Ordering - how it works...
1. Browse the categories, adding the items that interest you to the cart.
2. Submit the order to us with your full contact details.
3. We assess the order and calculate the most cost effective carriage option.
4. Finally, we contact you, advise the preferred carriage option and request payment.
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From the simplest buffalo and cow horn points for nocks to full length Buffalo horns ( 55 - 80cm+ ) for Asiatic and composite type bows, prefashioned nocks, sinew, slab and dowel material. Cutting service. Massive stock, unbeatable rates and fast, knowledgeable ordering. ***If you are ordering from outside the UK, submit the details of your order to us in the normal way. We will establish the best, cost effective freight option and contact you by e mail with a total ( delivered ) price. Overseas transactions can be concluded by Paypal Invoice which we will issue to you following agreeing materials and carriage terms ***
Ox Horn
Whole, uncut, hollow Ox horn carefully selected for a workable combination of straightness / one plane curve / lack of spiral aspect, wall thickness and mixed colours. Significantly more pliable than Water Buffalo horn, this material may have any minor natural shape "issues" corrected with a minimal application of heat and pressure. The unique layering of colours make it a particularly rewarding material to work with.
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Buffalo Horn pre fashioned nocks
Evenly prepared, sanded finished in Water Buffalo horn. Conically drilled at 11 degrees. No string groove - cut your own to suit required angle. Generally 1/2" across the open end.
Large stock. Sold in pairs!!!!! Excellent trade volume discounts!!!
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Buffalo horn points
Horn tips cut,on average, between 3" and 6" in order that you may fashion the nock to your pattern, the formation being centred to the middle of the horn point.....giving maximum strength and even appearance in graining when completed.
Sold by the kilo. We carry a massive stock of these and will supply whatever quantity you may require from 1kg - 1000kg!!!
Regular and larger trade discounts may apply...please contact us to discuss requirements!!!
Buffalo Horns ( full )
Full length ( hollow portion plus solid tip ) of selected, regular crescent shaped swamp type Water Buffalo horns of Chinese origin. Selected horns for bow building have curvature in one plane only and no side twist. Selection further ensures no deep dimpling / cracks that will take away form the potential of the material. If you have the equipment to cut these for yourself, then you will have all the extra material ( side strips and points ) left over to use on other jobs. If not see our catalogue entry for "backstrip" cut horn.
Note: Whole horns are heavier to ship outwith the UK, but contact us for comparative figures on shipping costs to be sure.
80 - 90cm horns are RARE and take time to find in bulk stock - thus a premium is payable and the order may take A FEW WEEKS to enable selection from bulk stored material.
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Buffalo Horn back strips
Take a look at the catalogue entry for "full horns". Backstrips are £1 per item more expensive, having handling + cutting included in the price. You receive the "back strip" material with it's natural internal and external surfaces, ready to dress down and dimension. These are lighter in weight to send overseas, so saving on shipping costs and with the cutting already done for you. Typically a generous 50mm in width, and your specified length on the outer arc.
Photo shows backstrip removed by bandsawing from typical , suitable horn. We can forward either "just" the strips ( to save carriage costs ) or strips plus offcuts where carriage costs are quioted ahead of payment and approved by you. If you want the leftover material also sent....mention this in the comments field at the end of the ordering process please.
80 - 90cm horns are RARE and take time to find in bulk stock - thus a premium is payable and the order may take A FEW WEEKS to enable selection from bulk stored material.
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Buffalo Horn slices 75x25mm/ kg
Useful, nominally thicknessed material ideal for arrow nocks.
Two seperate thicknesses available to accomodate the range of requests that we get.
Up to 180pcs / kg ( fewer if thicker 3 - 5mm bits requested ), saves a lot of tricky cutting and leaves your fingers intact!!!
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Buffalo Horn side strips
Laminating strips cut from the side portion of the Water Buffalo horn and following the trimming out of the backstrip. Straighter and flatter than backstrip. Useful pieces up to 4" in width, 1/4" - 3/8" thick and 10" - 16"+ in useable length. Will require prep work to dimension out smooth sided stock pieces on outer (weathered) surface.
Massive stock. Great volume discounts!!!!!
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Sinew
Red Stag leg sinew 8" - 10". Set of 4pcs.
Carefully air dried, fine even product.
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Buffalo horn dowels
Produced from solid black Water Buffalo horn, handy dowels in a range of diameters, with a range of applications. From 10mm - 40mm diameter, varying lengths. Good bulk discounts.
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White Buffalo / Ox horn points for nocks
Stark, vibrant colours in these scarce horn points. May be used as nocks that have an appearance dramatically different from the standard black buffalo horn most commonly used.
2.5" - 3" pieces typically light coloured centres diffusing out into straw / greeny outer graining.
Longer pieces - 3.5" and over - may be used where heavier nocks are intended. Many of these longer pieces have unique red/brown and blue tones in them. Stunning when polished
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