Native American Horn Bow

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[@lwmitchell1092]

I am 78.5 years old and this film was one of the most amazing things of patience and craftsmanship I have ever witnessed.I just by accident happened upon this and it was a blessing.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you guys! That make me happy!

[@fabiobattistetti9500]

absolutely right. werner herzog couldn't have done better. this is a time traveller video....pardon my caps not working. superb job..

[@laurenttheme8018]

Here is the master handmade, the patience of the spirit, the force of the soul, the expression of the heart, the knowledge of being. Mitakué Oyasin...

[@brankostevanovic5246]

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[@francfroma688]

God has blessed you with a gift....run with it! Beautiful work! Godbless you n your family

[@LilyRicketts123]

I’m 59 years old, and a Blackfoot Indian. My dad taught me a lot, but this is great. Such patience and artistry.

[@Vadim.174]

Вот это работа🤦‍♂️сколько же труда и сил вложено в этот лук💪уважение вам🙏здоровья терпения и сил🙏🇷🇺🤞

[@Vic2781]

Без болгарки и кипятильника!

[@Ian-yk4pk]

This is by far the best bow making video on the internet. It's awesome to see someone make something exactly the way it was made hundreds of years ago. Good job dude 🤙

[@kimcurtis9366]

I have been friends with Tom Lucas, a local artist that has researched the Horn bows of the local Native Americans, here in Wyoming, USA, for many years. He is the first, as far as I know to really successfully make a Horn Bow as they did thousands of years ago. Although, he uses modern tools. It is good to see that you used no modern tools to complete the bow ans arrows! Your video is a realistic representation of how it was done, without any modern tools when these bows were so prized for their accuracy and strength! I applaud your efforts and am glad to see the wonderful outcome from all your work! Best wishes for continued success!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you very much!

[@johnraynor5095]

I too am a child hood friend of Tommy. I so admire him and his wisdom.

[@sido31]

Please correct the old people, they are not American, and they are not affiliated with America, and Americo killed a continent

[@GGG-iq3bp]

​@@StiliyanStefanovможно купить у вас этот лук?

[@Wu.Tang.Financial]

This is incredibly cool. It really gives you an appreciation for the ingenuity, care, and craftsmanship that goes into making a bow the way people once did. Respect for keeping the craft alive and sharing it with this excellent video.

[@iggyspirit]

This is amazing, the amount of patience just to make the fire alone must be gargantuan...

[@dasklima5751]

No intro, no music, no blabla. Love it. Thumb up.

[@borumfishing]

I keep coming back to watch this again and again. Amazing bow skill.

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Dear Stiliyan...As many here have praised you for this wonderful film, I am no different, and offer the same gratitude for your fine efforts. I am so pleased that others are keeping these old ways alive and you Sir, have honored them well. I imagine that many watching this video thought you had hidden yourself away someplace in the South Western parts of North America to make this marvelous film, but when I saw the small bird in the tree that looked like a Carpathian Nuthatch and then the Horned Viper, I knew you had found your own special spot someplace near you own home in Bulgaria...You have done a wonderful job with this film Stiliyan...!!! Blessings to you for that...

[@Spirit986]

First I noticed was his physiognomy and he looked much like a south/south-eastern European to me. I'm from the Balkans myself. Then I saw the horned Viper too, which is present in the Southern parts of Europe too. And his name also :)

[@davidtukura61]

This is genius! Just amazing what the ancients knew! Such wisdom must not be lost!

[@ACaruso]

The content of this video is so amazing you almost forget how absurdly well done is the acting, directing and filming.

[@snowstargazer3939]

The BEST video I have ever seen! I used to start fires in the dark inside my various tipis with my bow and drill kit. Later I switched to quartz and iron. When he began to spin the drill I actually seemed to smell that smoke. Super happy not to have loud music and constant chatter. Thank you so much. And your cinematography was fantastic! You are a genius! I have done archery since I was 5 yrs old (65yrs). I knap blades and make self bows and choke cherry shoot arrows in the same way, but I never knew you could make a horn bow without laminating it to wood. Thanks again and my hat is off to you! Awesome and inspiring!

[@adventure002006]

Never seen anything like it. That was an incredible education. The most stressful part watching was when strapping in for final bending for recurve after days or weeks of working on it. What an amazing piece of work.

[@thedeaderer8791]

I was cringeing at that point too

[@Escumbuit77]

Wonderful. This is much better than reading all the books offered to make horn bows. I´ve chosen you to be my teacher 🙂

[@dennisrowley728]

I have watched this video and all others countless times. It never ceases to draw me in and give me more knowledge on how to create one of these fine pieces of history. Stiliyan my dear friend, thank you ever so much.. keep it up, you are such an inspiration.😊🍃🍂

[@mikec9795]

I always knew there would be a lot of work involved in making a bow and arrow by hand but my gods, that's a ludicrous amount of time and effort to make a bow and arrow. I'd shed a tear if i ever had to shoot the arrow just in case it got lost/broken.....

[@charlescarabott7692]

I say well worth the time and effort

[@snowstargazer3939]

That's funny. I wrecked, broke, lost, and shot into trees all my homemade arrows, but when I got an excellent shot at a bear walking a ridge top with my first carbon arrow I didn't take the shot because I was afraid of losing my arrow. Too expensive! My cherry shoot knapped arrows are free, except for the labor.

[@wakeoftheflood2]

You, sir, are an artist and a craftsman. Your eye behind the camera is evident, too. Thank you for sharing these pieces of work with us...and I got the shooting the arrow to the sun reference, at the end! From New England, USA.

[@justinreillyhyers3134]

wow that is so cool i didnt know you could make a bow out of ram horns thats awesome !

[@perfecto25]

This shouldd be a full length film, no music, just nature. THis is phenomenal

[@zoranpavlovic9540]

I vote for best ancient technologies documentary series award. Bulgaria should be proud of ya!!! that free spirit of you is absolutely seductive.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you, Zoki !!!

[@xchristopher22]

That bow is essentially priceless. This film belongs in an archive.

[@donbeary6394]

knowing how they made sinew backed horn bows does not give you ANY idea of the time, skill, effort, and spirit needed to make one ... there is good reason the horn bow was regarded as a sacred thing ... thank you for showing us the skill and respect needed to make one , truly remarkable

[@seahog32]

Fascinating story told without a single word or a tone of music that captures the spirit of ancient bow making technology with a depth no standard documentary can hope to match. I love the background of the changing seasons.

[@ronaldstarkey4336]

I liked the friendly inspector snake... just wanted to make sure all the required parts were there... lol

[@ettonabo]

Best ancient craft video I’ve ever seen. Not just informational, but shows nature in a way that makes us feel like we’re there with you. Great job, molodets

[@65streetfighter]

If you consider how much time, work, know-how and dedication went into this bow, it's beyond price. Very nice, hypnotic video, great shots and an even nicer end result.

[@faerieSAALE]

Makes you have a whole new appreciation for our ancient ancestors, doesn't it?

[@Luchiop]

dude what a video..... got nothing but pure admiration for your craft. this might be the best bowmaking video I´ve seen...

[@achimschuetz]

That `s by far the best documentation of making a native american horn bow the primitive way on the entire internet. You really have done a awesome job.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you very much!

[@TheLootRaccoons]

I agree

[@joesgotya9930]

Bar none, one of the best ever produced … Subscribed

[@edgarkrattiger9185]

AMERICAN horn bow???? Ahh Made in USA then...(:-))

[@snowstargazer3939]

@Jan Olsen Many native bows had very short draw lengths. Look at old photos. Short horse back bows especially. They appear to have used no anchor point, something often considered essential today. I aim with my draw, and often do not use my anchor point.

[@scottmiller7877]

Incredible! Speechless! I’ve wanted a bow like that my whole life

[@lobohambrientomedia]

DEFINITELY... A REAL MAN!!! PRICELESS ART WORK!!! I HAVE NO WORDS FOR YOUR PASSION AND PURE DISCIPLINE!!! I AM AMAZED!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@tewfik8616]

He made it look so easy, but we all agree it isn't. Also, the quality of the focus, no interruprion when at task, no distraction...no texting, just focus on the task in hand. Fabulous!

[@vyhozshu]

that looked easy??

[@zw5509]

Beautiful and no hurrying this process. Thank you.

[@davidanderson6222]

I’ve been looking at many bow making vids, I want to make my own, but THIS.......I’m speechless

[@rsteiner4406]

And this is how was made a huge improvement in the bow making process, and was for sure the beginning for a compound bow. Excellent job and dedication.!!

[@user-hq1ot2kx9e]

Какой упорный и терпеливый человек. Браво!

[@user-hn2tb7qz9t]

Ну а цель ? Выстрел в никуда . Тут есть ещё над чем поработать... Но красота !

[@blackdiamondsw1]

As an boyer myself (Osage selfbows) I am truly impressed with the authenticity and abo methods. I saw an original such a bow in the Bridger museum and yours is correct and masterfully done. The people of the sheep would be well fed.

[@jh8283]

Simply undeniably and expertly incredible!

[@spiritoflights]

This depicts how much we need fire as and have used fire as humans from time immemorial ! A true work of art creativity and of excellent craftsmanship in making something that could have been made exactly the same way many thousands of years ago ! Brilliant concise video !

[@DenStoraVargen]

What a lovely craftmanship.

[@JacobSchofield]

Man that was probably one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to build this. Absolutely amazing!! Great work.

[@JP-mz8xd]

What a video - I echo so many comments below, one of the best examples of primitive tools at work and possibly the best bow creation video ever.

[@alanread8468]

This is absolutely brilliant, to watch this video for so long and see the old traditional way of crafting a bow, and what a wonderful bow at the end, what more can I say but Brilliant

[@serendip369]

Just goes to show .... Your best , and sharpest instrument is your intelligence . To create a thing of awesome beauty , is an awesome thing of beauty itself.

[@slawomirk1169]

Stiliyan, your knowledge and skills are outstanding. Thank you.

[@andrewstubblefield4605]

I loved this with everything. Thank you for all the time and work you put in. I’ve made several wood bows but never horn and this was an inspiration. Thank you again.

[@jonpaul3868]

The first man that had the idea to make bow outta horns is a genius!

[@pskemster]

That Sir ,,was a privilege to behold! Thanks for the share.

[@vukans595]

Respect Stiliyan Stefanov for your life choices and thank ou for the amazing video!

[@MsBiker82]

Zero iron tools.....amazing job!

[@sathancat]

It's amazing how much labor can go into a single arrow. Cool video!

[@aaronluna4341]

Compact. Powerful. Deadly. And Primitive. You should be so proud of yourself, I know without any doubt that the ancients smile watching you build this piece of art. I’ve been building sinew backed bows as well as self bows for 13 years and I always joke with other bowyers that my ultimate goal is to build a true composite bow, just like you did. I have three stone tool made bows under my belt, but not a horn bow. Great job.

[@davidlamb6443]

Totally incredible sir. Your skill and love for the ancient craft and the outdoors is unrivaled. This could be the best video ive ever seen on the youtube, peace brother.

[@andrewkelk8414]

What an ingenious people the native Americans.

[@allendeanhuscusson459]

I’m grateful for you taking the time to share these techniques and your life with us.GODBLESS you and your loved ones.Happy trails

[@52BLADE1]

EXCELLENT !!! Absolute BEST I've ever seen with Primitive Tools Only!

[@spacemanspiff559]

I loved your video. Sat in the sunshine outside and watched the entire thing. It was a welcome change of pace and very educational. I’m amazed at the amount of effort that went into crafting weapons back then. They must have been highly treasured items.

[@grahamkerr2803]

Fantastic, to be able to make a bow like that in the old way, thanks so much.

[@theonewhotravels2546]

This is the best documentary on traditional bow making I've ever seen!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you very much!

[@buckbeans1]

The one who travels how many have you seen?

[@theonewhotravels2546]

@@buckbeans1 Thank you for this meaningful question. You got attention :)

[@williamstrauss6043]

Not only is the methodology clearly delineated, the product impressive, but I love your Capote, truly a work of art!!

[@syamosaikhom4616]

UV ah.

[@hansnielsen4165]

Really. Tell us what in used as glue 27:00 epoxy?

[@socolatv4299]

^.^

[@Stalicone]

@Hans Nielsen - why should he give you his recipes? You should feel fortunate that you got to see what he decided to share.

[@hansnielsen4165]

@@Stalicone This video was a wasted hour. BTW. Your Comment Changes Nothing.

[@mkultra6664]

Great job sir! The whole video was a real treat to watch. Thank you for sharing it!

[@bluesman6236]

This is simply EPIC......Gooooosh, you are skilled with your brain and hands.....huge respect......wish we all could put so much effort, know-how, concentration and knowledge in your work.

[@aleksandarkaseres4331]

I'm really very impressed with what can be done without using metal tools. Congratulations

[@randycamp4280]

This was an amazing documentation of making a horn bow. I loved every minute of it! Man that would be awesome to make. I am still in awe on how well you did. Great job man.

[@hauikanamu9641]

Imagine building this without ever knowing what a bow and arrow is. All the different cultures around Eurasia, who never knew of one another making the same weapon. There must have been a common ancestor, the one man that made the first bow. Thats deep. Great video.

[@masecaccm8372]

not common ancestor but someone with a great idea.

[@BananaAlert]

A great video making. I appreciate you setting your tripod for every scene, making a sharp, shake-free recording, and choosing great scenery. It's great that there's no pointless narration or music. Great ambience sounds. Your skill, knowledge of ancient art, your determination is commendable. Using tools that Nature provides. Rose-hip tea...

[@alexeyvakukh9776]

Великолепный ролик!Стилиан,я очень рад снова встретиться с Вами на Вашем канале! Успехов Вам во всём!

[@polychronisrempoulakis3588]

the whole length of this video is captivating, very good job indeed, and an impressive skill set to carry this out, congrats!

[@johngrenfell7171]

This was one off the best bow making videos I have watched it was so peaceful the whole thing was set against the change of the seasons even being set in your mountains was wonderful I would love to be able too make this bow . Long life you stilliyan

[@allendeanhuscusson459]

There are so many gaps and no explanation for the some of material? I’m so grateful for the video

[@walterward8019]

Something to sit the children down with for a quiet time of introspection, wonder and curiosity.

[@VOGTLANDOUTDOORS]

WONDERFUL journal of your creation. You've done far far more than merely "make a video" - you've made history. Well done you.

[@rodmillerjr6686]

what an amazing talent, and patience.. most don't stop and realize just how made we have it nowadays, thanks for the great video

[@woodenren]

My favorite horn bow video

[@exeqraybst2042]

Do you believe?

[@aravind.apillai4160]

Ohh 😯 wooden ren

[@samumahmed8657]

@@exeqraybst2042 hhhhhhhhhyhhhyh

[@seokulee8040]

me too.

[@fahimashraf9454]

got to be kidding me!!

[@Thedynamixxx]

Fantastic, and the result is more than just a tool, it's a tool with its own spirit, priceless.

[@decab8292]

Amazing skills sir. A great pleasure to watch you work in such a traditional way. Thank you.

[@resb1714]

Incredible craftsmanship of this bow and arrows! Stepped accidentally over this wonderfully filmed documentary and didn't feel bored for a second. Actually only now realized that it was almost an hour 👏👏👏👌😎🙏!!!

[@c.smythe3022]

I am convinced by your excelent demonstration that is truly how it was done for thousands of years. Good job. Miles above the amatures who just can't seem to shut up. No awful sound track that is too loud one minute and too soft the next. This video could serve any early human as a teaching aid for the young. Of course there is more than one way to make a bow but laminating horn is one of the more challenging methods. Good job. Thanks for sharing!

[@christianbowyer7812]

Thank you very much for going through the pains to recreate this work of art. Amazing how you can educate and entertain without saying a word! I very much appreciate your efforts and love for the details in this craft. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Germany.

[@shawnlund]

Simply amazing, it was a true look back in time.

[@arthursahakyan7621]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank You for the time I was watching this amazing piece of Your life You shared with us... Perfectly done...

[@carlosmacmartin4205]

Patience and time. Thank you for sharing!

[@davidhart4885]

Absolutely fantastic, the best bow making I've ever seen

[@markmark2080]

It's wonderful thinking of the decades/centuries of experimenting, "prototypes", and trial and error that went into the developing of this, and other bow types around the world based upon whatever natural resources a "craftsman" had available. Great video

[@severini8153]

A wonderful movie. Good to see patience can still be mediated by camera. Minute 52 had me on edge!

[@walterwhitaker1395]

ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING! You Sir are truly a Master Bowyer! I tip my hat to you! Magnificent accomplishment with primitive tools no less! BRAVO BROVO BROVO!

[@brianbak6405]

This is just mesmerising to observe! Your people have my outmost respect! There is so much knowledge lost in the mist of time....

[@Ratt611]

I hope this kind of craftmenship can live on in modern times because no 3d printer is gonna make that beauty.

[@carlosalejandro1997]

pretty cool how you showed the steps with stone and primitive tools. imagine doing that back in the day. the amount of time and work that went into this art.

[@tomislavobrovac3257]

Kind of makes you understand why people pretty much worshiped certain rocks and minerals and tools they made .

[@MrLwr4444]

Oh man you did one hell of an awesome job that took a lot of skill and patience your a true master I'd love to have one of those good job

[@skimpypockets]

Truly astounding! I have been searching for some time trying to find some of native methods of the elders but never had any real hope to find the actual secret of the real native bow makers still alive. A truly humbling experiance to see, thank you so very much for sharing.You sir are a master

[@roylesterjr7052]

That's a beautiful beautiful hornbow!!! Nízhóní... Long process but we'll worth it at the end, I'm from the southwest four corners area in the United States and it's really inspiring to watch your video, very impressive and uplifting ❤

[@omargebara8287]

this was the shortest 57 minutes ever.. i can watch this all day

[@gold54bs]

Amazing! It’s my goal to make one of these sheep horn bows some day! Well done!

[@rolandvos]

Very, very well done. Inspiring, beautiful colours, camarawork and compositions. Forwarding the patience, knowledge, versatility, experience and perseverance you need to be able to produce tools with ancient techniques. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your huge amount of your time this documentary must have taken.

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Thank you very much!

[@soekyawthu6]

people who give dislike this video ,they are not a human. I respect this bow making man.

[@ridetillidieharleyyamaha4063]

Second time I have watched this now , never gets boring.... great skills and thank you for sharing this with us 🤙🇦🇺

[@melvindenny8962]

Incredible. Thank you, from Coquitlam, B.C., Canada.

[@MundoAlternaVivo]

Thank you very much for sharing. Your work is very interesting and precious. I like to work with hand tools in nature. Greetings from Spain

[@bjoernmesserschmied6010]

I love this video,the silence and your work. Thank you so much for showing how to build this bow with primitiv tools.

[@jagers4xford471]

Back in the day my passion was for returning and relearning the old ways of survival and living. I have never made a rams horn bow... Really nice work. But I am looking at a bow I made from Hophornbeam back in the 70's. Thanks for your dedication and for sharing your talents and knowledge. Very highly appreciated.

[@eliaepchook7465]

Beauty, I won't doubt it really launched that shaft. Your attention to detail is magnificent, well done.