How to get started throwing tomahawks accurately

[@ernestwilliams268]

I taught tomahawk throwing for 25 years under the name Flying Hawkes axe throwing till I retired, and my show is still going under the name Flying Hawk II Jacksonville Florida, and you teach the same way I did but I used the side of my thumb instead of the pointing finger. Great Job.

[@manyfeather2knives423]

Excellent tutorial. Glad to see the respect for live trees.

[@theghostofbubba9127]

“Never throw into a live tree” I love that!

[@markjolliff3668]

Much appreciation my friend! I also have been throwing my whole life and have a good friend who lives across the country from me who contacted me inquiring about basic hawk throwing. Without being able to help him in person I started looking for good beginners vids and this one is by far the best. Your info is straight forward and your presentation is on point!

[@robertloy8814]

It's great to see tomahawk video. Hope to see many more. When I go out to throw, I don't want to stop as I keep telling myself, ok last throw, ok just one more. Tons of fun!!

[@waynecampbell9714]

*LESS TALK, MORE TOMAHAWK!* *EDIT: SERIOUSLY THOUGH GREAT ADVICE, IM JUST STARTING AXE THROWING AND I NEED ALL THE TIPS I CAN GET! GREAT VIDEO, THANK YOU!*

[@captainron8792]

Excellent video. You are a very good teacher. The absence of ego is very refreshing. Well done friend. CR

[@NatureReliance]

Thank you for such kind words!

[@elaineskinner2437]

Very impressive throwing and great advice. Thanks and God bless.

[@jayjensen8255]

You have great info. I've watched several of your vids and enjoy all of them. I'm a carpenter in Portland Or. I started throwing my framing axes years back. Thank you for all of your efforts.

[@OmegaGear]

You are welcome....keep throwing!

[@remo1366]

Thanks for the great tips. I do my part to spread the throwing addiction to as many as will listen.

[@thomaschainey3230]

Great video thanks. I have a couple of American made tomahawks from H&B Forge that I recomend but because they are so popular there is a three month waiting period for the preorders as it is just one guy who hand forges them the old school method. I thinks his tomahawks are the number one preferred for compilations.

[@NatureReliance]

I throw the Beaver Bill ones for competitions.

[@ernestwilliams268]

I used an 18 inch white Virginia hickory handle on my Squaw tomahawk it always worked best in my demonstrations.

[@gnarco3635]

Very humble man, thanks for the advice

[@NatureReliance]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@Josji22]

Thanks for the instruction. Time to go out and play!👌

[@NatureReliance]

Have fun!

[@perrygonzalez1098]

I’m just a beginner your videos great information look forward to more videos from you thanks buddy

[@NatureReliance]

Thank you for watching!

[@garyreed9382]

Helpful video, thanks for the tips

[@bruceninja8440]

Good video explains tomahawk throwing with simplicity !

[@TheBladepolisher]

Great video ! ! Just subscribed and am now a part of the family. Great lesson . . . . . taught like a true master. Craig, where was that link to Beaver Built ? ?

[@sgt.guardsman2221]

I have 2 H&B Forge and a Mohawk and I love them. The Mohawk was my father's and it went to Kuwait with me along with a H&B Forge throwing knife. This was when we thought we were going to Iraq still.

[@Padavic165]

Thanks so much for the video!

[@peaceserenity940]

Thank u im in england and this has really helped with my technique pls make more 🙏👏

[@dirtysanchez2876]

Just threw a tomahawk for the first time the other day. Can't wait to do it again now that I know the correct form!

[@13bravoredleg18]

I've been having fun throwing a Cold Steel Norse Hawk and a Condor Francisca! 🎯

[@bluesky5542]

Good job thank u . I hope u have more videos coming.

[@christopherlboggs]

Thanks for the lesson

[@NatureReliance]

You are welcome

[@anthonytindell7617]

thanx I learned some mo hawk stuff, keep the videoes comin.,.

[@NatureReliance]

Will do

[@JB-rt4mx]

I have a carbon fiber pace stick

[@ZZZ7773]

Thank you, I just started, glad it's so easy !!!

[@glennfyfe1357]

What is your recommended length for the handle?

[@carnivorebear7716]

Awesome video. I don't think I need to watch another to get started. Bravo. Aim small, miss small......golf tee's(the little wooden peg you put the ball on) are super cheap and biodegradable. Hammer one for each hatchet you are throwing. Try to get them all in a single turn. I learned that from a knife video a while back.

[@NatureReliance]

NIce suggestion, I will use those next time.

[@supermanwhitt]

hey im from KY. live close to berea is there any axe throwing and making near my area?

[@GeorgeBonez]

Can’t believe nobody has made some stupid comment about how mean you’re being to those trees. Lol I’m not complaining and I’m glad that it hasn’t happened. It’s just that this is youtube and so common these days. I enjoyed your vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@NatureReliance]

No joke man..people have no idea how to tell if one tree is dead or alive these days.

[@elaineskinner2437]

Wado, love throwing too

[@titopuloluciovoreno290]

hi friend i dont now the name of the second tomawk one is cold stell and the ohter can yu name the brand thanks good year

[@NatureReliance]

Beaver Bill Tomahawk. Make in Ohio USA

[@kimuseni]

Thanks

[@dianeb7224]

Really enjoyed your video & it has sparked a lot of interest in giving this a try. I go into the backcountry in British Columbia Canada (Heaven on Earth) ;-) but I'm always worried about bears & 4 legged cougars as they are abundant here. The question I have is would a tomahawk take down these predators? If so which tomahawk would you recommend? Keep up the great work & passing on the knowledge that you know so well.

[@NatureReliance]

I do not recommend utilizing a tomahawk to take down any predator.

[@smilenowsmileforever4226]

This video is awesome!

[@rmz1661]

Great video mate!

[@NatureReliance]

Thanks a lot!

[@masterofnone1481]

Wouldn’t the live tree have more moisture? I’m asking honestly...

[@NatureReliance]

yes lots more moisture. I am unsure why you are asking that though.

[@masterofnone1481]

@@NatureReliance I thought I heard him say the opposite in the video... I probably misheard. Thanks for clearing up the confusion

[@stuckinavase1586]

Thank you for the detailed instruction.

[@NatureReliance]

You are so welcome!

[@seanloomis2288]

Couldn't get my tomahawks to even hit the wood with the cutting edge, watched the video, went outside missed 5 or 6 times in a row then found my nitch and hit 17 times in a row and counting, thankyou for the advice!!

[@NatureReliance]

LOve hearing this! Glad you enjoyed the video and more importantly...glad you are out throwinghawks.

[@waylandforge8704]

I like your presentation style. You talk to me and not at me

[@Spiritwalker61]

Excellent video. That is something I would love to try. What kind would you recommend buying for someone new.

[@NatureReliance]

Cold Steel frontier hawks on amazon are a good choice for a beginner, they are the cheapest you can find that have enough quality that you can safely throw them. However, a Beaver Bill thrower is the best. You can google both of those fairly easily.

[@Spiritwalker61]

Thanks for the information. I will have to look them up and give them a try for fun.

[@laszlokaminszky7180]

Hi. Thanks for the great video. What handle length you find good for throwing? Ie the cold steel hawk is coming from factory with a 22 inch handle did you cut it down? Or just use it as it is. Thanks

[@NatureReliance]

I used it as is. And I like anythind around 20". It all depends upon the weight of the head in my opion. The heavier the head, the small ther handle can be. If the head is light, like on the cold steel, then I like that longer handle to get more power in the throw.

[@sd3gunner]

So a slight pole hammer is not good for throwing? Like the camp tomahawk from HB forge...

[@NatureReliance]

I have a hammer pole and they do throw well. I suppose my thoughts on it are that tomahawks are made to be used as hammering, cutting and fighting tools and were not deployed as throwing tools regularly. In todays world where we mainly throw tomahawks for fun or sport, the better choice is to get a thrower IMO and to use the hammer pole to do the work it was designed for. But any hawk, or axe for that matter, can be a good thrower in the right hands.

[@BeardedApe]

I love axe throwing, been doing it for a few months now and I built my own axe throwing board. What's Beaver Bills website please? Thanks

[@NatureReliance]

www.beaverbill.com/main/

[@TacticoolVIKINGBeard]

@@NatureReliance I'm definitely going to look into these as well. I got the cold steel ones to practice with (I used to throw knives, hatches, nails, screwdrivers and anything I could get my hands on years ago but haven't done it in a long time) and then I'll order one or two from Bill's site with some extra handles. I'd rather destroy the cheap stuff regaining my confidence in throwing 👍

[@PAFloridian]

Great video! Thanks brother!

[@daniellebryan3496]

What do you think of the plastic/nylon type handles that are being used more lately? Would you still recommend going with a wooden handled tomahawk?

[@NatureReliance]

tomahawks with plastic handles are a no-go for me. Always a fan of wood handles. Used properly they will last a lifetime. Used in competitions they usually dont last a minute or two :)

[@edrader]

great job man!

[@craigcoyne7598]

Thank you. Now I have to go check out Beaver bill! lol

[@farmercadman6563]

I have a tomahawk from cabelas for cheap would you recommend putting a wedge in so the head sticks on the end better?

[@NatureReliance]

Does the head come off the top of the handle or slide down the bottom. Tomahawk heads most often slide down the handle and it is impossible for them to slide off the top.

[@farmercadman6563]

Nature Reliance it’s working it’s way up to the top pretty quickly I can see the top of the head is digging into the top of the handle but it’s also shaving little pieces off as well

[@alirenfro2526]

I’ve watched quite a few videos and noticed a variety of stances. Some put their dominant leg forward, other throw like you would with a baseball or football. Is their a correct way?

[@theghostofbubba9127]

There are several ways to throw. You can do it like a dart, with your dominant foot forward, or the other way around. You can add a step into your throw. Just remember to keep your wrist straight and never throw sidearm!

[@axeandturtle]

Nice video sir

[@robertbalasko7243]

I'm a new subsciber, from Hungary. You have awesome videos! I introduced your videos to our club the All About the Bushcraft Hungary ( Minden Ami Bushcraft- MAB) Everybody liked it. Thank you!

[@NatureReliance]

Great, thank you for that!

[@TheFirefighter1247]

I'm just wanting to into knife axes and tomahawks just curious about the cost of the tomahawk made in Ohio I think it was called the beaver I have looked at many different ones but some just look cheap and not up to the abuse of learning to throw

[@NatureReliance]

Beaver Bill Forge is where I get good throwers.

[@TheKneeCrumbler]

awesome thanks for this vid

[@NatureReliance]

You are welcome!

[@ThinkDeep2]

Where are you buying that Tomahawk? What's the name of it? Thanks.

[@allenr265]

I have a trail hawk with the stock handle 22 inches how much should I cut it down to for ideal throwing 14, 16, 18 inches. Thanks Mate

[@sgt.guardsman2221]

I leave mine at full length. But, I also use mine as camp tools while hunting.

[@carnivorebear7716]

Personal choice. Find the length that best suits you.

[@wilburton1585]

Very nicely done u u da man

[@briandolder444]

Check out 2hawks tomohawks.

[@mrsimpson2022]

dude at 8:30 your standing inside a poison sumac bush. That stuff eats me up. Good video tho

[@NatureReliance]

LOL..that is not a poison sumac bush, not even close to it. THanks for your concern though. I am glad you liked the video.

[@ElDiablo70281]

Somebody needs to rake that forest.

[@NatureReliance]

LOL

[@krymz1]

they should make a olympics sport out of this, like the one where they ski and shoot targets, but instead it's throwing tomahawks at targets.