The IATF is honoured to join organizations like the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame, World Knife Throwing League, American Knife Throwers Association, and more to offer competitive knife throwing but with our own spin on the sport. These organizations have all contributed in their own way to the growth of the sport over the years and we look forward to making our own contribution.

The IATF Knife rules are based on the classic IATF hatchet throwing rules, modified for the difference in throwing style and difficulty. They were created in collaboration and consultation with IATF member venues and experienced knife throwers from different backgrounds. The rules maintain the IATF’s commitment to head-to-head competition and add an exciting element of stacking multiple blades in the target at once.

Highlights of IATF Knife Throwing:

• A Clutch-sized circle in the centre of the black ring is the 5-point bullseye, the black ring is 3 points, the red ring is 1 point, and the outer blue ring has no value.

• All scoring is break paint (i.e., rewarded based on contact with the target element).

• Throwers must stand behind a 10’ minimum distance line.

• Competitors throw 2 “flights” of 3 knives in each round. Knives are retrieved and scores are tallied between flights.

• Players can throw for Clutch on the 6th and final throw of each round.

• A 7-point Clutch can either break the top and bottom plane, as in the IATF hatchet rules, or be completely in the white paint box.

• A touch-Clutch is worth 5 points.

• Knives must meet IATF guidelines (see rules for detailed specifications).

• Knives will collide! Be prepared for sparks to fly.