Just saw a competition on TV. Sponsored by the World Axe Throwing League. Very interesting, They make it look so easy and effortless. It was the 2020 Championship held in Atlanta Georgia. The winner of the Hatchet throw won $25,000.00.
Never knew there was such a league.
This happen at about very roundy that I was a part of. Some times this can get to be very heated match.
I used to keep block in the back yard.
Amazing - another example of those who don't know history are going to repeat it... It is a New fad, travelling around the country. Had a place here in town open up 5 or six lanes and people are paying to throw... Even now owner is making enough to pay the rent and keep the business open...
Last March while visiting my son in Cedar Falls I stumbled across a hatchet throwing venue. I immediately walked back to said son's house and grabbed the throwing hawks I had given him and returned to the indoor range. I then proceeded to not embarrass myself with a demonstration of throwing prowess. Not only with my hawks and one knife, but their silly hatchets and an axe or two. With the lines painted on the floor, it was impossible to miss. Of course the next day COVID shut them down, but I refuse to take the blame for that.
I am not too well versed on which tomahawk is better/best, but the Hawk that I have is my favorite. I do have a couple made by hotfxr which I like but my favorite hawk is the French Throwing axe/hawk. I like the shape of the forward top curl /point. I like it so much that when I need to cut small branches I use this hawk instead of a corn knife
Quote from: pilgrim on December 24, 2020, 10:30:53 PM
I am not too well versed on which tomahawk is better/best, but the Hawk that I have is my favorite. I do have a couple made by hotfxr which I like but my favorite hawk is the French Throwing axe/hawk. I like the shape of the forward top curl /point. I like it so much that when I need to cut small branches I use this hawk instead of a corn knife
I have one of Hotfxr's throwing knives and a prototype hawk he sent me to look at when he first joined our group of miscreants I still use the hawk for odd jobs as a camp hatchet, but hide it carefully when the judges come around as it is decidedly not PC, even though he was praised for it when he created it... So it is our own fault that Bruce and other items to come out of his shop tent to be as mongrel once described them " as worthy of the name Frankenstein"
pnic cuch
Quote from: Red Badger on December 27, 2020, 08:12:20 PM
Quote from: pilgrim on December 24, 2020, 10:30:53 PM
I am not too well versed on which tomahawk is better/best, but the Hawk that I have is my favorite. I do have a couple made by hotfxr which I like but my favorite hawk is the French Throwing axe/hawk. I like the shape of the forward top curl /point. I like it so much that when I need to cut small branches I use this hawk instead of a corn knife
I have one of Hotfxr's throwing knives and a prototype hawk he sent me to look at when he first joined our group of miscreants I still use the hawk for odd jobs as a camp hatchet, but hide it carefully when the judges come around as it is decidedly not PC, even though he was praised for it when he created it... So it is our own fault that Bruce and other items to come out of his shop tent to be as mongrel once described them " as worthy of the name Frankenstein"
pnic cuch
You are definitely going on Santa's naughty list next year. :o
Quote from: hotfxr on December 27, 2020, 11:11:43 PM
Quote from: Red Badger on December 27, 2020, 08:12:20 PM
Quote from: pilgrim on December 24, 2020, 10:30:53 PM
I am not too well versed on which tomahawk is better/best, but the Hawk that I have is my favorite. I do have a couple made by hotfxr which I like but my favorite hawk is the French Throwing axe/hawk. I like the shape of the forward top curl /point. I like it so much that when I need to cut small branches I use this hawk instead of a corn knife
I have one of Hotfxr's throwing knives and a prototype hawk he sent me to look at when he first joined our group of miscreants I still use the hawk for odd jobs as a camp hatchet, but hide it carefully when the judges come around as it is decidedly not PC, even though he was praised for it when he created it... So it is our own fault that Bruce and other items to come out of his shop tent to be as mongrel once described them " as worthy of the name Frankenstein"
pnic cuch
You are definitely going on Santa's naughty list next year. :o
What makes you so certain I am not permanently on it for past indiscretions??? :mini-devil-28492:
I also have a hotfxr throwing blade. Kindness seems to run in the family. I know this is weird, really weird, but then I'm acknowledged as weird - some say "scary" - by most all who know me. But I often dream of throwing knives and hawks at night for some strange reason. I'm mostly considered "sane" though I am told I have "issues" (who doesn't)? Interesting because the mother of my squeeze, "Wolverine", taught her from early on not to get around strange men - but she married me anyway.
As for throwing a knife, I'd NEVER divest myself of a good blade except in the most dire circumstances. This because a hit, head excepted, is NOT a quick or sure kill. A hawk hit would likely be more effected. All my training with blades was with the blade firmly in the hand. For a very realistic depiction of blade use I highly recommend the movie, "Exposure", starring Peter Coyote.
Clarification time. I believe there are certain things that are (or should be) deeply ingrained in out genetic memory.
Don't try to breathe under water.
Don't try and pet a bull.
Don't kick a linebacker in the knee.
Don't jump off the roof.
Wear warm clothes in the snow.
All firearms are loaded all the time, unless you have personally unloaded said firearm while you are holding it.
And this one, which anyone who has taken even the most basic tactical weapons' training should know:
Don't ever throw an edged weapon at an enemy.
Now I may be crazy, insane, or mentally unbalanced,(there are many professionals who have declared that I am) but outside of movies I have never seen the wisdom of tossing a perfectly good weapon over to the person you are fighting.
So why do we have knife and hawk throwing competitions at rendezvous'? Because they are an excellent exercise for fine motor skills, balance, hand eye coordination, and depth perception. All physiological areas that will improve our overall hunting skills. I even know a couple of guys who are crazier than either Hanshi or myself who actually hunt birds with throwing hawks.
And Boss Badger, the only checkered past you think you have, is losing at checkers. 'shok'
Having violated both #1 and #4 on many occasions I do exercise much caution with all the others. No one has ever accused us of being "normal", whatever that is, and we are pretty much alright with that. One other thing has always caught my attention; and that is throwing other weapons at the perceived enemy. Specifically, I'm referring to the (TV and movie) habit of throwing one's firearm. Even if said firearm is empty, either the enemy could have ammo for it or one could possibly come across more ammo and make for a better defense. So I propose one more addition to the list, that is #9.
#9. Never leave ANY found weapon in its present location. Always, ALWAYS take possession of ANY weapon
available, firelock, caplock, sharp, hard or even a heavy object capable of causing another to have a
very bad day. The ONLY time one should allow himself to be relieved of a weapon is when the body
bag is being zipped up, either yours or his. This pre-supposes being pursued by an "evil doer". fncg
Inquisitive minds are now asking: What about those throwing things that the kung fu movies use that have the chain so it comes back? :mini-devil-28492:
Quote from: Red Badger on December 30, 2020, 06:27:12 PM
Inquisitive minds are now asking: What about those throwing things that the kung fu movies use that have the chain so it comes back? :mini-devil-28492:
They are INTENDED to be thrown, like darts, as there is really no other use for them. Still, they should not be wasted. Plus, they are meant to "distract" and slow down an enemy and are not considered particularly deadly. Hope this helps. strpot
Axe throwing ...... bah! If you were real men you would be comparing notes on axe catching.
Quote from: bmtshooter on December 31, 2020, 01:28:54 AM
Axe throwing ...... bah! If you were real men you would be comparing notes on axe catching.
Hanshi, I believe we have found our middle brother, missing all these years! Let the party begin. dntn
Quote from: bmtshooter on December 31, 2020, 01:28:54 AM
Axe throwing ...... bah! If you were real men you would be comparing notes on axe catching.
ROFL ROFL ROFL was slapped in the left temple many years ago with the flat of a tomahawk ! dont recommend it ! certainly would not recommend axe catching ! dntn
Quote from: hotfxr on December 31, 2020, 03:17:42 AM
Quote from: bmtshooter on December 31, 2020, 01:28:54 AM
Axe throwing ...... bah! If you were real men you would be comparing notes on axe catching.
Hanshi, I believe we have found our middle brother, missing all these years! Let the party begin. dntn
I think you are correct! chrrs
"Don't try and pet a bull."
I can pet mine any time I want to ... after I whack him a few times to show him who's the boss. If he gives me the side-eye, I give it back along with blowing snot and pawing the ground. He backs down every time.
It's like being the alpha male with a dog. You may think I'm joking but the above is the total truth even though he weighs 1600 lbs. and I weigh 160. thmbsup