Origami Tomahawk
A tomahawk is an ax-like weapon of the Indians. It is used for hunting, defense, and attack in hand-to-hand combat. The warriors and hunters of the tribe were fluent in throwing a tomahawk at a target. The secret to throwing accuracy was constant training. Anyone can learn to throw such a weapon. However, practicing with a real tomahawk is dangerous for yourself and others. Making your own tomahawk out of paper and starting the exercises, on the other hand, is a great idea.
A simple diagram and detailed description of the assembly will not cause any difficulties. The handmade figure is assembled from two sheets of paper. If you reinforce each sheet of paper with an additional layer, the structure will be strong and weighty. The high-strength tomahawk will not be dented or broken if dropped. Of course, a paper blade will not stick into the wood like a metal blade. Nonetheless, the handmade product will fly directly towards the target. With each subsequent training, you need to increase the distance to the target.
Place a sheet of scrap paper, which will enhance strength, on top of a sheet of paper of the main color.
Fold the top sheet in half lengthwise, matching the top and bottom edges.
Roll the sheets into a tight tube and secure the edge.
This should be your shaft or handle.
Reinforce a sheet of paper of the main color with scrap paper.
Fold in half crosswise, matching the sides.
Turn the shape fold down.
Mark the middle of the figure. To do this, bend the paper, aligning the sides.
Open back.
Bend the top of the sheet towards the middle to form an angle.
Align the sides of the corner in the center.
Fold the figure in half.
Fold the lower part of the folds protruding beyond the triangle along the base and tuck it inside.
Repeat the same on the other side.
Glue the halves together.
Mark the boundaries of attaching the blade to the shaft.
Make cuts through the paper on the sides using a knife or scissors.
Insert the triangular blank into the hole of the tube and secure it.
Tomahawk is ready!
The distance of the throw depends not only on strength but also on the correct grip. The tomahawk is grasped with the dominant hand close to the end of the handle. The blade points downwards. To throw, the hand rises and moves slightly behind the back. The blade at this moment is directed forward. When throwing, the tomahawk handle should smoothly slip out of your hand and fly into the distance.
