Pacific Yew Self Longbows
Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is native to the Coast Ranges and the Cascade Mtns. of the Pacific Northwest. It is very tough and resilient, yet relatively light in weight. The cream colored sap layer contrasts sharply with the reddish interior, giving these bows their distinctively beautiful appearance. The select Pacific Yew used to build our longbows is naturally seasoned for a minimum of three years and carefully processed.
As options we offer self or rawhide backing, horn or self nocks, classic "D" limb section or American semi-flatted "D" limb section , takedown or one piece.
Self Backed Yew Longbows
Built from naturally seasoned Pacific Yew, "self" backed yew longbows utilize the protective elasticity of the natural outer sap layer to assure the safety of the bow's back. Self backed yew longbows are a uniquely natural combination of performance and beauty. Pound for pound of draw weight, they will often out perform other bow woods or rawhide backed yew longbows. Note that the natural sap layer is relatively soft and can be dented easy under rough use. Naturally backed yew longbows do survive well when treated with proper care.
Rawhide Backing - Rattlesnake hide backing
Backing a longbow with light rawhide or Rattlesnake hide adds to the bows toughness under bending stress and it serves as hard shield protecting the soft natural self back. Yew longbows that are intended for hard use hunting or rough woods shooting should be backed with rawhide to assure longevity.
Horn Nocks
Classic Horn Nocks were used before the days of effective protective finishes to provide protection from the bows tip from moisture and hard knocks, as well. Hand shaped from natural horn, each matched pair of polished horn nocks are unique in color and complement the bow's appearance.
Takedown
The Takedown or "Carriage" feature creates a longbow convenient for travel. Our sleeve and socket takedown assemblies feature a precision brass inner and stainless steel outer sleeve. Once mounted together the takedown is as solid as one piece bow.
Prices
Spliced Self Yew Longbows - 25 to 75 pound draw weights - 64 to 78 inch lengths: $700.00
Full Carved Horn Nocks add $60.00
Rawhide hide backing add $60.00
Sleeve and socket Takedown feature add $200.00
Delivery period on self yew custom orders will be 90 days or less
Guaranteed to the original owner under normal use for one year
