He eventually selected a small Osage orange tree for his bow, stripped the bark, split the log, and started crafting his handmade bow. The most important part of making a bow is ensuring the back ...

Even the most subtle differences in the way a bow is made will change how well it plays. So, why would someone pay so much for a bow? And what makes it so expensive? Violin bows are far more ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.