IKTHOF Specifications

Equipment Specifications

Throwers must have 3 tomahawks/axes of the same length and style.
Axes must have a cutting edge no longer than 4.5 inches from tip to tip in a straight line.
Axe handles must be at least 13 inches long, measured from the top of the head.
Axe handles must be made of wood.
There is no minimum weight for the head.
The total weight of the axe must not exceed 2.5 pounds.
Any participant using an axe with more than one cutting edge, such as a double-bit axe or one with spikes, must clearly identify which edge will be scored before the competition begins.
- If more than one cutting edge touches the target surface, the throw will be scored as zero.

Throwers must have 3 knives of the same length and style.
Knives must have a total length of at least 12 inches and no more than 16 inches from tip to handle.
The blade can be no more than 2.5 inches wide.
Knives must have an obvious handle and blade.
Live blades are not recommended, particularly for novice throwers.
For the safety of the person in the next lane, knives should weigh at least one ounce per inch of length.

Throwers must have 3 knives of the same length and style.
Knives must have a total length of at least 9 inches and no more than 16 inches from tip to handle.
The blade can be no more than 2.5 inches wide.
Knives must have an obvious handle and blade.
Live blades are not recommended, particularly for novice throwers.
For the safety of the person in the next lane, knives should weigh at least one ounce per inch of length.
Bo shuriken or spikes longer than 9 inches (25.4 cm) and shorter than 16 inches (40.64 cm), with a total weight of at least 5 oz. (141.7 g), are also permitted and encouraged. If a knife is nontraditional or otherwise in question, the Range Master must approve it before the competition.
Handles are permitted on knives, bo shuriken, and spikes. Acceptable materials include tape, sports wrap, paracord, twine with an epoxy coating, and similar materials.
Gyro knives, flying knives, and any other knives designed to allow air to pass through the handle to hinder spin are not permitted.
- Fletching, tassels, and similar additions are also not permitted.
- A length of cordage or chain cannot be attached to the knife so that it can be thrown like a rope dart.
- Short spears are not permitted.
  - For this league, a spear is defined as an implement over 13 inches (33.02 cm) long with a point or blade that makes up less than one-third of the implement’s overall length.