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Guide to Knife & Ax Throwing
Knife and ax throwing are becoming increasingly popular athletic disciplines. Dieter, a successful competitive thrower and your personal guide, is an expert in a wide range of throwing methods, and offers plenty of tips from his own experience. The former decorated paratrooper and school teacher 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 ax-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.
104 pages, Hardcover
First published January 28, 2015
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January 7, 2015
*NetGalley book review*
I saw this book and the first thing that came into my head was The Hunger Games, The Walking Dead, Divergent and Game of Thrones. This might come in handy to know for another day/time. I requested an ARC from NetGalley and I got it! This was a very detailed book on how to go about starting a hobby of knife and or ax throwing.
It's starts with some great encouragement from the author and then dives right into the safety aspects of wildly flying weapons. Especially loved #10. Don't use live trees as targets!
The author goes over targets and how to make different ones. How to hold and properly throw the knife, so you don't stab yourself in the back. Also the different balances within different knives. Types of throwing knives, their weight to height and SO MUCH MORE!
Now on to throwing axes. I would think this would be easier with the longer handle, just make sure you don't slice into your bum. Once again the author talks about the different tips of an ax and of course how to properly hold one while throwing. Always make sure the blade is securely fitted on to the handle. Could you imagine the horror of throwing an ax and only the wooden handle hitting the target and the blade coming straight down to where you are standing?!
The author even lists some great thrower info and contest locations. Way cool. With this said I could totally see myself doing this for fun and then of course in self defense. Excellent book very detailed and very informative. I would highly recommend this guide book.
I saw this book and the first thing that came into my head was The Hunger Games, The Walking Dead, Divergent and Game of Thrones. This might come in handy to know for another day/time. I requested an ARC from NetGalley and I got it! This was a very detailed book on how to go about starting a hobby of knife and or ax throwing.
It's starts with some great encouragement from the author and then dives right into the safety aspects of wildly flying weapons. Especially loved #10. Don't use live trees as targets!
The author goes over targets and how to make different ones. How to hold and properly throw the knife, so you don't stab yourself in the back. Also the different balances within different knives. Types of throwing knives, their weight to height and SO MUCH MORE!
Now on to throwing axes. I would think this would be easier with the longer handle, just make sure you don't slice into your bum. Once again the author talks about the different tips of an ax and of course how to properly hold one while throwing. Always make sure the blade is securely fitted on to the handle. Could you imagine the horror of throwing an ax and only the wooden handle hitting the target and the blade coming straight down to where you are standing?!
The author even lists some great thrower info and contest locations. Way cool. With this said I could totally see myself doing this for fun and then of course in self defense. Excellent book very detailed and very informative. I would highly recommend this guide book.
August 30, 2020
This is a practical guide to teach the art of professional knife throwing, which is apparently re-becoming a popular sport. As you would expect, the very first chapter is about safety, which is made simple with a list of things that you must abide by to practice this activity in a safe manner.
This is followed by a well-expressed educational segment that includes learning parts of knives, different materials for both knives and sheaths, basic shapes and instructions of how to construct a basic blade to use to learn to throw. It also gives suggestions for good targets and how to set them up properly, having already advised against damaging innocent trees for your practice.
The instructions are accompanied by plenty of full color pictures to make everything clear. Then the reader is taught basic handling and handles for the throwing knife and some good tips on stance and movements. Again, both photographs and diagrams make everything easy to understand. Trouble shooting common problems is covered, followed by variations in throws after the basic throw has become natural.
Distance and velocity variations are also dealt with, ten the beginning knife thrower is given information on how to choose a knife that is right for their purpose and inclinations. Size, types, sources, single blade or double-edged are all compared for a broad spectrum of details to consider. The importance of balance is included.
After learning variations of military knives and throws, how to best carry your chosen knives is addressed. This is followed by trick throws and how to compensate for throwing from sitting or lying down positions. Combat and defence are not left out. The aspiring Ninja assassin can glean as much value as the showman or sportsman!
Just when you think you've learned everything there is to know about knife throwing in this concise book, the sport of axe throwing is also explained. This is as detailed in information as the knife throwing chapters, giving sizes and types, related items like the tomahawk, etc. A little extra information in motion Physics is included in this section.
Overall the book is very complete and to the point. In 104 pages, a wealth of information is conveyed without any filler, yet still has the right amount of safety information to make the nature of the information useful without being hazardous. I have to say that I'm very impressed, and ready to dig out the pair of throwing knives that I bought at a military show a few years ago and learn to use them properly.
This is followed by a well-expressed educational segment that includes learning parts of knives, different materials for both knives and sheaths, basic shapes and instructions of how to construct a basic blade to use to learn to throw. It also gives suggestions for good targets and how to set them up properly, having already advised against damaging innocent trees for your practice.
The instructions are accompanied by plenty of full color pictures to make everything clear. Then the reader is taught basic handling and handles for the throwing knife and some good tips on stance and movements. Again, both photographs and diagrams make everything easy to understand. Trouble shooting common problems is covered, followed by variations in throws after the basic throw has become natural.
Distance and velocity variations are also dealt with, ten the beginning knife thrower is given information on how to choose a knife that is right for their purpose and inclinations. Size, types, sources, single blade or double-edged are all compared for a broad spectrum of details to consider. The importance of balance is included.
After learning variations of military knives and throws, how to best carry your chosen knives is addressed. This is followed by trick throws and how to compensate for throwing from sitting or lying down positions. Combat and defence are not left out. The aspiring Ninja assassin can glean as much value as the showman or sportsman!
Just when you think you've learned everything there is to know about knife throwing in this concise book, the sport of axe throwing is also explained. This is as detailed in information as the knife throwing chapters, giving sizes and types, related items like the tomahawk, etc. A little extra information in motion Physics is included in this section.
Overall the book is very complete and to the point. In 104 pages, a wealth of information is conveyed without any filler, yet still has the right amount of safety information to make the nature of the information useful without being hazardous. I have to say that I'm very impressed, and ready to dig out the pair of throwing knives that I bought at a military show a few years ago and learn to use them properly.
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