Adding an ability to throw (almost) any equipped item would be overall good.

Each item would need to have a set level of distraction it makes, and a range depending on strength, exhaustion and the specific weight of the item.

This could all be simplified by making a set amount of categories :
Distraction level : Loud - Noticeable - Quiet
Range : (Make a formula using strength, exhaustion, encumbrance and perhaps other factors to determine the range)

finally a use for plates and ladles.