Military Ziel Throwing Knife

Throwing knives have been known as the oldest weapons and tools used by people around the world and in all civilizations.  With the advancement of technology their combat performances have been further improved so they can be used for defense in combat situations.  Military throwing knives  look a bit different from other types of throwing knives which is understandable as they have to be durable and solid, designed for ground combat.  Throwing knives are an important part of training of several military service troops such as the US Marine Corps and Navy and Coast Guard troops.  Used for tactical purposes these knives are designed for military  jobs that require precision.  One of the military throwing knives that is interesting for professional throwers,  is the Ziel throwing knife.
The Ziel knife designed by John Bailey is one of the most famous military throwing knives popular among throwers due to its balance,  appealing design and excellent performance.  This superb throwing  knife that got its name after the German word for target is the best `tournament grade` throwing knife,  made of thick stainless steel  for professional throwers. The knife delivers  maximum penetration in all types of targets and it is made for both handle and blade throwing.  There are several models of the Ziel knife namely,  Mini Ziel,  Ziel  and the newest version called Ziel 2.

• Boker Ziel Throwing Knife – this is the knife all professional throwers have been asking for.  The knife is made of tough stainless steel,  13inches long and 14oz in weight.  It can be thrown both from the handle and the blade,  penetrates various kinds of targets and fits the hand well.  This knife is a must-have for any knife thrower,  experienced or beginners.  
• Bailey Mini Ziel Throwing Knife – a smaller version of the famous Ziel throwing knife this model is easy to throw.  The knife introduced in 2011 is made of stainless steel ,  it is extremely durable and sticks very deep.  The knife can be gripped by the handle or the blade the best grip technique being the hammer grip.  If you throw half turn your sticking distance is 2.3m with this knife while for a full turn it is 3.6m.
• Ziel 2 – this is a beautiful throwing knife,  long,  heavy and thick.  The polished blade is made of 420 J2 stainless steel,  it is more than 7 inches long and weighs 14 ounces.  There is a good reason most professional throwers love this knife – it is perfectly balanced for nice,  even rotation that results in accurate throws.  The blade is very durable although said to be prone to bending which is really the only disadvantage professional throwers have found about this Ziel knife.

Mini Ziel

Ziel 2