This is my interpretation of an English Long Bow. This is made from Osage Orange and is 71.5" tip to tip. There is no shelf cut into the handle, and this makes it ambidextrous. It takes me a few shots to go through the learning curve of reshooting off the knuckle, but it is a pleasure to shoot such a simple bow.
This bow is 43 lbs at 28" draw and is 70" nock to nock with an overall length of 71.5". This bow has a 66.5" Flemish string.
Finished with 7 coats of Tru-Oil.
My husband, Doug Nelsen, makes these bows.
This wood makes extremely strong bows and has been used for thousands of years by the Native Americans. I shoot two of these myself, and find them to be highly reliable, shooting straight and strong every time. They are extremely lightweight.
Osage Orange was native to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, but is now disappearing from the landscape. I know this from personal experience as I've seen hedge row after hedge row mowed under so more crops can be sowed. This is the time to obtain your bow, as there aren't many older rows left.
By purchasing this archery bow, you agree that you are at least 18 years old and that you are legally allowed to own and use an archery bow in your jurisdiction. You also agree that you will use the archery bow responsibly and safely, and that you will not use it for any illegal or harmful purposes. You acknowledge that the seller is not liable for any damages, injuries, or losses that may result from the use or misuse of the archery bow. You also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the seller from any claims, lawsuits, or liabilities arising from your purchase or use of the archery bow.