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Post by chrisperoni on Mar 10, 2011 5:40:33 GMT
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Post by Hiroshi on Mar 10, 2011 5:51:04 GMT
kit rae.... pure awesomeness!!!
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Post by Sam H on Mar 10, 2011 6:19:49 GMT
Kit Rae looks cool but I'd suggest going with the Hibbens in that price range.
The Hibbens have always been a good thrower for me - I have several of them and are my favorite inexpensive throwing knives.
Here are my reasons:
1. (Biggest reason) Mass. A heavier knife is a better throwing knife. The Kit Rae knives are nearly the same length as the large corded Hibbens but are only a little more than half the weight each of the Hibbens. I like a heavier knife - when you throw them you know you threw something and I'm actually more accurate and more consistent with the heavier knives. The heavier knives seem to fly better for me - actually rotating through the air like they should rather than flopping about like leaves.
2. Usability as a hunting knife - I can strap my Hibbens to me and use them as daily cutters, hunting knives and camp knives. The cord on the large corded set can also be removed if necessary to use as makeshift bindings for whatever you need to tie.
3. Personal preference in aesthetics. I'm not much of a "tacticool" kind of guy so I prefer the more subdued lines of the Hibbens.
4. Feel in the hand - the Hibbens have felt the best in my hand of the inexpensive production throwers. I like the fact that they feel like I could use them for purposes other than throwing too.
5. Quality - I've stuck with the Hibbens because I have never had one break on me due to a bad throw etc. I've had Kit Rae knives and other brands break after several bad impacts on target with the tang and/or flat of the blade. This of course also coincides with the rotation of the knives - the Hibbens fly like they're supposed to. The others in the $30 range - kind of flop through the air... at least when I throw them.
6. Gil Hibben is a martial artist, holding a black belt in Parker style Kenpo Karate. Being a martial artist myself I want to support fellow martial artists. I know United Cutlery distributes his knives but he does at least get a little bit of every sale in one way or another.
Well - that's my $.06
Good luck.
Oh and if you're able to spend more money on throwers talk to Avery - he's got some dandies he can steer you toward. Be prepared to shell out a few more than $30 for them though.
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Post by Larry Jordan on Mar 10, 2011 14:09:55 GMT
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Mar 10, 2011 14:33:35 GMT
I would personally choose the first of the Hibbens you picked out; the large set. Reason being, they're larger so they could serve as a utility knife. Second, those curves speak to me. Last, while the Kit Raes certainly look sweet with the black finish and the glinting edge like that, it has been my experience just from seeing his works online that they're almost entirely for display only, which is a shame, especially in the case of his Mithrodin... Mmm. That is one sexy sword. But that's not the point. Anyways, I say the large Hibbens have the most utility, so those would be my choice.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Mar 10, 2011 18:33:36 GMT
I used to throw a lot... been ages since I did. For me, I would pic the Hibbens with the black grips.
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Post by LittleJP on Mar 10, 2011 19:18:21 GMT
Hmm, I'm now contemplating picking up a set......my subconscious is telling me it's a bad idea, and applying electroshock therapy.
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Post by Sam H on Mar 10, 2011 20:04:26 GMT
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Post by avery on Mar 10, 2011 21:57:56 GMT
It really all depends of what style of throwing he wants to do. But of the three, the best is going to be the large Hibbon set. 8 3/4" length is good to start. As Sam said, the lighter ones won't fly as well. Personally, I wouldn't prefer any of them. Not to sound condescending, but it's really the lesser of the evils for me. My style of throwing doesn't fit smaller, streamlined knives. I want a Bowie style that has a lot of stopping power. Having said that, I've thrown the large Hibbons and they aren't bad, just not what I'm used to.
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Post by Major, Cory J on Mar 10, 2011 22:34:07 GMT
I would go for the large Hibbon set with the black handles.
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Post by chrisperoni on Mar 10, 2011 22:46:28 GMT
I have advised him to get the large Hibbons
He already has a set of light throwers- the kind with adjustable weights that slide up the center of the blade. He's pretty good with those.
Does anyone know of any carbon steel sets at the same price?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2011 0:12:17 GMT
Not on the list but I picked up a 10 pack of SKS bayonets cheap and have been throwing them. The work well and are lots of cheap fun. Haven't broke any yet.
I have a set of the large Hibbons (no handle rap) and they are about as small as I would care for. The Medium are passable. The small are so light they are harder to throw and will bounce back a lot more than the heaver sets do. The raps seem silly to me, once there cut by the next knife they will unravel and be a PITA.
Cold steal Tomahawks are pretty good starters for throwing also.(order a few extra handles)
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Mar 11, 2011 0:18:33 GMT
Woo Hoo... if Avery picked the same set I did then I know I'm on the right track...
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