“Borjigin” Medieval Stylization of Crimean-Tatar Bow
The Borjigin bow is a stylization of the medieval Crimean-Tatar bow.
Materials: wood + fibreglass.
The bowstring and fabric case is complete with the bow.
Total length: 54″.
The length of the string: 52″.
Draw weight: 25-50#.
Max. draw length: 28-34″.
“Bulgars” Stylization of Medieval Avarian and Bulgarian Bows
Stylization of medieval Avarian and Bulgarian bow.
Materials: wood, fibreglass, precious wood.
Total length: 57.5″
The length of the string: 50.5″
Draw weight: 25-50#
Max. draw length: 32″
The bowstring and fabric case is complete with the bow.
Base model (wood + fibreglass)
Lux model (wood, fibreglass, precious wood)
“Sultan” Fiber Glass Laminated Short Recurve Bow
Sultan bow is a close in size and geometry stylization of medieval Turkish bows. These small recurve composite bows were used in the Ottoman Empire for many centuries.
This bow named after the first sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1326-1389). In the XVI-XVII centuries, the Turkish Empire reached the highest point of its influence. During this period it was one of the most powerful countries in the world. Turkish archers became famous for their mastery of long-range weapons, which they effectively used in the war. They based military strategy на horseback archery skills. Archers had shorter recurve bows, that were more comfortable and easier to use on a horse. Such bows gave warriors great flexibility.
In the Ottoman Empire archery was a popular branch of sports, which has been performed as a regular since the 15th century. The most spectacular competitions were marksmanship archery contests. There were special places for contests were called “ok meydani”. The most notable of this arena was Istanbul Ok-meydani. Traditional Turkish archery has been inscribed on the Representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO in 2019.
The pride of the Ottoman Empire Turkish bow is one of the shortest bows in history. The short limbs are perfect for shooting over distance when archers use lighter arrows. The unique outward-bulling grip is more comfortable for shooting. Classical recurve composite Turkish bow has a wooden core, animal horn on the belly at the side facing the archer and sinew on the front. The layers of this construction secured together with animal glue. The limbs curing forward into the shape of the letter “C”. The grip area is flatter on the belly and the front of the grip bulges outwards.
Sultan is a fibreglass laminated short recurve bow, which repeats the shape and size of original Turkish bows. Ash or maple is used at the base of the bow shoulders. Redwood is used in the grip and ends of the bow. In the basic version of the Sultan, horn pads are used at the ends of the bow and on the grip under the arrow on both sides.
A high degree of recursion gives to bow with a stretched bowstring a lot of energy and gives a good arrow speed. The speed of the bow with draw weight 33-34 pounds on 28 inches with shooting wooden arrow 400 grain will be around 180fps.
The bow has a length of the string at 47 inches. This is a short bow, shooting will be more comfortable with a thumb ring. Sultan is suitable for archers of any skill level. But you should consider the right draw weight. For the shooting technique thumb ring, you can take a bow with low draw weight – 24-26 pounds will be enough. In the combination with the light arrows, even such a light bow will give the arrow a good speed. Low draw weight allows you to concentrate more on working out the technique.
The bowstring and fabric case is complete with the bow.
Materials: ash, maple, redwood, horn pads
String material: fast flight
Total length: 53″
The length of the string: 47″, also available elongated version at 52″
Draw weight: 25-45#
Max. draw length depends on the draw weight: 33″ and 34″ (for 52″ version)
Arrows model A1. Type “budget”
Shafts material: pine, ash, maple, linden etc. Lacquered 1 time with simple varnish.
Feathers: soft goose or soft dyed turkey 4″ parabolic or shield form. All three feathers in one colour. Winding by a linen thread. Self nock. Steel point (field type).
Arrows model A2. Type “standard”
Shafts material: pine, maple, linden, ash etc. Diameter 5/16″ and 11/32″.
- Shafts material: pine, maple, linden, ash etc. Diameter 5/16″ and 11/32″.
- Shafts selected, lacquered.
- Turkey dyed feathers 4″ parabolic or shield form.
- Leading feather differs in colour.
- Winding by a linen thread.
- Steel point (field type). Plastic nock or self wooden nock.
- Can be selected by spine for your bow.
You can choose the colour of the feathers, type of nock, preferences for the spine and other details after the order is placed. Slot width for wooden self nock 3mm by default, please inform us if you need another slot width.
Arrows model A3. “Standard 3″
Shafts material: pine, maple, linden, ash etc. Diameter 5/16″ and 11/32″.
- Shafts material: pine, maple, linden, ash etc. Diameter 5/16″ and 11/32″.
- Shafts selected, lacquered.
- Turkey dyed feathers 3″ parabolic or shield form.
- Leading feather differs in colour.
- Winding by a linen thread.
- Steel point (field type). Plastic nock or self wooden nock.
- Can be selected by spine for your bow.
You can choose the colour of the feathers, type of nock, preferences for the spine and other details after the order is placed. Slot width for wooden self nock 3mm by default, please inform us if you need another slot width.
Back quiver
Good quality сow leather 2,5-3mm. Belt adjustment to wear on both sides. The quiver holds approximately 12-15 arrows.
Bamboo arrows
Bamboo shafts. Shafts selected, lacquered.
Turkey dyed feathers 4″ parabolic or shield form. The default feather angle is perpendicular, but you can choose colour and shape.
- Winding by a linen thread.
- Steel point (field type). Plastic nock or wooden nock.
- Can be selected by spine for your bow.
- You can choose the colour of the feathers, type of nock, preferences for the spine and other details after the order is placed. Slot width for wooden self nock 3mm by default, please inform us if you need another slot width.
For the arrows with a standard length, we use bamboo shafts 33″. The full arrow’s length with a nock and with a point is 34″.
Belt quiver
The Belt Quiver is made of genuine vegetable-tanned leather thickness 2-2.5mm. The skin is covered with a composition that protects against moisture. Quiver length 45cm. You can put 12 standard arrows inside.
It is possible to apply embossed patterns as well as pyrography and pictures. The cost of these additional options is negotiated separately and depends on the complexity and size of the pattern or pictures.
Bow quiver
The Bow Quiver is made of genuine vegetable-tanned leather. The quiver is worn with a loop through which a belt is threaded. Making individually for a bow.
For the extra charge, we can make embossing, embroidery, additional bronze cast hardware.
Kyudo style bamboo arrows
Winding by a linen thread. Wooden nock with kyudo shape also is a possible standard plastic nock (traditional archery). Slot width for wooden self nock 2,5-2,7mm by default, please inform us if you need another slot width. Steel point (field type).
Bamboo shafts. Dyed primary turkey feathers, solid colour and multicolour or not dyed white, length 6″ with Kyudo style shape. Kyudo style angle of feathers (leading feather parallel to the slot).
Manchu style bamboo arrows
Bamboo shafts. Dyed primary turkey feathers, solid colour and multicolour or not dyed white (on your choice), length 6″ Manchu style or another shape.
The default feather angle is perpendicular, but you can choose colour and shape. Winding by a linen thread. Wooden Y-shape nock, with an extended bottom of the slot for fixing on a bowstring. Slot width 2.5-2,7mm by default, please inform us if you need another slot width. Аlso is possible plastic nock. Steel point (field type).
