Knife Throwing. Harry K. McEvoy

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      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.

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      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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