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Some bamboo arrows

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Samuraiwarrior
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Horn nocks, joint wrapped with sinew and covered in birch bark, sasa coreana shafts from Korea, and brass tips.

They don't fly to well with the one flatbow I have left (~35#@28"). This is probably because of the very small fletchings and spine issues. But I made them to shoot with my Korean horn bow when it is done, they should do fine at the longer distances of Korean archery.

The writing that is split up between the five of them reads:

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. (from article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)


How do you like them?

I have a lot of things to improve upon for my next set of arrows. More professional looking nocks, smoother lines in cresting. A better finish. Getting points to fit on perfectly. Gluing on birchbark better, and getting the feathers to line up(too thin to work in my jig) and burn to the same shape.
Romain
They look good ! Almost like the real stuff (except the nocks which are carved in bamboo on mine)
jack farrell
Sam; It is so fresh to see someone attempting fine quality arrows. The inscriptions are an especially nice touch. keep up the effort. Jack