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Main Discussion Area => Horn Bows => Topic started by: Taxus brevifolia on June 17, 2018, 09:15:15 pm

Title: Would these make good bows?
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on June 17, 2018, 09:15:15 pm

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Title: Re: Would these make good bows?
Post by: stuckinthemud on June 18, 2018, 02:30:11 am

OK, so I guess they are European Ibex?  Ibex were the number one source of horn for medieval composite crossbows so I would have to say they would make amazing bows but I believe they are a protected species having become nearly extinct at one point

Title: Re: Would these make good bows?
Post by: Aaron H on June 18, 2018, 06:15:08 am

Egyptians used ibex in their angular horn bows

Title: Re: Would these make good bows?
Post by: Aaron H on June 18, 2018, 06:16:29 am

I believe the Scythian's also used ibex horn

Title: Re: Would these make good bows?
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on June 18, 2018, 08:47:27 am

They sure look like they'd work!

Title: Re: Would these make good bows?
Post by: High-Desert on June 18, 2018, 10:30:52 am

Those would work perfect, but you need to get them off the ibex first.

Title: Re: Would these make good bows?
Post by: loefflerchuck on June 20, 2018, 01:44:44 pm

I read the Mongolians used Ibex too back when they were the most powerful nation in the world.

Title: Re: Would these make good bows?
Post by: loefflerchuck on June 20, 2018, 01:46:07 pm

Good luck getting a set for under $1200

Title: Re: Would these make good bows?
Post by: BowEd on June 21, 2018, 04:49:56 pm

Wheeeeoooo!!!