Sharp-shooters aim for $45,000 at Billings axe, knife throwing U.S. Open event

BILLINGS — We've all seen movie heroes make spectacular knife and hatchet throws on the big screen. But Billings saw some real sharp-shooters this weekend taking a crack at a $45,000 purse.

"We're throwing three knives — not at the same time — one, two, three," Nick Kolomyja said showcasing three of his blades.

Kolomyja, a Canadian competitor, was one of the participants in this weekend's U.S. Open Axe and Knife Throwing contest.

Watch these knife-throwing competitors and hear the technique explained: Sharp-shooters aim for $45,000 at Billings axe, knife throwing U.S. Open event

"When I'm lining up, I'm really kind of looking at that bullseye. Release it, throw your fingers at it," Kolomyja explained before demonstrating.

He was just one of the competitors drawn to Ox Indoor Axe Thr