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A site on Big Fishing Creek in Lamar operated as an axe works, run by James and Nelson Hayes from about 1841 to 1846. [53] Also spelled “Hays.” Loveland Axe Co. (1838–1846)/ R. Loveland Axe Works (1846–1893), Milesburg & Lamar, PA – Reuben Loveland and Thomas Eddy worked for Harvey Mann from 1832–1838. [54] They came from Connecticut.
Axe throwing in slow motion. The modern sport of axe throwing involves a competitor throwing an axe at a target, either for fun or competition. As of the fall of 2024, there are commercial locations and club-based throwing ranges in all continents, although predominantly in North America and Europe, as well as mobile axe throwing opportunities at events and festivals, and at some theme parks.
Double-bit axes were common in North American forestry: One blade would be sharp and used for felling, whilst the other was a little blunter for limbing. As the forest workers (lumberjacks) were often away from civilization for long periods of time they needed a way to amuse themselves. Thus the sport of double-bit axe throwing was born.
National Axe Throwing Federation (NATF) The Wilson Cup (center), awarded annually to the winner of the National Axe Throwing Championship. The International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF) is a global organization, originally established in the United States in 2016 as the National Axe Throwing Federation (NATF) with the purpose of promoting and regulating the sport of axe throwing.
The francisca is a throwing axe associated with the Franks in the 3rd century CE. Its design was also used by other Germanic peoples of the period including the Anglo-Saxons . The francisca is characterised by its distinctly arch-shaped head, widening toward the cutting edge and terminating in a prominent point at both the upper and lower corners.
A Texas man was sentenced to 35 years in prison after kidnapping a 13-year-old, driving her to California, threatening her with a firearm and sexually assaulting her.
The Crooked Creek Fire erupted in Old Fort, North Carolina, on January 29, almost four months exactly after the town was hit by Hurricane Helene.
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