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About Recurve Bow Shop

More Than a Bow Shop – A Commitment to Traditional Archery

Recurve Bow Shop has been dedicated to traditional archery since 2006, supplying handcrafted traditional recurve bows, horse bows and carefully selected archery equipment to customers around the world.

For us, traditional archery is not simply a product category—it is a living cultural heritage. Every handcrafted bow represents centuries of accumulated knowledge, craftsmanship and history, and our mission is to help preserve these traditions for future generations.

Over the years, thousands of archers from Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and many other countries have trusted us when choosing their traditional bow. Many return to us again for their next bow, arrows or accessories, and we consider that trust our greatest achievement.

Our Story

Recurve Bow Shop was founded by a Hungarian traditional archery enthusiast whose passion began long before the business itself.

Growing up in Hungary meant growing up surrounded by the history of mounted archery. The remarkable achievements of the early Hungarian horse archers and the craftsmanship of traditional bow makers inspired a lifelong interest in historical archery and instinctive shooting.

That personal passion gradually became a professional commitment.

Today, our goal remains exactly the same as it was when we started: to make authentic traditional bows accessible to archers everywhere while preserving the knowledge, craftsmanship and traditions behind them.

What Our Customers Say

Since 2006, we have had the privilege of serving thousands of traditional archers around the world.

Over the years, we have received countless emails, thank-you messages, and positive feedback from customers who trusted us with their traditional archery equipment.

Below, we have selected a small collection of genuine customer comments and messages. We hope they help you see the level of service, quality, and personal support that we strive to provide with every order.

Thank you to all our customers for your trust and support over the years.

See What Our Customers Say (59)

 

  1. Habe den bestellten Bogen erhalten-schießt sich super! Sehr zufrieden- vielen Dank! (Gerald Heininger)
  2. Ich habe schon vor einigen Tagen den Bogen erhalten, der erste Eindruck ist bombastisch! Auch beim genauen betrachten hält Bogen Köcher und Handschutzt was versprochen wird. (Ruben Zielinsky)
  3. I have previously bought a Bear from you, it is superb. Can you please take an order for Greyhound, 50lb draw, green leather L8, B8 binding, two strings, and 8 Szaloky 4 arrows in all black. Delivered to Portugal, as before. Will you send me the order total, best wishes. (Nick Bowles)
  4. Hi, bow and arrows arrived safe and sound today..amazing
    speed thanks.
    Bow superb and arrows “genial”. (Nik Walkingbear)
  5. The Bow has arrived. It is very beautiful. (Michaela Vomiero)
  6. WOW, great bows, great price, fast shipping. Magor
    great person to deal with. bear bow (USA )
  7. Fantastic bow, really good quality and exceptional value and great service.(England)
  8. sehr gute Ware, sehr zu empfehlen Kassai BEAR, (Deutschland)
  9. alles o.k., sehr zu empfehlen Fingerguard, (Deutschland)
  10. Toujours impeccable. A recommander. (France)
  11. Beautiful bow, better than pictured. Great communication. Fast Shipping. Thanks. Scythian bow, (England)
  12. WITHIN 5 days to UK !!bow superb value & performance,Service HELPFULL 1st class. Mongol bow, (England)
  13. excellent as always, highly recomended, speedy delivery. (England)
  14. as advertised, very nice horse bow, arrows and thumbring, (England)
  15. Blitzlieferung TOLLES TEIL S U P ER. Hungarian BEAR , (Deutschland)
  16. VERY satisfied customer, good prices, exellent bows, GOOD QUALITY!!!! THANKS. Scythian bow, (England)
  17. exc seller -very helpful – kept in contact all through auction -my best -AAA+++ Magor bow , (USA)
  18. Easy transaction, quick delivery – A+++ Seller! (USA)
  19. zuverlässiger und schneller Geschäftspartner. Magor bow (Deutschland)
  20. toller Bogen, schnelle Lieferung, danke. mongol bow, (Deutschland)
  21. Erstklassiger seller, 1A Wahren, einfach super. Sehr zu empfehlen. Vielen Dank!! Scythian quiver,( Deutschland)
  22. Un arc magnifique livré en France en 8 jours ! Du pur bonheur… A recommander. Ivan Voisin, FRANCE
  23. Sympa et efficace. Produits de qualité. Vendeur vivement recommandé. (Handschuh) Ivan Voisin, FRANCE
  24. Prompt delivery, great bow, smooth shooting, very fast, great ! great ! Carolyn Neville, ENGLAND
  25. Excellent! really pleased, 2 weeks to england! many thanks! ( Kassai recurve bogen bussard ) Thomas Standen, ENGLAND
  26. Arc superbe, bonne communication, envoi rapide : c’est parfait. Thanks! Thien Nguyen, FRANCE
  27. GREAT SELLER, very prompt service! Recommended. A+ ( Kassai Wolf II ) Paul Chubsey, ENGLAND
  28. Immediate shipping! great seller. good communication. I highly recommend them ! (Mongol Reiterbogen) Michel Desmedt, BELGIEN
  29. Absolute Top Ware !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gerne wieder !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . (Kassai Mongol Reiterbogen Bussard ) Martina Columbus, DEUTSCHLAND
  30. Fabulous quality and very fast delivery – thank you.
    (Skythe Pfeilenköcher +Handschuh) Michael Duthie, ENGLAND
  31. schnelle Lieferung schöner Bogen Norbert Spiess, DEUTSCHLAND
  32. very good international buyer – Emanuele Fabbri, ITALY
  33. super produit super service good good good ++++++ (Kassai Wolf II) LASSUS CHRISTIAN, FRANCE
  34. Lovely Bow to shoot, Very Pleased A+++ (Mongol bow)Telford Services, USA
  35. Superschöner Bogen!!!! Tolle Handwerkskunst !!!! TOP SELLER !!!! A+++ Marc Schwarzinger, DEUTSCHLAND
  36. fantastic object superb quality and finiture fantastic prestation Super service(Kassai Wolf II) Simone di Sacco, ITALY
  37. Wonderful product – wonderful service – highly recommended. Michael Duthie, ENGLAND
  38. vendeur tres serieux deuxieme achat sans probleme à recommander vivement (Kassai Hungarian recurve bow Bear), Bernard Degavre ,BELGIEN
  39. Difficult shipping, but great item ! Thank you and happy new year ! (Magor extra) Thierry Marchand, FRANCE
  40. It arrived today, just in time! Its fantastic, thank you for your communication! (Mongol bow)
  41. Super fast ! Order 7.12 received at 19.12. nice kontakt too. thanks very much (Mongol bow)
  42. Timely shipping + good product (Scythian recurve bow)
  43. Bow arrived in a timely manner, well packed, beautiful bow. Thank you (Hungarian Magor recurve bow)
  44. Extrem fast delivery, and its a marvelous Bow! High recommended seller!!!
  45. Excellent service again, many thanks (Glove)
  46. Great bow, This is the best seller I have bought of f…Ever A +++ (Magor extra hungarian recurve bow )
  47. Wonderful Bow, excellent service. Would recommend to others. (Magor extra hungarian recurve bow )
  48. FANTASTIC BOW FANTASTIC QUALITY FANTASTIC PRICE GREAT COMMS FAST DELIVERY 10/10.
  49. both items recieved in very good time thanks (Kassai Hawk, Buzzard )
  50. very good delivery, coming from hungary, bot h items recieved ok, and on time. (Magor extra hungarian recurve bow )
  51. livraison rapide ancun probleme vendeur tres serieux ,à recommander vivement (Kassai Hawk, Buzzard )
  52. took time to make well worth waiting for excelent bow good communications (Scythian recurve bow)
  53. A very nice looking bow and well crafted. Better than i expected (Asymmethric Hun Recurve bow Kassai Deer)
  54. excellent bow,arrived in uk in a week would definitely buy from again (Kassai Wolf II)
  55. Arrived well packaged and very quickly, excellent seller. (Scythian quiver)
  56. hope to deal with you again (Hungarian Magor recurve bow)
  57. excellent bow,great value would deal again,these bows are the business!!!!!! (Mongol bow)
  58. Many thanks really nice bow. (Scythian recurve bow)
  59. Great Bow, Thank you for your professional service. A++++++

More Than 20 Years of Traditional Archery Experience

Since 2006 we have helped beginners, experienced traditional archers, mounted archers and collectors choose bows suited to their individual needs.

Our recommendations are based on practical experience rather than sales targets.

When helping a customer choose a bow, we consider factors such as:

  • shooting experience
  • draw length
  • appropriate draw weight
  • intended use
  • physical build
  • long-term comfort and progression

Our objective is simple: recommend the bow that will provide the best shooting experience, not necessarily the most expensive one.

 

Why We Focus on Traditional Horse Bows

Modern archery offers many different disciplines, but traditional archery provides something unique.

A traditional horse bow is not guided by sights, stabilisers or mechanical release aids. Instead, it relies on the relationship between the archer, the bow and years of practice.

Traditional archery develops:

  • instinctive shooting skills
  • concentration and discipline
  • consistency through technique
  • appreciation for historical craftsmanship
  • a deeper understanding of historical archery traditions

For many archers, this creates a far more personal and rewarding experience than simply hitting a target.

Why Hungarian Traditional Bows?

Hungarian traditional bows are among the finest examples of historical mounted archery.

Designed for speed, mobility and instinctive shooting, they combine elegant craftsmanship with outstanding performance.

Alongside Hungarian bows, we also offer carefully selected Mongolian, Tatar, Hun and Scythian inspired designs, representing the broader traditions of Eurasian horse archery.

Each model reflects a different chapter in the history of traditional archery while remaining fully functional for modern archers.

Carefully Selected Master Bowyers

Every bow in our collection is handcrafted by experienced bowyers who have demonstrated consistent quality, reliability and respect for traditional construction methods.

We do not attempt to offer every bow available on the market.

Instead, we carefully select manufacturers whose work meets our expectations for:

  • craftsmanship
  • shooting performance
  • durability
  • historical authenticity
  • consistent manufacturing quality

This selective approach allows us to recommend every bow with confidence.

Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve, promote and share the traditions of historical archery.

Every bow we offer represents generations of craftsmanship and centuries of accumulated knowledge.

By connecting modern archers with authentic handcrafted traditional bows, we hope to keep these remarkable traditions alive for future generations.

Education Is Part of Our Mission

Helping archers choose the right equipment begins with education.

For this reason, we have created the Traditional Archery Knowledge Center, where visitors can learn about:

  • choosing the correct draw weight
  • arrow spine selection
  • traditional bow maintenance
  • historical bow types
  • beginner equipment
  • horse archery
  • instinctive shooting

We believe that informed archers make better long-term decisions and enjoy the sport more.

Our Commitment to Every Archer

Whether you are:

  • discovering traditional archery for the first time
  • searching for your first horse bow
  • refining your instinctive shooting skills
  • or continuing a lifelong passion

we are here to help.

Every bow in our collection is selected with care, tested against high standards and chosen for its ability to deliver authentic traditional performance.

We are committed to providing:

✓ Authentic handcrafted bows
✓ Honest expert guidance
✓ Reliable worldwide shipping
✓ Personal customer support
✓ Long-term trust

What Makes Recurve Bow Shop Different?

Rather than operating as a general archery retailer, we specialise exclusively in traditional archery.

Our focus allows us to provide:

✓ Carefully selected handcrafted bows

✓ Practical guidance based on experience

✓ Honest product recommendations

✓ Personal customer support

✓ Worldwide shipping

✓ Long-term commitment to traditional archery

We value quality over quantity and expertise over marketing.

Keeping Tradition Alive

Traditional archery connects us directly to history.

Each bow carries the legacy of generations of craftsmen and archers who perfected these designs through experience and dedication.

At Recurve Bow Shop, we are proud to play a small part in preserving this legacy.

Thank you for being part of that journey.

Why Customers Trust Recurve Bow Shop

  • Serving traditional archers since 2006
  • Thousands of customers worldwide
  • Carefully selected master bowyers
  • Handcrafted traditional bows
  • Worldwide shipping
  • Personal customer support
  • Expert guidance before every purchase
  • Growing educational resource through our Traditional Archery Knowledge Center

Business Information

Business Name
Recurve Bow Shop

Founded
2006

Specialisation
Handcrafted Traditional Recurve Bows & Horse Bows

Customer Support
reiterbogenshop [at] gmail [dot] com

Response Time
Usually within 24–48 hours

Shipping Origin
European Union

Shipping
Worldwide

Payment Options

  • PayPal
  • Bank Transfer (EUR, USD and GBP)

Exchange rates are calculated using XE.com. Payment instructions are sent after your order has been confirmed.

Thank You

Whether you are buying your very first traditional bow or adding another handcrafted bow to your collection, we appreciate the trust you place in us.

Traditional archery is more than a hobby—it is a tradition that has connected generations of archers for centuries.

We are proud to help keep that tradition alive.