0-8048-1542-9 Knife & Tomahawk Throwing - The Art Of The Experts
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Knife and Tomahawk Throwing is the first book to examine at once the drama, theatricality, physical principles, and history of knife and tomahawk throwing. Exciting anecdotes about real-life applications of this popular sport flavor this guide by expert Harry McEvoy - tales such as that of legendary "Skeeter" Vaughan, whose record-breaking throw saved the lives of hundreds of U.S. Servicemen during World War II; and courageous Tony Cascarella, who brought down a 275-pound wild boar with only three Bowie-Ace throwing knives.
After amazing you with their stories, McEvoy offers a roadmap of their skills -- the first techniques you'll have to master to perform the "impalement arts." A history of knives, from earliest throwing knives and early European daggers to the deadly weapons used in Vietnam and among the Australian aborigines, is also included. This book on a visually thrilling, exhilarating sport truly has something for everyone.