By South Summit Team. Updated September 12, 2026. Every pick was in stock at the listed price when this was updated.
Throwing knives are sold in sets of three, in one piece of steel with no moving parts, and the whole game is balance and length. Longer knives (9 inches) rotate slower and are easier to learn on; short 6.5-inch sets are cheaper and faster. This ranks the 37 sets in stock by orders and explains what to look for. Sets are on the throwing knives collection; the technique is in the beginner's guide.
Quick comparison
| # | Pick | Price | Mechanism / material | Blade / weight | Overall | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiant Reaper 3-Piece Throwing Knife Set - Green | $18.99 | Steel | Dagger | 9 in | bag or belt carry and hard use, a first purchase or a spare |
| 2 | Grim Precision Throwing Knife Set - Matte Black Steel | $18.99 | Steel | Spear Point | 9 in | bag or belt carry and hard use, a first purchase or a spare |
| 3 | Skull Mark Requiem Throwing Knife Set - Black & Silver | $6.99 | Stainless Steel | Spear Point | 6.5 in | low-profile pocket carry, a first purchase or a spare |
| 4 | Skull Ring Precision Triple-Throw Throwing Knife Set - Purple Steel | $18.99 | Cord | Spear Point | 9 in | bag or belt carry and hard use, a first purchase or a spare |
| 5 | Dragonflight Arc Precision Throwing Knife Set - Polished Stainless | $20.99 | Stainless Steel | Dagger | 9 in | bag or belt carry and hard use |
| 6 | Aero Vortex Precision Throwing Knife Set - Two-Tone Blue Steel | $17.99 | Steel | Spear Point | 9 in | bag or belt carry and hard use, a first purchase or a spare |
| 7 | Skullflare Precision Throwing Knife Set - Black & Blue | $6.99 | Stainless Steel | Spear Point | 6.5 in | low-profile pocket carry, a first purchase or a spare |
| 8 | Mythic Arc Balanced Throwing Knife Set - Blue Stainless | $6.99 | Stainless Steel | Spear Point | 6.5 in | low-profile pocket carry, a first purchase or a spare |
| 9 | True Rotation Twin Throwing Axe Set - Matte Steel | $43.99 | Steel | Normal Straight | 9.5 in | bag or belt carry and hard use |
How we ranked these
Every product on southsummit.com carries a 30-day order score recalculated daily from real orders across our store network. The picks below are the in-stock items with the highest score on the day of the last update, in that order, and each one is checked against its listed specifications. This is not a hands-on torture test and nothing here is sponsored; it is what buyers chose with their own money, explained.
The best throwing knife sets
1. Radiant Reaper 3-Piece Throwing Knife Set - Green
The most-ordered set: 9-inch steel daggers, green finish, three knives, about $19.
The dagger profile is symmetrical, which is why it is the most common OTF blade: it tracks straight through the front opening. It is a push-cutting and point-work shape rather than a slicer.
A steel handle adds weight and rigidity; it is the heaviest option in this group.
At 9 inches overall it sits in the full-size class, which makes it the full-grip class: a bag or belt knife rather than a pocket knife.
The Punisher Skull finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $18.99 |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | Dagger |
| Overall Length | 9 in |
| Blade Material | Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Steel |
| Theme | Punisher Skull |
Best for: bag or belt carry and hard use, a first purchase or a spare.
2. Grim Precision Throwing Knife Set - Matte Black Steel
A 9-inch spear-point set in matte black with 4.75-inch blades, about $19. The plain beginner set.
A spear point keeps the dagger silhouette with a single sharpened edge, so it deploys as straight as a dagger and cuts better for everyday tasks.
A steel handle adds weight and rigidity; it is the heaviest option in this group.
At 4.75-inch blade, 9 inches overall it sits in the full-size class, which makes it the full-grip class: a bag or belt knife rather than a pocket knife.
The Punisher Skull finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $18.99 |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | Spear Point |
| Blade Length | 4.75 in |
| Overall Length | 9 in |
| Blade Material | Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Steel |
| Theme | Punisher Skull |
Best for: bag or belt carry and hard use, a first purchase or a spare.
3. Skull Mark Requiem Throwing Knife Set - Black & Silver
A 6.5-inch set at 2 oz per knife, about $8. The budget set.
A spear point keeps the dagger silhouette with a single sharpened edge, so it deploys as straight as a dagger and cuts better for everyday tasks.
At 6.5 inches overall, 2 ounces it sits in the compact class, which makes it a low-profile pocket knife: a real blade in the least handle.
The Skull finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $6.99 |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | Spear Point |
| Overall Length | 6.5 in |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 2 oz |
| Theme | Skull |
Best for: low-profile pocket carry, a first purchase or a spare.
4. Skull Ring Precision Triple-Throw Throwing Knife Set - Purple Steel
A 9-inch cord-wrapped set, about $19. Cord handles are easier on the hand.
A spear point keeps the dagger silhouette with a single sharpened edge, so it deploys as straight as a dagger and cuts better for everyday tasks.
At 9 inches overall it sits in the full-size class, which makes it the full-grip class: a bag or belt knife rather than a pocket knife.
The Punisher Skull finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $18.99 |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | Spear Point |
| Overall Length | 9 in |
| Blade Material | Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Cord |
| Theme | Punisher Skull |
Best for: bag or belt carry and hard use, a first purchase or a spare.
5. Dragonflight Arc Precision Throwing Knife Set - Polished Stainless
A 9-inch polished stainless dagger set, about $22.
The dagger profile is symmetrical, which is why it is the most common OTF blade: it tracks straight through the front opening. It is a push-cutting and point-work shape rather than a slicer.
At 9 inches overall it sits in the full-size class, which makes it the full-grip class: a bag or belt knife rather than a pocket knife.
The Dragon finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $20.99 |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | Dagger |
| Overall Length | 9 in |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Theme | Dragon |
Best for: bag or belt carry and hard use.
6. Aero Vortex Precision Throwing Knife Set - Two-Tone Blue Steel
A 9-inch two-tone blue spear-point set, about $18.
A spear point keeps the dagger silhouette with a single sharpened edge, so it deploys as straight as a dagger and cuts better for everyday tasks.
A steel handle adds weight and rigidity; it is the heaviest option in this group.
At 4.75-inch blade, 9 inches overall it sits in the full-size class, which makes it the full-grip class: a bag or belt knife rather than a pocket knife.
| Price | about $17.99 |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | Spear Point |
| Blade Length | 4.75 in |
| Overall Length | 9 in |
| Blade Material | Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Steel |
Best for: bag or belt carry and hard use, a first purchase or a spare.
7. Skullflare Precision Throwing Knife Set - Black & Blue
Another 6.5-inch 2-oz set, about $8.
A spear point keeps the dagger silhouette with a single sharpened edge, so it deploys as straight as a dagger and cuts better for everyday tasks.
At 6.5 inches overall, 2 ounces it sits in the compact class, which makes it a low-profile pocket knife: a real blade in the least handle.
The Skull finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $6.99 |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | Spear Point |
| Overall Length | 6.5 in |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 2 oz |
| Theme | Skull |
Best for: low-profile pocket carry, a first purchase or a spare.
8. Mythic Arc Balanced Throwing Knife Set - Blue Stainless
A 6.5-inch blue stainless set with 3.5-inch blades, about $8. Ranks on its own name in search.
A spear point keeps the dagger silhouette with a single sharpened edge, so it deploys as straight as a dagger and cuts better for everyday tasks.
At 3.5-inch blade, 6.5 inches overall, 2 ounces it sits in the compact class, which makes it a low-profile pocket knife: a real blade in the least handle.
The Dragon Print finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $6.99 |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | Spear Point |
| Blade Length | 3.5 in |
| Overall Length | 6.5 in |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 2 oz |
| Theme | Dragon Print |
Best for: low-profile pocket carry, a first purchase or a spare.
9. True Rotation Twin Throwing Axe Set - Matte Steel
A twin throwing-axe set at 22.9 oz each, about $44. Not knives, but the most-ordered throwing axes in the category.
A straight, single-edged blade: simple to sharpen and a good cutter.
A steel handle adds weight and rigidity; it is the heaviest option in this group.
At 9.5 inches overall, 22.88 ounces it sits in the full-size class, which makes it the full-grip class: a bag or belt knife rather than a pocket knife.
| Price | about $43.99 |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | Normal Straight |
| Overall Length | 9.5 in |
| Blade Material | 3CR13 |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Steel |
| Weight | 22.88 oz |
Best for: bag or belt carry and hard use.
What makes a set easy to learn on
Length and weight. A 9-inch knife of 5 to 8 ounces rotates once over about 10 to 12 feet and is forgiving. The 6.5-inch 2-ounce sets are fun and cheap but rotate fast and bounce. Balance. Center-balanced knives can be thrown by the handle or the blade. Most sets here are center-balanced spear points or daggers. Handle. Bare steel is durable; cord wrap is kinder to the hand in long sessions and can be replaced. Edges. Throwing knives do not need a sharp edge; a sharp point is what sticks.
Targets and safety
Use end-grain wood rounds or a purpose-made throwing target, never plywood, which bounces. Keep everyone behind the thrower, never catch a thrown knife, and retrieve knives with the target clear. Expect to bend a cheap knife eventually; that is what the $8 sets are for.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best throwing knives for beginners?
A 9-inch center-balanced set such as the Grim Precision or Radiant Reaper. Add the $8 Skull Mark set as a practice backup.
Are cheap throwing knives worth it?
Yes, for learning. Bending a $2.70 knife is not a loss.
What size throwing knife is best?
9 inches for learning; 6.5 inches for close-range fun once you have the throw.
Prices are South Summit prices at the time of writing and change with stock. Rules for carrying and owning these items differ by state and city; check your local rules before ordering.