As you may know, different cultures have developed unique bows depending on the accessible material, local conditions and specific needs.

One can distinguish tens of different designs, basing on many findings from around the world.

In this article  I’ll present you the top 5 bow types I’ve made and used in my bow building career.

We’ll talk about their pros and cons from the archer’s and bowyer’s perspective. Let’s get into it.

How to make a bow? Not a toy, not a stick that will break after a few “shots”, but a fully useful and

efficient weapon capable of throwing arrows for significant distances? 

I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been asking myself these questions since I was a kid.

I was truly fascinated by archery and always wanted to study the craft of a bowyer.

Now, after a few years of practice, still with a lot of work ahead,

I can say this topic is not that simple as it may seem to be.

In this article, I will share my thoughts and experience on the basics of bow making.

These, who follow my work for a while now, know for sure that I love challenging and unusual projects.

They are results either of full of character wood or extraordinary designs.

Today I’m gonna present the stick belonging to the first of these groups.