Knife & Tomahawk Throwing: The Art of the Experts

154 Pages·1988·5 MB·English

by  Harry K. McEvoy

Knife & Tomahawk Throwing

TUTTLE Publishing
Tokyo Rutland, Vermont Singapore
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are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result
from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Since
the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some
readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.
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Dedicated to the memory of my friend
FRANK DEAN
In addition to his many outstanding accomplishments
as a great cowb~y champion-performer
with horses, whips, and ropes,
he was the first famous professional
to reveal to backyard knife-throwers
the many secrets of professional knife throwing.

Table of Contents
LIST OF FIGURES 9
PREFACE 11
I The Fine Points of Knife Throwing 17
II How to Build Targets 36
III Evolution of the Throwing Knife 46
IV The Art of the Professionals 60
V The Saga of Skeeter Vaughn 88
VI Tomahawk Throwing 102
VII The Hunt of the “Hog Heaven” Boar 121
VIII The Other Throwing Instruments 130
IX A Final Word 142
AFTERWORD 149
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 150

List of Figures
1. Collection of handle throwing-knives 20
2. Collection of blade throwing-knives 20
3. "Sport Pro" professional throwing-knife 21
4. Proper grip for handle throw 22
5. Professional stance for handle throw 24
6. Professional stance for blade throw 25
7. Blade grip showing thumb placement 28
8. Blade grip showing thumb/finger alignment 29
9. Blade grip showing finger alignment 29
10. Grip for blade throw in professional style 31
11. Center-balanced professional throwing knife 31
12. Tomahawk and throwing knife-a matching set 33
13. Hanging board target 38
14. Larry Cisewski throwing at hanging target 39
15. Recommended type of log target and stand 40
16. A "dream" target 41
l 7. Classic Bowie with "coffin handle" design 48
18. Throwing-knives of frontier days 55
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