Knife throwing is not only an exciting activity, but it’s also a great sport and provides both entertainment and exercise. It’s also easy to learn, and increasing in popularity – particularly in the US. In this article, we review some of the best knife throwing books and DVDs to get you started. We also review books about axe and tomahawk throwing as well.
All of these resources great excellent reviews. Explore some today.
Best Knife Throwing Books
At a glance:
- Knife Throwing – A Practical Guide
- Knife Throwing like the Pros
- The Ultimate Guide to Knife Throwing
- The Guide to Knife and Ax Throwing
- Knife and Tomahawk Throwing for Fun (DVD)
Knife Throwing – A Practical Guide
Features
- Author: Harry McEvoy
- Pages: 102
- Published: 1985
- Type: Paperback, Kindle
Originally published in 1985, this is a classic book – one of the best knife throwing books on the topic. The author, Harry McEvoy, was the founder of the American Knife Thrower’s Alliance founder.
“Knife Throwing – A Practical Guide is the most authoritative guide on every aspect of the sport. From knives and knife throwing techniques to competition and advice, as well as profiles of pioneers and legends in the field, this book covers it all.” – Bobby Branton, President of American Knife Thrower’s Alliance (AKTA)
In this book, Harry McEvoy discusses how to throw a knife successfully, as well as other tricks of the trade.
Chapters include:
- It’s Fun to Throw a Knife
- Choice of Weapons
- How to Throw a Knife
- How to Develop “Pin-Point” Accuracy
- How to Select a Throwing Knife
- Targets: How and Where
- Tomahawks and Bowies
- Safety Measures, Rules, and Care of Knives
- The Professionals
- Hunting: A New Twist to an Old Sport
- Tales, Legends and People
A must read classic for anyone serious about progressing in the sport.
Knife Throwing like the Pros – Throwing Techniques, Knives & Axes, Rules, Mental Preparation & More
Features
- Author: Peter Kramer
- Pages: 176
- Type: Hardcover
- Published: 2020
Knife Throwing like the Pros is an excellent review of both knife- and axe-throwing basics. In addition to analyzing the best throwing knives and axes on the market, the book also discusses:
- different throwing techniques
- basics of competition rules
- legal issues
- general care
Peter Kramer also provides valuable tips for getting going in throwing. It also covers how to prepare mentally and physically for training as well as for competitions.
An essential read for the aspiring knife and axe thrower.
The Ultimate Guide to Knife Throwing – Master the Sport of Knife and Tomahawk Throwing
Features
- Author: Bobby Branton (Foreword by Stephen McEvoy)
- Pages: 128
- Type: Paperback, Kindle
- Published: 2015
One of our favorite book picks, The Ultimate Guide to Knife Throwing is an excellent resource if you’re looking to learn how to throw knives or tomahawks.
It’s a comprehensive guide that ideal for all skill levels – from novices who have never thrown before to highly experienced knife and tomahawk throwers preparing for their first tournament.
Bobby Branton is a well-known name in sport of knife throwing. He walks readers through two methods of throwing knives that are most popular today in an easy to learn style.
Branton has also been handcrafting custom throwing knives for over thirty years, and shares his insights throughout the book. He even discusses how to make a quality throwing knives by yourself on a budget.
Additional topics include:
- history of knife and tomahawk throwing
- throwing basics and technical skills
- how to start a throwing club
- target construction
- basic stance
- grip styles
- safety practices
One of the best knife throwing books we’ve reviewed, The Ultimate Guide to Knife Throwing is a must read for anyone interested in the sport of knife or axe throwing. Highly recommended.
The Guide to Knife and Ax Throwing
Features
- Author: Dieter Fuhrer
- Pages: 104
- Type: Hardcover
- Published: 2015
The author, Dieter Fuhrer, is a former decorated paratrooper and school teacher, who has successfully introduced many youth to the sport of knife throwing.
With his military and education backgrounds, coupled with significant success as a competitive thrower, Fuhrer offers the reader rare perspectives on the sport. He is an expert in a variety of throwing methods and has a great teaching style.
In The Guide to Knife and Ax Throwing, you’ll learn the ins and outs of throwing just about everything – from simple steel knives to hatchets and tomahawks. Fuhrer also covers information on how to make the most effective throwing targets, knife selection, the impact of distance and position, in addition to history on both knife and axe throwing.
This is a fantastic resource for aspiring throwers, and for those who like to learn on their own. The author also has some serious street cred. Overall, a great read.
Knife and Tomahawk Throwing for Fun (DVD)
Features:
- Actor: Michael Pearl
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Type: DVD
- Released: 2006
In this entertaining DVD, renowned knife thrower Michael Pearl gives his audience a show. He covers all the basics about knife throwing in a casual, relaxed style. He takes his time to teach how to properly choose the right knife, determine the right throwing distance, get into proper stance, and diagnose all the common problems.
Reviewers give this DVD near perfect reviews. They love Pearl’s relaxed teaching style that immediately puts you at ease. You feel as if you being privately tutored in his backyard.
In this video, he teaches men, women, and children how to successfully throw a knife with accuracy. If they can do it, so can you!
Highly recommended Friday night viewing – particularly with a cold beer.
Final Words
We hope you enjoyed this review on the best knife throwing books and DVDs. While we find DVDs are a bit more approachable, books are inexpensive and must-have resources for any thrower. There are a few others on the market, but these get consistently strong reviews.
Pick one up today!