NANAIMO ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Edge Play: Knife Throwing Lessons in Nanaimo
A one-hour, coach-led knife-throwing session for ages 10 and up — this guide explains the flow, safety essentials, and what to expect.
Edge Play: Knife Throwing Lessons in Nanaimo.
On Vancouver Island in Nanaimo, Island Time Axe Throwing runs a focused one-hour knife-throwing session guided by coaches who train directly under Lucas, a coach with more than a decade of experience. Sessions begin with 14-inch knives and expand into an armory of more than 100 throwing tools; the activity is open to participants age 10 and up, requires no prior experience, and waivers can be completed online.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
14-inch Blades and a 100-plus Armory
The session starts you on 14-inch knives and then opens access to a diverse collection of over 100 throwing implements, letting you sample different tools as you build confidence.
A Decade of Teaching in Your Corner
Coaches shadow for 30+ hours directly under Lucas, who brings 10+ years of coaching experience; instruction emphasizes safe technique so newcomers can start sticking throws quickly.
Ages 10+, No Experience Needed
Designed for beginners and younger participants, the experience is open to ages 10 and up, requires no prior throwing experience, and uses an online waiver to streamline check-in.
What the day feels like
What an Hour Feels Like
The one-hour session is compact and deliberate: check-in and waiver, foundational instruction with 14-inch knives under close coach supervision, then a guided progression into the broader armory of throwing tools. The cadence is hands-on coaching with an emphasis on safety, repetition, and incremental challenge.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this one-hour session suits — and who it doesn't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run one hour in length.
No personal throwing gear is required; knives and tools are provided. Complete the waiver online before arrival to save time.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the knife-throwing session?
The session duration is one hour.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be age 10 or older.
Do I need prior experience to join?
No prior experience is required; the session is coached for beginners.
What throwing tools will I use?
Sessions begin with 14-inch knives and progress to selections from an armory of over 100 throwing tools.
Is there a waiver?
Yes. A waiver can be filled out online prior to the session.
Who provides instruction?
Coaches who shadow for 30+ hours directly under Lucas, who has 10+ years in coaching, deliver the instruction.