SMALL SWALLOW (KIS FECSKE) – STEPPE-NOMAD CHILDREN BOW FROM LAJOS KASSAI ( 25-35#)
Price 199 EUR
SMALL SWALLOW (KIS FECSKE) – STEPPE-NOMAD CHILDREN BOW FROM LAJOS KASSAI
Traditional Horsebow Designed Specifically for Young Archers
The Small Swallow (Kis Fecske) is a handcrafted traditional steppe-nomad horsebow created by renowned Hungarian bowyer Lajos Kassai. Designed exclusively for children and young archers, it provides an authentic traditional archery experience while maintaining dimensions and draw characteristics suitable for developing archery skills.
Unlike many children’s bows that simply reduce draw weight, the Small Swallow was developed as a genuine traditional horsebow with proportions optimized for younger archers. This allows children to learn proper traditional shooting techniques using equipment that reflects the historical bows of the Eurasian steppe cultures.
Why Choose the Small Swallow Bow?
The Small Swallow represents a significant step forward in youth traditional archery equipment.
Key Benefits
- Designed specifically for children and junior archers
- Authentic steppe-nomad horsebow design
- Handmade by the Kassai workshop
- Excellent for traditional archery training
- Suitable for horseback archery education
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Durable fiberglass construction
- Genuine leather covering
- Traditional ashwood siyahs and grip
- Available in multiple custom colour combinations
Rather than adapting an adult bow for young users, the Small Swallow was engineered from the ground up for youth archers who want to experience authentic traditional archery.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Small Swallow (Kis Fecske) |
| Bow Type | Traditional Steppe-Nomad Horsebow |
| Bowyer | Lajos Kassai |
| Draw Weight | 25–35 lbs |
| Maximum Draw Length | 26 inches |
| Measured At | 26 inches |
| String Length | 101 cm (39.7″) |
| Construction | Fiberglass, Leather, Ashwood |
| Covering | Genuine Leather |
| Binding | Silk |
| Recommended Users | Children and Junior Archers |
| Country of Manufacture | Hungary |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
Who Is This Bow For?
Young Traditional Archers
The Small Swallow is ideal for children beginning their journey in traditional archery. Its proportions allow younger shooters to develop correct technique from the start.
Junior Horseback Archers
The compact dimensions and steppe-nomad profile make it an excellent training bow for young riders learning horseback archery fundamentals.
Archery Clubs and Schools
Many traditional archery clubs require equipment that is both historically inspired and physically manageable for younger students. The Small Swallow meets both requirements.
Parents Seeking a Real Traditional Bow
This bow is designed for families who want their children to learn traditional archery using authentic equipment rather than toy-like alternatives.
The Story Behind the Swallow Series
For many years young archers faced a difficult choice: use a simplified children’s bow with little connection to historical archery traditions, or struggle with an adult bow that was too large and difficult to draw.
The Swallow series was created to solve this problem.
Lajos Kassai developed the Small Swallow and Big Swallow models specifically for young archers, preserving the elegant lines and shooting characteristics of traditional steppe bows while adapting the dimensions for children and teenagers.
This approach allows younger archers to learn authentic shooting techniques from the very beginning of their archery journey.
About Lajos Kassai
Lajos Kassai is internationally recognized as one of the pioneers of modern horseback archery. Through decades of research, bow making and competitive horseback archery, he played a major role in reviving traditional mounted archery as a modern sport. His bows are used by traditional archers and horse archers throughout the world.
The Small Swallow reflects the same design philosophy found in Kassai’s larger bows: historical inspiration, practical performance and reliability.
Materials and Construction
Every Small Swallow bow is handcrafted using carefully selected materials.
Fiberglass Core
Provides durability, weather resistance and consistent shooting performance.
Genuine Leather Covering
Offers an authentic traditional appearance while protecting the bow structure.
Ashwood Siyahs and Grip
Maintain the historical aesthetics and handling characteristics associated with steppe-nomad bows.
Silk Binding
Adds durability and visual appeal while preserving traditional craftsmanship.
Customisation Options
The Small Swallow can be customized to match individual preferences.
Available options include:
- Leather colour selection
- Binding colour selection
- Decorative leather ornaments
- Leather embroidery upgrade
These options allow each bow to become a unique piece of traditional archery equipment.
Why Steppe-Nomad Bows Are Different
Traditional steppe-nomad bows were developed by mounted cultures across the Eurasian grasslands. Their compact size and highly recurved profile allowed archers to shoot effectively from horseback while maintaining power and speed.
The Small Swallow introduces young archers to this centuries-old design tradition through a bow that is scaled appropriately for their size and strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bow is designed for children and junior archers. Suitability depends primarily on draw length and physical strength.
Yes. The Small Swallow is a genuine steppe-nomad horsebow created specifically for younger archers rather than a simplified toy bow.
Yes. Its compact dimensions make it suitable for horseback archery training and mounted shooting practice.
The maximum recommended draw length is 26 inches.
The bow uses fiberglass construction with leather covering, ashwood siyahs and grip, and silk binding.
The Small Swallow (Kis Fecske) by Lajos Kassai is one of the finest traditional children’s horsebows available today. Designed specifically for young archers, it combines authentic steppe-nomad design, traditional craftsmanship and modern durability in a bow that helps children develop proper archery skills from the very beginning. Whether used for traditional target shooting, instinctive archery or horseback archery training, the Small Swallow offers a genuine introduction to the world of historical archery.
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