From Joe to Pro: How To Master Throwing Knives Techniques

The Microtech Store Presents PROM JOE TO PRO HOW TO MASTER THROWING KNIVES After a few hours of practice, this guide will help you understand the basics of knife throwing. Before getting started, make sure you have a safe place to practice and a Microtech Knife or 12-inch sport knife. You want an ounce-per-inch heft and a sharp point but dull edges. Ready? Let's get started! STEP CHO0SE O YOUR TARGET Choose a target that is a flat surface. Whether you're aiming for cardboard or a bale of hay or layers of plywood, if your knife hits at an angle, it could ricochet back at you. Choose wisely! STEP LRIPPING e THE KNIFE The easiest way to hold your knife is the hammer grip, where you hold the knife like you would a hammer. Place your thumb on the spine of the knife. This will help you aim more accurately. Keep your HAMMER GRIP wrist absolutely stiff when throwing, otherwise you will get uncontrollable rotations. The hammer grip is great when using heavier knives. The pinch grip is used to throw light knives fast, suddenly and with force. The knife should be pinched/gripped between your thumb and index finger, in a manner that it is a straight extension of your arm. You can hold it with the 2/3 of your finger that are next to your hand and the thumb or only with the fingertips. If you grip a heavier knife or want to throw further, you can additionally use your middle finger. If the edges are not sharp, you can use this grip also on the blade. Also, depending on your dis- tance, you may need to grip PINCH GRIP the blade. STEP THROWING O THE KNIFE Now, you are ready to throw your knife. You have to hold the knife tight enough so it doesn't leave your hand early, but not too tight, especially not cramped. You want a relaxed throw. Envision the knife sticking. Then, with your shoulders square, take your right leg (use your left leg if you are left handed) and bring it back about a foot or so and start brining your arm with the knife above your head. When you throw, release with your arm extended toward the target. Never snap your wrist; the knife will spin on its own. As the knife approaches the tar- Handle Down= Move Back get, it will turn around it's center of gravity. The blade and handle take turns point- Handle Up= Move Forward ing to the target as it spins. The throwing knife will rotate in a way that, if thrown from the handle, the blade will go downwards at first. if the knife sticks handle up, it rotated too much and you will want to move forward. If the handle is facing down, step back before taking your next throw. FOR MORE INFO ON KNIVES VISIT www.TheMicrotechStore.com The Microtech Store Presents PROM JOE TO PRO HOW TO MASTER THROWING KNIVES After a few hours of practice, this guide will help you understand the basics of knife throwing. Before getting started, make sure you have a safe place to practice and a Microtech Knife or 12-inch sport knife. You want an ounce-per-inch heft and a sharp point but dull edges. Ready? Let's get started! STEP CHO0SE O YOUR TARGET Choose a target that is a flat surface. Whether you're aiming for cardboard or a bale of hay or layers of plywood, if your knife hits at an angle, it could ricochet back at you. Choose wisely! STEP LRIPPING e THE KNIFE The easiest way to hold your knife is the hammer grip, where you hold the knife like you would a hammer. Place your thumb on the spine of the knife. This will help you aim more accurately. Keep your HAMMER GRIP wrist absolutely stiff when throwing, otherwise you will get uncontrollable rotations. The hammer grip is great when using heavier knives. The pinch grip is used to throw light knives fast, suddenly and with force. The knife should be pinched/gripped between your thumb and index finger, in a manner that it is a straight extension of your arm. You can hold it with the 2/3 of your finger that are next to your hand and the thumb or only with the fingertips. If you grip a heavier knife or want to throw further, you can additionally use your middle finger. If the edges are not sharp, you can use this grip also on the blade. Also, depending on your dis- tance, you may need to grip PINCH GRIP the blade. STEP THROWING O THE KNIFE Now, you are ready to throw your knife. You have to hold the knife tight enough so it doesn't leave your hand early, but not too tight, especially not cramped. You want a relaxed throw. Envision the knife sticking. Then, with your shoulders square, take your right leg (use your left leg if you are left handed) and bring it back about a foot or so and start brining your arm with the knife above your head. When you throw, release with your arm extended toward the target. Never snap your wrist; the knife will spin on its own. As the knife approaches the tar- Handle Down= Move Back get, it will turn around it's center of gravity. The blade and handle take turns point- Handle Up= Move Forward ing to the target as it spins. The throwing knife will rotate in a way that, if thrown from the handle, the blade will go downwards at first. if the knife sticks handle up, it rotated too much and you will want to move forward. If the handle is facing down, step back before taking your next throw. FOR MORE INFO ON KNIVES VISIT www.TheMicrotechStore.com The Microtech Store Presents PROM JOE TO PRO HOW TO MASTER THROWING KNIVES After a few hours of practice, this guide will help you understand the basics of knife throwing. Before getting started, make sure you have a safe place to practice and a Microtech Knife or 12-inch sport knife. You want an ounce-per-inch heft and a sharp point but dull edges. Ready? Let's get started! STEP CHO0SE O YOUR TARGET Choose a target that is a flat surface. Whether you're aiming for cardboard or a bale of hay or layers of plywood, if your knife hits at an angle, it could ricochet back at you. Choose wisely! STEP LRIPPING e THE KNIFE The easiest way to hold your knife is the hammer grip, where you hold the knife like you would a hammer. Place your thumb on the spine of the knife. This will help you aim more accurately. Keep your HAMMER GRIP wrist absolutely stiff when throwing, otherwise you will get uncontrollable rotations. The hammer grip is great when using heavier knives. The pinch grip is used to throw light knives fast, suddenly and with force. The knife should be pinched/gripped between your thumb and index finger, in a manner that it is a straight extension of your arm. You can hold it with the 2/3 of your finger that are next to your hand and the thumb or only with the fingertips. If you grip a heavier knife or want to throw further, you can additionally use your middle finger. If the edges are not sharp, you can use this grip also on the blade. Also, depending on your dis- tance, you may need to grip PINCH GRIP the blade. STEP THROWING O THE KNIFE Now, you are ready to throw your knife. You have to hold the knife tight enough so it doesn't leave your hand early, but not too tight, especially not cramped. You want a relaxed throw. Envision the knife sticking. Then, with your shoulders square, take your right leg (use your left leg if you are left handed) and bring it back about a foot or so and start brining your arm with the knife above your head. When you throw, release with your arm extended toward the target. Never snap your wrist; the knife will spin on its own. As the knife approaches the tar- Handle Down= Move Back get, it will turn around it's center of gravity. The blade and handle take turns point- Handle Up= Move Forward ing to the target as it spins. The throwing knife will rotate in a way that, if thrown from the handle, the blade will go downwards at first. if the knife sticks handle up, it rotated too much and you will want to move forward. If the handle is facing down, step back before taking your next throw. FOR MORE INFO ON KNIVES VISIT www.TheMicrotechStore.com The Microtech Store Presents PROM JOE TO PRO HOW TO MASTER THROWING KNIVES After a few hours of practice, this guide will help you understand the basics of knife throwing. Before getting started, make sure you have a safe place to practice and a Microtech Knife or 12-inch sport knife. You want an ounce-per-inch heft and a sharp point but dull edges. Ready? Let's get started! STEP CHO0SE O YOUR TARGET Choose a target that is a flat surface. Whether you're aiming for cardboard or a bale of hay or layers of plywood, if your knife hits at an angle, it could ricochet back at you. Choose wisely! STEP LRIPPING e THE KNIFE The easiest way to hold your knife is the hammer grip, where you hold the knife like you would a hammer. Place your thumb on the spine of the knife. This will help you aim more accurately. Keep your HAMMER GRIP wrist absolutely stiff when throwing, otherwise you will get uncontrollable rotations. The hammer grip is great when using heavier knives. The pinch grip is used to throw light knives fast, suddenly and with force. The knife should be pinched/gripped between your thumb and index finger, in a manner that it is a straight extension of your arm. You can hold it with the 2/3 of your finger that are next to your hand and the thumb or only with the fingertips. If you grip a heavier knife or want to throw further, you can additionally use your middle finger. If the edges are not sharp, you can use this grip also on the blade. Also, depending on your dis- tance, you may need to grip PINCH GRIP the blade. STEP THROWING O THE KNIFE Now, you are ready to throw your knife. You have to hold the knife tight enough so it doesn't leave your hand early, but not too tight, especially not cramped. You want a relaxed throw. Envision the knife sticking. Then, with your shoulders square, take your right leg (use your left leg if you are left handed) and bring it back about a foot or so and start brining your arm with the knife above your head. When you throw, release with your arm extended toward the target. Never snap your wrist; the knife will spin on its own. As the knife approaches the tar- Handle Down= Move Back get, it will turn around it's center of gravity. The blade and handle take turns point- Handle Up= Move Forward ing to the target as it spins. The throwing knife will rotate in a way that, if thrown from the handle, the blade will go downwards at first. if the knife sticks handle up, it rotated too much and you will want to move forward. If the handle is facing down, step back before taking your next throw. FOR MORE INFO ON KNIVES VISIT www.TheMicrotechStore.com The Microtech Store Presents PROM JOE TO PRO HOW TO MASTER THROWING KNIVES After a few hours of practice, this guide will help you understand the basics of knife throwing. Before getting started, make sure you have a safe place to practice and a Microtech Knife or 12-inch sport knife. You want an ounce-per-inch heft and a sharp point but dull edges. Ready? Let's get started! STEP CHO0SE O YOUR TARGET Choose a target that is a flat surface. Whether you're aiming for cardboard or a bale of hay or layers of plywood, if your knife hits at an angle, it could ricochet back at you. Choose wisely! STEP LRIPPING e THE KNIFE The easiest way to hold your knife is the hammer grip, where you hold the knife like you would a hammer. Place your thumb on the spine of the knife. This will help you aim more accurately. Keep your HAMMER GRIP wrist absolutely stiff when throwing, otherwise you will get uncontrollable rotations. The hammer grip is great when using heavier knives. The pinch grip is used to throw light knives fast, suddenly and with force. The knife should be pinched/gripped between your thumb and index finger, in a manner that it is a straight extension of your arm. You can hold it with the 2/3 of your finger that are next to your hand and the thumb or only with the fingertips. If you grip a heavier knife or want to throw further, you can additionally use your middle finger. If the edges are not sharp, you can use this grip also on the blade. Also, depending on your dis- tance, you may need to grip PINCH GRIP the blade. STEP THROWING O THE KNIFE Now, you are ready to throw your knife. You have to hold the knife tight enough so it doesn't leave your hand early, but not too tight, especially not cramped. You want a relaxed throw. Envision the knife sticking. Then, with your shoulders square, take your right leg (use your left leg if you are left handed) and bring it back about a foot or so and start brining your arm with the knife above your head. When you throw, release with your arm extended toward the target. Never snap your wrist; the knife will spin on its own. As the knife approaches the tar- Handle Down= Move Back get, it will turn around it's center of gravity. The blade and handle take turns point- Handle Up= Move Forward ing to the target as it spins. The throwing knife will rotate in a way that, if thrown from the handle, the blade will go downwards at first. if the knife sticks handle up, it rotated too much and you will want to move forward. If the handle is facing down, step back before taking your next throw. FOR MORE INFO ON KNIVES VISIT www.TheMicrotechStore.com The Microtech Store Presents PROM JOE TO PRO HOW TO MASTER THROWING KNIVES After a few hours of practice, this guide will help you understand the basics of knife throwing. Before getting started, make sure you have a safe place to practice and a Microtech Knife or 12-inch sport knife. You want an ounce-per-inch heft and a sharp point but dull edges. Ready? Let's get started! STEP CHO0SE O YOUR TARGET Choose a target that is a flat surface. Whether you're aiming for cardboard or a bale of hay or layers of plywood, if your knife hits at an angle, it could ricochet back at you. Choose wisely! STEP LRIPPING e THE KNIFE The easiest way to hold your knife is the hammer grip, where you hold the knife like you would a hammer. Place your thumb on the spine of the knife. This will help you aim more accurately. Keep your HAMMER GRIP wrist absolutely stiff when throwing, otherwise you will get uncontrollable rotations. The hammer grip is great when using heavier knives. The pinch grip is used to throw light knives fast, suddenly and with force. The knife should be pinched/gripped between your thumb and index finger, in a manner that it is a straight extension of your arm. You can hold it with the 2/3 of your finger that are next to your hand and the thumb or only with the fingertips. If you grip a heavier knife or want to throw further, you can additionally use your middle finger. If the edges are not sharp, you can use this grip also on the blade. Also, depending on your dis- tance, you may need to grip PINCH GRIP the blade. STEP THROWING O THE KNIFE Now, you are ready to throw your knife. You have to hold the knife tight enough so it doesn't leave your hand early, but not too tight, especially not cramped. You want a relaxed throw. Envision the knife sticking. Then, with your shoulders square, take your right leg (use your left leg if you are left handed) and bring it back about a foot or so and start brining your arm with the knife above your head. When you throw, release with your arm extended toward the target. Never snap your wrist; the knife will spin on its own. As the knife approaches the tar- Handle Down= Move Back get, it will turn around it's center of gravity. The blade and handle take turns point- Handle Up= Move Forward ing to the target as it spins. The throwing knife will rotate in a way that, if thrown from the handle, the blade will go downwards at first. if the knife sticks handle up, it rotated too much and you will want to move forward. If the handle is facing down, step back before taking your next throw. FOR MORE INFO ON KNIVES VISIT www.TheMicrotechStore.com