It’s an exciting time for the World Axe Throwing League (WATL) and World Knife Throwing League (WKTL) as we wrap up the first national tournament of the year. The Snowdown Throwdown VI, held at Litchfield County Axe House in Thomaston, CT. This event, running from March 1 to 7, 2026, brought together top competitors from across the country for intense action in Hatchet, Big Axe, Knives, and Duals disciplines. The past weekend was packed with high-stakes throws, clutch moments, and plenty of camaraderie, marking a strong start to our national circuit.
As we dive into 2026, we’re thrilled to implement a fresh format for national tournaments in the Hatchet, Big Axe, Knife, and Duals disciplines. This structure is designed to boost competition, engagement, and overall value for everyone involved. You can read all about it here.
This past weekend, the core competitions delivered some standout performances. Based on the latest updates, we’re proud to announce all of the bid winners for the tournament:
| Pro Hatchet | Am Hatchet | Big Axe | Hatchet Duals |
| Eli Morton | Nathalie Knopf | Tyler Flynn | Joe Devine & Lucas Johnson |
| Joe Devine | Shelby Field | Lucas Johnson | John Kautter & Kinson Michel |
| David Lowe | Benjamin Maldonado | Justin Reese | Hagen Goodin & Kyle Rickenbaugh |
| Tyler Flynn | Michael DiChello | Eitan Goldmeer | John Doepke & Tyler Flynn |
| Austin Wilkins | Steven Rozij | Tim Valliere | |
| Chase Salwach | Christopher Harnett | Hagen Goodin | |
| John Kautter | Alexis Kugler | Craig Schluter | |
| Lucas Johnson | Ryan Bradley | Stephen Thorgerson |
If you’d like to see the bid winners for the knife disciplines, you can check those out on the World Knife Throwing League website here.
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