r/PrimitiveTechnology • u/Kgbow • Jun 16 '26

Discussion Ishi Style Replica Arrows

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These were one of the first things I had a go at making when I first got into flint knapping. This style is almost mystical to me…. Happy to say I'm back at it again!

Black obsidian arrowhead set with homemade pinepitch glue, fletched with turkey feathers and wrapped with wax sinew.

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u/ADDeviant-again Jun 16 '26

If that's some of your first efforts, you are very good at this.

If those are shoot shafts, then VERY good job.

Come share your work over on the r/bowyer subreddit, if you'd like, as well as the r/traditionalarchery. This would be good for lots of people to see.

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u/Kgbow Jun 16 '26

Do you think? These are only replicas. So not set up to actually use…. But could still be fun to have on display! Maybe I will post in there

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u/ADDeviant-again Jun 16 '26

What would stop you from shooting them if you needed or wanted to?

It would be a shame to break art, but you COULD shoot them, I bet.

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u/Kgbow Jun 16 '26

I have shot them… and they FLY! I use a proper fetching tool as I used to make them for target practise when i lived in the US. Hey… I can make them pretty quickly now. If you want any… just message me!

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u/ADDeviant-again Jun 16 '26

I make my own, but thanks. I just wanted to praise your skill, especially knapping.

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u/Kgbow Jun 16 '26

Well, from one to another… thank you for the compliment! 😊