throwing knives
Tossed sharp projectiles
Throwing knives are knives designed or used to be thrown at a target.
They typically have balanced weight distribution and minimal handles, optimized for rotating through the air and sticking point-first: She practiced with throwing knives until she could hit the bullseye consistently.
The term covers both sport equipment and weapons associated with circus performers, martial artists, and action movies.
- gripSecure manual hold
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
bullseye · target practice · projectile · stick · trajectory · spin control · full rotation · hand-eye coordination · target · combat training · weight distribution · release · release point · steel · accuracy · weapon · point · circus
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Short double-edged blades
bayonets · swords · brass knuckles · machetes · clubs
throwing knivesbrass knuckles
Hand-worn striking weapon
melee weapons · firearms · guns · fists · rifles
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Sharp cooking utensils
chef's knives · carving knives · butcher knives · paring knives · utility knives
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