Re: [Mid] Thrown weapons

On Jan 13, 2008 8:49 PM, Richard Haynes <haynes1992@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Caedmon,

Aonghus,

> I've also toyed with the idea of starting thrown weapons as well. A couple
> or three questions.
>
> What do you use or what can be used as a cheap, durable target...no stumps
> in my yard :( Do I need to go chopping down trees and fashion my own stump
> or are there alternatives?

You can build a non-durable target from 2x4's. Cut 6" length of 2x4
and put it together with the ends facing out. Sandwich several layers
together. Doesn't last long, though.

Where I live, I have found people willing to give up a stump when I
see trees being cut down. I explain what I need them for and the
people usually find it "cool" and "would love to see that!" When you
really want to do a hobby, you find yourself being less shy about
stopping to ask a stranger for a stump.

> Have you thrown the Cold Steel Norse Hawks? What do you think about them?
> I have toyed with throwing the ones I own and can't quite get the hang of
> it...is it me (quite probably) or are these hawks not balanced well?
> Practice more or buy some new axes?

Practice more. Axes are supposed to be blade heavy. A throw of an
axe involves a steady acceleration towards the target with a firm
grip, but loosening up that grip by the time you release so as not to
hinder the handle's spin. When you are practicing, only correct one
thing at a time. Use the same foot positioning from throw to throw,
same release style throw to throw, etc. Even keeping your thumb up
across the top of the handle, or down in a "hammer" grip should
remaining consistent. If the axe is not sticking and it hits handle
first, you are too close, move back half a step. If it hits with the
top/back of the axe head, you are too far away...move half-step
closer.

> Finally, have you made any spears using SKS spike bayonets and rake handles?
> I read an article on the internet about making a throwing spear similar to
> what you've described, but replacing the screw with a spike bayonet and
> purchased three of them for about $3 / each at the last gun show I attended.
> Have you thrown one of these? I'm going to make a few spears using them and
> I'll post the results.

I have not used bayonets for spear blades, but I have thrown them like
knives. They are too unbalanced for knife-like throwing. They will
probably work great for a spear.

-- 
THL Caedmon Wilson
Oaken Region Youth Combat Marshal
Leather Armor at Blacktower Enterprises
http://www.paragonkeep.com/BTE.html
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