Welcome to the American Knife Throwers AllianceTHE PURPOSE OF THE AKTA IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND TO OFFER GUIDELINES TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WHO MAY WISH TO ORGANIZE FOR COMPETITIVE SPORT IN THEIR LOCAL AREAS. STATED PRECISELY, THE AMERICAN KNIFE THROWERS ALLIANCE IS AN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTSMEN DEDICATED TO THE PRACTICE AND PROMOTION OF KNIFE THROWING AS A SPORT, RECREATION AND HOBBY.
We will try to provide you with dates and news on local and national knife and tomahawk throwing competitions and information concerning every phase of the sport, including knives, throwing techniques, competition, tomahawk throwing, professional knife throwing tips and advice, as well as sources of equipment and many other items of special interest to knife throwers. The AKTA welcomes all throwers, no matter what style you prefer.
Membership is free (donations appreciated). This includes a one year membership in AKTA , a membership card, a three color decal and access to a online newsletter. Simply click on Membership info, then click on the membership application button. Print, then fill out the form and return it to AKTA P.O. Box 807 Awendaw, S.C. 29429. To sign up electronically go to the Merchandise page, click on the Merchandise order form and follow the instructions.
For information on AKTA rules and regulations for competitions click on rules.
THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN KNIFE THROWERS ALLIANCE
Harry K. McEvoy, founder of Tru-Balance Knife Co of Grand Rapids, Michigan started the AKTA in 1971. The club grew to 1,200 members. The BULLS EYE BUSTER was published for 22 issues before publication had to be suspended. With little help or facilities, it became too big a task to produce and mail.
In 1995, Bobby Branton a friend of Harry's and a longtime knifemaker and thrower, with the blessings of Stephen McEvoy, son of the late Harry K. McEvoy, decided not to let the AKTA die. Bobby vows to keep the AKTA alive for years to come. | Harry K. McEvoy started the AKTA in 1971. |  |
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