Handmade Arrows

My Handmade Arrows for Costumes

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Hickory Stick Longbows

Recently, I had a request for arrows to be used as part of two cosplay costumes. The costumes were for the Lord of the Rings characters, Legolas and Tauriel.

Crystina, owner of Arda Wigs purchased a dozen arrows to be part of their costumes for the Atlanta Dragon Con Convention that was held on Labor Day weekend.

I was very surprised and happy to get this request, since most of my customers are either hunters or target shooters. I was very proud to have my arrows as part of a costume for such a big event.

Traditional archery is a large part of the Lord of the Rings movies. Legolas is a master bowman of the Woodland Realm and appears in all of the movies. Tauriel is captain of the Elvian Guard and is also a proficient archer and markswoman.

These movies demonstrate, within a fantasy world, a fine example of traditional archery.

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Robin Hood Arrow

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Hickory Stick Longbows

I had a fine day out at Tomahawk Archers, last Sunday.

Toward the end of the day, my last customer gave all of us a quite unexpected and spectacular show of skill. Bruce Gray, of Saline Michigan, was interested in my fir tapered shaft arrows. We talked about their specs and I encouraged him to try shooting a few.

Bruce shot a few fir arrows and I suggested he try out my bamboo arrows. After Bruce shot his 3rd bamboo arrow, we heard a loud crack noise. I wasn’t sure what happened…I thought he broke one of the knocks.

Bruce said, “Well, I think I have to buy these.”

We all looked up and couldn’t believe our eyes…he shot a Robin Hood!

Bruce Gray and his Robin Hood arrows

Bamoo arrows Robin Hooded

Bamboo arrows Robin Hooded

Wow, everybody in the club had to come over and check out the Robin Hood arrows. I think it’s pretty rare to Robin Hood wood arrows. All the guys were impressed and came over to talk to Bruce and see the arrows.

It was the coolest thing and made my day to see it…first hand. All, I could say was “Wow!”

It was a fine way to end the day.

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My workshop and finished arrows

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Hickory Stick Longbows

I just finished a couple of dozen arrows for one of my customers and he stopped by my workshop to pick them up. While he was there, he snapped a picture of me, proudly displaying my handiwork. I really enjoy working in my little shop. It’s always nice to chat with my customers and explain how I make my archery equipment.

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Debut Bamboo Shaft Arrows

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Hickory Stick Longbows

One dozen handmade bamboo arrowsI am proud to show off my new handmade bamboo arrows. They are real nice and fly great. I’ve received a lot of compliments on how nice they fly. These have domestic turkey feathers and 125 grain field points. The spine is 60-65 pounds. These came out to be 30 1/2″ long from the nock groove to the back of the head of the field point.

They are becoming popular and I’m working on filling orders for a dozen each. Give me call @ 313-318-4185 for more info. They are priced at $9 each, plus shipping.