Books and videos on knife throwing

As with every sport, there is no such thing as the one and only correct technique, but rather many different styles, and you will like some better than others. So, if you want to get deeply involved in this sport, you should read some literature, learn some different techniques. But I do recommend that you first read the pages here at Knifethrowing.info thoroughly to learn some basic facts, so that you will be able to tell if something in the book is perhaps not completely right (as it is sometimes the case).
The list is quite short for now, but you can check with the commented lists at

Sticking Point (commented) and

Knife Throwing UK.

	Recreational Knife Throwing (John Bailey) recommended
	Recreational Knife Throwing II (John Bailey)
	The Fundamentals of Knife, Hawk and Axe Throwing with an Introduction to the Impalement Arts (David R. Adamovich)
	Le lancer de couteaux (Michel Dujay)
	Knife Throwing: A Practical Guide (Harry K. McEvoy) recommended
	Knife & Tomahawk Throwing: The Art of the Experts (Harry K. McEvoy)
	The Art of Throwing: The definitive Guide to Thrown Weapons Techniques (Amante P. Mariñas, Sr.)

Recreational Knife Throwing, DVD by John Bailey (recommended)
Bailiwick Enterprises, Florida
first published in 1999
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This is a very nice video to get started with the sport of knife throwing, but it also offers interesting chapters for the advanced thrower. The author, John Bailey, has taught many people how to throw knives using his "brach-chopping" technique.
We have a review of this video online, and you can buy it on DVD in our online-shop.

Recreational Knife Throwing II, DVD by John Bailey
Bailiwick Enterprises, Florida
first published in 2001
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This is the sequeal to Recreational Knife Throwing (obviously :-) You will be see demonstrations of some new throwing techniques, and John will show you round his collection of throwable objects. The video is intended for the advanced thrower.
We have a review of this video online.

The Fundamentals of Knife, Hawk and Axe Throwing with an Introduction to the Impalement Arts, DVD by David R. Adamovich
Dr. David Adamovich, Freeport, New York
first published in 2001
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"The Great Throwdini", the knife flinging minister, shows his skills and demonstrates his style of throwing. Also included is an introductionary chapter for beginners. We have a review of this video online, and you can buy it on DVD in our online-shop.

Le lancer de couteaux, VHS by Michel Dujay
Michel Dujay, France
first published in 1996
Language: French
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The author shows how to throw pocket knives in such a way that they stick in the target. He always uses a blade grip, even on the handle. We have a review of this video online.

Knife Throwing: A Practical Guide, book by Harry K. McEvoy (recommended)
Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc.
first published in 1973
ISBN-0-8048-1099-0
about 5 £

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The standard; The author was a master of the art and founder of the famous Tru-Balance Knife Company.
Here you will find explanations of different grips and throwing styles. They are all tailored for the heavy American throwing knives, but most can be adapted for lighter ones. The professional style used by circus-artists and professionals is also detailed.
A whole chapter is dedicated to the throwing of tomahawks and axes, another presents famous knifethrowers and their stunts.

Knife & Tomahawk Throwing: The Art of the Experts, book by Harry K. McEvoy
Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc.
first published in 1988
ISBN-0-8048-1542-9
about 14 £

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This sequel to Knife Throwing: A Practical Guide first sums up the the basics presented there. The history of knife throwing is interesting to read. A part of the book deals with the throwing of tomahawks.
In the remaining chapters are little anecdotes about famous knife throwers, their lives and stunts (in more detail than in the first book).

The Art of Throwing: The definitive Guide to Thrown Weapons Techniques, book by Amante P. Mariñas, Sr.
Tuttle Publishing
first published in 2007, second edition 2010
ISBN: 0804840938
about 16,95 $ / 17 Euro
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For the advanced knife thrower, who wants to put its own experiences into a bigger concept. For those that want to read about throwing weapons beyond axes and knives.
Includes a DVD.