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The Great Throwzini Newsletter: Issue #24

by Scott Gracia
sgracia@wi.rr.com
http://www.throwzini.com

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. What's New
2. Gardening Tools or Throwing Stars
by Roger Scarbrough
3. Recreational Knife Throwing Video
4. Hitting Your Target - by Albert Calderon
5. Contact Info/Reprint Guidelines
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1. WHAT'S NEW

It was a great day today! The air was nice and crisp! Once you started throwing and moving around a bit, it was the perfect weather for throwing.

My buddy Scott came over this afternoon and helped me test/abuse a couple new hawks I got in the mail.

We threw them from about 14' for 1 turn and about 25' to 26' for 2 turns. They all held up great!

It was a blast!

One of the hawks was from Roger Scarbrough. Another fine addition to my growing collection! (Roger is featured in our GUEST COLUMN this issue. He has lots of great info to share with you so be sure to keep reading :)

OTHER UPDATES
When you visit the site you'll also notice a brand new QUICK IDEA and lots of interesting new posts on our Great Throwzini Discussion Forum! Be sure to check them out!

Like the one from Jordy Vogt, who turned an old rusty cleaver that he found in his garage, into an awesome new thrower!

To read the entire message or lots of other great ideas just visit our homepage and click on the THROWZINI FORUM link.

AKTA EVENT RESULTS
The 5th Annual AKTA National Championships was held Oct. 13-14th, in Awendaw, SC.

To see the results just click on the EVENTS link on our homepage, and then the AKTA link.

Congratulations to everyone who participated!

http://www.throwzini.com

Thanks again to everyone that submitted their info/pics!!!

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2. GUEST COLUMN:

GARDENING TOOLS OR THROWING STARS???
by Roger Scarbrough

The original throwing knives were part of farming devices used to turn the soil and prepare it for planting.

When the Emporer forbid peasants from carrying standard weapons such as spears, swords, etc. these farmers began using the tools they had instead. (IE: the kama was a hand sythe, nunchakus were devices for threshing rice, etc.)

What we know today as throwing stars were devices which were used to turn the soil and prepare it for planting.

You can follow their lead...
If you search the large flea markets you can find the gardening devices such as the Garden Weasle, and similar items.

By cutting free the individual pieces, (stars), you have several throwing stars.

BEWARE
However, some other versions are often made of cheap pot metal. While they will work fine on a target such as cardboard, they will eventually break if used on wooden targets.

No big loss, since I paid $1 for the last set I bought.

If you use some epoxy cement, (I use a brand called C-7), and cement one or two large washers through the hole in the middle, then put in a bolt and nut and tighten it, (using more cement between the nut and the washer) you can add some nice weight to your "throwing star".

Make sure the bolt fits the hole tightly or it could slip and throw off the balance.

*Attached is a picture of one of the most recent blades I purchased. The "earth turning device" (I don't remember what they are called), normally had three heads with two "stars" per head.

One head was missing so I got four stars for one dollar! (and a nice fighting stick, the handle).

Before you go searching, get a magnet of some type. If it sticks well to the "star" you have a good steel one.

If it sticks lightly, it's a pot metal alloy.

If it doesn't stick at all, it's probably cast aluminum.

Either of these will work, but the steel is more durable and will last longer. Don't discount the others, however, weighted and sharpened, they can be used on a foam archery target quite well.

They will stick in wood, but will eventually break.

ABOUT ME
I have won numerous competitions in knife and tomahawk throwing and have been doing it since I was 8, (42 years).

*The enclosed pictures are two of many I use.

The "clip point" is one of my own design and is specially weighted and was custom made for me.

The other is a Rimpler "Black River" throwing knife. In my opinion, the best on the market.

The tomahawk is one that was custom designed and investment cast 440 steel made by a Cherokee friend of mine, Jim Grayhawk.

I sell them because there is no better made hawk on the market. It's light, tough, and accurate. It's also lifetime guaranteed.

As for knives, I recommend a type I saw that had an elongated leaf shaped (almost spear-like) blade and a straight handle.

The leather on the handles of my knives is there because they must have some type of historically correct material on the handle, a rule in the type of competitions I take part in. It isn't necessary for throwing.

I hope this info and pictures are of some use to you.

Article Contributed by:
Roger Scarbrough
IamaUSAFvet@netscape.net
http://users.erols.com/scarcom/

*To see these pictures just visit this page:

http://www.throwzini.com/stars_roger_s.html

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3. RECREATIONAL KNIFE THROWING VIDEO

If you want to learn the insider SECRETS, TIPS and TRICKS that the masters use to hit their mark every time, then John Bailey's Recreational Knife Throwing Video is for you.

Here is a taste of what you'll get:

- 9 inexpensive target designs
- 11 demonstrations
- How to eliminate the most common throwing error
- Master grips, stances and throws

and so much more!

For a limited time, you can have the ultimate knife throwing video for only $19.95. By acting now, you'll save 33% off the regular price of $29.95

For a full description and ordering details, follow this link:

http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html

AOL USERS LINK

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4. HITTING YOUR TARGET
by Albert Calderon

For starters, if you're just getting started, or just throw once in while, try not to get to far from the target. Just about 12 to 16 feet.

Also, people have a habit of using their wrist when throwing which you're not supposed to do. By using your wrist, you can cause your knife to go down and hit nothing but the ground. (It will also make the knife spin faster.)

Instead, bring your hand above your head and don't bend your elbow when bringing your arm down. You can bend it a little because that gives you more power, but remember the key to throw a knife well is not power, its all about your technique.

AIMING TECHNIQUE
Here's an easy technique to do that has great results!

OK, if you're right-handed you put your left foot forward.

Now point at the target with your left hand, (the hand you don't throw with). Keep that hand up until you throw.

Then bring your right hand above your head. Remember not to bend your elbow too much, you can bend it but very little.

As your hand is coming down, let the knife go when it reaches the height of the other hand that is pointing at the target.

Remember not to use your wrist when releasing your knife.

If you're left-handed just follow these instructions and do everything with your opposite side.

When you get the hang of this technique it should work all the time for you!

Article Contributed by:
Albert Calderon
Synr11@aol.com

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If you have any questions about throwing that you would
like answered in one of our upcoming issues, simply
send an e-mail to:

sgracia@wi.rr.com

with QUESTION FOR NEWSLETTER in the Subject Line,
and your name and question in the body.

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(Copyright 2000, Scott Gracia,
The Great Throwzini.)

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Scott Gracia,
The Great Throwzini,
5321 4 Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402-9791
Phone 262-681-7942,
E mail: sgracia@wi.rr.com
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