how knife throwers make sure the blade hits the target instead of the handle

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I mean, if the knife is balanced, there should theoretically be an equal chance for every angle of the knife to hit the target, not just the sharp part, right? Is it just “it only has time for about half a rotation” and take the distance and speed into account?

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Throwing knives typically are not balanced, they tend to be much heavier on the point end. Google pictures and you’ll find examples of what I mean.

Aside from that, it’s technique that gets it to stick. Knowing the knife itself, the distance away from the target and number of rotations is key. Doesn’t work like in the movies where the guy can throw any knife he picked up off the ground and hit another guy square in the back who’s running away from them.

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