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Longbows

 

Our longbows are all made from traditional materials in the spirit of the bows used by Robin Hood, as well as by the English armies at the battles during the Hundred Year's war with France and during the Wars of the Roses.

 

 

 

Text Box: Re-enactment longbows These bows are made from a single piece of ash, not joined or laminated, just as they were in medieval times. All bows are tillered to a maximum draw length of 32'', which means there is plenty of built-in safety in these bows. The strings are made of Dacron B-50, which will last much longer than a linen string. Available in draw weights from 25lb - 45lb.   £ 80  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Heavy re-enactment longbows Technically, these bows are constructed in the same way as the re-enactment longbows, but with a higher draw weight for longer range target or distance shooting. Available in draw weights from 50lb -65lb, slightly higher weights on request.   £ 100

 

 

 

Youth longbows

Made from ash and looking just like the adult longbows, our youth longbows are around 5ft long and accommodate draw lengths up to 24''. Ideal for the younger longbowman! Draw weights are around 15lb - 25lb.

 

£ 50

 

 

 

Text Box: Yew longbows Yew has been highly prized as a wood for bow making since the stone age! Two distinct layers of outer sapwood and inner heartwood form a natural laminate, giving far superior performance than bows made out of most other woods. The warbow of Crecy and Agincourt was made of yew and this wood has lost none of its appeal since! All of our yew bows have slightly different characteristics, so please contact us with your exact requirements.   The yew bows currently available 'off the shelf' are :     Please enquire

 

 

 

 

Warbows

What these bows have in common is a rather high draw weight in excess of 100lb. These bows are usually made to measure for the strong archer who needs the extra power for additional distance. Available as laminate bow or in yew. Please contact us with your exact requirements.

 

Guide price: Laminate £ 280 - £ 320, yew £ 450 - £ 650

 

 

 

Horse bows

 

In this section you will find a selection of bows designed by people requiring shorter bows, mainly to be used from horseback. Traditionally made with horn and sinew, our bows have a fibreglass core for extra strength and reliability, covered in leather to give the look of a bow made in the traditional way. Complete fun to shoot, these bows are ideal for anyone just enjoying archery and horse riders who want to try something different!

 

 

Nomad bow

The most compact (and most popular!) of our horse bows. Measuring just XXX'', this bow is ideal for use on horseback on in woods. The wide range of draw weights offered means these bows are suitable for novice as well as experienced archers, re-enactors and LARP fans alike. Available in draw weights from 20lb - 60lb.

 

£ 55

 

Text Box: Scythian bow The next size up, this bow delivers a little more speed and is a great all-round bow. It is available in draw weights from 25lb - 60lb.   £ 80

 

 

Koppani bow

 

£ 95

 

 

 

Text Box: Nimrod bow   £ 110

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Hunnic bow The largest of our horse bows, it looks very impressive and the long levers at the ends mean an easy hold at full draw. The impressive 30'' draw length rounds off the style of this bow. Available in draw weights from 25lb - 60lb.   £ 150

 

 

 

 

Traditional arrows

 

All our traditional arrows are made from a wooden arrow shaft, genuine feathers, and have a self nock to take the bowstring.

 

Starter arrows

These arrows are ideal for the beginner to get a feel for archery. Made with a pine shaft, and 2 1/2'' flights, they can be ordered either with a redhead blunt arrowhead and full-width flights for re-enactment use, or with a field point and triangular flights. Up to 28'' long.

 

£ 3.50 each, £ 19 for 6, £ 35 per dozen

 

Premium blunts

The ideal choice for the battle re-enactor! Full-width 4 1/2'' flights in a choice of colours, ramin shafts for extra durability. Up to 32'' long.

 

£ 5 each, 

 

 

 

 

 

Modern arrows

Our modern arrows come with wood or fiberglass shafts, field points or redhead blunts, and artificial flights. These flights are

 

 

 

Arrowheads

 

Modern Heads

 

 

Text Box: Field points These are available in 5/16'' and 11/32''. The filed points have an inside taper and weigh 100 grains. The standard choice for target archery.   50p each           £4.50/doz

 

 

 

Text Box: Modbods available in 5/16'' and 11/32''. Inside taper. Very good for target shooting, and these look more like medieval heads.   £1 each £10/doz

 

 

 

Text Box: Redhead Blunts push-fit for shafts from 5/16'' up to 3/8''. The ideal choice for battle re-enactors. Also good to use with knock-down targets.   65p each           £7.50/doz  

 

 


 

 

Whistling Head

As the name suggests, this head is used to produce a whistling noise when shot. Used as a signal arrow and to frighten cavalry horses.

£ 5 each            £ 50/doz

 

Practice Points

available in 11/32''. These points are machined but look reasonably like medieval practice points which are shaped like a simple cone.

£2 each £20/doz

 

Reproduction Heads

Our reproduction heads are all modelled after actual historical finds. They are partially machine-made to reduce variability and for easy fitting with a turned socket with inside taper. On this range we offer the possibility to order mixed dozens. If you order 12 or more heads from this section, just apply the lower price per head for the dozen.

 

Short Bodkins

polished or forge-darkened, these look very much like medieval war bodkins Machined for easy fitting, inside taper.

£3 each £30/doz

 

Needle Bodkins

forge darkened, the ideal lookalike of medieval needle bodkins. Machined socket for easy fitting.

£3 each £30/doz

 

Roman Trilobe

modelled after the fearsome Roman military head, these are available in two sizes. Please quote large or small.

£ 7 each            £ 70/doz

 

Saxon Type 1

Similar to the Roman trilobe in the sense that it produces a hole rather than a cut.

£  7each                        £ 70/doz

 

Saxon/Viking Leaf Blade

A Multi-purpose design used in Saxon and Viking times. Note that this arrowhead has a tang instead of a socket.

£  4each                        £ 40/doz

 

Viking Canvas Ripper

An interesting design, intended to produce a cross-cut in sails.

£  5each                        £ 50/doz

 

Fire Basket

As the name suggests, these heads are designed to carry burning pieces of cloth. Available in two sizes, please quote large or small.

£ 7 each            £ 70/doz

           

Type 16

Similar to the famous Type 16, the most commonly used arrowhead in later medieval times.

£  7each                        £ 70/doz

 

Large Broadhead

Quite large and heavy, this head was mainly used to hunt large animals like deer. Also good against cavalry.

£  7each                        £ 70/doz

 

 

Hand-Forged Heads

 

For the ultimate in historical accuracy, we have a range of hand-forged arrowheads modelled on actual archaeological finds. Due to the fact that they are hand forged, each one of them looks ever so slightly different from its fellows.

 

 

 

2 1/2'' Needle Bodkin

The medieval choice against an opponent wearing chainmail. Due to their solid construction but relatively low weight, this head is also ideal to be used for target shooting at historical events.

£ 4 each                        £ 40/doz

 

4'' Needle Bodkin

Longer and heavier, this type looks extremely impressive. Solid enough to be used.

£ 5 each                        £ 50/doz

 

Light 4'' Needle Bodkin

A much lighter, more elegant version of the above head.

£ 4 each                        £ 40/doz

 

Small Broadhead

A nice allrounder. This type was used for hunting and in battles.

£ 4 each                        £ 40/doz

 

Crossbow heads

Much heavier and more solid than all the above arrowheads. This head fits on a 1/2'' shaft, and is solid enough to be used. Weight nearly 2oz!

£ 7 each                        £ 70/doz

 

 

Text Box: Neolothic Arrowheads These heads are actual archaeological finds and are between 4000 and 10000 years old. I decided to list them in this section as they were definitely hand made. The quality of these heads after all this time is much better than most reproductions I have seen. Not included in the mixed dozen offer.  

 

 

 

Sundries

 

Tabs

To protect your string fingers, especially on heavier bows. Made from soft, real leather.

£1

 

Plain Bracers

For arm protection. Laces up, made from real leather

£10

 

Mary Rose Bracers

Modelled on the types of bracers found on Henry VIII's flagship, these bracers are historically accurate and very decorative.

£20

 

Tooled Bracers

Various styles available, either lace-up type or buckle type.

 

Archer's Rings

Made from genuine cow's horn, these rings are used for the traditional thumb draw style on horse bows.

£ 8

 

Fire Strikers

The old way of making fire. Each fire striker comes complete with a piece of flint.

£ 8

 

Dacron Bowstring

Flemish string, fits any length bow up to 76''. One loop for stringing and unstringing the bow, one loose end to be tied to the bottom nock of the bow with a bowyer's knot.

£6

 

Arrow Bags

Modelled after the Mary Rose design. Made from natural canvas with a leather spacer.

For 8 arrows:     £ 20

For 12 arrows:   £ 25

For 24 arrows:   £ 30

 

Leather Spacer for arrow bags

If you would rather make your own arrow bag, we can provide you with the leather spacer. Please state for how many arrows.

£ 5

 

Bow Bags for Longbows

Long enough to fit bows up to 82''. Made from 100% natural calico. The ideal protection for your precious bow.

£8

 

Bow Bags for Horse Bows

made from natural colour fabric, these are the ideal protection for your bow in storage and transport`.

£5

 

Straw Targets

Square compressed straw targets. Ideal for target shooting and archery displays. £29.

Due to their weight P&P £20. Pre-arranged pickup at events possible.

 

Arrow Making Components

 

Feathers

Top quality Trueflight full-length feathers. Left wing. Available in white, brown, black, grey, and grey-barred.

Colours:            35p each           £ 3.20 for 10      £ 28 for 100

grey barred:       60p each           £ 5.60 for 10      £ 52 for 100

 

Linen Thread

Ideal for whipping the flights on medieval style arrows for that extra special look. Very tough and durable. Enough for about 8-12 arrows.

£1

 

Horn Slices

for horn inserts to strengthen the nock. Depending on the desired length of the insert, 1 slice is sufficient for 4-6 arrows.

70p each

 

Arrowshafts

 

5/16'' birch                     £ 10/doz

11/32'' pine                    £9/doz

3/8'' birch                       £12/doz

3/8'' ash                        £25/doz

 

Plastic nocks

black, inside taper. Available in 5/16'' and 11/32''

30p each           £1.80/doz

 

Taper Tools

These tools look a little bit like pencil sharpeners, but they provide the right angle for fitting tapered arrowheads and nocks. Available in 5/16'', 11/32'', and 23/64''. Before you ask: Not available in 3/8''. If you know of a supplier who sells them in this size, please let me know!

£ 5.50 each