Self bow
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[edit] Definition and characteristics
A self bow is a bow made from a single piece of wood. Extra material such as horn nocks on the ends, or built-up handles, would normally be accepted as part of a self bow. Self bows may be of any side-view profile; moderate recurving can often be achieved with heat and force, and it normally increases arrow speed.
[edit] History
In many parts of the world including much of Africa, the Americas, northern Europe, and Southern Asia, the great majority of traditional bows are self bows.
[edit] See also
- Bow(weapon)
- Crossbow
- English longbow
- Longbow
- Flatbow
- Archery
- Horse archer
[edit] Bow construction techniques
- Cable-backed bow
- Compound bow
- Laminated bow
- Composite bow
[edit] Bow forms
[edit] References
- (1992) The Traditional Bowyers Bible Volume 1. The Lyons Press. ISBN 1-58574-085-3
- (1992) The Traditional Bowyers Bible Volume 2. The Lyons Press. ISBN 1-58574-086-1
- (1994) The Traditional Bowyers Bible Volume 3. The Lyons Press. ISBN 1-58574-087-X