, and throwing distance of 30 feet. These are professional throwing knifes so if you are a beginner at throwing knifes and what to start I recommend that u buy throwing knifes called perfect guide for beginners.
683085
You are able to throw them at wood, but be sure to sharpen them first and learn how to throw the knives properly. You may miss or not have the knife stick right on, but with practice makes perfect.
2225254
I've been throwing my knives into 3/4 inch plywood, and they are still going strong. The tips have even hit a steel bar (by accident of course), but they still fly amazingly, they remain perfectly balanced, and the tips are still in tact. These are the best throwing knives I have ever owned.
1423229
Reading on their website I found that they are dishwasher safe. I had to look into it for you because I'm old fashioned and done put my knives in the dishwasher. I had a food instructor tell me at one point it was not good to put any knife in the dishwasher because it makes them dull faster and messes up the handle. My husband had put them in the dishwasher a few times tho and they seem to be fine. I hope that this helped and whatever you choose to do with them I know that you will love them.
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I still LOVE all of my ceramic knives! I use them for different jobs. . . when doing 'small' work, I like the little one, the 5 is a good place to start, since it can be used for many applications. Biggest suggestion: BE CAREFUL!! I've cut myself when I haven't been paying attention. . . it only takes a touch. . . and you can have that little bitty cut.
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They seem very sturdy to me. They have a good feel to them when you use them. It is as if you are using a high quality metal knife, just sharper. I do wash them by hand and use them daily. Hope this helps...
909854
Bonny I'm unsure of your question...."but" - these are the best knives our fam have ever used. Aluminum light weight handle and stainless blade. You can buy these at the flea mkt but there are a lot of knock-offs that will not hold up. If they are used properly(not for carving bone,etc), you will really enjoy them! Hope this helps.
1857308
I certainly think that if you are just starting out with throwing knives, these are great for you.
2152057
I could see no reason not to recommend it, they are a great set of knives, high quality, a little hefty (but that could be a good thing) just find and use a good back stop and since your new at it,(probably a large backstop to start out with), as you should with any throwing weapon, for your safety and the safety of others, and the fact that its very frustrating to lose one in the dirt, bushes, etc.
1112440
I have a large set for home and I LOVE them! This set is for a winter home we just purchased so I did not need a bunch of knives. I'm assuming they're German--I just know they're great quality!
1012545
Probably not. Its good for throwing but i would not use it as a survival knife. Its really heavy and the blade wouldn't remain sharp very long. I would recommend for throwing unless your trying to do the thorn style. Only really good for spinning throws.
1239724
Well enough. I wouldn't put them in the same class as the rest of what Wusthof has to offer. These are strictly retail level flatware. The quality is what you would expect from any set you can purchase in a department store. If you want top-notch quality, you have to purchase steak knives from one of their collections (Ikon, Classic, Grand Prix, etc).
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I am a beginner. and bought these knives for a gift, sorry I can't be of any real help to you.