LONGBOWS

English longbows

All the longbows we offer are made to your exact requirements i.e to suit height, draw length and draw weight.  This ensures you get a bow that you will give you optimum performance from when shot with matching arrows. 

 

Standard Longbow

Is made up with triple laminations consisting of a Hickory back, Hardwood core (dependant on materials) and a Lemonwood belly.

Junior bows                        £100.00

Adult longbow from           £160.00 (Dependant on length and draw weight)

Re-enactment Bows  £150.00
Our re-enactment bows come in two styles either self or horn nocked, they are
constructed of Hickory and Lemonwood with a leather handle.
Draw weights 25lbs to 45lbs.

Bow making kits

The kit consists of triple laminated bow stave (composition as in standard bow), pair of horn nocks drilled ready for shaping and a single loop Dacron bow string. 

Price              £75.00

Self-Bow Staves

We are now stocking in limited quantities Osage and Yew staves for making self-bows the Yew is available in various lengths up to above 80", we have sourced a supply of premium Yew from the US from Medicine Bow Woods so if you have any requirements please get in touch with us.

Price is dependant on size/quality and availability so please call.

*****All wood is subject to availability and due to the length bows/kits have to be dispatched by courier*****

Horn Tips/slivers

Buffalo horn tips for making longbow horn nocks and horn slivers for arrow plates or arrow nock inserts.

Per pair                                             £4.50

Horn slivers for making self-nocked arrows or for Arrow Passes for bows (approx. 1 inch by 3 inches)  
£2.00 for Six (Normally enough for 12 Arrows)