Knife Throwing. Harry K. McEvoy

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      KNIFE THROWING

      Disclaimer: Please note that the publisher and author(s) of this instructional book 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.

      Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

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      Copyright © 1973 Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Co., Inc.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher.

      Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 72-91550

      ISBN 978-1-4629-0284-2

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      Dedicated to good sportmen everywhere

       —past and present—

       who have taken the time to learn and

       enjoy the fascinating art of knife throwing.

       May their blades never rust!

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 9
I It's Fun to Throw a Knife 13
II Choice of Weapons 17
III How to Throw a Knife 22
IV How to Develop "Pin-Point" Accuracy 34
V Targets: How and Where 38
VI Tomahawks and Bowies 47
VII Safety Measures, Rules and Care of Knives 55
VIII The Professionals 63
IX Hunting: A New Twist to an Old Sport 85
X Tales, Legends, and People 96
AFTERWORD 107

      LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1. Author demonstrating professional throw 12
2. Handle throwing-knife 19
3. Blade throwing-knife 19
4. "Game-getter" knife 20
5. Paul LaCross professional throwing-knife 20
6. Handle grip, sportsman's style 23
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