Guide to Knife & Ax Throwing

by Dieter Führer

Overview

Everything you need to know about axe throwing, from deceptively simple steel throwing knives to hatchets and tomahawks.

Knife and ax throwing are becoming increasingly popular athletic disciplines. Dieter, a successful competitive thrower and professional instructor, is an expert in a wide range of throwing methods, and offers plenty of tips from his own experience. This former decorated paratrooper has engaged since youth with knives and knife throwing. Now, you will learn everything you need to know about throwing all forms of projectiles, from deceptively simple steel knives to hatchets and tomahawks.

Also included is rare information on making suitable targets, selecting the correct devices, tossing from all distances and positions, as well as knife- and axe-throwing history. Based on the knowledge of several distinguished throwers from around the world, this book is perfect for rookies and those who prefer to learn on their own.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764347795
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	02/28/2015
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Preface 6

Part A Knife Throwing 9

Safety 10

Preparations 12

Constructing a Steel Blade for Throwing 12

Making or Finding a Target 13

Initial Training: Throwing from Shortest Distance and Without Rotation 19

Handle and Handling 19

Stance and Aiming 20

Bring Your Arm Back, Throw, and Follow Through 21

Corrections 27

Locked Wrist 28

Try, Try, Try Again 29

Basic Throw: Throwing From About 13 Feet (4 Meters) with One Rotation 30

Rotational Velocities 32

Throws from Varying Distances 33

Choosing a Throwing Knife 37

The Right Balance 41

The Center of Gravity 41

Adjustable Weights 43

Length and Weight 45

Types of Throwing Knives 48

Throwing Knife Classics 48

Special Types of Throwing Knives 50

Military Style Knife Throwing 52

The Requirements 52

Conducting the Throws 53

Alternative Grip Types 56

Throwing from the Flat Hand 56

Underhand Throw 57

Pinch Grip for Folders 59

Ways of Carrying 62

Trick Throws 64

Knife Throwing as a Technique for Combat and Self Defense? 68

Part B Axe Throwing 71

Definitions 74

Axe 74

Hatchet 75

Tomahawk 75

For a Start 77

From Hand Axe to Throwing Axe 77

Edge Grind 78

It is Very Simple! 79

Holding the Axe 80

Motion Sequence 81

A Bit of Physics 84

Half Rotation 85

Center of Gravity and Rotation 86

Handle Length 87

Attaching the Handle 88

Throwing Axe Types 90

Classic Models 90

Tactical Tomahawks 94

Not Recommended 96

Protective Cover and Sheath 97

Throwing Double Axes 98

Part C Appendix 99

Legal Aspects 99

Throwing Meetings and Contests 100

Target for a Tree Disc on Tripod 102

Resources 103

Internet Addresses 103

Bibliography 104