Meet the crew.
We are the most technically and tactically sound axe throwing coaches in the world, and we strive daily to continue mastering our craft
DUTY. HONOR. UNITED STATES AXE
Dustin Knight
Command Sergeant Major
Professional Axe Thrower
Axe of Choice: Flying Fox
Why Dustin Throws Axes: “I do it for the sport. It’s therapeutic, challenging, and there’s nothing like being competitive on the world stage.”
Niki Knight
Commanding Officer
Professional Axe Thrower
Axe of Choice: Ace of Spades
Why Niki Throws Axes: “I do it to beat the men. And for the clarity of mind, and the thrill of competition.”
Matt Kosin
Range Safety Officer
Professional Axe Thrower
Axe of Choice: Ace Of Spaces
Why Matt Throws Axes: “It’s challenging, fun and exciting every time you throw axes.”
Gavin Messer
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: The Corporal
Hometown: Bertha, Minnesota
“My first time throwing, I stuck 1 out of 20 axes, and that axe was a bullseye. I was horrible at first! Even though I did terribly, I was hooked immediately. There is something about your first bullseye, first killshot, first 50 points, and perfect game that is just very gratifying.”
Steph Nelson
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: Ace of Spades
Why Steph Throws Axes: “It’s very satisfying hitting the board, especially the bullseye. It is a good way to build up confidence in yourself.”
Zoe Keezer
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: The Queen of Hearts
Why Zoe Throws Axes: “I like throwing axes because it proves that I can do something challenging.”
Sara Maxwell
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: Ace of Spades
Why Sara Throws Axes: “I love throwing because as a busy mom of 4, it’s my selfcare.”
Dolyn Deschepper
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: The Bad Axe
Why Dolyn Throws Axes: “I came to United States Axe looking for a fun job, instead I found a love for the sport.”
Jacob Weisser
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: The King
Why Jacob Throws Axes: “My passion for the sport is something that I can barely put into words.”
Rupert & Pepper
Range Patrol Officers
Dustin Knight
Command Sergeant Major
World Ranked Competitive Axe Thrower
Axe of Choice: Flying Fox
Why Dustin Throws Axes: “I do it for the sport. It’s therapeutic, challenging, and there’s nothing like being competitive on the world stage.”
Niki Knight
Commanding Officer
Axe of Choice: Ace of Spades
Why Niki Throws Axes: “I do it to beat the men. And for the clarity of mind, and the thrill of competition.”
Matt Kosin
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: Ace Of Spaces
Why Matt Throws Axes: “It’s challenging, fun and exciting every time you throw axes.”
Gavin Messer
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: The Corporal
Hometown: Bertha, Minnesota
“My first time throwing, I stuck 1 out of 20 axes, and that axe was a bullseye. I was horrible at first! Even though I did terribly, I was hooked immediately. There is something about your first bullseye, first killshot, first 50 points, and perfect game that is just very gratifying.”
Steph Nelson
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: Ace of Spades
Why Steph Throws Axes: “It’s very satisfying hitting the board, especially the bullseye. It is a good way to build up confidence in yourself.”
Makenzie Kotchman
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: Ace of Spades
Sara Maxwell
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: Ace of Spades
Why Sara Throws Axes: “I love throwing because as a busy mom of 4, it’s my selfcare.”
Carson Tveito
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: Half Hatchet
Why Carson Throws Axes: “It’s a good way to meet new people.”
Calvin Scoville
Range Safety Officer
Axe of Choice: Ace of Spades
Why Calvin Throws Axes: “It’s a good way to get my mind off everything. Also the feeling of getting a bullseye or killshot is very addicting.”
Rupert & Pepper
Range Patrol Officers
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