Neolithic Ash Longbow Made w/ Modern Tools

In this video I use modern tools to make an "archer-tall" ash longbow inspired by some of the ancient artifacts from the Neolithic period.
Some prehistoric bows were at least as tall as the archer and made with rounded bellies, much like the renowned English longbow and warbow. Regardless of what you call it, it's a widespread design used by both hunters and warriors throughout human history.
This time-tested, durable, and accurate design requires less wood than a wide flatbow, so straight saplings can be used to minimize production time. I've been making a lot of these lately, and took two whitetail deer with a 74" round-belly longbow made of hackberry last fall.
The more I use them, the more they grow on me. It's becoming one of my favorite bow profiles, and you'll be seeing more of these in future videos!
Thanks for watching!

[@HungryMoosey]

Commenting because I just recently found your channel, and I thoroughly love your craftsmanship. I'd love to win this bow, but if not, I'd love to be able to buy one from you.

[@organicarchery]

Yes! I removed the custom order page from my website this year to invest more time in our bowmaking school, but still make custom bows for people who reach out with genuine interest. I specialize in historical replicas and can do most all-wood designs from most regions and time periods. Send me an email to discuss details and pricing. www.organicarchery.com/contact

[@user-yc9rh9rk5m]

Correy, I must say that you have made quite a nice ash bow. Thanks for taking the time to film the process and share it on the channel. I also appreciate seeing you wear a mask while sanding. Your shooting form is great as well. Taking the time to inspire others to join the world of selfbows and archery in general is great. Keep up the good work! Jason

[@jameshull5274]

The “Neolithic Ash long bow”would find a warm welcome in my home. Thank you for your content brother, you do fantastic work!

[@PhryTheBreather]

The walnut bow looks great as well! Anything from you seems really well crafted. Glad I found this channel!

[@TJTAS]

It would be nice at some point if you could do a video on the tools and methods used in bow making through history.

[@organicarchery]

Good idea. I'll add that to the roster!

[@narkash]

Man, that bow looks fantastic, lots of character

[@christiangiancamilli2681]

Nice! The next bow-" THE COMANCHE BOW!-'💪💪💪👍👍❤️

[@organicarchery]

Coming soon!!

[@peltona]

That dye going on is super satisfying somehow. Love how that wood pops.

[@user-vt1oj3sv2o]

Outstanding job Correy and keep up the good work and I appreciate your chickens in the background too....

[@user-cl6ib5hc8o]

First KZbin comment I’ve ever left lol. Your work is amazing Correy and you’re an incredibly talented builder and teacher. Love the Ash Longbow.

[@organicarchery]

Thank you for the encouraging words and for choosing my video as the first! Good luck in the drawing!

[@akknight1971]

Any bow that you make would be awesome. I would be proud to own any of them. Keep up the fantastic work. You are keeping a tradition alive. Thank you.

[@organicarchery]

Thank you, and good luck in the drawings!

[@rafaelr5249]

I’ve seen several people make bows on KZbin but yours are by far my favourite!

[@organicarchery]

That means a lot! Thank you!

[@galaxycat2653]

My son is a recurve enthusiast and I love woodworking! I'd love a chance to win that ash longbow, Someday I'd love to build one, Great work!

[@organicarchery]

Love it! Good luck in the drawing!

[@jscottstockton]

Wow... Looking forward to winning that great Ash bow.. Fingers crossed.. Scott

[@organicarchery]

Good luck in the drawing!

[@user-if1lm6qq3m]

Love the neolithic Ash bow

[@btown513]

That bow looks nice.

[@pearville37]

The ash bow is beautiful with the finish you put on it. Great work.

[@organicarchery]

Thank you very much!

[@forrestdaniels6382]

That’s a job well done!!!

[@gnawlej9163]

Looking forward to seeing this channel grow!

[@user-es9oq7bh9t]

What an Aewsome bow. Really enjoyed watching how you made it I'm thinking about trying it myself, but haven't had the confidence I'm a flint knapper and make arrows, so why not bows. Thank you so much for sharing your skill.

[@organicarchery]

If you already knap and make arrows, you'll do fine with bowmaking! It's got a steep learning curve, as with all handcrafted archery gear, but it's worth the effort and perseverance.

[@kevinwakefield5020]

Pat Mac with the dub! Enjoy his channel as well! Enjoy the your builds as well! Keep Grinding

[@organicarchery]

Much appreciated!

[@GunAinmNoAodann]

Love the deep color after the stain went on.

[@richardryan1643]

Love the Craftsmanship and very informative.

[@mikemilo3395]

Beautiful Ash Longbow.❤

[@Nick-Lab]

This guy is crazy talented.

[@organicarchery]

Many thanks!!

[@a.hoffmann370]

I'm setting up my own workshop to make bows, and your videos have been a huge inspiration!

[@organicarchery]

Awesome. Glad the videos have been helpful!

[@Cj_Cons]

That longbow is so nice, great job👏

[@jean-josetritz7884]

This one is as lovely as the ash wood itself it was made of❤

[@angelapatriciamejia8217]

I'm going to try and build one of these. Glad i found the channel.

[@jimwilliams2682]

That is a beautiful bow! I love watching your build process.

[@cgrollins60]

It's a pleasure to watch you build these bows. I find it educational and intriguing. Keep up the good work and best of luck with youtube.

[@organicarchery]

Very much appreciated!

[@sci_tec]

I love your builds. Can't wait to see what you build next.

[@TheMurphyn]

Great seeing the process, and how the bow takes form. It's there in the wood - you just have to find it!

[@organicarchery]

The stave tells you what kind of bow is inside it! If you force your will upon the piece, it'll usually break.

[@logger78]

Beautiful bow! Loved watching the process. 👍🏼

[@earthknight60]

Nice bows and nice to see your progression. That ash bow is nice.

[@jp-fn6yd]

Nice build and great looking finish.

[@katiej6683]

Very interesting! Love the color of the finish of this bow. My son is learning so much from you - thank you for sharing your craft 🙌

[@organicarchery]

Love to hear it!! Start'em young!

[@jonathanbennison9220]

Great Plan, going forward.

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Cory.. Always fun watching you create... (even more so now with my new computer and 43" monitor, omg!!!!). I feel like I am in your shop & can almost smell the sawdust, ha... Until your next show... TM

[@organicarchery]

It's hard for me to imagine what a 43" monitor looks like, haha! Thank you for your support!

[@tuffymartinez]

@@organicarchery Think of it as the size of a Mongolian Bow? ha... TM

[@eTraxx]

A fantastic piece of art and craftsmanship

[@leofochler7083]

That stain looks so good. Just started out building bows, but something like this bow would be amazing to achieve by myself one day!

[@organicarchery]

You can do it! All in good time!

[@kemikao]

These videos are absolutely amazing. Your builds are beautiful

[@organicarchery]

Many thanks!

[@hyjacker]

Awesome, always enjoy your videos

[@organicarchery]

Glad to hear it!

[@aguyinahoodie890]

You inspired me to attempt my first build. I have a few staves drying and I'm so excited to try my hand!

[@organicarchery]

Awesome! Good luck with your builds!

[@sadstrangelittleman0]

Looks amazing. Great work!

[@drzoidberg9011]

Amazing work mate. Beautiful bow!

[@Tobie-rc8dw]

Great work as expected.your love for bow making shows in the detail.cant wait for the next video

[@duanefogard7519]

Great looking bow. You make the process look so smooth. Hopefully I can come to one of your bow building workshops someday.

[@organicarchery]

We'd love to have you out for a build when the time is right!

[@ervintaylor6508]

I have been a bow hunter since my early teens will always with compound watching your videos has sparked my interest to take up traditional archery keep up the fantastic work!!! I love this Neolithic bow I would love to win it

[@organicarchery]

Congratulations, Ervin! You won the drawing for this Neolithic longbow in my latest video! Please reach out to me at the email on organicarchery.com so we can coordinate shipping.

[@PhryTheBreather]

I would absolutely love this bow! Well done man

[@organicarchery]

Good luck in the drawing!

[@chipkk7868]

Man I love your work. Many years ago I made a few bows and far often lost the flow of the grain structure of the wood. Thos gentle and graceful rises and falls of the light bouncing off your bows just excite me. Keep up the great videos and I wish you all the best in the adventure and for sharring your passion and skill.

[@organicarchery]

Sometimes it's really hard to see the grain! Depends on the wood species. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@RobertKeenan-jw3dh]

I also agree on the how to video. Tools and tricks of the trade. I would take a brake from bowl turning to try my hand at making a bow.

[@organicarchery]

So many videos in the queue and only so much time, but I hope in the coming years the channel will grow into a nice little knowledge cache for all things bowmaking and hunting!

[@stephenarachtingi8678]

Bow me, brother! Great work!

[@organicarchery]

Good luck!

[@oraziotammeo4186]

This ash longbow is amazing 😍😍

[@allanezekiela8692]

A solid build looks very cool. Keep the content coming 💯

[@ElOsoGrande]

Such an incredible, beautiful piece! I love how the videos are so peaceful and smooth! You do great work! Keep it up!

[@organicarchery]

Thank you very much!

[@finchpyn]

I absolutely love your content, it’s so relaxing watching you create. Can’t wait to see your next creation

[@organicarchery]

I appreciate the support!

[@dingbat9801]

I really like the no talking just captions on what your doing. The ash bow really turned out nice, great work sir!

[@guillaumelequin766]

Lovely bow, what a great way to spend time. Loves the hand tool too, sound of the rasp, and the draw knife looks so freaking sharp, love the videos.

[@organicarchery]

Woodworking sounds are certainly therapeutic. Glad you enjoyed!

[@DylanHomer-yq8mv]

Good looking bow as always!

[@dwood5326]

Love your videos !!! Very clean and straight to the point.

[@terrysisco8677]

Very nice longbow.

[@Primitivearcher13]

Beautiful build! And your camera work is excellent, Looking forward to all your future builds keep it up

[@organicarchery]

Thank you! More to come!

[@charlesowens4864]

Simple and beautiful. Good work man. I really enjoyed watching this one.

[@organicarchery]

Great to hear!!

[@johannes3153]

Love the english longbow design!

[@organicarchery]

Me too!

[@jharchery4117]

Thank you.

[@williamvennemeyer4968]

I love watching these builds! You’re inspiring me to give this a shot. I have some shagbark hickory that I have been waiting for the right project. Thanks for making such cool and informative videos!

[@organicarchery]

Shagbark hickory makes great bows!

[@febarrett76]

Great looking bow. Love the care and time your taking with the details

[@organicarchery]

Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@alexmakridis8328]

This is an awesome bowl! Great work and can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

[@organicarchery]

I appreciate the support!

[@kren1101]

That's a real nice bow

[@sulieze]

Awesome build! my husband texts me every time a new video comes out lol Your bow content is always great to watch!

[@organicarchery]

That's awesome, haha! I appreciate you and your husband's support!

[@Lankhor]

A great video and an incredibly beautiful bow.

[@manuelwebe]

Beautiful bow.

[@Wolfheadman]

Thats a lovely bow Simple and elegant Shoots beautifuly

[@jackappleton4052]

Beautiful bow!

[@josephhowell4250]

Nice bow! Watching your videos is a little therapeutic lol.

[@organicarchery]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@borisv.6503]

As a fellow bowyer it would be a honor to get a bow from you! Cheers Varangian Bowyer

[@organicarchery]

Good luck in the drawing!

[@Vancesmith69]

Really great channel. Great looking bows.

[@beneagle5653]

Ash is a fantastic bow wood

[@organicarchery]

Agreed!

[@martinproietti]

Amazing finish!!

[@patmcnamara]

Nice!

[@Khangkhit]

Beautiful bow, perfect

[@TheindefatigableGovernor]

Looks awesome!!

[@calebsom5538]

Nice looking bow 😁. Love the videos.

[@labshire]

These vids are all so nice to watch!

[@ryanm488]

Awesome work!!

[@daviddecker8884]

Very nice!

[@flintlock2588]

Awesome work. I didn't know u had to leave a comment to be in the drawing, but im glad I know now. Great channel man

[@organicarchery]

I didn't know either, but hopefully we're all on the same page now. Good luck in the drawing!

[@danielspain7231]

That’ll stave off the hunger for a while definitely

[@jimhunt9712]

Lovely bow , thanks for the video

[@calibowhunter1998]

great videos as always!

[@alumroot]

Nicely done!

[@jonathanbennison9220]

Beautiful Bow

[@rickysmith1311]

Nice work!

[@JoeyWayne-wo3up]

Nice bow. Love your work

[@andershulten85]

Beautiful bow sir! I always enjoy your content Cory! Cheers 😀

[@organicarchery]

Thank you kindly!

[@robertmooney1492]

Beautiful plain sawn stave. Can remove that mass like a layer cake

[@tidybowlman6528]

These are fascinating!

[@schenninge]

Great series!

[@skydany]

Thank you for sharing.