2022 World Axe and Knife Throwing Championships in Appleton (2024)

Mike Philabaum of Texas competes during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton.

Scott Miller, left, and Garrett Rice compete during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton.

The 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Judge Brennan Wozniak watches as Josh Eggert, left and Nick Wendrick click blades following their match during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Caci Budde throws during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Judge Gary Dayter and scores a throw by Daniel Abarca during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Tony Luce throws during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Custom hatchets made by Goose of 81 Axes for sale during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Judge Stephen Latza checks a target during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Leah Czews takes a trophy photo during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Nic Scott competes during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Vaude Banneck during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Judge Ashley Boles during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Brian Berry throws during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Brian Berry throws during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Dale Laurin Sr. and Cody Laurin, left, browse during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

joshua Westphal competes during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Caci Budde throws during the 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The 2022 World Axe Throwing Championships and World Knife Throwing Championships on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wis. The 2022 Championship is the largest event in WATL and WKTL history. Throwers from 38 states along with throwers from four countries compete for world titles in four throwing disciplines: knife, duals, hatchet, and big axe. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin