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The real thing, I mean... not Xena's overpowered ring of destruction. Perhaps not as mystical and legendary as "ninja stars", but fairly similar in concept.
How well does a sharp steel frisbee work compared to throwing knives and axes (also saw blades)? Let's explore!
What I'm testing in this video:
Small chakram, made by Arma Epona
www.wulflund.com/chakri-a-sma...
Large version
www.wulflund.com/chakram-1-piece
Top dog knife / spike, designed for no-spin throws
www.wulflund.com/top-dog-thro...
Cool trick shots by @AdamCeladin
• XENA Chakram Real Life...
M48 kama (affiliate link)
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Review: • Review: M48 Tactical K...
SOG fasthawk, a "tactical" tomahawk (affiliate link)
amzn.to/4cYW9gz
Not tested in this video, but mentioned: Hurlbat (affiliate link)
www.kultofathena.com/product/...
Saw blade tested on ballistic dummy head
• Are Shuriken REALLY Th...
Real historical throwing crosses (yes, like in Castlevania)
• A Real-Life Castlevani...
Practicing no-spin throws
• The Perfect Knives to ...
The video I've made about the antique chakram / chakkar / quoit
• Figuring out the Chakr...
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** Music credits **
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** Time stamps **
00:00 - 00:34 Shenanigans
00:34 - 00:52 Infinity Knife
00:52 - 01:12 Chakram vs. knife
01:12 - 02:47 Benefits of larger throwing implements
02:47 - 03:44 The challenge with knives
03:44 - 04:03 The solution: no-spin technique
04:03 - 04:35 Improvised throwing tool: saw blade
04:35 - 04:54 Support
04:54 - 09:27 Chakram tests
09:27 - 12:09 The historical method & effectiveness
12:09 - 13:48 Ease of carry
13:48 - 14:45 Antique original vs. reproduction
14:45 - 16:08 Which is the best throwing weapon?
16:08 Outtakes
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