Q&A for How to Throw a Knife Without It Spinning

For larger blades like the kukri, a technique that uses the whole arm and a lot of leverage from the body will work best. Give the Thorn method a shot, or try modifying the Russian technique to account for the increase weight of a long blade.

If you were holding the blade using a no spin technique, you would just be throwing the handle directly at your target. if you're holding the blade then you should be throwing at a half-spin or greater.

Try to put your finger on the handle instead.

It would be accurate for as many yards as you could throw throw the knife, which would depend on the weight of the blade. This is because the no-spin technique causes the knife to always stick, as long as it is thrown in the right direction.

Yes, as long as you can stop the shape of the handle affecting the spin of the knife as it leaves your hand.

It really depends on the person. If they rely on confidence, they should use straight-type throws. If they like mathematics, then spinning throws are better.

Yes. But become proficient on the ground first, and make sure you horse is good natured enough and trusts you enough so that it won’t spook.