How Practical is a Chakram? (AKA "Infinity Knife" 😉)

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
https://www.wulflund.com/chakri-a-sma...

Large version
https://www.wulflund.com/chakram-1-piece

Top dog knife / spike, designed for no-spin throws
https://www.wulflund.com/top-dog-thro...

Cool trick shots by @AdamCeladin
   • XENA Chakram Real Life Trick Shots (D...  

M48 kama (affiliate link)
https://amzn.to/43LpW88
Review:    • Review: M48 Tactical Kama by United C...  

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/...


Saw blade tested on ballistic dummy head
   • Are Shuriken REALLY That Dangerous?  

Real historical throwing crosses (yes, like in Castlevania)
   • A Real-Life Castlevania Throwing Cros...  

Practicing no-spin throws
   • The Perfect Knives to Learn No-Spin T...  

The video I've made about the antique chakram / chakkar / quoit
   • Figuring out the Chakram - Strange bu...  


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** Music credits **

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Outro:
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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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