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Local instructor shines at World Cup of knife throwing

Sarnia’s Brett Dewhirst earned top marks at the International Knife Throwing Hall of Fame World Cup in Austin, Texas.
Champion knife thrower Brett Dewhirst,23.Troy Shantz
Champion knife thrower Brett Dewhirst,23. Troy Shantz

Sarnia’s Brett Dewhirst earned top marks at the International Knife Throwing Hall of Fame World Cup in Austin, Texas.

The 23-year-old thrower won gold and silver cups in knife and axe throwing, and a 1st in long-distance knife throwing at the 48-competitor meet Oct. 26-29.

Dewhirst was also inducted into the IKTHOF hall of fame, and became just the third person in league history to earn the designation of Master Axe Thrower.

Dewhirst teaches knife throwing at Valley Axe on London Line.


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