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The Art of Knife Throwing: Tips and Tricks for Impressive Throws
TLDR Knife throwing is a low-cost hobby that originated in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and involves throwing sharp knives at a target person. With the right grip, aim, and practice, anyone can become a skilled knife thrower and impress their friends.
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Knife throwing is a low-cost hobby that anyone can learn and impress their friends with, but it's important to use the right knives and not throw them at people or animals.
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Knife throwing is part of a category of circus acts called impalement acts, which also includes bullwhip-cracking, shoot-sharp-shooting, archery, and William Tell-style performances, and it originated in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in the late 19th century.
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Knife throwing acts involve throwing sharp knives at a target person, often a scantily clad woman, and can include various tricks such as hitting a balloon in the mouth, cutting a flower stem, or knocking ash off a cigarette held in the target person's mouth.
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A man named Ralph Thorn became a world champion knife thrower after trying it for the first time in his 50s and eventually started an impalement act with his wife as the target girl.
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Knife throwing involves different types of spins depending on whether you throw the knife by the blade or the handle, with the weight of the knife being opposite to where you're holding it, and the distance to the target determining the type of throw.
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One of the benefits of the Thorn throw is that you can throw from anywhere, and there are different grips for blade throwing and handle throwing.
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The key to a successful knife throw is to have the correct grip, aim small, and adjust your stance and release based on how the knife is landing or sticking.
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Knife throwing involves different styles such as thorn style, Mum Yuan style, and Russian style, all of which involve no spin and require practice to master.
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Practicing knife throwing is more entertaining and effective when throwing multiple knives in a row, but it's important to maintain focus and stop if you start to lose interest or become frustrated; it's also recommended to practice alone and have someone, like your parents, watch from a safe distance.
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