I figured this out on my own recently actually made myself a decent target and always thought my problem was me throwing, then got back into throwing a few weeks ago and found a nice dead tree and noticed an insane improvement, next up is making an new end grain face for my old target
Yes, the target helps a lot in helping you throw, because the angle of which it sticks tells you a lot about if you are a distance is off or if your under or over spinning. Good luck on making that end grain Target!
I need to build an end grain especially since I'm getting into no-spin. I'm sick and tired of throwing knives thru my targets (spin) and not sticking (no-spin). I quit throwing for several months due to crappy targets. My neighbor started to say something to me the other day when I was throwing. I think she was pissed about the clanging and thumping (stupid plywood). I was at the pinnacle of my throw and as soon as she hollered "hey! Quit that sh..." it broke my concentration and the knife bounced right back at my chest. I caught it by the handle midair and immediately threw it again in frustration thru the plywood precisely between two others I had previously stuck. (I would like to say I'm that good but I'm not going to lie to you.) Strangely I haven't received any more complaints. Haha. Keep the vids coming! You're my favorite thrower on UA-cam.
+Chris Ray Yeah, plywood is one of the worst targets! :) Worst than vertical grain. Build an end grain and it should be softer sound that I hope your neighbor would approve of! Thanks for watching my channel!!
Yay! New video... For lighter knives and beginners a double wall Styrofoam target that fit over the vertical grain target with velco straps. Good video!
+NightOfTheLiving Zed Haha, I no longer like the sound of sticks in vertical grain... after throwing at an end grain for months! :) But yes, you do have to throw hard to get them to stick well. Thank you, Simon!!
+Kimberly Mitchell Thanks, Kimberly! I was hoping it would be helpful! :) I don't think I can go back to vertical grain. I just love the sound of knives hitting end grain!
+Xolette great form! I threw knives as a kid when I was in martial arts haven't for awhile but it feels good to know I still can! Thanks for the videos keep up the awesome work💪🏽
Thank you for this video that answers the question that I was asking myself! I throw on round logs but was really considering making a board. So my conclusion from your brillant demonstration is that it is well worth the pain to make an end-grain board... Cheers from Belgium!
Cool, I have been waiting patiently for this video. Thank you. I would like to say from my personal experience with Vertical Grain Targets is they are not the most pleasant targets, but I've noticed that they train you to throw spin throws more better because you have to make sure your knife does not bullet spin hence why no spin throws are better for end grain targets. Where as for end grain targets, they give you a lot of freedom for different styles of throwing. I have no problem with either targets as both have there pros and cons.
+Vinny V Yes, I agree with you! Excellent points!! But for me, even with end grain and I'm doing rotational throws, I'll know I've thrown it wonky if it sticks funny, like sideways, whereas, if it didn't stick in a vertical grain target, I might have not noticed I was throwing at a weird angle. :) Thanks for your input! Glad you enjoyed the video.
I think a bigger factor is the bounce you are getting from the vertical grain as opposed to the end grain which looks to be more solid and better secured.
Me and my dad are going to make an end grain target and I am so stoked, I am so ready to throw at something other then an old crate box lid that has been outside for 6 years or so.
I have had decent luck with vertical 2 by 4's placed long ways so you are splitting the grain. And I have had a lot of luck with vertical 4 by 4's. But of course they don't last near as long as the end grain targets. Thanks for the vids! They really helped me out when I was putting together a target :).
If you throw it correctly a throwing knife will stick in... An end grain target will make it easier no doubt... Pine 2x4s going vertical is softer and works better than the average log round..... It also seems to last a bit longer and holds together better than end grain.. If you are poor like me go vertical, if you are rich or are having an official throw you will want end grain for sure!
+EpicBladeTime That's true for rotational throwing in a vertical grain target, but not true for no spin knife throwing in a vertical grain target. Sometimes the knife during a no spin throw will do a bullet spin, so if it lands sideways, then throwing against the grain will make it difficult to penetrate the target. In fact, cutting boards that are made out of wood will have the grain facing perpendicular to the knife to extend the life of the board (and by that, I mean the grain will run from side-to-side rather than up-and-down). If a cutting board had the grain parallel to the knife, you could see how it'd be easier for the knife to dig into the wood fibers as they line up with the knife. So, the same goes for vertical grain targets. A knife that lands sidways, particularly one with a wider profile, will have a harder time sticking in. For my Fedin throws, bullet spin occurs commonly, so it's important to use end grain for these types of throws. In addition, because it takes more force to penetrate a vertical grain target vs. a broken-in end grain target, small throwing knives are not suitable for vertical grain. Less mass, means less force (Force = Mass x Acceleration) so they have difficulty penetrating vertical grain targets compared to a bigger knife. This is the reason I made this video-- because most people starting out might have 6" knives, and are throwing at a vertical grain targets. This was my way of telling beginners to either get bigger knives or use an end grain target. As for lasting longer, I'd have to disagree. I've had vertical grain targets for years, and end grain target lasts longer and become better over time, since the blocks will "broom" creating a nice bed of splinters for the knife to nestle in, whereas, vertical grain targets splinter like crazy and become worse over time. That's why I made this video. You can see how easily the knife digs in to my broken-in end grain target vs. my vertical grain target. That being said, the second end grain target I built (that has no glue, only a backboard) isn't holding up as well as my glued together end grain target. This is due to gaps in the blocks (which is probably also due to me layering old blocks with new) and that left gaps, which allowed some of the blocks to split, rather than "broom" and that creates a hole in the target, rather than a splinter bed. When the target is built correctly, no gaps, the block splitting doesn't happen, and the target last a long time. As for price, you are correct. But you don't necessarily have to be rich. :) I'm not trying to tell people to get rid of their vertical grain targets. This was my way of showing which knives are able to penetrate the target, in addition to showing how the sticks differ in both. Thanks for you input, Rog!
Xolette Yea def no spin would be very frustrating not getting the sticks you would from end grain targets.... Today I was teaching on log rounds and its crazy brutal for people learning not so bad for me though.. I have built my share of end grain targets and have seen how they hold up, I love them, but they have flaws that the vertical does not.
I also found that Vertical Grain has a larger window of error for Spin Throws because once the blade enters within the grain, it grips the blade more tightly thus all that rotational energy is reduced where as an End Grain Target has a looser grip which is fine for No-Spin, Instinctive Half-Spin. I could be wrong as my End Grain target were Logs where as your End Grain target is more sophisticated.
Old wrenches, mower blades, edger blades, the flat bars from old quick-grip clamps that have rusted or broke....any hardened tool steel can make a great thrower with a 41/2 inch grinder and cutting wheels.....if you dont get it too hot when grinding, you don't have to re-temper😊
I noticed something as you were throwing, as the knifes flew to the target some would pass in front of the clouds and it was very easy to see how they were flying. Just a thought that if some sheets could be put up along the flight path, it would really show how the different throws acted.
With an end grain target like the one you built you could probably refresh the surface fairly quickly with an inexpensive orbital sander. I've been wanting to build one myself for a while after seeing your project.
+sixtofive Actually, the one on the right doesn't need to be refreshed. It's perfect! The knives sink in... no problems with it! But thank you for the recommendation. I'll keep that in mind!
Darts are completely different . If you try to conceal your darts on ur persons it won’t work well And darts just poke a litttle. Throwing a knife at someone .. now that’s going to fuck then up
+Karen Barraza I'm right there with you. :) I have a miter box saw which makes it really easy to cut the 4x4's, but you really have to set aside a weekend to get the materials and get it done. It's definitely worth it though!
I built my end grain targets in a manner that I can replace blocks as they wear out (all out of scrap recycled 2x4 and 4x4),... at the same time am also making kindling for the fire pit.
+Paul Lecouteur Very nice! Mine's easy to replace too, because I used no wood glue, no screws, just a backboard. It has it's downsides though, due to gaps in the blocks from layering old and new blocks, but it's doing okay! I do want to rebuild mine and show you guys what I think is my best design for end grain!
+Xolette.... I had the same issue with loose blocks, so I cut some blocks as wedges (with a mitre saw), and knock them in around the edges of the box frame, it tightens things nicely inside the target area! I found a cheap bag of golf ball pegs at a dollar store remembering a comment you made in one of your vids.... "aim small / miss small". :-)
+Paul Lecouteur Thanks for that tip!! I'll be sure to try that in my next design! And glad you got those golf tees. A friend gave me tips on how to use them, like cut them down a bit and sharpen the ends with a pencil sharpener-- so they don't stick out too far from your target. And spray paint them bright orange. :). thank you again for that "wedge" tip!
+ShelbyKingNFS Thanks! Yeah, I suppose because I was videotaping and talking to my camera? It's a weird sight for a neighbor to see someone pretty much talking to themselves in front of a bunch of camera equipment. I thought it was funny that she thought I was still in school. :)
+Allen Aviation I was planning on it, but I didn't do it this year. I couldn't find the right size pumpkin and then I got stuck doing the "Challenge from Hell" yesterday from TheCombat KnifeThrower. So I'll be editing that today!
+Alexander Presslie Yup! That's just the first time she approached me but several of my neighbors know. They all can see right in my yard since they have decks!
Haha, i bought the babiest little throwing knives on amazon, and i it them to stick into a big slab of particle board, are there any good(cheap) materials that i could use instead of wood? Thx
So I recently followed your instructions for making a target and it worked well for a while but I've run into some difficulties and noticed you made some mods to your more recent targets. I would love to hear any suggestions.
I have posted two videos on making targets. One on a vertical green target and 3 videos on an end grain target. If it's the end grain target, make sure to watch the third video in that series. I think I showed how mine was falling apart. If I were to do it again, I would make the frame entirely out of wood and make sure to have a backboard behind the 4x4 blocks. Keeping everything pressure fit works fine (no need to use wood glue on the blocks). With the end green target design, you could replace the 4x4 cubes with fresh ones within the frame. Though it may be hard to unscrew everything after it's outside in the elements. For me, I had messed up the threads on one of the rods with my knife throwing but I still able to muscle through it. Hope that helps!
Is there a specific type of wood that you're using? I can't find a log round, so I might buy a piece of board from home Depot but not sure what to buy. I'm assuming I would have to nail together about four boards to make it four inches thick or so.
Softwoods are great for targets like pine. I suggest you check out my knife throwing targets playlist. I show how to make a vertical grain target and an engrain target. To get a log round my friend says to ask a tree service company. If you're going the Home Depot route then an end grain target made with 4x4s works.
@@XoletteLife hey thanks I've seen many of your videos! I was just watching the one where you're inside the house doing a half spin I think. I might try out of tying a bundle of two-by-fours together and throwing it at the end. Oh yeah and I might try the compost facility takes lumber from people. Thanks
+Raduraza Haha, perhaps if more people ask for it. :) I have a "Frequently Asked Personal Questions" video I did awhile back and an interview I did with the Thronin podcast, as thronin.com (or you can see the video version on Thronin's channel). Thanks for the inquiry, Raduraza!
Where did you get the bag, on your leg, to hold your knives? I have 14 cold steel sure flights so I do t have to go back and forth. I'd like to hold at least 6 at a time in the bag
+Wavester64 Haha, actually it wasn't. But the video I'm working on now, my arm and entire right side of my body was sore. You'll see! I hope to get it posted by the end of this week.
+InfuseDJ I don't have any tomahawks, other than my norse tomahawk made for me by EpicBladeTime... but that was more of a present and not something to review. I talk about it and throw it in my "Knife Throwing Collection (Part 2)".
@@charlieskinner6386 No, I have not. But if you read the description to my "Best Beginner Throwing Knives" video, I have a guide to what I consider a good knife.
+Minersun Check out my "Knife Throwing Reviews" Playlist on my channel! There's also a lot of info in the description of my "Best Beginner Throwing Knives" video.
Jakub Ranowicz Finger on the spine of the knife. Check out my playlist, "No Spin Tutorial Videos for Beginners". I believe that's the title. Samoth Chipmah has a helpful tutorial.
and about my last name, you are soooooo right! xD I have the same problem! I don't like my last name with the American accent but if I roll my R's with my last name I'll have to pronounce my first name in spanish too =P
+Karen Barraza Haha! I've taken several years of Spanish (but don't quiz me on it) and when I see a double R, I know what to do! But to mix accents is such a jarring sound! :)
+A Carlesi I have a video called, "My Knife Throwing Collection"-- you can check out all my knives there. I haven't counted up all the individual ones I have. There's a lot. :)
No, I think it's a good teaching aide. Bad throws will stick-- and what I mean by that, is if the knife sticks and the handle is pointing way down, that's an indicator you need to step back a bit and vice versa.
I'm good! Thank you for asking! I'm working on another challenge video and the challenge is difficult so my video will be delayed. I'll post a video soon, hopefully!!
+heavylead1961 I've heard of that happening once! I know that hard throws, might cause the knife to flex, which causes a knife to break. Good knives will flex and not break. Hope you got a new set! Flying Steel has an excellent quality policy, as well as other custom knife makers. I know that breaks will be replaced for free!
Xolette so far i haven't had much lick finding flying steel, can ya recommend any other type! it doesn't sound like they are going to replace my boker, even tho their material was flawed
hi so i need to know , don't you get tired of throwing a half spin or no spin knife. I mean that is so easy and boring after a while. you want to say your a pro knife thrower then perfect the 2 spin by the handle throw. That's hard to do and a real example of skill.
So easy? Think of it like this Rotational is easier to learn and can be but usually not hard to do consistently No Spin is harder to learn and harder to perfect, but can be easier to do consistently. The most difficult part of 2 spin is the distance. After that, it is much easier than No spin.
Imagine you're in a dark alley and someone shouts to you "Hand over your wallet" and then you pull out your HellHawk 9 3/4 Inch Throwing Knives and walk away no spin there scumbag ass!
End Grain Wins !!! :)) Very cool video Colette ,)
+Adam Celadin Thanks, Adam! You don't have a vertical grain problem because it's "log round heaven" in the Czech Republic! :)
I figured this out on my own recently actually made myself a decent target and always thought my problem was me throwing, then got back into throwing a few weeks ago and found a nice dead tree and noticed an insane improvement, next up is making an new end grain face for my old target
Yes, the target helps a lot in helping you throw, because the angle of which it sticks tells you a lot about if you are a distance is off or if your under or over spinning. Good luck on making that end grain Target!
I need to build an end grain especially since I'm getting into no-spin. I'm sick and tired of throwing knives thru my targets (spin) and not sticking (no-spin). I quit throwing for several months due to crappy targets.
My neighbor started to say something to me the other day when I was throwing. I think she was pissed about the clanging and thumping (stupid plywood). I was at the pinnacle of my throw and as soon as she hollered "hey! Quit that sh..." it broke my concentration and the knife bounced right back at my chest. I caught it by the handle midair and immediately threw it again in frustration thru the plywood precisely between two others I had previously stuck. (I would like to say I'm that good but I'm not going to lie to you.) Strangely I haven't received any more complaints. Haha.
Keep the vids coming! You're my favorite thrower on UA-cam.
+Chris Ray Yeah, plywood is one of the worst targets! :) Worst than vertical grain. Build an end grain and it should be softer sound that I hope your neighbor would approve of! Thanks for watching my channel!!
Yay! New video... For lighter knives and beginners a double wall Styrofoam target that fit over the vertical grain target with velco straps. Good video!
+Diebulfrog79 Excellent tip!! And thank you!
I’m late but this is the video I was looking for. I’m a beginner and I had a feeling my setup was wrong. Thank you 🙏
Welcome! Vertical grain can work, but end grain is better in my opinion. Good luck with it!
I love end grain!!!! But there is something satisfying with sinking a knife into vertical grain. It makes me throw hard!! Awesome video Colette!
+NightOfTheLiving Zed Haha, I no longer like the sound of sticks in vertical grain... after throwing at an end grain for months! :) But yes, you do have to throw hard to get them to stick well. Thank you, Simon!!
I like this video, Xolette! Really great throwing and explainatiin as well. This will be helpful to so many! Great job!
+Kimberly Mitchell Thanks, Kimberly! I was hoping it would be helpful! :) I don't think I can go back to vertical grain. I just love the sound of knives hitting end grain!
+Xolette great form! I threw knives as a kid when I was in martial arts haven't for awhile but it feels good to know I still can! Thanks for the videos keep up the awesome work💪🏽
tru!!!!!it is satisfying!!!
Its really great for beginners, But a professional knife thrower can turn anything into a target.
I love living in a forest in sweden I can make different targets everyday! Right now I’m using 4 end grain logs on a tree wall , I love it!
That's great!
Thank you for this video that answers the question that I was asking myself! I throw on round logs but was really considering making a board. So my conclusion from your brillant demonstration is that it is well worth the pain to make an end-grain board... Cheers from Belgium!
Excellent! Glad it helped!
I'm so glad I found your channel. Thanks so much for sharing all this great info!
Cool, I have been waiting patiently for this video. Thank you.
I would like to say from my personal experience with Vertical Grain Targets is they are not the most pleasant targets, but I've noticed that they train you to throw spin throws more better because you have to make sure your knife does not bullet spin hence why no spin throws are better for end grain targets.
Where as for end grain targets, they give you a lot of freedom for different styles of throwing. I have no problem with either targets as both have there pros and cons.
+Vinny V Yes, I agree with you! Excellent points!! But for me, even with end grain and I'm doing rotational throws, I'll know I've thrown it wonky if it sticks funny, like sideways, whereas, if it didn't stick in a vertical grain target, I might have not noticed I was throwing at a weird angle. :) Thanks for your input! Glad you enjoyed the video.
I think a bigger factor is the bounce you are getting from the vertical grain as opposed to the end grain which looks to be more solid and better secured.
Surprised a neighbor just now noticed the knife throwing! I'd think they all know about it by now lol
Great video!
Oh, they knew! Everyone could see into my yard. That's why sometimes I'd whisper to the camera instead of using a loud voice. Thank you!
Me and my dad are going to make an end grain target and I am so stoked, I am so ready to throw at something other then an old crate box lid that has been outside for 6 years or so.
Thanks for another great video (I know that this one is old, just came across it now) And congratulations on the new addition to your family!
Thank you, Frank!
I just found your channel, love this, I think I found a new hobby.
Thanks
Awesome! We throw at log rounds so we always use end grain lol.
+ThunderMountain Tactical So lucky! They are the best!! :)
I have had decent luck with vertical 2 by 4's placed long ways so you are splitting the grain. And I have had a lot of luck with vertical 4 by 4's. But of course they don't last near as long as the end grain targets. Thanks for the vids! They really helped me out when I was putting together a target :).
+SharpshooterJD Excellent! Glad they helped!! :)
wow you rock. Awesome throws and really good information. Plus you keep it entertaining so I watched the whole video. This was really cool.
+Leon House (LDH) Gaming Thanks, Leon!! That's my goal-- informative and/or entertaining. :)
Great editing. Good video. Awesome skill. I sure would love to see how you made the targets... I'm having a hard time setting any targets up.
Glad you found the video!
If you throw it correctly a throwing knife will stick in... An end grain target will make it easier no doubt... Pine 2x4s going vertical is softer and works better than the average log round..... It also seems to last a bit longer and holds together better than end grain.. If you are poor like me go vertical, if you are rich or are having an official throw you will want end grain for sure!
+EpicBladeTime That's true for rotational throwing in a vertical grain target, but not true for no spin knife throwing in a vertical grain target. Sometimes the knife during a no spin throw will do a bullet spin, so if it lands sideways, then throwing against the grain will make it difficult to penetrate the target. In fact, cutting boards that are made out of wood will have the grain facing perpendicular to the knife to extend the life of the board (and by that, I mean the grain will run from side-to-side rather than up-and-down). If a cutting board had the grain parallel to the knife, you could see how it'd be easier for the knife to dig into the wood fibers as they line up with the knife.
So, the same goes for vertical grain targets. A knife that lands sidways, particularly one with a wider profile, will have a harder time sticking in. For my Fedin throws, bullet spin occurs commonly, so it's important to use end grain for these types of throws.
In addition, because it takes more force to penetrate a vertical grain target vs. a broken-in end grain target, small throwing knives are not suitable for vertical grain. Less mass, means less force (Force = Mass x Acceleration) so they have difficulty penetrating vertical grain targets compared to a bigger knife. This is the reason I made this video-- because most people starting out might have 6" knives, and are throwing at a vertical grain targets. This was my way of telling beginners to either get bigger knives or use an end grain target.
As for lasting longer, I'd have to disagree. I've had vertical grain targets for years, and end grain target lasts longer and become better over time, since the blocks will "broom" creating a nice bed of splinters for the knife to nestle in, whereas, vertical grain targets splinter like crazy and become worse over time. That's why I made this video. You can see how easily the knife digs in to my broken-in end grain target vs. my vertical grain target.
That being said, the second end grain target I built (that has no glue, only a backboard) isn't holding up as well as my glued together end grain target. This is due to gaps in the blocks (which is probably also due to me layering old blocks with new) and that left gaps, which allowed some of the blocks to split, rather than "broom" and that creates a hole in the target, rather than a splinter bed. When the target is built correctly, no gaps, the block splitting doesn't happen, and the target last a long time.
As for price, you are correct. But you don't necessarily have to be rich. :) I'm not trying to tell people to get rid of their vertical grain targets. This was my way of showing which knives are able to penetrate the target, in addition to showing how the sticks differ in both.
Thanks for you input, Rog!
Xolette Yea def no spin would be very frustrating not getting the sticks you would from end grain targets.... Today I was teaching on log rounds and its crazy brutal for people learning not so bad for me though.. I have built my share of end grain targets and have seen how they hold up, I love them, but they have flaws that the vertical does not.
+EpicBladeTime Agreed, Rog! :)
I also found that Vertical Grain has a larger window of error for Spin Throws because once the blade enters within the grain, it grips the blade more tightly thus all that rotational energy is reduced where as an End Grain Target has a looser grip which is fine for No-Spin, Instinctive Half-Spin.
I could be wrong as my End Grain target were Logs where as your End Grain target is more sophisticated.
Old wrenches, mower blades, edger blades, the flat bars from old quick-grip clamps that have rusted or broke....any hardened tool steel can make a great thrower with a 41/2 inch grinder and cutting wheels.....if you dont get it too hot when grinding, you don't have to re-temper😊
dammit second.. also i started making my target yesterday. this video is one day late. uhhhhhhghghghg
I don't think your target was trying to kill you - it just wanted a hug after you said it's sister target was better in every way.
you have a great technique...another nice video like always
+sannttiago sanchz Thank you, Santiago!
The best log end cut wood is weeping willow . For knife throwing, soft wood and won't shock your knives to break.
I noticed something as you were throwing, as the knifes flew to the target some would pass in front of the clouds and it was very easy to see how they were flying. Just a thought that if some sheets could be put up along the flight path, it would really show how the different throws acted.
+Ron Walton I don't know if she will ever see this ,but im making a throwing video next week and this tip is huge ,thank you
the beginning was dope!
Aw, thank you! I miss spending time on those intros!
Making my first one of these today :-)
With an end grain target like the one you built you could probably refresh the surface fairly quickly with an inexpensive orbital sander. I've been wanting to build one myself for a while after seeing your project.
+sixtofive Actually, the one on the right doesn't need to be refreshed. It's perfect! The knives sink in... no problems with it! But thank you for the recommendation. I'll keep that in mind!
@Xolette
Try throwing darts, like actual darts with fletchings on them with no spin. It may help throw the rocket shaped things.
Darts are completely different . If you try to conceal your darts on ur persons it won’t work well And darts just poke a litttle. Throwing a knife at someone .. now that’s going to fuck then up
Love my end-grain target.
Another great video +Xolette
+Run Lift Throw Thanks, Brandon!!
Thanks for the video! I definitely need to make an end grain target, It just seems like a lot of work and I'm just lazy xP
+Karen Barraza I'm right there with you. :) I have a miter box saw which makes it really easy to cut the 4x4's, but you really have to set aside a weekend to get the materials and get it done. It's definitely worth it though!
I built my end grain targets in a manner that I can replace blocks as they wear out (all out of scrap recycled 2x4 and 4x4),... at the same time am also making kindling for the fire pit.
+Paul Lecouteur Very nice! Mine's easy to replace too, because I used no wood glue, no screws, just a backboard. It has it's downsides though, due to gaps in the blocks from layering old and new blocks, but it's doing okay! I do want to rebuild mine and show you guys what I think is my best design for end grain!
+Xolette.... I had the same issue with loose blocks, so I cut some blocks as wedges (with a mitre saw), and knock them in around the edges of the box frame, it tightens things nicely inside the target area! I found a cheap bag of golf ball pegs at a dollar store remembering a comment you made in one of your vids.... "aim small / miss small". :-)
+Paul Lecouteur Thanks for that tip!! I'll be sure to try that in my next design! And glad you got those golf tees. A friend gave me tips on how to use them, like cut them down a bit and sharpen the ends with a pencil sharpener-- so they don't stick out too far from your target. And spray paint them bright orange. :). thank you again for that "wedge" tip!
I only have 3 knifes a only can use a vertical wood target and I'm a beginner i can sometimes get them to stick
You have to use the in grain!
GAL YOUR AWESOME!
+SSR KNIVES AND GUNS! Why thank you, Sean!
awesome vid. loved the end, legit laughed out loud when spotted. Why would throwing knives be for school :P
+ShelbyKingNFS Thanks! Yeah, I suppose because I was videotaping and talking to my camera? It's a weird sight for a neighbor to see someone pretty much talking to themselves in front of a bunch of camera equipment. I thought it was funny that she thought I was still in school. :)
haha. can't wait for next one. you make great videos :D
Nice! I would like to see you throw knives in to pumpkins.
+Allen Aviation I was planning on it, but I didn't do it this year. I couldn't find the right size pumpkin and then I got stuck doing the "Challenge from Hell" yesterday from TheCombat KnifeThrower. So I'll be editing that today!
Love your honesty. But is that your neighbour just finding out? Epic stuff. :)
+Alexander Presslie Yup! That's just the first time she approached me but several of my neighbors know. They all can see right in my yard since they have decks!
Great video as usual ;)
+mac16a Why thank you, Mac16a!
from a non knife thrower this is easy end grain wins in being easy. however it is much harder to get around the world.
Yes, they can be heavy!
Neighbor may be a future student.
+TwoFeatherChannel Sure, if she pops her head over again! :)
I like to use a canvas, or tarp material for a target, with a soft wood behind it.
Hahahaha that was my grandma at the end
Really? I don't live there anymore, I moved awhile ago.
Hahaha yeah, her and my grandpa worked in aircraft all their life so there's no way your knife throwing would've been too loud
All up for end grain!
I didn’t know butter knives are that lethal...
Haha, i bought the babiest little throwing knives on amazon, and i it them to stick into a big slab of particle board, are there any good(cheap) materials that i could use instead of wood? Thx
So I recently followed your instructions for making a target and it worked well for a while but I've run into some difficulties and noticed you made some mods to your more recent targets. I would love to hear any suggestions.
I have posted two videos on making targets. One on a vertical green target and 3 videos on an end grain target. If it's the end grain target, make sure to watch the third video in that series. I think I showed how mine was falling apart.
If I were to do it again, I would make the frame entirely out of wood and make sure to have a backboard behind the 4x4 blocks. Keeping everything pressure fit works fine (no need to use wood glue on the blocks).
With the end green target design, you could replace the 4x4 cubes with fresh ones within the frame. Though it may be hard to unscrew everything after it's outside in the elements. For me, I had messed up the threads on one of the rods with my knife throwing but I still able to muscle through it. Hope that helps!
@@XoletteLife That sure does help thank you so much. Have a good day.
I had no clue you could use butter knives
Is there a specific type of wood that you're using? I can't find a log round, so I might buy a piece of board from home Depot but not sure what to buy. I'm assuming I would have to nail together about four boards to make it four inches thick or so.
Softwoods are great for targets like pine. I suggest you check out my knife throwing targets playlist. I show how to make a vertical grain target and an engrain target. To get a log round my friend says to ask a tree service company. If you're going the Home Depot route then an end grain target made with 4x4s works.
@@XoletteLife hey thanks I've seen many of your videos! I was just watching the one where you're inside the house doing a half spin I think. I might try out of tying a bundle of two-by-fours together and throwing it at the end. Oh yeah and I might try the compost facility takes lumber from people. Thanks
Xolette will you be doing a q and a video anytime soon??
+Raduraza Haha, perhaps if more people ask for it. :) I have a "Frequently Asked Personal Questions" video I did awhile back and an interview I did with the Thronin podcast, as thronin.com (or you can see the video version on Thronin's channel). Thanks for the inquiry, Raduraza!
Where did you get the bag, on your leg, to hold your knives?
I have 14 cold steel sure flights so I do t have to go back and forth. I'd like to hold at least 6 at a time in the bag
Check out the playlist on my channel called, "Knife Quiver from Rob Bentley". There's links in the description of the video of where to get it.
Nice vid.
Aw thanks, good to hear from you!
Another Great video - your arm must be sore after doing a video like this one :-)
+Wavester64 Haha, actually it wasn't. But the video I'm working on now, my arm and entire right side of my body was sore. You'll see! I hope to get it posted by the end of this week.
could you do some tomahawk reviews? the sog fasthawk is a good thrower. and i wish i have neighbors that are as pleasant as yours!
+InfuseDJ I don't have any tomahawks, other than my norse tomahawk made for me by EpicBladeTime... but that was more of a present and not something to review. I talk about it and throw it in my "Knife Throwing Collection (Part 2)".
@@Xolette Smith and Wesson makes a fun little set of three "Hawkeye" throwing axes. Have you tried their "Bullseye" knives?
@@charlieskinner6386 No, I have not. But if you read the description to my "Best Beginner Throwing Knives" video, I have a guide to what I consider a good knife.
@@XoletteLife thank you!
Are you intentionally not spinning them? If so why?
What knife would you recommend for no spin that is less that 20$ a piece and is readily available?
+Minersun Check out my "Knife Throwing Reviews" Playlist on my channel! There's also a lot of info in the description of my "Best Beginner Throwing Knives" video.
Could You tell me what grip do You use while throwing butter knives? I'm not sure even watching in slowmo
Jakub Ranowicz Finger on the spine of the knife. Check out my playlist, "No Spin Tutorial Videos for Beginners". I believe that's the title. Samoth Chipmah has a helpful tutorial.
Thanks a lot :)
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and about my last name, you are soooooo right! xD I have the same problem! I don't like my last name with the American accent but if I roll my R's with my last name I'll have to pronounce my first name in spanish too =P
+Karen Barraza Haha! I've taken several years of Spanish (but don't quiz me on it) and when I see a double R, I know what to do! But to mix accents is such a jarring sound! :)
yup, vertical fiber much more difficult to penetrate, i have that problem
+Yugi Tan (Dato Dananjaya) Yes! I don't think I can go back to Vertical Grain after being spoiled with End Grain. :)
I think this was biased, you had it in for vertical grain from the start loll. ;). And geeeez how many throwers do you have C?
+A Carlesi I have a video called, "My Knife Throwing Collection"-- you can check out all my knives there. I haven't counted up all the individual ones I have. There's a lot. :)
So end grain is sorta like a handicap?
No, I think it's a good teaching aide. Bad throws will stick-- and what I mean by that, is if the knife sticks and the handle is pointing way down, that's an indicator you need to step back a bit and vice versa.
What type of wood do u use for end grain
+Jann His Soft woods, like pine.
wich kind of wood for targets ?
Softwoods, like pine.
I see. I guess i have some sawing to do.
Mike Oxlong A log round also works, if you can get your hands on one. Just make sure it's soft wood, like pine.
Levittown?
Xolette! Where is new video? Do you happen to sick? People volnuetsya!Where is new video? Are You all right?
I'm good! Thank you for asking! I'm working on another challenge video and the challenge is difficult so my video will be delayed. I'll post a video soon, hopefully!!
Xolette I am very glad You are all right! Waiting for Your new videos!
i used to like throwing my boker knives until they broke in two! :(
+heavylead1961 I've heard of that happening once! I know that hard throws, might cause the knife to flex, which causes a knife to break. Good knives will flex and not break. Hope you got a new set! Flying Steel has an excellent quality policy, as well as other custom knife makers. I know that breaks will be replaced for free!
Xolette thank you!!! that would be fantastic if they would replace it! and i'll look into flying steel!
Xolette so far i haven't had much lick finding flying steel, can ya recommend any other type! it doesn't sound like they are going to replace my boker, even tho their material was flawed
+heavylead1961 You can't find Flying Steel? Did you try flyingsteel.com ?
Xolette just found it and i found someone familiar there lol now to figure out if i want fancy or just a good knives
Just got some Fine Point shurikens
Xolette You should try buying some Fine Point throwing knifes or just go to allninjagear.com they have everything
+Rylan Burrell Thanks for the recommendation!
My dad runs a meat market. You don't have a real target unless you are throwing to get past ribs, like with a hanging side of hog.
what is end grain???
by the way i love your vids
+shazad choudhury Aw, thanks, Shazad!
have you ever broke a knife whilst throwing
+shazad choudhury Yes. My four-inch cheap throwing knives. They were the first ever that I owned and they are horrible. :)
You said "Butter" knives aka Butters :)
+slhines7 Haha! :)
hello Colette comment va tu , hier j ai vu l abeille Métallique, cher moi et un pot a lui lanceur batiste , tu as vu mes 50 vidéos ? Bisous a toi
Not hating but you called the white sharks osetrs
hi so i need to know , don't you get tired of throwing a half spin or no spin knife. I mean that is so easy and boring after a while. you want to say your a pro knife thrower then perfect the 2 spin by the handle throw. That's hard to do and a real example of skill.
So easy? Think of it like this
Rotational is easier to learn and can be but usually not hard to do consistently
No Spin is harder to learn and harder to perfect, but can be easier to do consistently.
The most difficult part of 2 spin is the distance. After that, it is much easier than No spin.
Imagine you're in a dark alley and someone shouts to you "Hand over your wallet" and then you pull out your HellHawk 9 3/4 Inch Throwing Knives and walk away no spin there scumbag ass!
+DaRKxDuCK I'd have to be in fear of my life to do something like that... but I probably wouldn't have throwing knives on me in that situation. :)
You should get a twitter
Best targets are dead or rotten trees in forest.
Nerds
First!!!! LOL
+LoneStarArcher Yeah! Haha! :)
Nosey neighbor needs to find herself a hobby. She should go play bingo and quit worrying about what you are doing.
Ugh I don't want to see this channel anymore I'm not really hating but it's annoying how u can't block channels
what about a human target... jk