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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.
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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