Throwing knives

[SHVentus]

Would you sharpen throwing knives?

[tcmeyer]

Why would you? I’m probably all wet here, but aren’t most throwing knives held by the blade end as they’re released? Seems to me that super-sharp isn’t such a good idea.

I did sharpen a dagger recently for a friend, but I was only able to do so because there was a flat area near the hilt where I could clamp it in the vise. Since the dagger was just for showing off, he got a pretty fair polish.

Another dagger recently stymied me, as there was no flat area, just the diamond profile throughout.

If you wanted to profile a faux edge on a blank cut to be a throwing knife, I’d head for my belt sander.

[SHVentus]

Just the tip, for better penetration and sticking, not the edge. Probably with a large obtuse inclusion angle for better retention.

[CliffCurry]

Id think that would be great, used to do a fair bit of throwing myself. Profile the tip for penetration and blunt the edge for safety. Should be an improvement overall.

So many things to sharpen, so little time. 🙂

[Gib Curry]

So many things to sharpen, so little time. 🙂

Better than the other way around…….

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Gib

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