t’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:
| Knife | Knife Duals |
| Sebastian Arnold | John Kautter & Kinson Michel |
| John Kautter | Hunter Onarato & Marcia Lozier |
| Kevin Fang | Lucas Johnson & Tyler Flynn |
| Thomas Antoniello | Scott St Clair & Steven Thorgerson |
| Cheyenne Spafford | |
| Kinson Michel | |
| Stephen Thorgerson | |
| Hagen Goodin |
If you’d like to see the bid winners for the knife disciplines, you can check those out on the World Axe Throwing League website here.