Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Getting Started
• Part 2 of 3: Standing Correctly and Taking the Tomahawk
• Part 3 of 3: Throwing Aim
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

There is probably nothing more enjoyable than throwing a tomahawk and hearing how it hits the target. It is a very relaxing and mesmerizing activity that anyone can learn. You just need to train correctly and master the correct technique. Throwing a tomahawk correctly can become a kind of yoga for hunters. Awaken your inner hunter. To learn more, see step 1.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Getting Started

1. 1 Get a throwable tomahawk. Throwing a tourist hatchet or ax can be fun, but dangerous. It is also not recommended to use such axes due to the mechanical reasons described in this article. Get a traditional throwing tomahawk. The weight of these tomahawks is specially designed for throwing. Due to their lightness and precision, they are ideal for shooting.
   • You can even search Amazon for throwing tomahawks, which cost $ 20-30 for the lowest quality models.
2. 2 Take out the target. You need something wooden to fit the tomahawk into. Preferably a dry tree so that it does not suffer from the nicks that remain from your master throws. As a rule, those who like tossing a tomahawk use a cut of a dry stump with a minimum thickness of 15-20 cm. The cut is placed on a stand.
   • If you throw the tomahawk at another round target instead of a tree, it may not get stuck and bounce in any direction.
   • Never throw a tomahawk at targets that it won't bump into. Knocking cans off the fence can be fun, but it can damage your tomahawk and severely dull the blade. Plus, it's dangerous.
3. 3 Keep the tomahawk blade dull. Tomahawks do not stick into soft woods due to the sharp blade, they stick because they are thrown accurately and correctly. There is no need to risk serious injury and sharpen the blade so hard that they can cut the paper. You will most likely not need to use the tomahawk anymore, except for throwing for fun. So keep the blade dull and it won't be dangerous.
4. 4 Always be careful about everything around you. Only throw tomahawks outside. It is important to take safety seriously when practicing throwing tomahawks. Treat it like you are shooting a gun. Find an open area on which to set up a target stand. It is important that there are no overgrowths or obstacles in this area that might get in the way of an abandoned tomahawk.

Part 2 of 3: Standing Correctly and Taking the Tomahawk

1. 1 Take the starting position. When throwing a tomahawk, it all depends on how you move and whether you can let go of the tomahawk as naturally as possible at the peak of your swing. You need to stand straight, feet shoulder-width apart, so that it is comfortable. Hands should be free, nothing should interfere with them, and you should stand perpendicular to the target.
2. 2 Hold the tomahawk correctly. Point the handle towards you and at a distance of 4-7 cm from the end of the handle, grab it as you would shake hands in a firm business handshake. Place your thumb under the handle as you would hold a hammer, not on top of the handle - not as you would hold a knife.
   • It is very important not to put your finger on top of the handle. This greatly affects the rotation of the tomahawk, that is, when flying, the tomahawk will spin a lot. Such a throw usually ends with a loud clink when the tomahawk does not enter the target. Place your finger around the grip so that it is comfortable for you.
   • If you get the correct stance, but the tomahawk is spinning too much, try raising your thumb up to slow it down a little. Practice a little to get a feel for how the tomahawk spins and how to throw it correctly.
3. 3 Keep the tomahawk straight. When standing with a tomahawk, you want the blade to be strictly perpendicular to the target. If the blade is tilted even slightly, the tomahawk will fly poorly and the throw will be inaccurate.
   • To level the tomahawk, loosen your grip a little and let it bend forward a little (don't let go completely!). Gravity will align the tomahawk for you. Due to the fact that the weight is concentrated at the top, the tomahawk will even out itself.
4. 4 Practice swinging to the sides. To check if you are standing and holding the tomahawk correctly, lower your arms in a natural position at your sides. The blade should be parallel to your feet and should not point towards or away from you. If it is not parallel, loosen your grip slightly and twist the handle while keeping your hands in the same standard position.

Part 3 of 3: Throwing Aim

1. 1 Take the required number of steps back. The biggest secret to hitting a tomahawk is to get the correct distance from the target. Tomahawks are not thrown from a long distance.To throw a tomahawk, first turn your back to the target, like in the old days with a duel. Take five normal steps and turn around, aligning parallel to the target.
   • Mark where you will be throwing so you don't have to measure the distance every time you want to throw. To make it easier for you, draw a line with your toe or stick.
2. 2 Lift the tomahawk up in a slow, smooth and controlled motion. Keep your hand straight and squeeze the tomahawk firmly in your hand. Bend your elbow slightly before bringing the tomahawk to the top and starting to move forward. In this position, your elbow should be right next to your ear.
   • You don't throw with a brush. Throwing with a hand will make the throw less accurate, and the weight of the tomahawk may cause wrist pain.
   • Be very careful. If you swing the tomahawk back too sharply, you can lose control, accidentally release it too early, and it will fly back.
3. 3 Swing forward. With the same speed as you were swinging back, start driving the tomahawk forward. Before letting go of it, you don't need to wind it forward too much. Movement similar to throwing a ball over the head in baseball or American football. Stand with two feet on the ground. Do not step forward or backward while throwing.
   • Throwing is all about the weight of the tomahawk and your natural light movement, not a quick or swift throw. A common misconception is that you should throw the tomahawk with all your strength, but in fact, the correct throwing technique is based on a fairly slow motion. You need to try to keep the tomahawk flying in a straight line.
4. 4 Let go of the tomahawk. Soon, you see that the middle of the pen is in your field of vision - in the upper right corner. In this case, the hand should freely continue moving down on its side. By the time your hand is at eye level, you already need to let go of the tomahawk.
   • Don't let go later, because the tomahawk should spin, and if you let it go too late, it will hit the ground. Conversely, if you let go too early, the tomahawk will fly too high. You will need to practice, but after a few throws, you will be able to calculate the moment of the throw.

Tips

• Typically, wood is used for the purpose, because it can be used over and over again. Wood is cheap, affordable, and won't damage your tomahawks. Instead of regular pieces of wood, take out thick woods and throw the tomahawks into their flat cut.
• Remember to factor in the distance factor in your throw. For a longer distance, you need to twist more, and for a short distance, respectively, weaker.
• Wear sturdy boots. If you accidentally release the tomahawk too late, your legs won't be hurt.
• Always keep axes, knives, and tomahawks in their scabbards when you are not throwing them.

Warnings

• Always wear eye protection, as chips that fly off when the tomahawk hits the target can bounce into your eye.
• Tomahawks are not toys, they can be fun to throw, but if you don't know how to handle them, they can be deadly weapons.
• Never Do not throw tomahawks at people, animals, buildings, vehicles, etc. Throw only at specially designed targets.

What do you need

• Target
• Tomahawk
• Eye protection
• Sturdy boots