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Old 17-04-08, 01:51 PM
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Following on from my previous post about making my own arrows guys, whilst I get my head around this, can anyone reccomend a good shop / contact for getting some wood arrows made up?
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Old 17-04-08, 02:19 PM
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I must say that Jase haas got a nice selection of arrows available

There are a few other arrows smiths around as well, that are worth taking a look at, but remember, that getting arrows custom made can be pricey, depending on materials and requirements for the specific customer, especially if looking for a custom set of matched arrows

If you have the budget for it, then it's worth going for , either way, I wish you the best of luck

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Old 21-04-08, 11:39 PM
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I've shot with John of Little John arrows several times, nice bloke and his website should come up on google. I know lots of people shoot his arrows. I also know quite a few who shoot HiForce arrows (I get most of my bits from them now, great range of fletching shapes and sizes), good guys, recommended. The website can be a beggar to find, but there's probably a link on here somewhere?
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I've shot with John of Little John arrows several times, nice bloke and his website should come up on google. I know lots of people shoot his arrows. I also know quite a few who shoot HiForce arrows (I get most of my bits from them now, great range of fletching shapes and sizes), good guys, recommended. The website can be a beggar to find, but there's probably a link on here somewhere?
I was about to recommend those 2 also lol

Edit - Here are some links for some arrow smiths

Hi-Force Custom Wooden Arrows

Little John Arrows

Traditional English Longbows - Arrows

Old South Traditional Arrows - Customized wood arrows and archery supply - Medieval and Old World Arrows, Hungarian and Mongolian Horsebows

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If you are looking for other arrowsmiths then check out englishwarbow.com as I remember someone mentioing in a previous thread, there is a good list of arrowsmiths on there, but perhaps someone could ellaborate further

I hope that this is of some help, good luck

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