Brief Description:  Medieval throwing knives—known in historical martial treatises as throwing daggers—were lightweight, well-balanced weapons, typically forged entirely from a single piece of steel. Measuring about 8 to 14 inches, they lacked elaborate hilts, utilizing an unsharpened "grip" section instead of a traditional handle to allow for a safe and stable release. While rarely the primary weapon of a battlefield soldier, these compact, highly aerodynamic blades were famously favored by scouts, hunters, and assassins for ambushes, to distract enemies, or to stop a fleeing foe.

Key characteristics of historical throwing knives include:

Blade Design: Unlike melee daggers, throwing knives generally feature a straight, double-edged spearpoint or needle-point tip. This allows the blade to pierce targets cleanly without catching or wobbling in mid-air.

Material and Balance: Forged as a single solid piece, they were carefully weight-distributed to ensure predictable rotation during flight. Many were simply wrapped in leather or cord at the handle to improve grip and adjust the balance point.