To Kill

To kill an opponent with a knife throw is the most difficult
purpose to achieve. The best lethal target is the throat or
neck. An accurately thrown blade can sever the windpipe,
one of the jugular veins, or even the spinal cord. Other lethal
targets are:
The Eyes
The Temples
The Open Mouth
Of course all of these targets are difficult to hit. Contrary
to accounts on television and in the movies, thrown knives to
the upper torso are seldom fatal. Most people cannot throw
hard enough to pierce the muscle and bone of the rib cage in
order to damage the major internal organs. A fortunate
throw is always possible, but should not be counted on or
expected in actual combat. The result of a thrown knife to the
upper torso will most likely be a wound of varied seriousness.
Secondary Uses