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Traditional English and Biconical (Flight) Arrows | Jan Kašpar

Out of stock Manufacturer: Jan Kašpar Orders are placed directly through the product form. Fill in your requirements and contact details, and the manufacturer will get in touch with you.

Shaft materials:

  • Spruce – light, fast, suitable for weaker and medium bows.
  • Pine – heavier, more durable, for stronger bows.
  • Other woods (poplar, birch, ash, etc.) – used for historical and heavy war arrows.

Shaft diameters:

  • 8–9 mm for weaker bows.
  • 10–13 mm for strong and historical bows.

Fletchings:

  • Standard: turkey feathers (various colors).
  • Option: goose feathers for more period-authentic arrows.

Arrowheads:

  • Turned (basic).
  • Forged (historical, competition).

Indicative prices:

  • Simple arrow (8–9 mm, turned head) – from 250 CZK.
  • Stronger arrow (10 mm+, forged head, reinforcement) – 350–600 CZK.
  • Flight arrows – from 700 CZK.
  • Historical replicas (BLBS, Livery, Westminster, etc.) – 600–1200 CZK.

All arrows are equipped with three fletchings and a reinforced nock for long durability.

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Arrow Orders:
To order arrows from Jan Kašpar, please fill out the form on the product page. Provide as many details as possible: type of arrow (traditional, biconical/flight), length, diameter, material, type of point, feather color, and any additional requirements. Don't forget to include your email and phone number—Jan Kašpar will contact you directly to confirm the order.

Example Order:

  • Arrow type: Traditional English longbow

  • Draw weight: 120 lb

  • Length: 30"

  • Diameter: 10 mm

  • Shaft material: Spruce

  • Point type: Forged bodkin

  • Fletching: Turkey, black

  • Binding: Red

  • Special requirements: Flight / biconical arrow

  • Email: erenhill.vlcipatron@gmail.com

  • Phone: +420 605 781 046

History and Tradition of Arrows
The arrow is one of humanity's oldest tools. From prehistoric hunting implements, it gradually evolved into a weapon that decided battles and shaped history. Every culture developed its own distinctive shapes and materials – from the light and swift Turkish flight arrows to the heavy English war arrows capable of piercing armor.

The most famous examples are the English arrows recovered from the wreck of the Mary Rose, which sank in 1545. From these, we know three basic shapes:

  • Bobtailed – thick near the head, tapering towards the nock.

  • Barreled – narrowed at both ends for improved flight.

  • Parallel – straight, simple, and universal.

The choice of arrow material depended on the bow's draw weight and the purpose of shooting. Light woods such as spruce or aspen provided speed and range, while heavier woods like ash or hornbeam offered strength and penetrating power. Feathers were most often taken from geese, peacocks, or swans, and were bound with thread (silk, hemp, or flax) or sealed with wax mixtures to withstand repeated shooting.

A special category were flight arrows, used in distance competitions. These were made as light as possible, with small fletchings and horn tips – true masterpieces where every gram of material mattered.

Today, arrows are not seen only as sporting equipment but also as reminders of the ancient art of archery. Every handcrafted arrow carries a piece of this history – whether it is a simple practice arrow or a replica of a medieval English war arrow.