Throwing Knives Like A Pro

We often feel amazed when we see action sequences in movies, even feel our hearts beating fast as though we were experiencing the scene in real life. Movie stars chasing each other, shooting big guns and throwing knives like a pro.

Well, these actors had some training before shooting their movie or perhaps use a stunt double to get the action scenes done. It takes months to achieve these things but probably one of the easiest stunt to learn is how to throw a knife. Anyone can do it and can be done again and again at home without some sort of heavy and expensive equipment.


1. First off, you have to use the right kind of knife to throw. There are about three types that most professionals use in the art of throwing knives. For beginners, a throwing knife with a heavy blade or heavy handle would serve well.

2. The very first thing you need to do once you have your knife is to hold it by the handle and make sure your index finger is sticking out, as though you are pointing at something and resting it on the spine of your knife.

3. Proper feet positioning is also important. You should have one feet step forward and the other one a little back creates balance. It doesn’t matter which feet is stepped back or front, as long as it feels comfortable.

4. Then, place your index finger on the side of the blade, while your thumb is on the other side. Then, pinching the blade, make sure that your middle finger and ring finger are in the center of the handle.

5. Right before throwing the knife at your target, take a step backwards.

6. Bend your arm about ninety degrees and throw it the knife as hard as you can. Wait until your arm is fully extended straight towards the target before actually letting go of the knife.

7. When you throw you knife with your arm extended, let your shoulder and your body follow. The last thing you want to do is to stand stiffly on the spot because your knife might end up somewhere else.

8. When you let go of the knife, try to keep it horizontal for correct knife rotation. You don’t want it to land on its handle.

9. As a precaution, make sure no person passes by the area of your target or you might end up hurting someone. You should also be prepared for any chance of the knife bouncing back to you.


With a little bit of practice every day, you just might perfect throwing knives like those movie stars. It’s a small skill to learn (and might not actually be useful in the real world) but it’s definitely fun to do!