The Ranger Thrower...

Andy Prisco

Andy Prisco

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Designed specifically for Best Ranger Competition 2002, here are some pics of the Ranger Thrower, designed by your friend and mine, :D Ranger Justin Gingrich.

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The Ranger Thrower is a HOSS, made from a WHOPPING 3/8th stock, and its lines are inspired by one of our favorite throwing knives, Bobby Branton's See-Wee Trade Dag.

The comfortable integral double guard, palm swell, angulated linear convex grinds, and cord wrapped handle make it a PLEASURE to use and THROW.

Massive swaths are cut into the target with the point design and there isn't anything that stops it when it hits....it's HEAVVVVVY and rightly so, for two reasons,

1) It's spin rate was designed to be identical to the Vietnam Tactical Tomahawk....both single spin distances are nearly identical, so you DON'T have to move your spot when tossing either.

2) It had to be "Ranger" tough, and Justin would have it NO other way. :)

New to the industry is American Tomahawk's use of H-13 tool and dye steel in this thrower. Normally seen in forging dies, casting dies, and extrusion tooling, this steel is EXTREMELY tough, which is especially important a thrower. The Ranger Thrower through hardens at 54-56, and does NOT rust, due to its distribution of Carbon, Chromium, and other elements. It also takes a BEAUTIFUL finish and holds its hardness at high heat.

The hooks in the guard are being replaced with peaked ramps on both sides, with friction grooves.

The Ranger Thrower will be available in the near future for $99 and it will be among the most impressive pieces of airborne steel in your arsenal.

More soon...thanks for taking a look!
 
I can't wait til they are for sale - will definitely get one!

Looks and sounds like Justin did a kick ass job.
 
Andy, after that picture you better get those Bad Boys into production. Bring it on!
I want one! And I'm sure others will also, so make a $#*t load!

Let em fly!
Hope all is well with you and yours.
Greg
 
Andy
I know this is a dumb question but what is a peak ramp and what is its function?

Thanks
Vance
 
Vance...peaked ramps just mean that the integral guards will lose the hook-like hole and be replaced with "mountain-peak" looking double guards on both sides.

Marion...we were asked to make a "Ranger-tough" Throwing Knife for Best Ranger 2002, and consequently, it has inspired our exploration into complimentary knives for some of our Hawks. However, we will ALWAYS be Tomahawk manufacturers first and that will remain our emphasis.
 
Thanks for answer to the dumb question.
By the way I really like the knife. Hope to see it soon. Maybe in a few weeks. ;)
Thanks again
v-man
 
Originally posted by Andy Prisco
It's spin rate was designed to be identical to the Vietnam Tactical Tomahawk....both single spin distances are nearly identical, so you DON'T have to move your spot when tossing either.
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I'm just curious, Andy, is this when thrown from the handle?
 
Hey Andy,
Any chance you putting together a package of a Vietnam Tactical and Ranger Thrower with a SSS sholder rig. Now that would be a great combo.

Vic
 
Originally posted by Andy Prisco
The Ranger Thrower IS a handle thrower only.
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So it's sharp, the reason I ask is most throwers that I've seen dont have an edge and your thrower looks like it might be a good user if it's got an edge.
 
Handle thrower?!? Man, if that thing is any bigger, you are going to have to include hard points so that it can be dropped by an F-16.

Justin, I think you missed your calling - you should be selling these to the DOD, because they are going to have to be delivered to the AO on a C-130.

Just strap 5 of them to a pallet and drop them into the target area - you'll have a kinetic energy kill weapon that is perfect for bunker busting. All that's missing is the laser designator and guidance fin package.

Heavan help the grunt who drops one of these - it will go straight to the Center of the Earth. Maybe you should call it the "China Syndrome" Thrower. Heck, it can replace the E-tool, just drop it and you've got an instant foxhole.

Man, that's the only knife I've ever seen that will need it's own HPT lowering line for airborne ops - it's practically crew served. What does the A-Gunner carry? :D

Just kidding Justin! Looks like a winner.
 
Hey Andy, we are BOTH still alive! :)

I can't see the pic, but let me know when you have 3 to ship this way...and hey, keep up the good work! Give me a call when you get a chance.

Bruce
 
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