Cold Steel Pro Balance Thrower throwing knife with 229 mm blade length and black composite handle
The throwing knife is a type of dagger used to hit a target. Its pointed blade is designed to embed directly into the target. Varying in size and weight, it's a knife with good balance. This balance is at the center of the weapon and allows it to be thrown by either the blade or the handle. Used in competitions, this type of knife is the official weapon of the knife throwing discipline. It can also be used in the practice of certain martial arts or for military purposes. It's a solid and resistant weapon.
The fixed blade knife is a straight knife without mechanical articulation. The blade is inserted into the handle. This part of the knife is called the "tang". For everyday use in many areas, the fixed blade knife is practical and durable. It can be carried in a carrying case.