This essential review of knife- and axe-throwing basics presents and analyses the best throwing knives and axes on the current market, different throwing techniques, the basics of competition rules, legal issues to understand, and the general care of throwing knives and axes. The budding knife and axe thrower will also receive valuable tips for getting started in throwing and how to prepare physically and mentally for training, as well as your first competition. AUTHOR: Peter Kramer holds six wins in knife and axe throwing in the European Championships and won the World Champion title in axe throwing in 2015. 100 colour images