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Of the two types, it is easier for the beginning knife thrower to start with the handle-throwing style since only even spins are involved. But when he also masters the type hurled by the blade, handle first, he will greatly enjoy throwing it, even though it is more difficult to stick squarely. This difficulty is caused by the weight of the rapidly spinning handle which on an imperfect throw or slightly misjudged distance may flip the knife up and out of the bull's-eye.

For best results the heavy end of a throwing-knife should always be thrown first, with the lighter end gripped by the hand. In this way the thrower can hurl his weapon with maximum force and velocity and at the same time have better control for accuracy.

There are a few rare throwing-knives that can be hurled equally well by handle or blade. Knives of this type are especially designed as "game getters" or "combat throwers," and are used for hunting game with a throwing-knife or for military combat emergencies (Fig. 4). Some professional types, such as the one designed and used by Paul LaCross, the great professional knife thrower, are also perfectly balanced to be thrown equally well by handle or blade (Fig. 5). These knives are balanced at approximately dead center of the overall length and are superbly designed to achieve the right combination of length, weight, and balance.