The Birth Of A Weapon. Part I. English longbow making.
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2016
- This is a documentary movie uncovering making of a traditional English longbow from log to a shooting weapon.
Bowyer - Maris Zvers
Camera & Edit - Jacob, carpenter.
Slow Motion Camera - Dainis Klava (Vides Filmu Studija)
Music - Alan Gogoll
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This was not only educational but calming
Yup bro 😊
For real...i kept thinking the same thing throughout...man...this shit is borderline therapeutic!
Soothing!
I’ve cum 4 times to this video and I’m only at 5 mins
And inspiring!
2 masterpieces were created here: the longbow as well as the film. Both were masterfully done.
Ash works better as a wide flat bow.
I agree! Stunning filming!
I agree fully!
Absolutely superb craftsmanship both on the bow and the video!
Just my thought too! 😊
The tattoo is: "age quod agis" - do what you are doing / concentrate on the task at hand
Thank you.
When ever I need inspiration for making something or want to remind myself what great short films are meant to look like, I always come back to this film. Perfect !
Men at work doing traditional crafts it's a beautiful thing.
Few things better to watch
@@ericward8459 Its always nice to watch people who are good at what they do.
didn't hear a power tool even once in the entire vid. instant thumbs up.
well, he didnt show the entire process ;D
The chainsaw cut log at the start...
That last shot going into the flashback and letting the arrow go was the best ... that shows the hard work that is taken for creating a master piece
Wow. What a fantastic piece of work. The artisan, the craftsmanship, the end-product, the filming, post-production, editing, all of it.
I was transfixed. Bloody hell. The entire spectacle was enthralling. Thank you.
Ash works better as a wide flat bow.
This whole time i was having flashbacks to playing archer in the woods when the bow i made snapped in half and hit me in the face.
Sounds like a fun time
Amen and what great times they were
Your avatar is very suitable here
@@hibahprice6887 also act as an illustration on how he getting smacked in the face
I wished I had a fun child hood like ours 18 and still the same shit lol
Thanks northmen for the great video. I am a bowyer in America, and I primarily build native flatbows, much like the European bows that predated English longbows. Flatbows were first , all over the world. All natives before modern times , built bows of this kind. "D" shaped bellies are a relatively new concept. They cast heavy arrows very well. My next builds will be english longbows with self or horn limb tips. Thanks.
Part 2. The birth of a proper shed door lock
Lol
that 'lock' is actually made from an ancient wood plant forged in heart of a dying star. only he's worthy to lift it aside. google your questions before commenting people.
The bandits breakin in to steal ye wood, are they mate?
@@UdayNatt lmao i like this comment
Gotta keep those mongrels trying to steal your staves in the middle of nowhere out
what a amazing peace of art, and by that i not only mean the bow it self, absolutly well done video in all maners, just wow`!
all the best
Stefan
*piece of art :D
Stefan du alter inglisch cräck :D
lol
Make me a sandwich today !!
An
It's ending is amazing
I make bows in the same manner. My 14 grandchildren each have ( or will have as they grow a little ) a longbow, quiver of arrows and most importantly, the knowledge and skill to make them. I enjoyed watching you doing something that is obviously a part of your self. You know what I mean. Many thanks, David M.
I would have loved to be taught from my grandfather how to make bows, but he already taught me how to fish instead, and that is already something that is worth it. I'm sure your grandchildren will love it as they grow older ! :)
Respectfully, From France ! :)
I wish that my grandfather was like you....
henry leroi now I want you as a grandfather😂
is he called Kevin?
its an art form, your grandkids are lucky. im not a carpenter or have any real woodwork skills, but i do know that the spring symmetry fine tuning is in itself an art form. i guess its good to know that from one man, 14 more skilled bow makers will have this skill. id hate to see this vanish from future generations.
This is honestly just beyond beautiful. Something so fascinating watching a true craftsman work, and be in their element. Wonderful!
Day 96 of Quarantine: Learning how to make an English Long Bow
They are hell on squirrels
Your forgetting the THREE YEARS prior.. 🤣🤣🤣
Welsh Longbow, DIP SHIT.
Day 960 of Quarantine: Today I shot a man who was stealing my cabbages. I'm glad I learned how to make a longbow.
@@Zcrouse08 you forgot "captains log" always happens after (majorly exaggerated) apocalypses
My father was a bowman and won gold in the Jeux Canada Games in 1984. He would have loved this video. It makes me want to take up archery again myself. Thanks.
what wood did he use?
Bodk
No
@73Corbin You seriously had to revive a year-dead comment to post this?
@@typhoon37351 Why not?
Usually you see mostly old timers making this kind of woodwork.. Here we have a young man, who is at least as skilled as the old dudes... Very cool indeed ! And a good thing someone is here to carry on the craft.
I loved the slight boost they gave to the sounds made by the process. Natural sounds with just enough volume to make the experience more visceral.
Ash works better as a wide flat bow.
Gives me a new appreciation for hand-crafted bows. Terrific video. I was fascinated. Not a word spoken, but still managed to be absorbing and informative. Well worth the time spent!
French nobles from Agincourt disliked this video.
1. He's Russian. 2. That's not an English longbow. 3. It's not even Yew. 4. No one would fear that wall hanger, it probably has a draw weight a toddler could use. This isn't a bow, it's a decoration at best. Look up Mick Growcock, a novice bowyer in England, even his first attempt at making a bow yielded a vastly superior product than this thing.
bashpr0mpt dude o.O
Loved your comment ! Unfortunately, all the French Nobles who fought at Agincourt, were buried in the mud and then trampled.
Agreed, but bows were made from elm and ash and hazel... ash is extinct now
5tonyvvvv which part of the world do you come from my friend ? Because ash grows all over the UK
Not only is it a wonderful description of traditional bow making, but is it a superb piece of film making. I love the muted colors.
Great work. Congratulation to all who worked on this project. Amazingly done footage and stunning craftsmanship.
Stunning,. Fantastic. Awesome. Beautiful. Craftsmanship at its peak. Filming, editing, music, background!
Jacob, once again you have brought straight beauty and amazement to the masses. Thank you so much.
You guys make the most amazing videos highlighting craftsmanship, 15mins well spent! Thank you!
Many people make bows on RUclips, but it's the first time I'm seeing such a beautifully shot film. The camera work and direction is EPIC.. Hats off
There is something perfect in the imperfection of a traditional bow. I loved this video
This is hands down one of the best videos I've ever seen! The editing, the aesthetic, the feeling it sets! The beauty of nature and the craft itself! The amazing work done on the bow! I can't say ive seen a better bow video on here before! Everything in it is such a well crafted piece of art! Great work! I absolutely loved it!
Exactly,even the birdsong was evocative of the English forest,from where the wood is harvested.
Totally agree with you..
I was going to type the exact same comment as you. This video is excellent!
Beautiful work. Thank you for making the video showing the bow being made. I love the English Longbow.
I appreciated very much watching this video - it’s just so satisfying to watch how good of a craftsman you are.
Really admire the patience you seem to have!
Beautiful. Everything from the video to the bow was absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful work of art - both the film itself and the amazing longbow. What a thing to have made!
Amazing... you appreciate the work when you watch how much goes into it.
13:59 that smile was so unbelievably genuine, bless this man.
It was an honour to be lucky enough to see this footage. Sir, you are a genius.
Thankyou so much for sharing with us.
Best video ever I seen! I'm brazilian and love this weapon!! Good work Bro!! Congratulations!!
Such exquisite craftsmanship! Keep the tradition alive!
An absolutely brilliant and meticulous video showcasing the level of focus and expertise going into making this game changing war bow.
I was fascinated from start to finish. I had the pleasure told meeting the late Robert Hardy who showed me and allowed me to pull some great old longbows.
Thanks for the video!
What a beautiful video! Well done! Capturing the art of this bow and the craftsmanship is amazing on both accounts.
Brilliant !! To see the old craftsmen that were so important in British history!
So is the year 1776🤣
Truly, a work of art. Both the bow and the video.
Just brilliant. ALL of it. Craftsman, video. Everything. Thank you.
You know, my adoptive grandfather got me interested in archery when I was around 7. He bought me my first bow when I was 8, and I could be found loosing arrows in the backyard when I visited him.
Sadly when I grew out of my youth bow, I never got another one. I started to develop more interest in firearms than bows as well.
That is until two months ago, when I started getting into ancestral history, and culture. Something about it made me think of archery practice with my grandfather, and on impulse I went out and finally bought a new bow, quiver, and arrows. For the first time in over 10 years, I was sending shafts down range, and it felt like I'd never stopped. My gun collection has been sorely neglected ever since, in favor of the bow.
Tl;dr
This brings back great memories, and inspires me to keep up traditional archery.
Hope your grandad is still here
@@djsimonrossprice9400 He is don't worry. He's actually quite young for a grandfather
Loved every second of it! Great to see a true craftsman do his thing. I haven't the skills or patience to make my own but I do own 4 English Longbows.
*Ye olde medieval epoxy*
It beats boiling rabbit skin for three days to make the glue.
@gringo anon you are the real MVP
Once you get to know it, you love it.
Lol
Made of curdled pigs semen left to dry in a sock...also yr old measuring tape
The Shot of the cobweb was genius. I like this Peace of Art and the craftmanship of the Bow is also impressive. Thank you for sharing it.
Thats the best stuff I've ever seen on RUclips son very good job an expert filming hats off to you all because that's perfect.
My kid is only 3 years old. He came to sit in my lap while I was watching. He said: "You know daddy, that man works very well!". Seems anyone can discern quality work and attention to details when they see it, hats off!
Erik shut the hell up we know that did not happen
And then they all clapped
Your son was born the day he cut that tree up. Then 3 years later your son became a bow
@Tim Anders uh what?
Pure art that's worth a sub right away. Such a nice calm video. Right up there with primitive technology the ozzy guy. I want one..
That was an absolute pleasure to watch. Beautiful bow. Nothing rushed. Thank you for that amazing video.
Absolutely awe inspiring! Stunning work and performs as it should. Nicely done!
FOR ME THIS WAS A MASTERWORK OF ART ... CONGRATS
Top class craftmanship and equally top class video! Hats off sir!
Just BADASS!!!
love the ending dude.
What's satisfying about this is its handmade from start to finish. Love it!
Oi! You got a loiscence for that bow?
He oint got a loisence.
@widhbnw efDwdwDW There is some truth to it. That's why it's such a great meme
@widhbnw efDwdwDW TV licence...
@@AlbionSupreme Is there though? Licenses for guns, driving cars, explosives... That's pretty much it. Knives, bow, air rifles and whatnot are unlicensed and always will be. In the grand scheme of things the UK is better off than most country
MrcabooseVG well in Scotland you need separate licences for air guns, shot guns and fire arms.
I enjoyed every second of this amazing video! Keep up good work, best regards from Croatia!
Beautiful video. And the final use of the weapon at the end was brilliant. So mediaeval, I loved it.
The perfect video. No talking. Just doing what people come here to watch.🙏👍
Beautiful video!
started wat5ching and kept thinking, maybe ill skip ahead...not yet....not yet...i couldnt! i got sucked into the process. just when you think "he's got it" nope, its not craftsmen perfect yet! well done! great video, awesome to watch the start to finish
Well said..
What a great demonstration of craftsmanship and film making. Wonderful. Thank you
Awesome craftsmanship. Great video and that music was the perfect accompaniment.
Really impressive work, and this guy has the kindest face ever seriously 😂
Jacob, you're an artist in many senses... No only the construction was flawless, but the movie making part of it is superb!!! Thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful piece of art.
Yeah you're right, that's a piece of 'art' and not a bow. Every single step in the construction of this was hideously low quality and just wrong. Calling it an English longbow is an insult to Englishmen and their bows. He isn't even selecting his wood right. Or cutting his knocks right. Or ... well. Let's put it this way. There's not a single 'right' thing with this video besides the cinematography.
bashpr0mpt Long live to the beauty of difference! Even though we think differently, I value your answer. And I have to say that I was a bit concerned about some parts of the bow, but all in all, I think the result is great and I like it. In times where everything's machine made and comes from Asia, I do like people who strive to preserve crafts, that otherwise are going to be forgotten soon.
@@bashkillszombies You need to get laid you turbo virgin.
Beautiful piece of Art & history & the traditional way of making these things that made the word what it is today. It's so nice to see that people still know the old ways of making the incredible tools we had in the past.. Thank you..
A lovely dose of calming therapy. Beautiful on many levels.
GREAT VIDEO! Losing this art slowly as the world speeds up. Thank you for posting. Great skill as a bowyer
I have no use for a bow, you make me want one.
LOL I haven't shot one since I was a kid, now I want one also
you should both get one! I've got an english longbow among other bows, and it's such a nice hobby to have. I fletch all my arrows myself, and it's really rewarding, watching your accuracy grow and your crafting skills grow.
Gestr yfir Óðinns borð I've straightened and fletched my own arrows, but I don't know quite what makes them last more than 2 shots before breaking.
Ensensu2 do you mean the arrows or flechings
The arrows themselves. I do okay with making and securing durable fetching.
Absolutely Beautiful video. Very Inspirational and kind of Therapeutic! Thank you 🙏
Absolutely stunning video. Thank you!
Idk why I watched this. But damn. This was cool as hell. What an art form.
Never realise, how hard can be making weapon like this. Thank you guys, this is really great video:)
Yeah, it looks simple when you look at the finished product.
you can buy a mass produced hickory bow for 200 or a handmade bow for 800. A lot of people don't get it, it's art
Super awesome I love seeing the tradition with quality hand tools. I built my own Osage self bow when I switched from right hand to left hand, one of the most amazing things a person can do is build a weapon from a natural growing tree!
Beautiful video, including the music, which complemented the content perfectly. Beautiful bow.
thats some axe precision, Amazing work holy moly
Hands up all those that watched this on lockdown!
On the plus side my longbow arrived this week.
I watched this ages ago but came back during lockdown
Arrr, duzz fer this’un
What a beautiful work of art....well documented... absolutely stunning 👍👏👏👏
Brilliant! I really enjoyed watching this video. TO me it really highlighted the importance of precision and patience. Right from splitting the log through to loosing the arrow. Mesmerizing. Really sums up the message on his wall and tattoo. Age quod agis. Something I am not good at but appreciate seeing in others - like this young craftsman "Maris". Thank you for making the movie and I hope others enjoy it as much as I did!
Człowiek ten robi to z wielkim oddaniem i miłością, wrażenie jest jedno rzemieślnik z pasją.
I really enjoyed that...I'm ready to make my first bow and I'm saturating my viewing with bowyer vids, this has really got me wanting to get out there and into it!!! I didn't realise that the shape doesn't have to be "symmetrically perfect" after tillering...I'll be sure to remember that.
Thanks, that was bloody awesome!
My back hurts watching this
Wow! Amazing craftsmanship. Great video!
I discovered this video in 2020 and this made my day. Very very much like on this video. It's a truly art and I appreciate the labor on both video and bow making.
so cool and realaxing
What's the music?
My ass my ears fell off bruv
The 3 fucking ads in the middle of the video totally killed the mood
Fascinating! Very well done!
Bravo!! Outstanding craftsmanship and dedication!
Wonderful craftsmanship and I greatly appreciate how much was done with hand tools rather than machines
Love the reverse video ending, nice touch...
Hell..that was one of the shortest 15 minutes of my life. Amazing craftsmaship man!!!
I love craft, people making things themselves... The sounds of the rasp on the wood, made me remember being a kid, with my dad in the shed. Making stuff.
Absolutely Wow! Filmed beautifully too and your craftsmanship is OUTSTANDING! Thank you for sharing.
Looks like he’s a fairly young guy too. Kudos to him for developing such skills and craftsmanship at such a young age instead of sitting down and playing video games all day like most kids. 🏹👍
Gotta love the farriers rasp , probably one of the best wood files there is.
Yep the only type rasp that cuts Osage that I’ve found
This video made me want to go out to the shed and make a longbow... Its been years since ive done archery, i dont have a shed, I live in a city... In 2018. Thank you for this awesome build and the gorgeous cinematography.
Do it anyway. I make them on the home dining table. Sure my wife gets mads but I make sure to clean up and not damage ANYTHING. Where there's a will, there's a way.
Just... breathtaking :D Amazing woodcrafting.
Definitely a masterpiece.
Are you fucking serious? This is a wall hanger, there's absolutely nothing about this that would even meet the standards one would expect of a novice bowyer. Look up the work of ACTUAL novices like Mick Growcock. An English bowyer who makes English self bows. Even down to wood selection the guy shits all over this garbage. The end result of this is a wobbly ass bow with horned knocks that are on wood so thin they'll snap and injure you. The stave is even fucking twisted and he doesn't correct it (not that you should, the wood selection point he should have thrown this piece he chose in the fire, it's NOT acceptable wood).
Well done lads! On all counts....
I love you for making these videos!
Thank you!!
This... Is a beautiful video. It was so calming, i don't know why, maybe because of the music. I felt like I was standing on a hill side full of grass on a cloudy day. Loved it.