Warbows are often measured at 32 inch drawlength and usually rated above 71 lbs (at 32 inch that is) . We have made 195 lbs fully working warbows of laminated and self Yew wood. This Fast English longbow is still one of our fastest sellers.

War Bows Laminated and self yew warbows and longbows with a range of options for the shooting gods among us mere mortals. Heavy bows also known as medieval war bows are available as stock or as a custom build option.

This particular work (War Bows) covers in great detail the English longbow, Composite horse bows, as well as the medieval crossbow. With fantastic detailed illustrations and photographs, this is a must-read for archery and/or military history enthusiasts.

English longbows were effective against the French during the Hundred Years' War, particularly in the battles of Sluys (1340), Crécy (1346), Poitiers (1356), and Agincourt (1415).

Medieval Archery offers a nice selection of traditional longbows, recurves, and youth bows for all your target shooting, hunting, and archery reenactment needs.

Striking terror in the hearts of all who encountered it on the fields of medieval Europe, capable of launching a quarter pound bodkin tipped arrow over 200 metres, the English Warbow, originally mde from Yew, ranks as one of the major developments in the medieval arms race.

Building & teaching the world's finest yew longbows & flatbows. Custom & stock selfbows & laminates. Three & Eight day workshops to build your own.