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What's that shiny thing over there ?
So I went hiking yesterday, and as I was taking some pictures, I noticed something shining at 3 meters (7'6'') in a tree.
I guess I found a throwing knife. I'm used to find some cans and other garbages while hiking in mountains, but this !...
The blade is a little bit rusty and worn out, but I guess it can be easily restorable. Maybe I'll start throwing knives, it can be fun, who knows ?
Well it's been the most interesting thing happening in my life in a while, so I wanted to share it with you imgurians.
PS : As a former lurker, it's my first post and it took me some courage to post this (it's silly, I know), so please be gentle. I'm ready to get downvoted to oblivion though.
beesbeads
I literally had one of those throwing knives but lost it in the woods. Heartbroken because it was a good knife.
tradbowclaw
throwing sharp metal objects is always fun.
AMediocreSubstituteForDave
Be careful. I found an old sword in a rock once. After I pulled it out, I kept having to make decisions for the entire kingdom.
Jasrad
I think you live near the hidden leaf village
gorillaClutch
good luck with the whole "having your finger prints on a murder weapon" thing
Answer42
Nah, they have always been used as more of a distraction. It's much easier to slice them with your sword when they're busy dodging knives.
Mykoira
Well, he took it with him, so I don't think that matters anymore.
VitaminDeezNutz
I'd be more worried about residual Cheeto dust from the fingers of the weeaboo that threw it.
ElPoyo
I had to climb a mountain for nearly 2 hours to get there, most of the weeaboos wouldn't make it
ElPoyo
I don't care, I'm leaving Canada next week, they'll never find me
whyexactly
If you're in Canada, be sure to call it a utility knife, not a throwing knife.
crezie
go and find something else i'm looking forward to it
Lobananaforscale
I'm curious where exactly did you find that knife
ElPoyo
Saint-Sauveur, Québec, Canada. Like I said, in the mountains
Lobananaforscale
Ah I was hoping it would be somewhere further south. It looks exactly like the missing knife from my SO's throwing set.
over9000poops
HE DID THE DOWN VOTE TO OBLIVION THING. fuck you op, cool find tho. very nice
ElPoyo
I did it only because it was my first post. I won't do this again, I promise !
Isawathingandhadtocomment
First time I haven't been annoyed by a treat me nice disclaimer. Well done OP.
Yuriee
I like to think this is a relic of an ancient ninja battle, but that's just me.
dopestdyl
Dude...Look behind you
goldenretrievers
Pretty good first post OP. Nice job :)
DenaliRaven
"I'm ready to get downvoted to oblivion though." Yep, I downvoted you for that shit. Stop it.
Lud11
Yet nothing stops Redditors saying "This will probably be buried, but..." and posting their wall of text, yet have thousands of upvotes.
KingBamboo
I did it too - what.is.the.fucking.problem?
m15p02h
yup. what the fuck is people's problem? just post and be cool.
ElPoyo
Ok guys, I understood now, it was my first post, I'm sorry. I promise I won't do this again (actually I thought nobody would be interested)
ishowclass
You just did it again
toospoon
There is literally nothing more annoying than someone saying they downvoted because OP mentioned being downvoted to oblivion. (1)
toospoon
Who. Fucking. Cares. You stop it.
FaithAlone
Better keep it of one of the other tributes will find it.
VanBlij
To get the rust off : citric acid, or white vinegar (less effective but easier to find).
ElPoyo
Oh, thanks. First useful comment, sir
FarkasMacTavish
@OP Soak it in white vinegar for a couple hours, then rub it over with sandpaper.
ElPoyo
Thanks for the advice mate
MyJeffIsName
Downvoted to oblivion there it is again
ElPoyo
I didn't know it was a bad thing to say that. It was my first post, I promise I won't do this again ;)
IvnWng
"I'm ready to get downvoted to oblivion though" <<< as you wish
ElPoyo
I didn't know it was a bad thing to say that. It was my first post, I promise I won't do this again ;)
turtlesandtrees
Ummmmm 3 meters is not 7'6."
ElPoyo
I know, I did the conversion wrong and already apologized. It is in fact 9,8 feet
SkillerPenguin
Gentle? GET ON YOUR KNEES, BITCH!
Toecutteris
That's a Viper or Viper II (I think). A buddy has one. http://www.collectiblecustomknives.com/knives-for-sale/49-throwing-knife-002
ElPoyo
The shape is similar, but I don't think they are the same. The one I found has a poor quality steel, I think it's very cheap
Toecutteris
ahh, knockoff then. the blade does seem a little shorter, handle narrower.
ExiledPrincessFreja
This would complete my life if you told me you were hiking around Bozeman, Montana.
ElPoyo
Sadly not, I was in Québec, Canada
ExiledPrincessFreja
Damn! I have a friend in Montana who gets high and wanders off into the mountain to throw knifes at trees, ALWAYS losing them.
Carlotta3
OP, may the odds be ever in your favor.
ElPoyo
I'm the kind of guy who could enter the Hunger Games because I'm lost... But luckily I got home safely
wellthatescalatedquickly
OP, you just found your class. You are a Ninja now. Go to the Forest in the South and kill bunnies to level up.
ElPoyo
I like the way you think. On my way to kill some rabbits then. I'll try to defeat a bear when I level up
TanstaaflTovarisch
According to google 3 meters is 9.84252 feet
QueefLord
Basically 10 feet
automall99
That's what the call the "European Poles".
ElPoyo
Oh god I did the convertion wrong ! shame on me... (I learned the imperial system only a few weeks ago)
TanstaaflTovarisch
lol, np. As an American I never judge anyone for this kind of thing.
ElPoyo
In my head I went : 1''=2.54 cm, then 3meters*2.54= 7'6''. I went fuuuull retard
biggreenapewithalongname
Easiest conversion factor is 1' = 300mm = 0.3m. It isn't 100% accurate but close enough for most.
ElPoyo
yeah but this scale really isn'T accurate. The conversion should be x cm/ 2.54 (inches)/ 12(feet). I won't be making this error anymore
kgbofficer
1 meter = 1 yard (and some change) is how I've always done it.
idonthaveswag
"there are people throwing fucking knives out here. maybe I should go home."
ElPoyo
It didn't even cross my mind... But hey it's Canada, nobody will hurt me here
UnapologeticTeaEnjoyer
Looks like kids (too short to retrieve it) trying to hit squirrels. You've got delinquents in those woods.
idonthaveswag
The beauty of Canada.
ElPoyo
Indeed, indeed. A beautiful country, especially for the lakes. Gorgeous
idonthaveswag
Michigan has pretty dope lakes. Too bad it has Detroit too.
ElPoyo
Well it's connected to Canada, so yeah : you have the good parts like lakes (Canadian style), and bad parts like Detroit (American style)
UsernameMustBeAtLeast4CharactersInLength
Never going to beat the time my cousin found a crossbow on top of the toilets at a public park.
ElPoyo
I really can't compete with that
UsernameMustBeAtLeast4CharactersInLength
Still pretty damn cool. Wish I had a throwing knife. Actually now that I think of it, if I did, a lot of people would be dead.
ElPoyo
I made rapid researches, the one I found is worth only $4.99. Easily affordable ;)
juzsayin
3 meters=9.842519685 feet. justsayin'.
ElPoyo
I know, I did the conversion wrong and already apologized. You can now go and thank google
oller
As an important note, throwing knives should not be sharpened.
ElPoyo
Not even the tip? the tip is a bit bent
oller
Having a sharp edge is just a good way to cut yourself.
oller
Unbend it and make sure it is a good point. But there shouldn't be an edge. The weight and force of the blade is what makes it stick.
ElPoyo
Ok, thanks for the tips
oller
Np, a friend of mine is in the Knife Throwers Hall of Fame. Because that is apparently a thing.
TheEquestrianJimmy
"Maybe I'll start throwing knives." Famous last words.
EbolaSandwich
"Hold My Beer."
ANicePairofSlacks
Get butters to help
MobileSuitFundam
Almost as bad as, "Maybe I'll light this firecracker off of my head."
MykillMetal
It's not like he's gonna hit himself when throwing... I'm not sure that's even possible.
ThisIsNotTheGreatestNameInTheWorldThisIsJustATribute
...of a Ninja
MyHorseAteMyPaycheck
Do you ride horses?
mimomisu
yeah...famous last words...OF HIS ENEMIES!
NKnukewar
"What're you gonna do, throw a knife at me?" -man killed by throwing knives
DefinitelyATop10Comment
"Now I know that I can make you stay, but where's your heart, but where's your heart..."
amars1111
Or famous first words of a serial killer? All depends on how much OP believes in himself.
ElPoyo
If I want to be a serial killer, I think throwing knives aren't the best option
shiyal
... heard by nearest target. I mean person.
Snotty128
My dad taught us boys a game. You have to throw the knife into the floor closer and closer to your brothers foot. Good times
cgvega
that's how wars statr
ElPoyo
Sorry but what's funny with what I said ? (I can be really dense sometimes)
aleister94
I'm not joking at all that is my throwing knife I lost it camping
ElPoyo
yeah sure
aleister94
Seriously
JeffGoldblumWatchesYouPoop
He means that learning to throw knife is gonna get you killed in a joking way
Libbyfrank
I like that you actually explained something in a nice way. +1
ElPoyo
Oh, ok ! I might kill somebody, but you have to be a genius to kill yourself with a throwing knife
JeffGoldblumWatchesYouPoop
Have you never played the who can throw their knife higher game?
Engineerbear
I dont know. You might try to hit something above u or get hit by ricochet
Calebtwaffles
Should...should someone call the cops?
TheMrMul
Or roll a really bad 1
THESQUIDHAT
"You go to sneak up on the wild beast but instead trip and fall on your knives and roll down 12 flights of stairs"
ElPoyo
I like the way you think
drake7707
Throwing knives make a boomerang maneuver, hitting OP in the knee. OP passes out from the pain while the blood attracted bears that ate him.