Forging a No-spin Throwing Spike (bo-shuriken)

I count throwing knives and spikes among my interests, and being a blacksmith, can make my own. After a couple of years of experimenting, I have arrived at a spike I am very happy with in terms of both performance and appearance. The video shows the process of making such a spike, and then testing it against an end-grain wood target. Since there have been many requests, I have decided to put them up for sale when i was completely satisfied with them, so here they are. Should you with to purchase some, please contact me at throwingspikes@gmail.com Thank you for watching, and many thanks to Mr. Houzan Suzuki for his guidance.

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• blacksmith
• no- spin throwing
• throwing spikes
• throwing knives
• Ninja
• shuriken
• Japanese weapons
• forge
• power hammer
• martial arts
• combat
• knife
• throw

[paramedia161]

Great video! I really like the looks and design of your spikes.

I can tell just from watching you throw them that they are

good throwers. They look like they have a little weight behind

them too.. What's the length and weight on these?

[kalevraa]

@paramedia161 thanks! the length is 11.5", and the weight is 13-14oz.

[thechurchofdave]

These are awesome :)

They are, of course bullets without gunpowder lol Your arm is the gun.

Had to throw that in there. hehe

Love watching you making these though. Very cool!

[kalevraa]

@thechurchofdave many thanks!

[cohbore42]

SWEEET, thanks for response!

[DustinWorker]

Awesome spikes!! I want a few of em, I emailed you about them how much are they?

[kalevraa]

@gotama420 thank you kindly! i do like working there. the fun never ends...

[kalevraa]

@Thedorpli sorry, i meant thin spikes, not thin knives. any knife, thin or thick, will be louder and bounce more than a substantial spike. a flat blade will have to be made of reasonably high-carbon steel and be heat-treated to prevent breakage/bending, and this will create a hi-pitched ring/bounce. handle wrap or wood/plastic handles helps with the noise, but regular use gets them shredded. i switched to spikes for practical reasons -- i have about 20 throwing knives i never use....

[Thedorpli]

@kalevraa Ah, I see, I only use heavy throwing knives, not the thin steel punch out ones, my think (1/4in instead of 1/8th) dont make that sound.

[kalevraa]

@Thedorpli to continue... when i said "they don't cut anything" i meant that throwing knives don't really have a cutting edge. one wouldn't cut a slice of salami with a throwing knife, and we all know what happens when someone decides to use a kitchen knife for throwing practice -- it gets messed. so, why stick to the knife shape at all? a spike is much more durable, quieter, and safer. having said that, i admit i LIKE throwing odd objects like rasps, garden shears, and yes, knives.