I'm not so sure about those things. The fundamental problem with crossbows is inefficiency. On a rifle size crossbow, the string moves maybe a foot. That's why they need to be several hundred pounds to do the same damage as a traditional bow, with a fraction of the draw weight, 50-70 pounds and a throw length around 30 inches. On a pistol size, your throw length is even less. You're only getting a fraction of that initial 50-80 pounds. Slingshot guys know this principal very well. You get a lot more power from a long draw vs a cheek draw. In terms of foot pounds on target, I'd bet they hit with around the same force as a cheapo daisy wrist rocket. Sure, you have the advantage of a pointy projectile, but that still put them in the vermin and small game category.
@@forksandspoons7272 You are correct, those little crossbows wouldn't be sufficient as a survival weapon, at most you could take a rabbit at 15 yards if you were real good with it
From the little I've learned about the Gherkas, I don't recall any recorded instance of the traditional war version ever being thrown. That would be an interesting challenge, if you can get your hand on a decent copy. As a throwing knife, they're certainly not designed for it, but if anyone could find a way to make it stick, you could. I'd count and edge on hit as a success. In their intended role, that would be enough to gain the thrower an advantage.
Yeah it’s a fun beater knife for $40. Some are more concerned with steel than others. It’s been easy to keep an edge on it and it’s a heavy hitter. Fun to play with. Sometimes it’s hard to want to beat up your expensive knives
Can't wait for that new series of less expensive knives. Ned floss I was definitely considering it.
Should have the review out this weekend. I think you’ll be very shocked but I won’t spoil the surprise yet lol. Thanks for watching my friend
Wow! Great throws... the sound it makes is awesome. You know that of it hit a soft target, it would be a shitty, shitty day for whatever it hit.
Yes indeed!😂👍
Well thrown sir well thrown!!
Thanks my friend!🙂
You should review one of those $50 80 pound pistol crossbows!
I want one soooo bad! I need to start pushing my Patreon account so that I can start getting support and reviewing more gear
@@411Outdoors I actually just bought one I’m super excited to get it!
I'm not so sure about those things. The fundamental problem with crossbows is inefficiency. On a rifle size crossbow, the string moves maybe a foot. That's why they need to be several hundred pounds to do the same damage as a traditional bow, with a fraction of the draw weight, 50-70 pounds and a throw length around 30 inches. On a pistol size, your throw length is even less. You're only getting a fraction of that initial 50-80 pounds. Slingshot guys know this principal very well. You get a lot more power from a long draw vs a cheek draw. In terms of foot pounds on target, I'd bet they hit with around the same force as a cheapo daisy wrist rocket. Sure, you have the advantage of a pointy projectile, but that still put them in the vermin and small game category.
@@forksandspoons7272 You are correct, those little crossbows wouldn't be sufficient as a survival weapon, at most you could take a rabbit at 15 yards if you were real good with it
Great reviews on your channel with the full tang knives
Thank you sir 🙂👍👊
Slinging it!!!
From the little I've learned about the Gherkas, I don't recall any recorded instance of the traditional war version ever being thrown. That would be an interesting challenge, if you can get your hand on a decent copy. As a throwing knife, they're certainly not designed for it, but if anyone could find a way to make it stick, you could.
I'd count and edge on hit as a success. In their intended role, that would be enough to gain the thrower an advantage.
I like this one because it’s not overly curved but it hits real real real hard
Ha I have black tape on all my throwers as well. 🤟
Could you do a tutorial for throwing this particular knife? I have it but I haven't succeed on doing it properly
Awesome short dude. The shape and construction remind me of the Tops Operator 7. Looking forward to the video you mentioned
Thanks bro! Enjoy 🙂👍
czcams.com/video/JgZGK7dx7UI/video.html full review
El mismo cuchillo, sin marca, está en AliExpress, al mismo precio y puede ser despachado a cualquier parte del mundo
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I just got mine yesterday, and the notes say do not use this as a throwing knife lol
Hahahaha! They don’t want that handle to crack 😂 hockey tape is for that lol
@411Outdoors oh, is that why? Good know, brotha, thanks!
@@N8iveUSA510 anytime!
It has a beautiful star. How many inches long is the blade? How many inches wide is the blade?
6 inches with 5 mm
@@411Outdoors Thank you very much for the information. I have a broken knife and am going to imitate it.
Does it have shipping in Europe?
I’m not sure but I would think Amazon ships to Europe
You could hunt with that thing. Is there such a thing a deer hunting with a knife?
If you could get close enough I’m sure there is
Cheap steel
Yeah it’s a fun beater knife for $40. Some are more concerned with steel than others. It’s been easy to keep an edge on it and it’s a heavy hitter. Fun to play with. Sometimes it’s hard to want to beat up your expensive knives
@@411Outdoors throw axes very fun