All Discussions Tagged 'throw' - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T13:36:35Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=throw&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPersonal opinion? This is NOT a good knife ideatag:iknifecollector.com,2017-05-17:3181080:Topic:14823912017-05-17T16:41:44.601ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<h1 class="article-title">This Throwing Knife Doubles as a Marijuana Pipe</h1>
<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">What Is It?</span></h2>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A large one-piece, fixed-blade “survival” knife that has various grooves, holes, edges, and protrusions designed to perform other functions. Of those, really only the knife blade, bottle opener, fork, and obviously the pipe are worthwhile. You’ll find wrenches, nail pullers, range finders and inclinometer/sundial/latitude hashings…</span></p>
<h1 class="article-title">This Throwing Knife Doubles as a Marijuana Pipe</h1>
<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">What Is It?</span></h2>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A large one-piece, fixed-blade “survival” knife that has various grooves, holes, edges, and protrusions designed to perform other functions. Of those, really only the knife blade, bottle opener, fork, and obviously the pipe are worthwhile. You’ll find wrenches, nail pullers, range finders and inclinometer/sundial/latitude hashings on other faux-survival stuff, and I’m sure they work, but they’re a bigger pain in the ass than they’re worth. </span></p>
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<div class="pin-hover"><span class="pinit"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.outsideonline.com/2087606/throwing-knife-doubles-marijuana-pipe&media=https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-hold.jpg?itok=qXWMkt2d&description=We%20spent%20the%20entire%20weekend%20trying%20to%20throw%20the%20Kniper%20like%20a%20traditional%20throwing%20knife,%20when%20you%27re%20actually%20supposed%20to%20throw%20it%20like%20a%20spear.%20It%20does%20work%20better%20when%20thrown%20as%20prescribed."></a></span><img class=" lazyloaded" src="https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-hold.jpg?itok=qXWMkt2d" alt="knipper-hold"/>We spent the entire weekend trying to throw the Kniper like a traditional throwing knife, when you're actually supposed to throw it like a spear. It does work better when thrown as prescribed. <span>Photo:</span> Wes Siler</div>
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<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Who’s It For?</span></h2>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">People who like to have fun doing silly stuff when they’re outdoors. I don’t think anyone really takes this thing seriously, but it can actually perform the work of a real knife, especially if you go ahead and wrap the handle in paracord to provide a comfortable, secure grip. So it’d be a fun gift for someone who’s safety you don’t worry about too much or a fun toy you can drag along on a camping trip. </span></p>
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<div class="pin-hover"><span class="pinit"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.outsideonline.com/2087606/throwing-knife-doubles-marijuana-pipe&media=https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-hit.jpg?itok=AdyU5dDd&description=In%20fact,%20it%20was%20only%20after%20smoking%20marijuana%20from%20the%20Kniper%27s%20pipe%20that%20we%20were%20able%20to%20score%20a%20solid%20point-first%20hit.%20Perhaps%20that%27s%20the%20secret%20to%20proper%20throwing%20knife%20form?"></a></span><img class=" lazyloaded" src="https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-hit.jpg?itok=AdyU5dDd" alt="knipper-hit"/>In fact, it was only after smoking marijuana from the Kniper's pipe that we were able to score a solid point-first hit. Perhaps that's the secret to proper throwing knife form? <span>Photo:</span> Wes Siler</div>
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<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Design</span></h2>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">It’s acid green, it’s covered in random “functions” that don’t work terribly well, and it’s designed to both be thrown and get you high, so obviously it’s a) ridiculous, and b) dangerous. But I think that’s a big part of the point. Reid Evans, its designer, didn’t make it to be a serious outdoors tool. He designed it to recapture the spirit of fun he used to have on camping trips with his dad. Not every outdoor product needs to be super serious all the time. </span></p>
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<div class="pin-hover"><span class="pinit"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.outsideonline.com/2087606/throwing-knife-doubles-marijuana-pipe&media=https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-features.jpg?itok=bw3gYhnz&description=The%20Kniper%27s%2022%20functions."></a></span><img class=" lazyloaded" src="https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-features.jpg?itok=bw3gYhnz" alt="knipper-features"/>The Kniper's 22 functions. <span>Photo:</span> Urchin Sky</div>
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<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Using It</span></h2>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Kniper arrives with spoon-like sharpness, so the first thing you’ll need to do is put it on your <a href="https://amzn.to/2lkLJ01" target="_blank">Spyderco Sharpmaker</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/2kj0kJ2" target="_blank">Work Sharp</a> to put a real edge on it. Made from 440HC stainless steel, it’s definitely not the easiest blade I’ve ever sharpened, but it shouldn’t take you too long, and it’ll hold that edge with some semblance of longevity. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Last weekend, I dragged the knife up to the High Sierra for a group campout way out in the middle of nowhere. There, we had fun throwing it at trees, used it to opens some cans and beers, and yes, smoked a ton of weed out of it. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">My first impression of the Kniper was surprise at its heft, then alarm as I stabbed myself on one of its many sharp, protruding edges, including the saw on the back and the fork on its pommel. No one slashed any part of their face off this weekend, but I did pack an extra tube of Krazy Glue, just in case. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A quick paracord wrap improves the handle comfort and safety immensely. But it also interferes with the knife’s weight balance and therefore its ability to fly straight when thrown. You’ll need to choose between not cutting yourself and throwing it. </span></p>
<p class="p1 adRefresh"><span class="s1">At 13 inches long, the Kniper is a surprisingly big, hefty knife. That means it really sticks into something when thrown and that it can be used to process firewood and perform other big-knife chores. I would recommend a pair of gloves if you intend to use it for heavy work though. Again, it’s pointy and slick. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Ultimately, the Kniper proved more of a novelty than an essential camp tool or even a fun toy. We did end up resorting to hatchets and a bow saw to process wood, went back to chatting instead of knife throwing around the fire, and smoked pot from traditional hardware, once the initial amusement had worn off. </span></p>
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<div class="pin-hover"><span class="pinit"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.outsideonline.com/2087606/throwing-knife-doubles-marijuana-pipe&media=https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-fork.jpg?itok=DXHwt2CN&description=We%20stuck%20the%20Kniper%20fork-first%20on%20most%20of%20our%20throws.%20But%20hey,%20it%20still%20stuck!"></a></span><img class=" lazyloaded" src="https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-fork.jpg?itok=DXHwt2CN" alt="knipper-fork"/>We stuck the Kniper fork-first on most of our throws. But hey, it still stuck! <span>Photo:</span> Wes Siler</div>
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<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Likes</span></h2>
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<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Definitely the world’s most dangerous marijuana pipe. </span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Impacts your throwing target with gusto.</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Will help you clear old Band-Aids out of your first-aid kit. </span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Not the worst knife I’ve ever used. </span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Chicks dig scars. </span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Retains packed bowl when thrown. </span></li>
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<div class="pin-hover"><span class="pinit"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.outsideonline.com/2087606/throwing-knife-doubles-marijuana-pipe&media=https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-sheath.jpg?itok=I7boIUzK&description=The%20Kniper%27s%20sheath%20is%20disappointing.%20The%20nylon/plastic%20construction%20is%20just%20super%20cheap,%20retention%20is%20only%20provided%20by%20the%20flimsy%20snap%20strap,%20and%20the%20fork%20end%20is%20left%20exposed%20to%20stab%20your%20body%20as%20you%20move."></a></span><img class=" lazyloaded" src="https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-sheath.jpg?itok=I7boIUzK" alt="knipper-sheath"/>The Kniper's sheath is disappointing. The nylon/plastic construction is just super cheap, retention is only provided by the flimsy snap strap, and the fork end is left exposed to stab your body as you move. <span>Photo:</span> Urchin Sky</div>
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<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Dislikes</span></h2>
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<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Arrives totally dull.</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Sheath is garbage.</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Saw is both too short and too thick to work. </span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Phillips head is not shaped like a Phillips bit. </span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">You’ll stab yourself in the eye, guaranteed. </span></li>
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<div class="pin-hover"><span class="pinit"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.outsideonline.com/2087606/throwing-knife-doubles-marijuana-pipe&media=https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-throw.jpg?itok=KIZ6e5Jm&description=Ty%20hurls%20the%20Kniper%20at%20a%20tree."></a></span><img class=" lazyloaded" src="https://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/three-quarter-page-scaled-1x/public/knipper-throw.jpg?itok=KIZ6e5Jm" alt="knipper-throw"/>Ty hurls the Kniper at a tree. <span>Photo:</span> Wes Siler</div>
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<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Should You Buy One?</span></h2>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Are you an 18-year-old boy? If not in fact, in spirit? If so, you’re next camping trip will be a lot more fun if you bring one of these things along. Of course, if you are actually 18, you might have trouble affording one. <a href="http://www.urchinsky.com.s3-website-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/index.html" target="_blank">The Kniper is $155</a>. </span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Original discussion is here <a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/2087606/throwing-knife-doubles-marijuana-pipe" target="_blank">https://www.outsideonline.com/2087606/throwing-knife-doubles-marijuana-pipe</a></span></p>