Native American Horn Bow

[@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

[@armyman29340]

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

[@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?

[@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 🤙

[@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...

[@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!

[@dasklima5751]

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

[@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 :)

[@DerekDAngel]

There are VERY FEW men left in this world that are capable of this mastery. Truly blessed to have came across this content. When they say be "one with nature"... this is exactly what they mean.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@Escumbuit77]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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 !!!

[@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.😊🍃🍂

[@davidtukura61]

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

[@Lwilibert]

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

[@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

[@DenStoraVargen]

What a lovely craftmanship.

[@borumfishing]

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

[@ACaruso]

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

[@xchristopher22]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.!!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@perfecto25]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@c.s-f5j]

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!

[@scottmiller7877]

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

[@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

[@virtualcyclingtrips]

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?

[@virtualcyclingtrips]

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

[@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 !

[@aleksandarkaseres4331]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@lobohambrientomedia]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@decab8292]

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

[@zafirali3985]

For some reason out of all the bows he made ..I want this one ...the size and the power...this bow can be used at any angle and place we prefer...love from Australia...got a new sub ..love it mate

[@VOGTLANDOUTDOORS]

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

[@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

[@vukans595]

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

[@anthonybeshires9255]

This is the only video that I have ever seen that captures that unique sound that I remember from my childhood. It starts at 21:42 as Stiliyan starts carrying the heated rock. Listen close and you will hear.........

[@52BLADE1]

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

[@severini8153]

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

[@slawomirk1169]

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

[@sathancat]

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

[@JrooStu]

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.

[@kalvarotomanirroto8730]

This is one of the unique videos of youtube with none or barely none bad comments in it. (The rest are all buckethead songs). Outstanding work, i love it.

[@mustak324]

Прекрасен ти е лъкът и видеото ти е прекрасно, Стиляне! Евала ти на майсторлъка, поетичността и търпението!

[@StiliyanStefanov]

Много ти благодаря!

[@taratiwadi1532]

My name is Vikas I am from India, I am from an era when KZbin was full of educational tutorials and great genuine craftsmen like you, I didn't stumbled upon your video I have already subscribed you in past, I highly admire your Creaftmenship and I cannot do what you did the way you did it but I promise I will try... Great respect to you and your knowledge..... Sorry.. Forgot to mention the skillfullness of the director of photography.

[@davidanderson6222]

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

[@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

[@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

[@gregridgeway8790]

That was an amazing video. The bow is really impressive all by itself but there was demonstrated many disciplines in addition to the making of the bow including the videography. Not a word spoken and yet a compelling and mesmerizing story was told keeping me engaged for the entirety of the movie.

[@davidhart4885]

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

[@davidloest3307]

Impossible to guess how far back in time this process took place, knowledge doesn't disappear it takes a different form, so thankful that someone is passing on the "how to" to another generation to digest and carrying on the task of preserving our past.

[@luuk-out-below9804]

Kind of makes you wonder how it was discovered in the first place. Horn was the plastic before there was plastic!

[@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!

[@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 👏👏👏👌😎🙏!!!

[@faerieSAALE]

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

[@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.

[@polychronisrempoulakis3588]

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

[@allendeanhuscusson459]

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

[@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 .

[@bjoernmesserschmied6010]

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

[@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.

[@dixonbeejay]

This is the best so far

[@zw5509]

Beautiful and no hurrying this process. Thank you.

[@erichagler7842]

it is amazing the amount of power these bow made for there size . they were highly prized and very time consuming to make as you seen from this video .... job well done sir , you will be able to cherish this for years to come and pass it down in your family for many generations .

[@walterward8019]

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

[@mkultra6664]

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

[@Thedynamixxx]

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

[@agent4754]

Thank you for not putting annoying background music. This was relaxing.

[@ryanbratoc]

Great job sir this is a master class right here! by far the best video that I've ever seen when it comes to the craftsmanship prehistoric bow making or any bow making for that matter..... Wow just wow ! Thank you 🙏! And by the way I truly thought at some point you were going to make something out of that snake 😉

[@justinreillyhyers3134]

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

[@PonderosaSoundStudio]

This is a truly amazing video - both art and functionality. I hope it might be an entry to the Banff Festival of Mountain Films. If it is not, it should be. Thank you so much for making this!

[@omargebara8287]

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

[@brianbak6405]

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

[@ridetillidieharleyyamaha4063]

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

[@eliaepchook7465]

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

[@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.

[@lotnemez1655]

Just so great. Real genius. How did you figure all these steps and procedures out? Gives me respect for the elders. Thank you.

[@asceticscorpio972]

Ya know what? No one knows how the native tribes of north america figured it out. We have evidence in the archaeological record that tells us the oldest example of the horn/wood/sinew composite bow was found in the Eurasian steppe and was crafted by the oldest known nomadic Horseback archer culture, the Scythians. Their design was adopted by all subsequent bow makers across Europe and Asia. But in the Americas we have no clue. The two leading theories are that either the design was first made by the scythians when the land bridge between Russia and Alaska still existed and people migrated and brought the bows with them exposing native tribes of North America to the design, or they just came up with it same way the Scythians did realizing on their own that it's the best design

[@baddog9320]

@@asceticscorpio972 so where is these examples of Hornbows prior to Columbus. Now be careful between composite bows and hornbows. If you meant composite it should say composite. And yes there were composite and I can give you insight to where that came from. But hornbow? Not in North America prior to Columbus, except maybe Norse villages on east coast.

[@Giorobot]

@@baddog9320 also the piramyds were made in Europe but were brought over to Mexico and peru,, it was the whites men tent ⛺

[@antonzigando150]

@@Giorobot what do you mean

[@audhildbenjaminsen665]

The guy with the best bow gets the nicest girl,at least back then,lol.Very nice work,Mr.!

[@MsBiker82]

Zero iron tools.....amazing job!

[@RebelStone-g9n]

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

[@Leverguns50]

Good job, i’ve always wanted to make one of those type of corn bows, i’ve only made them out of water buffalo horn, and I didn’t use all traditional methods, but I know how Time consuming it is to put layers of sinew bending tailoring and all the stuff involved, good job on the video too. It’s a lot of work to make them even with modern tools. I’ve never made is a traditional sinew string. That bow turned out really pretty

[@pdlister]

I wonder if you could make a longbow out of Texas longhorn horns.

[@masterk5372]

This channel is so underrated he did every by hand I would love to buy one of his bow good job buddy ✊🏻✊🏻👍👍👍👍