Japanese Bow

sabertasche · 28th February 2007, 03:55 AM

HI all, I was wondering if someone can tell me what if any difference there is between sports Japanese bows and Bows made for combat.

Do they look different? Are they made different? I know nothing about Japanese archery and have a chance to pick up a signed bow. The price is adequate but is it just a high school bow or is it a Menji peroiod weapon? As I've only seen one bow, I have no idea as to cost, different types of construction, how to tell if it old etc, etc. Can someone help me out with the basics

Greg

28th February 2007, 03:55 AM	#1
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	Japanese Bow HI all, I was wondering if someone can tell me what if any difference there is between sports Japanese bows and Bows made for combat. Do they look different? Are they made different? I know nothing about Japanese archery and have a chance to pick up a signed bow. The price is adequate but is it just a high school bow or is it a Menji peroiod weapon? As I've only seen one bow, I have no idea as to cost, different types of construction, how to tell if it old etc, etc. Can someone help me out with the basics Greg