Knife and Tomahawk Throwing.

[ColonialRifleSmith]

One of the events I have always missed out on is throwing. Never really got into it. Well, I've decided to give it a try. I just cut down a huge white pine tree on my property and decided to take a slice and erect a target to practice on. What I need to know is, distance from the thrower to the target, what do I pin to the target and what are the best knives and hawks for the throwing event? I appreciate any tips. Semper Fi.
PS, I live in the Cook Forest/Cooksburg area, NW, Pa. If anyone is close enough and wants a slice, you are welcome to it. Next week I will cut up the remainder and burn it off.

 

[flconch53]

To save target replacement I just spray paint an x on my practice block. I make my own throwing knives and use H& B hawks. The crazy crow hawk isn't bad for a stater. With a hawk start at seven paces and adjust from there. It is addictive so you may want to save an extra slab

 

[ColonialRifleSmith]

To save target replacement I just spray paint an x on my practice block. I make my own throwing knives and use H& B hawks. The crazy crow hawk isn't bad for a stater. With a hawk start at seven paces and adjust from there. It is addictive so you may want to save an extra slab

What is the competition distance at the events, or does it very at each event? Thanks for the reply.

 

[flconch53]

Most events it is 1 turn of the hawk or knife. Every now and then there will be a set distance especially on hawk walks

 

[smo]

The events I attend usually have hawk walks and are at different distances..

Some however are stand where you want, but the one turn rule still applies..

The blocks below were you choose your distance, but still at least one turn.

Practice blocks…

Competition target blocks..

One throw at each target with both hawk & knife…
Target meaning playing card , red ribbon, skewer & rubber band..

Targets at this event must cut into…
Some places, only a stick is required too be counted..

 

[smo]

Here’s a few pics from some woods walk hawk & knife trails..

Here the targets are at a set unknown distances & and are required at least one complete turn and stick into target for the point..

Some require the thrower too “toe the stake” while throwing..

 

[Timber Wolf]

To save target replacement I just spray paint an x on my practice block. I make my own throwing knives and use H& B hawks. The crazy crow hawk isn't bad for a stater. With a hawk start at seven paces and adjust from there. It is addictive so you may want to save an extra slab

This, I started with a Crazy Crow knife and Hawk (get an extra handle, or two) and recently sprang for an HB knife and hawk ($$$$$ but worth it). HB was 15 weeks from order to delivery so plan ahead. Had two pine stump butts given to me from a lot clearing project for the asking and made a stand out of pallet wood. I am at 6 paces and a foot for the knife and 7 paces and a foot for the hawk. Practice, practice, practice. What I like is like Archery, and unlike shooting guns, I can practice in the backyard at home. I just pick a spot on the block to stare at/aim for.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Back when the Townsend catalog was a two page flyer stapled into "Muzzleloader " magazine, I bought a Fuzz Fetterman hawk. It's still the hawk that will stick into most any wood. Between 5 and 7 paces from the block for one full turn. The arc of the blade should be about 4". The blade should be tempered to be tough. You need a tapered eye for the eventual replacement of the handle. Keep the edge sharp and practice. Practice is the secret to hawk and knife throwing.

Don't play handles.

 

[French Colonial]

Back when the Townsend catalog was a two page flyer stapled into "Muzzleloader " magazine, I bought a Fuzz Fetterman hawk. It's still the hawk that will stick into most any wood. Between 5 and 7 paces from the block for one full turn. The arc of the blade should be about 4". The blade should be tempered to be tough. You need a tapered eye for the eventual replacement of the handle. Keep the edge sharp and practice. Practice is the secret to hawk and knife throwing.

Don't play handles.

Don't play handles!!!!!!

 

[flconch53]

Don't play handles!!!!!!

Aw c'mon you cut in to my replacement handle business