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The Rocky Mountain Knife and Tomahawk Alliance is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote safe and fun knife and tomahawk throwing as a family sport. We are based in Creede, located in the South Central Colorado. The main reason for starting the Rocky Mountain Knife and Tomahawk Alliance is to establish a place
centrally located between the three other present throwing organizations. By being centralized we are hoping to get more people from the west and mid-west involved in this fun sport. Knife and Tomahawk throwing is a very fast growing sport. This is a sport that anyone who wants to get involved can. It is a very good family sport. SAFETY is the number one rule. All children should be supervised at all times. Remember knife and tomahawks are weapons, as with all weapons the use of SAFETY, EDUCATION and COMMON SENSE, knife and tomahawk throwing can be very enjoyable.
This site is intended to promote the sport of knife and tomahawk throwing. The following pages will provide you with Instructions on throwing, directions on building targets, help in finding or making throwing knives and tomahawks, links to knife makers and to other
throwing organizations, internet discussion groups and lists of up coming events. OK let’s get started in a whole new adventure.
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Welcome To The World Of Knife & Tomahawk Throwing!
First lesson in Knife and Tomahawk throwing is SAFETY!!!
Safety has to be observed at all times, remember we are throwing weapons, sharp or not, they can do serious damage. Saftey always makes for an enjoyable throwing experience.
Here Are A Few Rules To Remember:
- ALWAYS BE ALERT! Dropping a knife or tomahawk on a toe can ruin your day.
- Throw only at appropriate Targets. Log ends, tree stumps, card board boxes, 2″ lumber or plywood. Never throw at live trees.
- Make sure that the direction you are throwing is clear of people, animals, windows and anything else that you don’t want stuck.
- Never throw sharpened knives by the blade. Butcher knives, hunting knives and pocket knives do not make good throwing knives. The blades are generally too thin and break or bend easily.
- Never throw when someone is in front or beside you. Always stand at least three paces behind the thrower.
- When throwing light weight knives, be prepared for bounce backs. Light knives have a tendency to bounce back further then heaver knives, but all knives can bounce back.
- Children should always be supervised.
Throwing
These are general tips, everyone will throw differently, depending on size, height, strength and throwing ability. A knife thrown by the handle will make a natural 1 turn in approximately 5 paces, 2 turns in 8 paces, 3 turns in 12 paces and 4 turns in 13 paces. These distances are approximate, you will have to adjust for your style.
Styles Of Throwing:
There Are Two Different Styles Of Throwing:
- Step : In a stance style throw, a right handed thrower will stand with his left toe on his distance mark (5 paces for one turn), with their feet spread a comfortable distance apart. The thrower’s knees are slightly bent, rock back and forth. While rocking back, bring the thrower brings their arm up, rocks forward and brings their arm down in front of their face
for release. - Stance: In a stance style throw, the thrower is required to take an extra step when they are leaving the block. A stepping throw is thrown just as if you were throwing a baseball. Toe on the line and taking a step forward as you throw.
Throwing Grip:
Grip, the grip is the same as holding a butcher knife: fingers wrapped around the handle with your thumb off to the side. It is important that you grip the knife the same every time. Changing your grip can change the rotation rate. I use a reference mark, a rivet or a notch, to hold the knife the same every time.
The “Hammer” grip:
For the Hammer Grip fingers are wrapped around the handle with your thumb placed over your fingers.
The “Palm” grip:
Bob “The Blade” Karp has perfected this grip. This grip is used when throwing by the blade. Lay the blade, tip towards you, in your palm, place you thumb on the opposite side. The rotation speed can be controlled by choking up towards the handle and pushing it off with
your finger tips. This is a grip takes a lot of practice.
Release:
The release is very important! As kids we always flipped the knife, this isn’t necessary. A knife will make one natural turn in five paces. The release needs to be as smooth as possible, when you release the knife you want to reach out just as if you were going to shake someone’s hand. Raise your arm back, as you are rocking forward, bring your arm down and release it right in front of your face. The release determines if the throw is high or low.
Finding Your Correct Distance:
Stand with your back to the target, take five normal paces. (5 paces for stance, 6 paces for step) Mark a line at your toe, this is where to start. After you throw If your knife blade is pointing up, you are to close, If your knife blade points down you are to far back. 2-4 inches will make a big difference.
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TARGETS:
There are several different kinds of targets. The kind of target that you choose will depend on the amount of room available and the materials that you have access to.
1. Target Materials:
Log ends are my personal favorite. You can get log ends from many different sources, tree trimbers, firewood sales, saw mills, landscapers, etc. To help prevent them from cracking the log ends should be around 10 inches thick. The thickness will also leave room to attach the frame to support this target. Other materials that work well are plywood & landscaping timbers.
2. Wood Types:
Softer woods are best, pine, poplars, cottonwood, and palm. I like to use cottonwood, if it is kept wet, it swells back and make your block last longer.
Target Examples:
Most of these targets can be built for under $40.00.
1. Tripod:
The sturdiest of the examples, the tripod can be built with 2X4′s, 4X4′s, or poles. Worn blocks can be turned overm and the legs can be folded up for easier storage.
2. Hanging Block:
This is the simplest of the three examples. By adding chain to the sides, it can be hung on a wall, a pole, fence or a tree.
3. Plywood Backstop:
This target works well to catch knives and hawks that go astray. The block is attached to the back of the plywood into the block. 2X4′s are used to support the plywood. With a few modifications this example can be made to fold up.
4. Timber block:
Tim Valentine gave me this idea. If you don’t have access to logs, this is the ideal target. This target can be built from landscape timbers from any lumber yard, and well-used blocks can be easily changed out.