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    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 dogwood 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.

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    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 (NEW!)

    $45.00

    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!)

    $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

    $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 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!

    $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!

    $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.

  • Flint Hunting Point (68 grains) NEW!

    $30.00

    This pretty stone hunting point is made of banded jasper and is designed for taking down big game.  It has finely serrated edges that are so sharp they feel sticky when your finger is drawn across the edge. It has a non-barbed design and provides a 1-inch cutting width.  It’s recommended that this point be attached to arrows weighing at least 550 grains and be shot from bows pulling at least 50 lbs.

  • Flint Hunting Point (75 grains)

    $30.00

    Here’s a flint hunting point that weighs 75 grains and is designed for big game hunting.  It’s made of lightly heat treated Texas flint for the best blend of sharpness and durability.  Its wedge shape and stout profile resists breakage and it provides a 1-inch cutting width.  The edges are so sharp they feel sticky when your finger is drawn across it.  The finely serrated edges result in heavy tissue damage and quick kills.  It also has a non-barbed design to conform to states that require non barbed arrowheads.  Free shipping to all U.S. customers.

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    Flint Hunting Point (85 grains)

    $30.00

    This flint hunting point weighs 85 grains and will arrive at your door ready to hunt. It has finely serrated edges that are super sharp and will bring down large game quickly.  It has no barbs and provides a 1-inch cutting width.  The sharp edges inside the notches and the base have been dulled so the lashings won’t be cut. Click photos for larger images. Not legal in all states, check your local game laws before ordering to ensure it’s legal to use in the state you intend to hunt.    This arrow should be shot from bows pulling 55 lbs or more and mounted to arrows with a minimum weight of 525 grains.  Free shipping within the U.S.