Bulgarian Horn Bow. Part 2

Hi guys! I started this project 3 years ago. It is hypothetical reconstruction on Bulgarian horse bow of 7-9century. It is my interpretation, I hope you like it :)
Materials: Acer Tataricum (wood), antler, ram horn, deer sinew, fish bladder glue, cherry bark and birch bark.
61" length, 680grams (bone plates are heavy), 50lbs at 29' (historical bows are up 100lbs).
"Сложносоставньiе луки Восточной Европьi ранного средновековья" - Е. Круглов
Support : / stiliyan

[@LifeisGood-ye8rl]

UNESCO should put these videos into the achieve of archeology to preserve as one of master piece of intangible heritage of human history. So generations after us can also learn to recreate these ancient tools should they choose.

[@anesio5996]

Aunesco, ONU, etc só querem que vc seja escravo dos ideais deles.. jamais irá desejar que vc se torne independente

[@rotwolf5722]

An excellent bow! And a beautiful piece of art! I love your style, your birds and bees and very much your bow! I am an old man, building bows for many years, I am very impressed: a beautiful piece of craftsmanship and art! And a very efficient weapon! Greetings and love from Germany

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you

[@nickjanczak9665]

Stunning work and unlike some videos on KZbin not made in a workshop with £200,000 worth of machinery, instead made with some very basic tools. Breathtaking.

[@bernardomingarelli619]

That bow is just beautiful! The colours: the brown, the white, the bone... i'm honestly speechless. it's just beautiful.

[@laudavhutcheon946]

Speechless. Says it all. Well done sir!!!!

[@MAAJDEBRE]

Велики поздрав од суседа из Србије. Одличан, убедљив, информативан. Желимо ти успеха.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Благодаря! Поздрави от България!

[@davidpangelov3859]

Страхотен клип, прекрасен лък, истинско майсторство. Браво!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Благодаря

[@zorankostur]

@@StiliyanStefanov vo kakva tecnost gi mokris vlaknata 5:20......what kind liquid is that on 5:20

[@mihajlogeneralovic6504]

@@zorankostur some type of animal protein based glue eather hide glue or fish bladder glue

[@herweirdoo0904]

Everyone: admiring the beauty of the bow . Me : astonished as to how he have access to a speedy enough internet in the middle of nowhere .

[@dragozhekovdragov8377]

Ами, в България интернета е наистина с много добро покритие. Един от най добрите в Света😊

[@zoichikanoe6242]

I do work metal mostly, forge and so on, when I have hands on wood, for handles, I start to be nervous, one mistake and the missing material is not recoverable in any way, not movable from a section to another one, not in a way keep the look of the part whole. Veins, grain, how easy is to grind too much down, how easy is that it breaks on pressure, how hard to find a piece with a proper vein direction, without wooden knots messing it someway. I do honestly believe that making a proper wooden bow is way harder than making a sword. The sword even if defective, too hard tempered (very common), or made of soft alloy of too brittle ones, would still work for a certain amount of abuse. A wooden bow, a sinew that's not set properly, the wrong wood, it would break in half at half pull. Awesome work, so much patience, I wish I would have your patience with it (and a cleaner workshop) to try to make one, just to learn from it.

[@Dacicusify]

Very few people in Eastern Europe still posesThis Knowledge . I think you should teach this ART. BRAVO PROFESSOR.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

this presentation was perfection we viewed your skills as a bowmaker ,and your videography with natural sounds made this a top choice . thank you for sharing your art.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you

[@lemagicbaguette1917]

Молодцы, Стефанов! Это красивый лук.

[@cataiulian2116]

I can't get enough of watching this video, what mastery could get out of your hands. artistry

[@Doriyan1957]

Отлична работа и голям майсторлък; страшно уважавам такива майсторски умения! Точно така е изглеждал старобългарския сложносъставен лък, с който дедите ни са извоювали феноменалните си победи! Изработката на такъв лък може да се сравни с изработката на цигулка Страдивариус! Това е положението. И как свисти стрелата просто не е истина........Мога ли да попитам от какво дърво е основата на лъка?!? Забелязвам, че изключително леко се опъва, а стреля великолепно; някакъв рекорд за далечина?! Много ме впечатли и изработката на американския индиански лък, изработен с подръчни и самоделни инструменти на място - уникално!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Благодаря Лъкът ни не е бил нещо по специално в сравнение с другите лъкове от епохата даже е по грозноват от повечето но в това е чара му и все пак си е наш Татарски клен е дървото Опъва се лесно защото не се дърпа със сила а с техника Поздрави

[@dragozhekovdragov8377]

@@StiliyanStefanov Майстор Стиляне, кажи моля за дряновото дърво. Чувах като малък че е дряна е най-добър за лък..

[@stasofarada4982]

Шикарная работа! Успехов Вам! И конечно же благодарность за то, что делитесь бесценным опытом.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Спасибо!

[@TheArmedDoveOfPeace]

Супер! Даже боюсь представить сколько стоил такой лук в те времена. Огромный труд, требующий мастерства и терпения.

[@КостадинТодоров-э9м]

Браво, особено ми допадна че има само естествени звуци в клипа . Много добра работа , радвам се за вас .Радвайте ни още с подобни неща , УСПЕХ .

[@gonzalomauriciolara9931]

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[@oungbonthan7352]

ល្អណាស់

[@stevegrimm305]

This is more than a masters work - simply magic how you combine gifts of nature and make an art ut of this! Very enyoyable and a lot of appreciation to you

[@wolfa5151]

This object is not only functional but also balance in perfection, and that, equals beauty. A joy to watch a master at his work. Respect!

[@antoniovillafane1114]

Your exceptional effort was rightfully rewarded in finally shooting a superb work of historically accurate art in this bow. Again, you have produced a wonderful gift in this video to the world of archery. Thankyou.

[@comfusedWorldpassanger3399]

What a beautiful bow. Very interesting to watch all the work that needs to be done to get such a bow done. It looks and sounds very fast when you shoot with it. Impressive work.

[@joejoyce9519]

Such craftsmanship Sir. Well done indeed. Are these for sale anywhere at all?

[@bernabegomezmozun245]

Awesome. It is better than contemplating a work of art from a museum. You can see it while its author creates it. Absolutely beatifull bow. This creation has no words to describe. Something like that is priceless. Is the most beautifull asimetric biocomposite horsebow I ever saw. Congratulations!!! Thanks for regarding my eyes.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you very much!

[@serendip369]

Very beautiful creation , sir . You are a true craftsman . It is a thing of beauty , and a creature of its environment .

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you

[@roman_sudneko]

Великолепный лук! Отличное видео! Благодаря!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Спасибо

[@connoressary7303]

@@StiliyanStefanov would you be willing to do an in-depth video on tillering a now like this?

[@ArtSailing]

Ех, че готина изненада. Жив, здрав и щастлив да си, та да продължаваш да правиш! На слука Да е И Наздраве Да бъде!

[@dannyroberts5056]

What a beautiful and functional work of art. I have been fasinated by horn bows and how they were made. Your video and bow building skills are remarkable. Thank you for sharing.

[@bboybreathless]

3 years was well worth waiting for this

[@kholling45]

Absolutely fascinating. You sir are a true craftsman and artisan. Best regards from Canada 🇨🇦

[@rossenassenov3129]

Да си жив и здрав! Още една крачка до истината за Българите...

[@sasha2007kaz]

Это да!! Хороший лук!

[@hidas8]

Gratulálok Csodàlatos lett ez a Bolgàr íj hajrá Turàn éljen a Bolgàr Magyar testvériség!

[@vittoriostoppa]

Un lavoro incredibile. Bravissimo. Un saluto da Genova -Italia

[@Habitatti]

Oh, I've been waiting for this. You made a beautiful bow, man. True craftsmanship. Respect!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you!

[@drevenezeliezko3115]

how on earth can someone dislike this ...amazing work !

[@НиколайСерпининов-е4у]

Здорово получилось, посмотрел на одном дыхании. Мастер золотые руки

[@szk4023]

Very nice! It also looks and sounds powerful.

[@TwistedSisterHaratiofales]

Amazing Craftmanship. I imagine you could easily ask for between 10 and 15k or more to sell a bow like this. I put together wooden takedown bows and line the limbs with Rattlesnake skin and I can't keep up with the demand. Those only go for around a thousand. I love the time and care you put into this. Much Kudo's.

[@la467]

It's so relaxing watching your videos and you are doing a good work . I salute you from Romania.

[@kenprovus9195]

I AM VERY IMPRESSED! BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE WATCHING YOU WORK!

[@Soviless99]

amazing! looks like a mix of your native american horn bow, a hun bow, and a magyar bow! love the bark wrapping! very beautiful

[@igun997]

Wow, the sound at 23.26 was no joke.

[@mikhailmarinov8]

Now that is a great bow.. with toy like this i can definitely imagine how someone can put an arrow through a leather armour and such.

[@jasonpercy184]

It was worth the wait. Absolutely beautiful bow.

[@alexeyvakukh9776]

Благодарю Вас, уважаемый Стилиан за прекрасный ролик! Лук получился замечательный! Усы тоже))) Вам органично идут.

[@vereabsolutum9131]

Your work/bow creations are truly great. Watching there isn't a missed step just beautiful bow art. If it weren't for the fact that I'm a disabled vet I would really like to acquire/shot a bow(and become an accurate shooter. Won't say keep it up as someone of your skill and obvious love for what you do would ever not keep doing. THANKS FOR SHOWING US ALL

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you

[@AlexWittenaar_medicinebows]

just wow, it’s good meditation watching this video. awesome job!

[@tangerinetangerine9842]

Търпеливо и качествено

[@murraykriner9425]

Such an exquisite piece of archery equipment my friend. Even all the details are perfectly orchestrated having the artistry coupled with utility of the whole instrument. Just wish my words were as nearly attuned to this phenomenal artistry you have recreated in the modern world. Thank you for sharing your creation.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you!

[@murraykriner9425]

Your most welcome. Honored to know such an amazing Artisan.

[@annoenesther]

Wow what a beatiful Horn Bow...and what a time and effort you,ve put in there!! Deep respect mate! greets from the Netherlands

[@doriscuriosities]

Yes! I've been so looking forward to see the second part!!! 🏹❤

[@TheBetomelo]

Eu tenho que acrescentar que todo seu trabalho, vem do estudo da ciência e achados da dela mesma e mapas, desenhos, de todas peças, publicadas em livros da ciência e vida dos povos passados, e parabenizar você, por realizar seu trabalho de forma mais rústica e antiga possível, como era no passado. Obrigado por isso. :)

[@zoranpavlovic9540]

I simply didn't skip once even watching second time. I have a question: What in the case of spiral wrappings around the limbs, would it affect the performance and how do you feel it, is there something to do with stability of the bow generally due wide limbs. Also, wooden core of older bow types was thicker than usually or it was my impression, there are examples in artefacts? Anyway, blagodarya for extraordinary documentaries and tips that spared a lot of bows. It deserves award for best authentic documentary specially in domain of experimental archaeology. You really rock, Stily!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you, Zoki! it is chery bark. The bow is very stability, it has narrow limbs, but has short ends. Хвала!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Зоран, аз откраднах кадри от твоя статия, нали няма проблем? :)

[@zoranpavlovic9540]

@@StiliyanStefanov Хахаха! Ще ми бъде чест, aко наистина е това истина . Научих много от теб и дълбоко се прекланям пред теб (Y) Keep on rockin'!!!!!

[@sebastianventer2420]

Ah man, absolutely perfect 👌🏼

[@cezarytomalski8354]

Długo czekałem na drugą część, ale było warto. Pozdrawiam

[@jlturnerwoodworking102]

Another incredible video by you demonstrating incredible skill, I’ve been watching your videos non stop since finding them. Incredible film making too. I feel like I’ve meditated after watching.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you

[@alexyatsyuk70]

отличный лук. динамичный. ты можешь кокнурировать с лукашем новотным в производстве таких луков. а это с амый дорогой лукодел в мире в этом сегменте

[@daliborkrajinovic6486]

Much much respect from Croatia..bow is great ..nice job..much respect..

[@alanbjornolsen7576]

Beautiful work

[@nikolayvalkanov4319]

Невероятни умения, знания и упоритост. Бих се радвал ако някъде има обяснения какво и защо точно се прави.

[@lstone2456]

You’re a great craftsman and bow maker Loved The vid

[@theYeti1000]

The original carbon fiber reinforced bow. Amazing work.

[@marclbishop]

Absolutely fascinating. Thanks for sharing this, your editing skills are nearly as good as your bow-making skills. That bow is a masterpiece.

[@rogersfc]

That was amazing. And the result... I loved it! Well done!

[@redeyezgenoc2346]

Wow!!! Looks and sounds like awesome beautiful 96# and 248fps. A piece of Art!!!!!

[@TheeAthis]

Master Bowyer......beautiful bow, best video's I've seen all year! Subbed! Greetings from California!

[@TeguhHardi]

very very organic bow...nice accuracy

[@fishmaniachannel]

Sir That's just beautiful n deadly ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@joselitomabilin7533]

Amazing talent

[@carloscastiloplaza5789]

Esperé meses este video, el resultado es perfecto! Gracias por enseñar tu trabajo.

[@ricardomariani5178]

Un artesano con mayúsculas no hay palabras felicitaciones un gran saludo desde Uruguay 👍💪👏👏👏

[@paolosandoval1222]

Hermoso arco, más que excelente es perfecto, felicitaciones por su trabajo maestro !!! 😄😄😄

[@robertmooney1492]

I am a traditional bowyer in America. I'm trying my hand at a magyar bow; to say the least it is a bedeviling experience. The design seems to defy physics and logic. Much respect to you

[@curiositystuff1520]

Beautiful bow Beautiful archer

[@turnstyles7485]

Beautiful bow! It really slings those arrows.

[@atlahuanores]

espero y la barrera del idioma no perjudique mi opinión sobre tu trabajo, la verdad el mejor canal de youtube sobre fabricación de arcos, amo tu trabajo tanto en tus videos como en las obras de arte que construyes, felicidades amigo mio, respetos a tu cultura, saludos desde mexico

[@electrominded8372]

Stefan, you should make faithful bow recreations for museums

[@thebulgarian2337]

Много готино сте го направили клипа . имате лайкче от мен :)

[@GarthOJ]

One of the most beautiful bows I've ever seen! Does the birch bark raise the draw weight at all?

[@TheBetomelo]

Stiliyan Stefanov - Eu vi algo perfeito aqui. Faltou você explicar os materiais, a cola os passos da madeira, do chifre, o acabamento com casca de árvores, ou seja, faltou falar disso. Talvez o KZbin, teria feito legendas em PT do Brasil. Mas eu entendi quase tudo, e foi uma jornada linda, obrigado por compartilhar meu amigo!! Saúde para você, que Deus te inspire a ensinar sempre!!! :) - 'Beto' - Roberto Melo.

[@СергейТурункин]

Согласен.с.коментариями.мастерство.высший.класс.спасибо.что.вы.есть.

[@matthewnolan1708]

Very cool sounds like high poundage. Hope to see more

[@nikolaykolev3280]

Да, може да не са най-красивите лъкове, или най-силните, но определено достатъчно ефективни. Знанията и търпението, което влагате в изработката са уникални. Изящно изкуство. Ако това е древната технология за изработка, нека не се изгуби. Ако изработвате по поръчка, бих искал да имам древен Български конен лък.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Благодаря за обективната оценка Да наистина не са особено изящни и красиви както някои други но са си нашите и са уникални по форма За жалост не продавам лъкове Поздрави

[@artbraille]

Bravo et un grand merci pour votre démonstration. Une vraie oeuvre d'art. Félicitation. Patrick Dupré; Op Art; Montpellier./Fr

[@АлександрПестов-к9в]

Дай вам бог здоровья, люблю ваши видео.

[@HistoricalWeapons]

excellent work, do you think the slavic draw is preferred for the bulgarians?

[@MartinStefanovFilms]

Art and dedication satisfying to watch!

[@timbutler5690]

Very beautiful work

[@michalmarekart]

Beautiful !!!

[@Doktor_psicholog]

Вау,браво мастер!!! Это шедевр!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Спасибо

[@beowolf1471]

Amazing, and beautyful! Greetings from Hungary! 👍

[@patrickcollenot2736]

bonjour stiliyan je regarde ta vidéo ces tous un chef d oeuvre merci pour l art que tu met a fabriquer un arc je suis chasseur a l arc Français merci

[@vittoriostoppa]

Bravisssimo. Una grande pazienza e abilità. Un eccelente lavoro

[@jagwindersinghkrel2789]

You are legend sir, your bow very powerful bows

[@s.p.q.roctavianvsavgvstvs900]

Истинско удоволствие е да ви наблюдава човек как творите вашите шедьоври с обикновенни, прости инструменти и естествени материали. Не зная дали тази реплика на старобългарския лък притежава качествата на истинския старобългарски лък да стреля на 400 м., да пробива монголски и рицарски брони на 250 крачки но наистина това което правите за да възродите традициите на старобългарските майстори на оръжия е страхотно. Звука който издава при стрелба кара косите да настръхват. Дори съм чел, че някои стари майстори са изработвали т.нар. пеещи стрели със отвори под специален ъгъл за стабилизиране на полета на стрелата но издаващи ужасяващ звук при полета който е карал противника да се разбягва само като са го чуели. Ееех - славно минало. За съжаление в световната литература старобългарския лък сега се нарича унгарски от незнание и от липсата на желание у нашите управници да разобличат многото лъжи около нашата история писани от руски и други автори но фактът си е факт - няма по съвършенно оръжие правено някога от старобългарския сложно съставен лък със повече от 40 части превъзхождащ всичко правено до сега. Успех ви желая и да ни радвате с повече такива клипове.

[@drrivera2172]

Hermoso arco buen trabajo

[@kennedydry1632]

Il est magnifique cet arc. Et puis j'aime beaucoup ce choix de vie, qui prend son temps loin des fureurs et futilités du monde. On ne s'ennuie jamais quand on utilise ses mains pour créer et inventer. A part ça je suis ici parce que je me documente un peu sur les arcs utilisés par l'armée de l'Empire Romain d'Orient, et je crois que j'ai trouvé le bon endroit !

[@azaniassousadeandrade7423]

thankyou so much for to show how is made the imazin wepon ! congratulations from Brasil !!👏👏👏👏✌👍👊

[@sunrise1580]

Браво Стефанов!! Од ког дрвета је направљен лук? И рог од које животиње? Овца, коза? Хвала за одличан видео. Лајк и субскрајб!

[@dimitardimitrov9482]

Мъжка овца, овен, овен :)

[@sunrise1580]

@@dimitardimitrov9482 Аха Ован, хвала :-)

[@jordelsonbarros1294]

Trabalho incrível. E um arco magnífico. Você faz pra venda.

[@hamasmillitant1]

very nice awesome finish also its nice to see someone that holds arrow onto string and fires with thumb guide/thumb side of bow like me im always being told i do it wrong lol

[@lyallrobertson9761]

Mind blowing!! Truly a master craftsman.

[@antaress8128]

Браво! Това е майсторлък. Това е изкуство. Хареса ми, че имаше по-дълго представяне на готовия лък и как стреляш с него. Докато подравняваше брезовата кора, не нарани ли роговата тъкан отдолу? Жлебовете на лъка за тетивата такива ли са оригинално на българския лък? Мислех, че са под наклон.

[@alexeyvakukh9776]

Плечи древних луков были асимметричными.