Commissioning a Bow

Every bow is unique and I can customize one for you, from cutting and splitting the log to applying the final coat of oil.

Wood species:  Osage Orange, White Oak, Eastern Hop Hornbeam, Mulberry, White Ash, Black Walnut, Black Cherry, Sugar Maple, Black Locust.

Bow styles:  Straight Stave , Reflex/Deflex, and Character Bows, all with Horn Tip overlays.

You choose the wood and style and I’ll tailor the bow to your Draw Length and Draw Weight.

This wooden bow will become your companion at the range, in the field, or in the woods.

Bow orders include 2 arrows.

To contact us about your dream bow:

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-SOLD- Black Walnut Reflex/Deflex Bow

This is a very refined, smooth shooting bow.  It has deer antler arrow pass and tip overlays.

Black Walnut Reflex/Deflex Bow

#26 @ 28″

65 1/2″ ntn

 

-SOLD- Osage Orange Character Bow

This is a snake-grained Character Bow with horn arrow pass and overlay tips.  The uneven strung profile is a result of the natural grain direction of the stave, an inherent characteristic of many Osage Orange Staves

Osage Orange Character Bow

#47 @ 28″

58″ ntn

 

-SOLD- Osage Orange Reflexed Short Bow

This bow came from a branch with a kink which was placed in the centre of the bow, giving the bow a strong reflexed shape.  Short bows are handy for shooting from horse back or in dense bush.

Osage Orange Reflexed Short Bow

#29 @ 24″

52″ ntn

 

-SOLD- Osage Orange Reflex/Deflex Bow

This bow has a mild swerved grain pattern that gives it an elegant character; horn arrow pass and tip overlays; and a green leather grip.

Osage Orange Reflex/Deflex Bow

#55 @ 28″

59″ ntn

 

-SOLD- Osage Orange Character Bow

This bow has hardwood handle riser, arrow pass and tip overlays.  It gains character through three knots in the lower limb and a curve on the upper limb. This bow comes with a removable leather grip.

Osage Orange Character Bow

#46 @ 28″

66 1/4″ ntn

-SOLD- Black Walnut Reflex/Deflex Bow

This bow came from a particularly light weight stave with mild character.  It has deer antler arrow pass and tip overlays.  It is a pleasure to shoot.

Black Walnut Reflex/Deflex Bow

#30 @ 28″

61 1/4″ ntn

 

Arrows for Sale

Sitka Spruce arrow shaft with turkey and goose wing fletching, spined to match your bow and tightly grouped by grain weight.  The perfect compliment to a wooden bow.

Single Arrow

$40 (+HST)

Set of 6 Arrows

$190 (+HST)

Set of 12 Arrows

$300 (+HST)

About the Bowyer

A bow was about connecting with Nature.  The modern, cold materials of fiber glass and pulleys just didn't feel right.  The bow had to be of wood.

From that first White Ash Straight Bow years ago to gnarly Osage Orange bows today, there is something deep inside that says "This Is Real".

David Borsellino

Red Hill Archery