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  • Cheyenne/Arapaho Arrow 4

    Cheyenne/Arapaho Arrow 4

    $155.00

    This arrow is a spot-on copy of an authentic Cheyenne/Arapaho arrow from the late 1800’s that’s in the Smithsonian’s collection.  The shaft is a hardwood shoot.  It’s fletched with a mix of turkey wing and tail feathers (mixing feathers was a common trait on many Plains arrows).  The feathers are secured front and back with sinew and are glued with hide glue.  It also has inserted fluffs in front of the feathers.  The point is made from an old barrel hoop and it copies the metal trade points that were made by blacksmiths and traded to the Plains tribes during those times.  The shaft has 3 straight shaft grooves that go from the forward fletch wraps and extend all the way to the point.  The arrow is 27 1/2 inches long.

    These arrows were one reason the Plains tribes were so feared by early travelers.  In fact, soldiers were told to “keep one bullet for yourself” if they ever faced capture by the fearsome Plains Indians.  I’m glad I never had to face that scenario.

    Shipped in a sturdy PVC pipe to ensure safe delivery to your door.  Free shipping!

  • Comanche and Modoc Arrows SOLD

    Comanche and Modoc Arrows SOLD

    Replica Comanche arrow and Modoc arrow for an order.

  • Comanche Arrow Replica

    Comanche Arrow Replica

    $140.00

    This replica Comanche arrow is an exact copy of one that’s in a set of 16 in the Smithsonian that I personally examined back in 2014. The group of arrows was part of a complete archery set including the bow, quiver and bowcase that was captured off a Comanche warrior in 1868 near Paint Creek, Texas. This arrow copies the original in every aspect.

    The shaft is made of a hardwood shoot. It’s fletched with a mix of turkey wing and tail feathers (a very common feature of many Plains arrows). The fletch is secured front and back with sinew but they aren’t glued to the shaft, just like with the original I copied.. The paint design copies the original. The dark blue is laundry bluing, which many southern Plains arrows were decorated with during that time. They would obtain the bluing from settlers and use it to decorate their arrows. The shaft has 3 straight shaft grooves that were common on many Plains arrows. The front of the shaft is tapered and it’s tipped with a metal point made from a circular saw blade and it’s held with a wrapping of deer sinew and the front is also decorated with laundry bluing. Although difficult to see in the photos, the front of the shaft has small dents made by holding the shaft with the teeth when the shaft was straightened. The original arrow also had these same dents from the same technique, so I followed suit.

    This arrow is one of the reasons the Comanche came to dominate the southern Plains. Their fierce fighting capabilities, coupled with their expertise on the horse is why they were called Lords of the Prairie. Here’s your chance to own a copy of a real piece of American history.

    Shipped in sturdy PVC pipe to ensure safe delivery to your door. Free shipping for domestic orders within the U.S.

  • Comanche Arrow Replica 1

    Comanche Arrow Replica 1

    $155.00

    This replica Comanche arrow is an exact copy of one that’s in a set of 16 in the Smithsonian that I personally examined back in 2014. The group of arrows was part of a complete archery set including the bow, quiver and bowcase that was captured off a Comanche warrior in 1868 near Paint Creek, Texas. This arrow copies the original in every aspect.

    The shaft is made of a hardwood shoot. It’s fletched with a mix of turkey wing and tail feathers (a very common feature of many Plains arrows). The fletch is secured front and back with sinew but they aren’t glued to the shaft, just like with the original I copied.. The paint design copies the original. The dark blue is laundry bluing, which many southern Plains arrows were decorated with during that time. They would obtain the bluing from settlers and use it to decorate their arrows. The shaft has 3 straight shaft grooves that were common on many Plains arrows. The shaft is tipped with a long, lean metal point made from a barrel hoop, which is the same material used for points by the Plains Indians.  It’s held with a wrapping of deer sinew and the front is also decorated with laundry bluing.

    This arrow is one of the reasons the Comanche came to dominate the southern Plains. Their fierce fighting capabilities, coupled with their expertise on the horse is why they were called Lords of the Prairie. Here’s your chance to own a copy of a real piece of American history.

    Shipped in sturdy PVC pipe to ensure safe delivery to your door. Free shipping for domestic orders within the U.S.  Arrow length: 26 3/4″ long.

  • Dichroic Glass Arrowhead 1

    Dichroic Glass Arrowhead 1

    $40.00

    This cool arrowhead is made of silver dichroic glass with a gradual transition to pink on the lower left side.  It has basal notches and an Eiffel Tower profile.  The other side of the point is black glass with a very thin perimeter of clear glass around its outside edges. Free shipping to all U.S. customers.

  • Dichroic glass knife in Osage orange handle.

    Dichroic Glass Knife SOLD

    A beautiful knife hand chipped out of dichroic art glass and set in an osage orange handle.

  • Dichroic Glass Spearpoint (NEW!)

    Dichroic Glass Spearpoint (NEW!)

    $45.00

    This pretty spearpoint is made of 3 pieces of colorful dichroic glass that were fused together in a glass kiln, then it was chipped into this unique and colorful spearpoint.  There’s a thin perimeter of clear glass around the very outside of the point.  When you flip it over, the other side is just black glass with that same perimeter of clear glass around the edges.  Unfortunately I forgot to take photos of the other side of the point. Ruler gives size reference.  Free shipping within the U.S.

  • Fine Pressure Flaker

    Fine Pressure Flaker

    $6.00

    You need the right tool for the job, and if you want to make fine arrow points like the ones showcased in these photos, you need a very fine pressure flaker to do it.  The flakers I offer here are the exact same ones I used to make all the exquisite arrow points you see here.  This flaker is made of mild steel that’s perfect for making very narrow and exquisite notches, micro serrations and other fine detail work.  It has the perfect hardness..it indents slightly when it’s pressed on the edge of the flint and is able to grip the edge to remove the finest pressure flakes. This tool can be used as-is or set into a wooden handle for a better grip, if needed.  Free shipping within the U.S.

  • Flint Arrowhead for Modern Arrows (125 grains) NEW!

    Flint Arrowhead for Modern Arrows (125 grains) NEW!

    $45.00

    This flint hunting point weighs 125 grains and fits all standard carbon fiber or aluminum arrows. The point is made of Texas flint and has finely serrated edges that are very sharp.  It has a non-barbed design and provides a 7/8-inch wide cutting diameter to conform to state laws that require those parameters be met.  The point is set into a short hardwood foreshaft and is glued in with epoxy.  It’s also wrapped on with artificial sinew for a traditional look.  The foreshaft is painted black with three yellow lines to mimic the warning pattern of a yellow jacket.  Identical points have been used to take deer and even tough South African Plains game like kudu and eland.  This point can be shot from any crossbow, compound bow or traditional bow.  Free shipping within the U.S.

    NOTE: This point will NOT fit the newer super slim carbon fiber arrows.

  • Flint Hunting Point (50 grains) NEW!

    Flint Hunting Point (50 grains) NEW!

    $28.00

    This thin but very sharp flint arrowhead has very sharp, finely serrated edges and has a 1-inch cutting width.  It also has a non-barbed design to conform to states that require arrowheads with no barbs.  This point was made from a flat, thin flake and will incur minimal resistance and achieve maximum penetration when striking large game.  Edges along base and inside the notches have been dulled so lashings won’t be cut when it’s attached to your arrow.  Free shipping to all U.S. customers.

  • Flint Hunting Point (60 grains) NEW!

    Flint Hunting Point (60 grains) NEW!

    $30.00

    This snow white flint hunting point is unmatched for hunting big game.  It has a long, lean design for deep penetration and finely serrated edges that will cut gaping holes through lungs and arteries.  It has side notches with no barbs and provides a cutting width of 15/16ths of an inch to comply with some states that require non-barbed arrowheads and minimum cutting widths.  The basal edge and inside the notches have been dulled so the lashings won’t be cut.  Free shipping within the U.S.

  • Flint Hunting Point (60 grains) NEW!

    Flint Hunting Point (60 grains) NEW!

    $30.00

    This flint hunting point weighs 60 grains and is the perfect size for taking down a variety of big game animals, from wild hogs to trophy deer and even elk.  Points identical to this one have even proved incredibly deadly on tough African Plains game like kudu and wildebeest with one shot.  This point has very sharp edges with a sleek but durable profile for maximum penetration and robust durability. It provides a 1-inch cutting width and has a non-barbed design to conform to states that have minimum width and non-barbed design requirements.   Free shipping to all U.S. customers.