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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Tc on October 06, 2014, 12:53:56 pm

Title: Magyar quiver
Post by: Tc on October 06, 2014, 12:53:56 pm

I have just finished my magyar quiver. IX-XI. centaury style, closed side quiver.
Pine core, catfish-skin covered. The head is covered by buffalo horn plates. Finish: pine resin-linseed oil varnish.
weight: 1350 gram
max. length: 84 cm
max. width: 14 cm
max. arrow length: 79 cm – 31”
arrow capacity: 15-20 (depends on arrow style)

Title: Re: Magyar quiver
Post by: jeffp51 on October 06, 2014, 07:56:02 pm

Dang. . .

Title: Re: Magyar quiver
Post by: Buck67 on October 07, 2014, 11:55:39 am

Please show some more pictures of the quiver with arrows in it.  I can't visualize how it works.  This is a fantastic looking quiver.  BTW, how do you make use of Catfish skin for a covering?  Can I assume this was a horse archer quiver?

Title: Re: Magyar quiver
Post by: Tc on October 07, 2014, 02:39:49 pm

Thanks. It's been still drying (especially the inside part) so I can not put any arrows in it. In this style of quiver feathers down, tips up (this is the reason for this sand-clock shape). Catfish skin is a popular material in Hungary to provide water-resistance. We also use it to cover bow's back. And it is extremely strong.
Here is a video about the use of the quiver:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KSPFxp88fY&feature=BFa&list=UUcAgWCyRO9UCT6J0EJBpy9A

and a pic

Title: Re: Magyar quiver
Post by: Buck67 on October 07, 2014, 08:01:33 pm

Very Impressive

Title: Re: Magyar quiver
Post by: Tc on December 08, 2014, 04:12:26 pm

A short video is uploaded, there might be more details....
http://youtu.be/IvFklO4jNAI