How Practical is a Chakram? (AKA "Infinity Knife" π)
10,805The 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
https://www.wulflund.com/chakri-a-small-chakram-1-piece
Large version
https://www.wulflund.com/chakram-1-piece
Top dog knife / spike, designed for no-spin throws
https://www.wulflund.com/top-dog-throwing-knife
Cool trick shots by @AdamCeladin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bApY7JeEtXE
M48 kama (affiliate link)
https://amzn.to/43LpW88
Review: https://youtu.be/sCVb7iuVx5Y
SOG fasthawk, a "tactical" tomahawk (affiliate link)
https://amzn.to/4cYW9gz
Not tested in this video, but mentioned: Hurlbat (affiliate link)
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/devils-edge-hurlbat/?koa=259
Saw blade tested on ballistic dummy head
https://youtu.be/B_cerpDFbd4
Real historical throwing crosses (yes, like in Castlevania)
https://youtu.be/NGi7fcl0vPQ
Practicing no-spin throws
https://youtu.be/tIPw_2rkQt4
The video I've made about the antique chakram / chakkar / quoit
https://youtu.be/klImSddcwfk
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*** Music credits ***
"Little People At Work" by Horrorpen
https://opengameart.org/content/little-people-at-work-loop
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
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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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