AXE-throwing may sound a slightly odd sport, but it's best not to say that when speaking to someone who's brandishing one.
Unlike wellie-hurling or cap-throwing, which has become increasingly popular at Yorkshire village fetes, hurling a sharpened blade is a skill dating back to the Vikings.
The sport made its first appearance at the Great Yorkshire Show this week, sharing the forestry events arena with pole-climbing races.
"You could stand there all day throwing axes and not get a single one to stick in the target unless you understand the technique," said forestry events co-ordinator Graeme Hodgson.
Prizes of £500 for men and £200 for women were at stake.
"Competitors have included teachers, a vet, a brewer, carpenters and joiners," said Mr Hodgson.
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