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Was the two fletch a real standard for the Cherokee?

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billy:
Part Cherokee,

I examined a few original Cherokee arrows in the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. a little over a year ago.  The shafts were mostly split hickory, about 33- 35 inches long.  Two of the arrows were made from shoots that had a pith in them...I'm assuming they were sourwood.  But ALL the arrows had the Cherokee style two-feather type of fletching that several people have posted pics of.  Also, the feathers appeared to have been put on with a twist to help them spin in flight.  But the fletching was in rather poor shape, and some didn't have any feathers at all.  They were all secured with sinew.  The feathers were cropped quite low and were lower profile than the ones people have posted pictures of, but they are basically the same except for feather height.  The fletching was wild turkey wing feathers and the arrows came from Cherokee, North Carolina, though there were no dates on the arrows that indicated when they were collected.  Hope that helps!

   

Woodland Roamer:
Nice arrows and info everyone. I've wondered why Al Herrin said that in TTB as well. I think Steve answered my question there. I'll add a pic of one of my two fletch arrows for the heck of it. This one is wild turkey tail feathers. I think they work great and are easy and quick to do once you get the hang of it.
Alan

hawkbow:
One more question brothers, with these type of feathes, has anyone had problems with the feathers hanging up in brushy shot situations? looks like the helicle would grab  or catch limbs if the feathers weren't glued down.. I am not being critical of an age old design, just plan on building some for hunting and am particular about my arrows ::)  ;) thanks .. Hawk

Pat B:
Mike, I've never considered that situation but I could see where it could happen. The arrow I got from Art with the 2 fletch is wrapped the full length of the feathers. On my last 2 fletch arrows(hybrid design) I use a bit of fletch tape in the center of the feathers to hold the feathers to the shaft along with the wrap, forward and aft. It eliminated any noise when shot also.
   With 90deg of helical or twist to the 2 fletch, the arrow spins thus helping to eliminate any wind planing.
These are 3 of my last season hunting arrows. Two Cherokee style 2 fletch(my version) and one of my hybrid 2 fletch. And the next pic is Art's version of the Cherokee 2 fletch.

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hawkbow:
I really like the primitive look and simplicity of the arrows..they would be great for wingshooting. easy to make and less feathers to lose ;D ;) Hawk

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