Chances are you have seen an old axe or hatchet laying around at an antique mall, flea market or your grandfathers old barn and thought, "I wonder how that throws?". The old saying of "They don't make them like they used too" is especially true of old tools and axes. The steel used in these vintage axes just seem to hold an edge longer and have an appearance that only time can create. These axes were certainly not designed or ever intended to be used as a piece of recreational throwing equipment. It’s important to understand that because an axe or hatchet can be thrown, not all should be. Man ..read more

The Axe Throwing community is a very special and unique group of human beings. People of all backgrounds and personalities come together to support each other, all the while attempting to triumph over them. One thing the members of the community have in common is that they are not afraid to show their personalities and the traits that make them unlike anyone else. The “Side Hustle” has become more and more common within society as a whole. There are many reasons people start a side hustle. Some do it to help make ends meet, some start one just to get more money in their bank account, while ot ..read more

Specs: 15 3/4" overall length, has 6" 1045 high carbon steel head with 4" cutting edge, and a total weight of 2 LBS. It also has American hickory handle with enlarged lanyard hole First impressions: When I first peeked at the Marbles camp axe, my initial reaction was one of excitement. I am always a sucker for a good beard, whether it's a divine follicle blessing on a handsome gentleman, or that of a cold 1045 steel axe head. The Marbles delivers a sexy little beard. The axe is light, a bit lighter then my preference for a throwing axe, but I know plenty that prefer otherwise. I then went on t ..read more

Unless you have been living under a rock and thus have no access to the internet, you have heard of Dogecoin in recent months. Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Etherum have slowly and steadily been gaining momentum over the years. With thousands of cryptocurrencies now in exitance, crypto has reached the point that proves that it is not going away anytime soon, and is likely here to stay. Everyone including business owners must at the very least take the time to consider if accepting cryptocurrency is right for your business and financial future. First, a quick overview of ..read more

Entrepreneurs all across the globe have begun to hop on the Axe Throwing bandwagon. Many of these business men and women are simply riding the wave of popularity that axe throwing is experiencing for the quick profits and “easy money”. Eventually the axe throwing market will become oversaturated with venues open in nearly every town and city across the country . When this happens only the businesses that are financially responsible and are creative with their revenue streams will remain. The activity of throwing an axe in a safe and competitive setting will always be the main attraction and r ..read more

WKTL Knife throwing is the older sibling of axe throwing. Recently the World Axe Throwing League (WATL)has announced they are entering into the realm of Knife throwing with the creation of the World Knife Throwing League or WKTL for short. The WATL is hoping the community and customers they have built over the last couple of years will carry over into the knife throwing world. But there are questions as to how well knife throwing will take off. Knife throwing has been around for many years and many people who visit a venue to throw an axe for the first time have had some experience throwing a ..read more

There is a new player in the axe throwing world. Italian company Woox has designed and released their first axe designed specifically for the sport of axe throwing. The Woox company philosophy is " Designed to Perform" and this is exactly what they have done with the "Volante". Woox sent us a prototype to test out and we were quite impressed. We have thrown it thousands of times, even allowing all skill levels from professional throwers to greenhorns to have some fun with it. Right off the bat, the look and overall design of the Volante is quite unlike any other axe in the axe throwing market ..read more

Like a mighty bird flying the coop to hunt, the Thunderbird has arrived. This Thunderbird, unlike the mythical beast it is named after, is not likely to flap its wings and create wind and thunder, but you will certainly now of its arrival. The Woox Thunderbird is quite unlike any other axe in the axe throwing world right now. But the question remains, how does the Thunderbird stack up to other throwers? Straight out of the box the Thunderbird is certainly appealing to the eye. The Thunderbird comes in one of four colors: blue, orange, purple, and black that is then mounted on a deep black pai ..read more

In This Installment of Redbeard Reviews we get his thoughts on the Ruthe with 600 Gram head with Fiberglass Handle Axe Specs Weight- Just over 2 LBS. / 600 Gram head weight Length- 14.75" Cutting Edge- 3.75" Cutting Edge First Impressions: There were some serious reservations when I first set eyes on the fiberglass handle Ruthe. I was wary of the epoxy sealed eye at the top, as they tend to crack and expose the fibers in the handle with heavy use, thus rendering it useless. Needless to say i did not have high expectations for this axe from the outset. Testing: To my benefit, utilizing the curv ..read more

New year, New me! Words that are have been said for generations, as one year ends and a new one begins. As the new year starts everyone seeks a new beginning. Many make oaths to begin eating healthy, others to go to the gym more often and get in shape. Others make a promise to themselves to start a new hobby. The holiday season tends to see many people throw axes for the first time, whether it was for a company outing, or a night out with friends and family. Axe throwing tends to get its hooks in people once they get a few axes to stick in the bullseye. Once they are hooked, people are likely ..read more