Cold Steel Pro Flight Sport Throwing Knife
Description
Cold Steel Pro Flight Sport Throwing Knife 80STK14 / 80STK14Z
The Cold Steel Pro Flight Sport is a full-size sport throwing knife designed as a more affordable alternative to Cold Steel’s premium professional-grade throwers. Made from 1055 high-carbon steel and given a hard spring temper, it offers the balance, durability and straightforward one-piece construction required for repeated controlled target-throwing practice.
With an overall length of approximately 35.6 cm, a blade section measuring approximately 23.5 cm and a weight of approximately 318 g, the Pro Flight Sport provides a substantial format while remaining slightly thinner and lighter than many premium competition-oriented models.
Its accessible price and balanced dimensions make it suitable for beginners, intermediate users and experienced throwers seeking a practical training knife. It must nevertheless be treated as a potentially dangerous steel throwing tool and used only in a secure, lawful and purpose-built environment.
Key Features
- Full-size sport throwing knife
- Affordable alternative to premium professional-grade models
- Made from 1055 high-carbon steel
- Hard spring temper for toughness and resilience
- One-piece steel construction
- Slightly thinner and lighter than higher-end Cold Steel throwers
- Balanced format suitable for repeated target practice
- Suitable for beginner, intermediate and experienced users
- Approximate overall length of 35.6 cm
- Approximate weight of 318 g
- Cold Steel product numbers 80STK14 and 80STK14Z
Sport-Grade Throwing Design
The Pro Flight Sport was developed to make full-size throwing-knife practice more accessible. It retains the long, balanced profile expected from Cold Steel throwers while using a slightly thinner and lighter construction than the company’s premium professional-grade models.
This design makes the knife suitable for learning fundamental throwing technique, regular recreational practice and structured training without the higher cost associated with competition-grade equipment.
1055 High-Carbon Steel
The knife is made from 1055 high-carbon steel, a tough steel commonly used for impact-resistant blades and tools. Its moderate carbon content provides a practical balance of strength, toughness and resistance to brittle fracture.
Because 1055 is not stainless steel, the knife should be cleaned, dried and lightly oiled after use to reduce the risk of corrosion.
Hard Spring Temper
The Pro Flight Sport uses a hard spring temper similar to that applied to Cold Steel’s higher-end throwing knives. This heat treatment is intended to provide resilience and help the steel tolerate repeated impact during normal target-throwing use.
No throwing knife is indestructible. Repeated misses, edge impacts, contact with unsuitable targets or striking hard surfaces can bend, chip or damage the knife.
One-Piece Construction
The blade and handle are formed from a single piece of steel. This simple construction eliminates folding mechanisms, handle scales and other components that could loosen during repeated use.
The approximately 12.1 cm handle section provides a clear gripping area, while the long blade-shaped section contributes to the knife’s balance and visual orientation during controlled practice.
Recommended Use
- Controlled target-throwing practice
- Beginner and intermediate throwing instruction
- Recreational knife-throwing sessions
- Purpose-built throwing ranges
- Skill-development exercises
- Competition-style practice where permitted
- Collection and display
This product should be used only with a suitable wooden target, effective backstop and completely clear safety zone. It must never be thrown towards people, animals, vehicles, buildings or unsuitable surfaces.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Cold Steel Pro Flight Sport |
| Product Type | Sport throwing knife |
| Product Number | 80STK14 / 80STK14Z |
| Material | 1055 high-carbon steel |
| Heat Treatment | Hard spring temper |
| Construction | One-piece steel construction |
| Overall Length | Approx. 35.6 cm |
| Blade Section Length | Approx. 23.5 cm |
| Blade Thickness | Approx. 3.5 mm |
| Handle Length | Approx. 12.1 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 318 g |
| Skill Level | Beginner to experienced, with suitable instruction and supervision |
| Sheath Included | Not specified |
Why Choose the Cold Steel Pro Flight Sport?
The Pro Flight Sport is intended for users who want a full-size steel throwing knife without the cost of a premium professional-grade model. Its combination of 1055 high-carbon steel, spring tempering and balanced dimensions provides a practical starting point for structured throwing practice.
Its slightly thinner and lighter profile may also appeal to experienced users looking for a lower-cost training knife for repeated recreational sessions.
Care and Maintenance
- Clean the knife after every training session.
- Remove moisture, dirt and target residue promptly.
- Dry the steel completely before storage.
- Apply a thin layer of suitable protective oil to reduce corrosion.
- Inspect the tip, edges and steel body for bends, cracks or deformation.
- Do not use the knife if it has become cracked or severely bent.
- Remove any sharp burrs carefully before further handling.
- Do not attempt to straighten a badly damaged knife during a training session.
- Protect the tip and edges during transport and storage.
- Store securely in a dry location away from children and unauthorised persons.
Safety Information
- This is a steel throwing knife and may cause severe or fatal injury.
- Use only in a secure, controlled and lawful environment.
- Maintain a large, completely clear safety zone around the target.
- Use only a suitable wooden target designed for throwing knives.
- Provide an effective backstop behind and around the target.
- Never throw towards people, animals, vehicles, buildings or fragile property.
- Do not throw at stone, concrete, metal, glass or other hard surfaces that may cause rebound.
- Never attempt to catch a thrown, falling or rebounding knife.
- Retrieve knives only after all participants have stopped throwing.
- Wear suitable eye protection and closed protective footwear.
- Inspect the knife and target before every session.
- Do not use the product when tired, impaired or unable to maintain full control.
- Children and inexperienced users require qualified adult supervision.
- Store securely and out of reach of unauthorised persons.
Legal and Responsible Use Notice
This product must be purchased, possessed, carried, transported and used only in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in the customer’s country, region and municipality.
The customer is responsible for determining whether the purchase, possession, carriage, transport, throwing or use of this knife is lawful in their location and for using it safely, responsibly and only for lawful purposes. The seller does not encourage, recommend or authorise unlawful, threatening, offensive or harmful use.
Classification of this product within a throwing knife, sporting, tactical, outdoor or self-defence category does not constitute legal advice, confirmation that it may legally be carried for self-defence, or a recommendation to use it against another person. Applicable laws may differ according to the product’s design, location, intended use, manner of transport and surrounding circumstances.
Misuse may cause serious injury, death, property damage or legal consequences. The knife must be transported securely, used only in an appropriate controlled area and stored away from children and unauthorised persons.
This notice does not exclude or limit any statutory consumer rights or legal obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded.
FAQ
What steel is used for the Pro Flight Sport?
The knife is made from 1055 high-carbon steel.
Is 1055 steel stainless?
No. It is a high-carbon steel and may corrode if it is not cleaned, dried and protected with oil.
What is a hard spring temper?
It is a heat treatment intended to give the steel useful hardness while retaining resilience under repeated impact.
Is the Pro Flight Sport suitable for beginners?
Yes. The manufacturer describes it as suitable for different skill levels, but beginners should practise only with suitable instruction, supervision and a secure throwing area.
How does it differ from Cold Steel’s premium throwers?
The Pro Flight Sport is slightly thinner and lighter and is positioned as a more affordable intermediate-grade model while retaining balanced one-piece steel construction.
How long is the knife?
The overall length is approximately 35.6 cm.
How long is the blade section?
The blade-shaped section is approximately 23.5 cm long.
How thick is the knife?
The blade section is approximately 3.5 mm thick.
How much does it weigh?
The knife weighs approximately 318 g.
Is a sheath included?
No sheath is specified in the supplied product information. A suitable protective cover is recommended for transport and storage.
Can it be thrown anywhere outdoors?
No. Throwing must be lawful and restricted to a secure purpose-built area with a suitable target, effective backstop and completely clear safety zone.
Can it legally be carried for self-defence?
This depends on the laws applicable in the customer’s location and the circumstances of possession, transport and carry. Product-category placement does not confirm that public carry or use against another person is lawful.
What are the Cold Steel product numbers?
The product numbers are 80STK14 and 80STK14Z.
Glossary
- Throwing Knife: Knife designed with proportions and balance suitable for controlled target-throwing practice.
- 1055 High-Carbon Steel: Tough carbon steel commonly used for impact-resistant blades and tools.
- Spring Temper: Heat treatment that provides a balance of hardness and flexibility.
- One-Piece Construction: Design in which the blade and handle body are formed from one continuous piece of steel.
- Sport Thrower: Throwing knife intended for recreational and structured training use.
- Backstop: Protective structure or clear area behind a target intended to contain missed throws.
- Burr: Sharp raised edge that may form after impact or wear.
Manufacturer & GPSR Information
Manufacturer:
GSM Outdoors, LLC
5250 Frye Road
Irving, TX 75061
United States
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Responsible Person in the EU:
Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG
Gehrn 4
25596 Wacken
Germany
