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Making Japanese Archery Bows

Making Japanese Archery Bows

Yokoyama Reimei has been making Japanese archery bows for more than a century. Their artisans use traditional woodworking techniques to craft 6.5-foot tall bows from burnt bamboo and a wax tree core. They shape each bow by hand (and foot) by bending the wood with rope and bamboo wedges. Process X provides a close-up look at their workshop.

A Bow without an Arrow

A Bow without an Arrow

We always assumed for a bow-type weapon to be effective, that it needed to fire arrows or bolts. Sabatkay Project shows us how it’s possible to create a weapon that’s fired by drawing a bow, but shoots bullet-like projectiles. He used matchstick heads as a propellant, which seems very dangerous. Definitely don’t try this at home.

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The Birth of a Weapon Pt. 1

The Birth of a Weapon Pt. 1

After showing us how to make tools and build a house, John Neeman Tools presents the steps of completely handcrafting a traditional English longbow – starting from a log, and finishing with a functional weapon. Handmade bows are available for preorder from Neemanbows.com.

The English Longbow

The English Longbow

“You’d shoot for two hours every Sunday. It changes your muscle shape.” Kevin Hicks of History Squad explains the basics of the English longbow, from its construction to its importance to 14th century England. Han Solo wishes he had Kevin’s tongue.

Legolass

Legolass

This girl is either part elf or a certified zombie slayer. Or maybe we are looking into the future at the equally talented love-child of Hawkeye and Black Widow, or Merida from Brave IRL.

Concept: INNO CXT Bow

Concept: INNO CXT Bow

Won-Jae Lee and Won Jung Shin’s INNO CXT concept isn’t just for show; this X Carbon Recurve Bow is 40% stronger and 190% more elastic than regular carbon fiber bows.

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