What separates regular knives from true throwing knives are several features, including things like balance and weight. Luckily, you will find that each of the throwing knives in the Mercenarys Sadistic Intent Throwers set are perfect little projectiles to throw. Like regular knives, throwing knives come in a huge variety of shapes and styles, which offer subtle differences in performance, impact, and penetrative power. These particular knives are single edged stainless steel with a black finish that helps to prevent rust. A red cord is wrapped around the handle to assist in grip, comfort, and style. Overall length is 7.5 Inches.