Watchly Safety Review

999th Knife Throw!

0:28 · 27.3M views · June 14, 2023

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

3Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids aged 10 and up, but the knife-throwing stunt is dangerous and could be imitated by younger children. The content is a creative promotional stunt for the creator's cookbook, with no offensive language or mature themes. Parents should discuss the risks of imitating stunts and the commercial intent behind the video.

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

Realistic Violence, Threats & WeaponsA little

The video features knife throwing, which involves a weapon, but it is presented as a controlled skill challenge without any threats or realistic violence against people.

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“999 knife throws”

Dangerous Internet ChallengesA little

While the knife throwing is a personal skill challenge, it involves a dangerous activity that could be imitated by viewers, though not explicitly presented as a challenge to replicate.

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“999 knife throws”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video is a short stunt of knife throwing, but it is not extreme or low-quality; it is a simple skill demonstration.

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What Parents Need to Know

This video is a promotional stunt for the creator's cookbook, featuring knife throwing as a spectacle. While the content is not violent or crude, the act of throwing knives is inherently dangerous and could inspire imitation in children who lack supervision or understanding of the risks. On the positive side, the video demonstrates goal-setting (reaching 1,000 throws) and can be a conversation starter about marketing and safety. Parents should be aware that the video includes a contest encouraging purchases, which may pressure children to ask for the cookbook.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the creator chose to throw knives to promote a cookbook? Is that a safe way to get attention?
2What would you do if you saw someone throwing knives in real life? How can you stay safe around dangerous objects?
3The creator is giving away a trip to do the 1,000th knife throw. Do you think this is a fair contest? Why or why not?
4How can you tell if a video is trying to sell you something? What clues did you notice in this video?

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What's This Video About?

#shorts #knifethrow #knifedrop Get my cookbook! https://geni.us/8hnhf

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 10 and up. The knife-throwing stunt is dangerous and could be imitated by younger children, but the content is otherwise harmless and promotional.

Is there any dangerous behavior in this video?

The video shows a person throwing knives into a cutting board as a stunt to promote a cookbook. It is not a tutorial, but the action could be seen as dangerous by young viewers.

Is this video safe for my child to watch?

The video is safe for most children aged 10 and older, but parents should discuss the risks of knife throwing and the importance of not imitating stunts seen online.

What is the educational value of this video?

The video is primarily a promotional stunt for the creator's cookbook. It has limited educational value, but it can spark conversations about safety, marketing, and goal-setting.

Does the video contain any hidden advertising or contests?

The video includes a contest where viewers who buy the cookbook can win a trip to participate in the 1,000th knife throw. This is a commercial promotion, not a scam, but parents should be aware of the marketing intent.

Does the video show any safety precautions for knife throwing?

The creator uses a cutting board and appears to be an experienced knife thrower. The video does not show any safety precautions, which could be misleading for children who might try to imitate the stunt.