Learning how to throw any knife correctly begins with proper body action. Start with your weight on your right foot, your arm drawn back past your right ear, and the knife pointed downward. Take a long step forward with your left leg, transferring your weight to your left leg. At close range, the handle should be pointed toward the rear, so you’re aiming your blade at your target and not your arm. To execute a full-spin throw, double your distance from the target and strike the knife at your elbow.
In this style, you should stand half a step behind your target. Then, turn your body in the opposite direction of your target. Then, keep the opposite arm of your dominant side closer to the target than the other arm. For example, a right-handed person should stand with their left shoulder forward and their right arm back. Their back foot should be one step ahead of their front foot, like they’re half a step to the target.
Once you’ve mastered this position, you’re ready to move onto the next style. This is the 1/2 spin. You’ll need to get a little closer to your target, but not so close that you lose your oomph. This style requires a different grip. Your index finger should be placed along the back edge of the handle, and the rest of your fingers should curl over to the handle. Once you’ve achieved this, raise the knife, releasing it with the tip of the blade pointing upwards.