New Knife - Zitoon Spinner XL

 I have reviewed the original model, the Zitoon Spinner, which is significantly smaller than these. It measures only 29 cm in length. I really liked that model, except perhaps for its size. Since then, I have not practiced much with it, as I only have one knife. In most cases, throwing knives work best in sets of three.

However, my impressions led me to buy the larger US/UK model, which is 12"/30.5cm long, for my wife. This is for two reasons: a longer knife usually behaves a little calmer and is, therefore, easier to learn to throw with, and its length covers most requirements for a competition knife.

For my personal taste, however, it is still a bit too small. But then this version came along! Let me introduce the Zitoon Knives Spinner XL.

Zitoon Knives Spinner XL

An interesting curiosity is that the knife, according to Olivier Feret, the designer and the man behind Zitoon, is based on a customer idea that was later developed into this model. In passing, it can be said that all knives are partly handmade in small series.

What we have here is a veritable monster compared to the previous models. Still a "spinner" as you can see from the hole in the handle. But here the length has grown to a full 35 cm. The width of the handle is 28 mm and the blade is at most 42 mm wide, and the knife's thickness is 6 mm. This gives a weight of 450 g.

This in turn, together with the slightly aggressive tanto tip and the swedge, provides conditions for brutal penetration. Those not in the know may wonder why it is important, but when competing it can be the difference between points and no points in cases where a throw is not perfect. This is especially true for heavier knives that otherwise risk falling off the target.

The steel is, as usual with knives from Zitoon Knives, Swedish Hardox 450, an extremely durable wear-resistant steel and an excellent choice for throwing knives. The handle sides are made of leather that is riveted in place.

It will be incredibly fun and interesting to test these knives this spring. It may be more complicated for me if they become further candidates for competition knives. I have to make up my mind.

Zitoon

/ J - in lust for throwing

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