Self bow

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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

• Recurve bow
• Decurve bow
• Deflex bow
• Reflex bow

[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

[edit] External links

• Angels Archery Guide Archery guide for beginner archer.