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ELI5: Why do throwing knives have a handle if you hold the blade while throwing?
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As someone who has thrown knives for around 15 years allow me to clarify some things. First and foremost, you do not always throw a knife by the blade. The position of your grip on the blade is dependent on your size, the size of your knife, and the distance to the target. As you move closer to the target your grip should move closer to the balance point on the knife until you reach the center. At this point, you would generally flip the knife around to the other side and begin that same process again. Some throwing knives are designed with a point on both sides, but these are less common and even more uncommon among experienced hobbyists / professionals. The reason for this is IMO twofold. It makes the chances of sticking the target much easier which is seen as cheap and a cop out. And it is generally less safe in the event of a bounce back.(twice the chance of getting stabbed too)