{"product_id":"knife-tomahawk-throwing-9781462902835","title":"Knife \u0026 Tomahawk Throwing","description":"\"\u003ci\u003eKnife \u0026amp; Tomahawk Throwing\u003c\/i\u003e helps keep alive these traditional arts of the old West. In these pages, you will learn about the fundamentals of the sport and gain insight into some of the greatest professional knife throwers-the men who paved the way for the modern day thrower.\" — \u003cb\u003eBobby Branton, President of the American Knife Thrower's Alliance (AKTA)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarry McEvoy, the foremost expert in the field of tomahawk and knife throwing and best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eKnife Throwing: A Practical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, provides us with an exciting, in-depth look at the popular sport of weapon throwing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet the men who throw flaming knives at lovely ladies on a spinning target—and not scorch a hair; learn about the legendary \"Skeeter\" Vaughan, whose record-breaking throw saved the lives of hundreds of U.S. servicemen during World War II; and witness the courage of Tony Cascarella, who brought down a 275-pound wild boar with only three Bowie-Axe throwing knives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, this book will clearly show you the skills involved in knife and tomahawk throwing—skills all the professionals first mastered before attempting the daring feats required when performing the \"impalement arts.\" Also presented is an interesting history of throwing-knives, from the earliest times, through the development of the European daggers, and up to the knives used during the Vietnam War. Furthermore, you'll learn about many of the other throwing weapons of the world, including the martial arts weapons used by the Japanese ninja, and the deadly boomerangs of the Australian aborigines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcisely written and illustrated with more than 50 photographs—including many of the \"greats\" in action—\u003ci\u003eKnife and Tomahawk Throwing\u003c\/i\u003e is a must for anyone interested in these fascinating sports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapters include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fine Points of Knife Throwing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Build Targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of the Throwing Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Art of the Professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Saga of Skeeter Vaughn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomahawk Throwing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hunt of the \"Hog Heaven\" Boar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Other Throwing Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harry K. McEvoy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294714310907,"sku":"9781462902835","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_79a649bd-b72f-437f-8da9-7ea5d9339a62.jpg?v=1779190460","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/knife-tomahawk-throwing-9781462902835","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}