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Hmm... that looks like a smaller version of what I used to throw, and the 6.5" size will definitely make it a big tricky to learn. Bigger knives are much easier. You can find a set of "screaming eagles" pretty cheap if you find you enjoy knife throwing after you get frustrated.
I'm not gonna try to explain a technique that's much better explained from a real source, but one thing that definitely helped me when I started was doing short (6-10" flippy throws, instead of adding-force-but-not-trying-to-send-the-thing-spinning-like-a-bat-out-of-hell throws like you'll pick up pretty easily =p), 1/2 flip throws, nice and close just to begin to learn how to feel for the correct flip.

Also, do not be tempted to spin the bloody thing on your finger. I almost slit my wrist open with kunai.. good luck!

(also since you have kunai, have you ever read the history behind the design? )

I agree. Get yourself something big. 12 inches or bigger like the cold steel knives and learning will be a lot easier.
If you want to go cheaper the Condor dismissal is a good choice and not too light weight.

As for tutorials check out YouTube. There are a lot of good channels. Epic blade time, xolette, bo mcnees (he makes great knives), and definitely watch Pat Minter, he's a competition know thrower, just do what he does and you'll learn.

If you're interested in bo shuriken check out my channel and my subscriptions like Houzan Suzuki for more on that.

I bought the three tomahawk brand knives on sale, about a dollar a piece not including shipping. Now everything people say about the quality is true. However at a dollar a knife, they were ideal for me as my first throwing knives.

Because they were so cheap, it wasn't the end of the world to bend or damage one due to my poor throwing as a beginner. They certainly 'worked' as far as throwing knives, but even as a beginner you feel like you wish you had a better quality knife in your hand.

Bottom Line: Can't beat the price for what you get, but as expected they aren't worth much unless you're learning and don't want to damage a good knife.

Edit: Here's what I'm talking about: http://amzn.com/B0044U42LU

Edit 2: Fun fact, these cheap little guys were actually used in the Hunger Games film

The cheap knives on amazon are usually Ok. These are fun, shiny... kinda bendy though, and not that heavy.

Before you get knives, normal silverware knives are fun to throw. They are nice and heavy, and not that sharp. IDK if it is safe though, the knife might snap.

Like these

Thanks! This is really helpful!

Some additional questions if you don't mind:

• Would you rather buy 3 Cold Steel Pro Flight throwing knives that are 10-12 inches long or 6 8-inch S&W throwing knives with one Cold Steel Pro Flight throwing knife?
  
  (What I'm asking is, which option would offer me an overall better experience when throwing knives, and which option would benefit me in the long run)
  
  
• Would this/these work well as my starting knife/knives? (I might buy just 3 of them and 3 10-inch S&W knives instead)
  
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HZIMK3K/ref=pd_aw_sim_200_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GKSN94JPFN94TYP1PD13&dpPl=1&dpID=51tqlhurlXL
  
  
• Are there any particular knives or brand names that you recommend?
  
  
• Any tips regarding body motion when throwing?
  
  
• What if I don't have access to wood to make a target?

I like Gil Hibben knives I started with these, and now throw these, and as a side note you only get one but it's pretty awesome

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CHKKOES/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Clone of Gil Hibbens knives, great value given the number of knives it comes with and the case.


PS cool looking knives don't always throw good

They are Gil Hibbens. I just tried them all out in the garage and the Cold Steel worked great. The Gil Hibbens worked better than i had expected.

i got a set of gil hibben throwers. here is the link. like 50% off right now, i love em

I just wanted to point out that Condor Tools & Knives makes excellent products, everything from their swords to their machetes to their knives, every single thing I have seen from them was made very very well.

Also Here is the (non moblile)link to their 14 inch thrower

I use a dartboard in a cabinet, which is mounted onto a plywood board mounted on the wall.

It works pretty good, but I worry about noise, so I try to limit it to times where it's okay to play loud music.

Trying trick shots (2-4x at a time) can get really loud if they don't stick, with all of the clanging.


Also, you are pretty limited with distances.

I throw these

I have this, and it's pretty good.

Generally for knife throwing, bigger is better, the smaller ones tend bounce back randomly. With a larger, well-balanced knife you'll have a much easier time to consistently stick it. The no-spin technique is the easiest to learn quickly, just start close and work your way back. I personally use the Expendables Kunai Set, I kid you not. Not out of love for the movie, but because they're big well balanced blades.

Make sure they are big. Small knives tend to be unforgiving, and I only started to stick with a large and heavy United Cutlery set. http://www.amazon.com/United-Cutlery-Competition-Thrower-Leather/dp/B001BG7APA/ref=pd_sim_sg_5

Well the knives I've had problems with are all disposed of and were cheap crap so I got what I payed for.

The knife I bought that was a step up from what I was throwing is still cheap but has been treating me a lot better but still bends a bit. Boker Mini Bo-Kri

I have tried throwing underhanded. My brain is no good at it. It feels unnatural. So I imagine you aren't throwing very hard this way. Just hard enough to stick it in the target, right? Is that how most people throw?