Mission and History
The Mission of the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame is: To honor, preserve, educate and promote . . .
To honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to knife and tomahawk throwing, knife making and education of the public in support of knife throwing.
To preserve professional knife and tomahawk throwing historic documents and artifacts.
To educate the public regarding the origin, development and growth of knife and tomahawk throwing as an important part of the American culture.
To promote the positive values of the sport.
International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame: Then and Now
Facts & History
Hall of Fame was opened in September 2003.
In 2008, the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame celebrates it sixth year of excellence in honoring the legends and preserving the history of knife throwing. Throughout the 6th anniversary, the Hall of Fame will conduct special events celebrating its storied past while promoting the organization's exciting future.
Since opening in 2003, the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame has grown in both size and stature. Expansion of the building began in 2006, and renovations, including a major exhibit gallery, were completed in 2008. Together, these improvements have transformed the original 400 square foot Hall of Fame into an exciting 900 square foot internationally recognized institution. Today, the Hall of Fame stands as a shining tribute to the men and women who have made professional knife throwing one of America's most upcoming and ever increasing popular sport.
The International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame is located in Austin, Texas, at 10203 Old Manchaca Road, in the southwest corner of the city just off Interstate Highway 35, 4 miles west on Slaughter Lane.
Why Austin for the Hall of Fame Site?
The International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame is located in Austin, Texas for three primary reasons:
1. The IKTHOF was founded in Austin in September 2003.
2. Austin, Texas, dubbed the "Knife Throwing Capitol of the World" in December of 2002 by throwers attending one of the largest conventional throws ever held in the U.S. up to that date. Called the Central Texas Knife and Hawk Championship at the South Austin Karate Studio which houses the IKTHOF.
3. Upon establishing a board of 20 professional knife throwers, Mike "Alamo" Bainton with their guidance, established rules for professional knife and tomahawk throwing, which is the standard by which knife throwing the world over is judged. Publications such as Guinness Book of World Records, newspapers and magazines throughout the U.S. call upon the IKTHOF and it's Founder for validation and accuracy of knife and tomahawk accomplishments in the world of family recreational and competition knife throwing.
