Neighboring haunted houses Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe and Edge of Hell on Mulberry Street, Blade and Timber just popped up two months ago. This establishment makes axe throwing competitive and casual.

Wednesday through Sunday, anyone with $20 and the need for a new hobby should head up north and learn to throw axes.

Welcomed with a smile, the smell of wood and visitors in flannels, the environment adds a homelike log cabin feel. Be ready to present a picture of the completed online waiver, or do it at the front desk of the venue.

After just a short time, patrons are lead to a throwing lane and given a quick 10-minute lesson and instructions about technique. With both hands on the handle of the axe, thumbs should face up “like golf,” lean back and the throw should be felt the core.

After bouncing the axe off the target a few times and finding the sweet spot in the lane to toss, the axe will finally begin to cut into the board. On the tables in front of the targets, Blade and Timber offers sheets of different games to play while throwing. Visitors can play Cricket, where the goal is to hit each circle of the target three times. Another popular game is BLADE, which is played like the basketball game HORSE, but with axes.

Throwing axes at Blade and Timber does not require much. They ask that attendees wear closed toed shoes and, due to legal reasons, customers may not bring their own axe. They allow outside food and drinks, but also offer snacks and beverages such as chips, salsa, popcorn, water and soda in the building.

Afterwards, head across the building to take four cute photo booth pictures that will be put together to make a gif with great lighting, axe props and a lumberjack beard.

The Blade and Timber experience is great for people who are competitive and willing to take a little time to learn something new. Buy a gift card, throw a party, or join a league. Everyone should throw at least one axe in their life.