The Complete Knife Throwing Guide by Gil Hibben 64 Pages

by United Cutlery

Product Features

• Knife throwing guide
• Detailed instructions
• Great for the beginner
• Great for the professional
• Includes detailed photos and diagrams

Product Description

The recently updated Hibben professional guide to throwing offers 64 pages of detailed instructional, full color illustrations for the beginner or the professional.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006Z08YM
• Item model number: UC0882
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,777 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #9 in Sports & Outdoors > Other Sports > Martial Arts > Weapons > Knives

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Starting Point For Knife Throwers - Recommended!, November 12, 2010

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C. F. Hill "CFH" (Blue Ridge Summit, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Knife Throwing Guide by Gil Hibben 64 Pages (Sports)

We bought this Gil Hibben "Knife Throwing Guide" to help get us started in knife throwing. My son and I have started throwing as a hobby and it has proven a fun pass time with a healthy bit of competition as we both improve. We have started with 3 Pieces Black Spider Throwing Knife Set 6" Overall Length (which work well), and recently ordered (and like) United Cutlery Gil Hibben Small Competition Triple Thrower Set w/Leather Sheath as well.

As other reviewers have noted, the book is very thin but it is packed full of important practical information that would be hard to piece together from other sources. The section on knife selection is very well written but certainly does read a little bit like an advertisement for his line knives (but then again he IS the "leader" in this field).

The throwing instruction sections are very good, including easy to follow instructions with pictures and illustrations are very helpful, especially showing the proper grip for the "standard" overhand release. Additional pictures on other release methods would have been welcome. There is also an interesting section on axe throwing, but I'm not ready to tackle that area yet.

The section on choosing and building a targets was very worthwhile to me since we have a dedicated practice area for our throwing. Expert advice on what "works" is why I invest in these types of books since it tends to save in the long run.

As noted above, this is a good starting point and certainly worth the investment if you are planning on taking up this fun hobby.

Recommended!

CFH

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Knife throwing guide by Gil Hibben, June 7, 2009

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J. N. Walker "Retired Biker" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Knife Throwing Guide by Gil Hibben 64 Pages (Sports)

The guide is well written and covers all questions you might ask. It is definitely written for the beginner but still good information. As the president of the Knife Makers Guild, Gil Hibben knows every aspect of the knives he throws. Looking forward to his next venture.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information, June 16, 2010

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Julio R. Davila "Loyal Customer" (Bronx, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Knife Throwing Guide by Gil Hibben 64 Pages (Sports)

Recieved product quickly. Got a lot of useful information on the subject of throwing knives that is allowing me to enjoy myself and relieving stress while throwing the throwing knives I purchased at the target board I purchased at the same time. Thank you for your assistance.