Saxon Archery is proud to offer a 2024 limited edition bow and knife package - The legendary Black Hunter Mk1 bow paired with a handmade Damascus steel forged knife.
We have just 10 of these limited edition packages available.
1) Black Hunter Bow
The Black Hunter MK1 is the number one choice for those searching for the perfect balance of affordability, superior shooting power and refined design.
Well-engineered limbs paired with a comfortable ergonomic riser makes the Black Hunter Mk1 one of the best bows for those looking for their first modern recurve.
The well-constructed dymondwood riser connects to bamboo-cored fiberglass laminated limbs.
The total bow length unstrung is 60 inches (152cm).
Note that whilst only right handed bows are currently available, left handed bows can be ordered on request.
2. Apollo - Saxon Limited Edition Knife.
Named after the god of archery, Apollo is a fully hand crafted knife.
The 5 inch (12.5cm) blade is forged from Damascus steel offering raw beauty and high strength.
The handle is carved from authentic stag horn to accompany the greyish blue tones of the Black Hunter riser.
The bow tucks comfortably into a hand dyed and hand stitched leather sheath.
This beautiful knife measures just under 25.5cm (10inches) from knife tip to bottom of handle.
Extra info:
Are you a beginner to archery/traditional shooting and not sure what else is needed to get started? Please find some initial guidance below. Or for more send us an email on info@saxon.co.nz.
1. Arrows - A bow would be useless without arrows to shoot with. For this bow we recommend either Carbon or Wooden arrows with feathers. Start with some basic arrows and practice very close to the target, focusing on improving your shooting technique. Once you're ready to take archery to the next level then it's time to consider calculating a) your draw length, b) picking the right arrow length, and c) selecting the right arrow spine, all of which we can advise on.
2. Arm protection - An armguard is a must. This sits on your opposite arm and protects your arm from bruising which can occur when the string slaps your arm after the arrow is released (trust us on this one!).
3. A quiver - Not a necessity, but useful. For storing your arrows and keeping them close when shooting. The most common type of quiver hangs off your belt/waist, but quivers that hang over your shoulder are also available.
4. Finger protection - Repeated pulling back of the string of a bow will strain and damage your finger. Archers will therefore use either a protective glove or a finger tab to protect their string pulling finger from injuries.
5. Hand protection - Traditional bows such as this one rely on the arrow resting on the side of the bow, and once in-flight the feather of the arrow can graze the fleshy part of your hand between your thumb and index finger. It is highly recommended to place a piece of leather here, or to use a dedicated hand guard/glove to avoid feather cuts.