Making a DIY Knife Throwing Target

Join ITS today as Bryan walks through the creation of your own DIY Knife Throwing Target and some techniques to learn how to throw knives in the house (just kidding about the house part).
For additional information and step-by-step instructions with photos, click here: bit.ly/1AoxuuW

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  • @conniebarber5893
    @conniebarber58932 жыл бұрын

    Just want to take a second to say thank you for sharing and taking the time to explain this target making process. I’m a beginner, my knives get delivered today. I was just going to use a couple bales of hay, then I seen your video, so I’m on my way to Home Depot. I’m sure it will make all the difference in the world, so thanks again.

  • @WCRichardson100
    @WCRichardson1005 ай бұрын

    Comparing to other builds on KZread this one has been the best. Rows of blocks and screwed down to be able to replace each row when needed. Compared to shimming a shimming and calling it good. Also using less expensive 2x4s versus 4x4 is better IMO. Thanks for making the video

  • @charless8641
    @charless86419 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, looks amazing. 😃

  • @swampcatgaming9062
    @swampcatgaming90629 жыл бұрын

    Love this project! built it exact, great directions and demonstrations I really appreciate it it helped a lot. keep up the good work and stay safe

  • @MrMoon-eh5ri
    @MrMoon-eh5ri6 жыл бұрын

    Great work, just a couple tips. One the frame didn't need screws from top to bottom, only horizontally for the rows . Second your throwing a half spin with the blades, half rotation, which is the most powerful form and thus called combat throwing sometimes . I've seen the 2x4 a lot but have had better luck with 4x4. Lastly it's better to attach a stopper, or block, or jig to the miter saw, so each cut is as close as possible to identical. When you measure all your cuts right off the bat your losing about a 16th of in inch each cut because of the width of the saw blade. Keep building brother thumbs up to you . When the zombies come it will be nice to have all these metal toys lying around right lol.

  • @tijlchristiaensen5150
    @tijlchristiaensen51509 жыл бұрын

    I love the quality of this video!

  • @michaellane2246
    @michaellane22464 жыл бұрын

    Just finished mine. Did mine the same way. Took me about 2 days. I like the idea of using the screws in the back because I can change them out. Mine is 2 ft/ 2 ft. Thanks for video.

  • @alienated6864
    @alienated68642 жыл бұрын

    I was stocked when the music dropped!

  • @ChuckReynolds
    @ChuckReynolds9 жыл бұрын

    Nice..... now I'm I'll be humming Benny Benassi Satisfaction all day... actually more like thinking about that video... oorah! ;) I'd suggest clamping two 6-8" wide ply pieces onto both sides at the top when you're standing those up to keep everything in alignment when screwing in the edge pieces - I saw you on the struggle bus a little keeping it all aligned but... it worked. Nice project tho.

  • @MrJAWhit75
    @MrJAWhit755 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the DIY.. My question does it matter the type of wood on the 2x4 or cheap = weak/softer wood

  • @ggarcia170
    @ggarcia1709 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, I'm definitely going to make one!

  • @bodeine454
    @bodeine4545 ай бұрын

    I like the idea of this wooden target but I've also been thinking, if someone has a chainsaw with a long bar, like 18" or longer you could cut a 36" diameter section of tree trunk, say 3" or 4" thick and probably get the target for free. If you can talk to a tree cutting outfit and find out when they're going to cut down a large diameter tree somewhere in your area they might just cut a slab off for you for free or maybe a small fee. Sometimes you can drive around and find trees that have been downed and just lay there for days, weeks or months and could probably get permission to cut off a slab or two.

  • @SchullerSurvivalandReviews
    @SchullerSurvivalandReviews8 жыл бұрын

    I saw this and now I am going to make it in my shop class thank you for the idea

  • @dseednorwayn47
    @dseednorwayn479 жыл бұрын

    nice diy set up, and nice touch at the end there with a great logo btw.

  • @g-man1637
    @g-man16379 жыл бұрын

    Kool I'm going to make one of these.

  • @randyreek
    @randyreek6 жыл бұрын

    Huge tip: make a 3.5-inch mark on your miter saw table (or clamp a block to the fence.) Measure ONCE and cut each block! Also, you may choose to use 4x4 posts and cut only HALF as many pieces! www.RandysSuperSharp.com for beginner throwing knife reviews.

  • @mplsmtnbiker3867

    @mplsmtnbiker3867

    6 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering the same thing....USE A STOP BLOCK!

  • @caddymech
    @caddymech7 жыл бұрын

    If you hold the blade then it is NOT blade forward...also it is spinning one and a half revolutions...if it was just one rev then it would strike handle first since it was handle towards the target when you released it. Some guys throw only a half spin from a blade grip...this gives you two effective ranges with the same spin rate...a short range half spin stick and a longer range one and a half spin stick. Nice target, With the half spin throw, you can learn the slip rate and start to apply some real power....Your music was cool for one repetition...then i wanted to stick a knife in the speaker....

  • @Tinhamodic

    @Tinhamodic

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @kensmapleleafretirement
    @kensmapleleafretirement5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Well done....

  • @AirJKB13
    @AirJKB133 ай бұрын

    Wish I had a saw. Will it wear my knives down faster with a large cutting board?

  • @SnakeBitesTattoo
    @SnakeBitesTattoo7 жыл бұрын

    hi the throwing knives u got from SOG ,where did u get them???

  • @gunslayers2390
    @gunslayers23908 жыл бұрын

    This is probably a dumb question but i was wondering cause i would like to make one of these myself but is the wood soft enough and wont damage the blade on the thing you are throwing please let me know thank you

  • @felixblaksley
    @felixblaksley9 жыл бұрын

    .....excellent video!

  • @chips4248
    @chips42486 жыл бұрын

    hi i could not find the instructions on your site for the target build.

  • @txmeatlog4493
    @txmeatlog44936 жыл бұрын

    What wood is best for this project

  • @CardiacTactical
    @CardiacTactical9 жыл бұрын

    Was looking for this diy on youtube when I saw your Shot video, thanks! -Wyatt

  • @ITStactical

    @ITStactical

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wyatt, glad you enjoyed it! ~ Bryan

  • @JM-nh8yp
    @JM-nh8yp9 жыл бұрын

    Nice. As someone else suggested you really need to step up a stop block (jig) on the miter saw so that you can simply repeat the same cut over and over. That way you don't have to measure and mark any of the wood and you will get all the pieces exactly the same size. Two big benefits! Easier and more precise!

  • @firsttpt
    @firsttpt3 жыл бұрын

    I made one of these out of 4x4s and ended up "eating" through the center of it in less than 50 hours of throwing practice. My next project will have the pieces wedged in tightly and screwed, not glued, in place so the most damaged sections can be replaced more easily. (For now, I'm throwing at free tree "rounds' that someone wanted hauled off)

  • @melissamcquay7867
    @melissamcquay78678 жыл бұрын

    Great looking board! I've been meaning go make a pressure board for some time. Just a tip I learned, soaking your targets will make the board much kinder to your knives. Hose a target like this down and let it dry and you'll be able to hear how softly the knives hit the board. I'm still very new to throwing, only about six months into it as a serious hobby so I still know very little, but this one tip has really made a difference for me. Love your channel!

  • @alphaxrime777
    @alphaxrime7777 жыл бұрын

    I really like this build. Great job. But my only question is how would you build a free standing version of this. For those of us who live more residentially without any garage walls to mount to. lol. :P A Video would be great! :D

  • @ColtinRW

    @ColtinRW

    6 жыл бұрын

    Alpha Xrime can easily make a makeshift stand with foldable legs for easy storage

  • @th3unmaker

    @th3unmaker

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking 2 pieces of osb or plywood, with target size squares cut out of each one at whatever height you want the target, and some 2x4 blocks cut a few inches shorter than the target to connect the plywood sheets. Then you can slide the square target into the plywood. Not sure if the idea is presented clearly enough.

  • @cameronackerman4396
    @cameronackerman43968 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the stencil.

  • @ethanwarren3830
    @ethanwarren38309 жыл бұрын

    Can I buy the stencile online?

  • @profalancassio
    @profalancassio9 жыл бұрын

    This serves to target arrows? (Bow and arrows)

  • @will4-reel695
    @will4-reel6954 жыл бұрын

    Like the concept. I'd recommend a jig for cutting all those 3 ¹/²" pieces. It will cut down build time tremendously. Just a thought.

  • @woliver79
    @woliver795 ай бұрын

    What’s the bit that makes the wholes wide at the top for the crew head?

  • @gunnutmike
    @gunnutmike9 жыл бұрын

    Great instructional video, but the music was good for about one minute, then I muted it. I guess I'm too old for that stuff. Gonna build one this weekend. Thanks!

  • @sidedoor38
    @sidedoor389 жыл бұрын

    Great project, thanks. I think I'll put something on the floor below mine, so the bounce offs and fallen have a place to land without chipping the blade:)

  • @RealityCheckGA
    @RealityCheckGA9 жыл бұрын

    ITS Tactical The Dirty Techno Song at 5:19 made me ROFL

  • @salty_steak_2743
    @salty_steak_27437 жыл бұрын

    Why dont you use 4×4's

  • @bumstudios8817

    @bumstudios8817

    4 жыл бұрын

    Because it is proven the molecular structure of the 2x4 is more sturdy and able to absorb the shock of a knife or axe under 10.2 ounces vs a 4x4 when the tilt is set at negative 45 degrees axis from the longitude lateral line of the equator. As long as a orange cat doesn't walk by before the blade of unobtainium is first thrown with the harmonious number of serrations wrapped in 12 string paracord with 3 strings removed.. if not he would be screwed......... OR it was just the materials he had at hand, but i go with answer #1

  • @jordruss8621

    @jordruss8621

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bumstudios8817 you could make some really creative diy projects with all that spare time you got... cracked me up tho lol.

  • @ungzheenedd2273
    @ungzheenedd22733 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Is your wood kiln dried?

  • @NORTHBOUNDIMPALEMENT
    @NORTHBOUNDIMPALEMENT6 ай бұрын

    Nice😊

  • @Giryagirl
    @Giryagirl8 жыл бұрын

    uh oh, this looks like my next project... HEEHEE at the Benny Benassi tune, wouldn't have assumed you guys were into electro :)

  • @Sabermangawley
    @Sabermangawley9 жыл бұрын

    how much were the knives

  • @maggiew6200
    @maggiew62007 жыл бұрын

    Lol... Satisfaction! Hilarious

  • @Firespyer
    @Firespyer9 жыл бұрын

    Next time set up a stop block on the miter saw, will save you alot of time marking every cut. And pretty much guarantee the same cut every time

  • @beatnrg
    @beatnrg4 жыл бұрын

    What kind of wood?

  • @robertlee8400
    @robertlee84004 жыл бұрын

    On these type of targets , if it stays outside or you wet the wood before you throw to make the wood softer , you should never use any type of glue, use 1 to 2 inch screws & put a piece of 1/4 inch plywood on the back the diameter of your target . I made a target like this out of 4x4s each piece being 6 inches long & I used 1 to 2 inch screws in the back with plywood , mine stays outside year round .

  • @kevine9986
    @kevine99864 ай бұрын

    Great vid music bites

  • @mojodank
    @mojodank4 жыл бұрын

    For a beginner practicing no spin from 15 feet away this target is too small. I have a makeshift target out of 6 4 foot long 2×8s nailed to 1 inch thick plywood. The whole target is 4'×4'. The biggest change I need to make is to use the materials to make an end grain target. Even 2×8 lumber chips all over the place eventually.

  • @milesromine9960
    @milesromine99602 жыл бұрын

    Why would you use a 2x4 instead of a 4x4?

  • @Nickgiorgio111
    @Nickgiorgio1118 жыл бұрын

    great song

  • @BIkaloss
    @BIkaloss9 жыл бұрын

    What i don't quite understand why you wouldn't just use a whole wooden square plank.

  • @g-man1637

    @g-man1637

    9 жыл бұрын

    Hard for the knives to stick. and has a tendency to bend the blades.

  • @SpacePunk1000

    @SpacePunk1000

    9 жыл бұрын

    end grains don't dull blades as much

  • @michaelkinzie2518

    @michaelkinzie2518

    7 жыл бұрын

    BIkaloss I thought your Channel Photo was a hair on my screen took me 5 minutes to realize it trying to wipe it off my screen

  • @mjk1014

    @mjk1014

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just made a target with 64 4x4 cubes which I strapped together and screwed a ply wood back board to help keep the cubes in place. No glue. It makes replacing cubes easier.

  • @Mikey6048
    @Mikey60489 жыл бұрын

    Why the small pieces, instead of a sheet of plywood? Is this so the grain of the wood is exposed, so the knives impact more deeply and don't fall out?

  • @itsdox7433

    @itsdox7433

    9 жыл бұрын

    Its similar to making an end grain cutting board with exactly the same benefits. The grains will spread allowing the knife to stick with minimal damage to the target. Face or edge grain targets will chip and splinter out faster, reducing the life of your target and knives, as face/edge grain is harsher on your knives than end grain.

  • @Bluezuel
    @Bluezuel Жыл бұрын

    Love this video but as a wood worker those thigh gaps gotta go! Which is a wierd thing to say...normally I love it 😀 lol table saw rips would solve

  • @rcook2608
    @rcook26087 жыл бұрын

    I would have assembled it on the floor against a wall. Driving wood screws into 2x4s shouldn't split it, could have saved lots of time that way! Good vid tho thanks

  • @francissteitz1310
    @francissteitz13109 жыл бұрын

    Practice the finger slide and you'll be able to throw knives without any spin, especially if you don't know the distance or low light conditions prevent you from estimating correctly.

  • @ksec27

    @ksec27

    9 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Shuriken ftw ^^

  • @ShawnJonesHellion
    @ShawnJonesHellion5 жыл бұрын

    Seems like i will just keep destroying my blades if i throw them at hard wood. Unless we are investing about $10,000-100,000? into a bagful of titanium blades? Also the stronger blades. Isnt there a reason we don't buy them? Like not being able to sharpen them?

  • @og_of_life2806
    @og_of_life28063 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video but the song sounds like two transformers blowing bubbles while fighting a gastrointestinal infection

  • @kwakthisway2
    @kwakthisway29 жыл бұрын

    a t square is great for a lot of things (and worked out for you) but a speed square or combination square would have done you right.

  • @swampcatgaming9062

    @swampcatgaming9062

    9 жыл бұрын

    yeah I use the speed square made the job quick that plus a miter saw

  • @IIISWILIII
    @IIISWILIII3 жыл бұрын

    What the hell is strip club music doing in this video?! LOL

  • @cephalopoder
    @cephalopoder8 жыл бұрын

    Soak target in water it will work better.

  • @bigjimar77
    @bigjimar776 жыл бұрын

    Should have used a stop. Eliminates the need to mark everything out.

  • @57westy
    @57westy5 жыл бұрын

    clamp a back stop at 3.5

  • @tac-z3363
    @tac-z33639 жыл бұрын

    If you are just learning how to do this for entertainment (like throwing darts) then flipping them is fine but if you ever wanted to be able to throw a knife that would actually penetrate flesh you need to learn how to throw "no spin". I got into knife throwing as a kid and enjoyed it, once an old timer taught me how to throw no spin I could sink it every time, up to a certain distance. One of the big differences is that with practice you can throw the knife a lot harder if you throw it without spinning it. The basic principal of throwing no spin is to hold it by the handle, and when throwing you let the tip of your index finger slide down the handle of the knife as it is released, taking the natural spinning motion out of the throw. Your throws are more accurate and more lethal if you learn to throw 'no spin'..

  • @thaladriataeyeon3265

    @thaladriataeyeon3265

    7 жыл бұрын

    I know this is an old comment to reply to, but would just like to say that as a very amateur knife thrower I have thrown a 303g knife at 73fps by throwing half spin from the blade. I don't know what that is, if not lethal.

  • @mbam_ry
    @mbam_ry2 жыл бұрын

    There are certain people that I don’t like from elementary school and at my gym I work out it and I get really mad about those people so mad to the point that I’m gonna do something bad to them so instead of trying to do something bad I just play a game like that and make it target kinda like what you did and throw knives and print out pictures of those people

  • @oscarherrera3510
    @oscarherrera35107 жыл бұрын

    Do you mean rotations not revolutions

  • @DProductions29
    @DProductions298 жыл бұрын

    The song is just Stephen Hawking's dirty talk

  • @sylvana393
    @sylvana3935 жыл бұрын

    Bust out the Robot.

  • @ms6derek
    @ms6derek9 жыл бұрын

    Next time just clamp a stop on your miter saw and you will only need to measure once, no marking all those lines.

  • @richlabombard6780
    @richlabombard67805 жыл бұрын

    Good project. Is worse music possible?

  • @joeykrieter4701
    @joeykrieter47017 жыл бұрын

    Terrible Music

  • @uriahwilson4696
    @uriahwilson46968 жыл бұрын

    Not hating but the music sucked on the other hand the video was great cool project definitely going too make something like it

  • @lovetheusa45
    @lovetheusa459 жыл бұрын

    i just used old dart boards mounted to a piece of plywood but good vid for newbees

  • @ronbuttarazzi4400
    @ronbuttarazzi44003 жыл бұрын

    good video , terrible music , but thanks !

  • @chasebebow6090
    @chasebebow60909 жыл бұрын

    I love the Benny Benassi .. Still better with the girls tho. GREAT job tho

  • @ITStactical

    @ITStactical

    9 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree with you on the Benny Benassi video :) ~ Bryan

  • @8triagrammer
    @8triagrammer2 жыл бұрын

    Why in the fuck wouldn't you say what kind of wood you used...

  • @bobsaggot5741
    @bobsaggot57417 жыл бұрын

    Horrible time lapse music

  • @davephilips5104
    @davephilips51047 жыл бұрын

    worst music I have ever heard

  • @fazeup2075
    @fazeup20757 жыл бұрын

    The song is cringe

  • @hdjdbdjd4463
    @hdjdbdjd44635 жыл бұрын

    Wtf is up with the song