Hektor 29" Medieval Wooden Arrow

Hektor 29" Medieval Wooden Arrow with Historypoint and Self-Nock - 1pcs 

Authentic Craftsmanship for History Lovers

The Hektor arrow is more than just a piece of wood. Its shaft is protected by a layer of wax, giving it a silky surface and partial resistance to moisture. At the end, you’ll find a self-nock, a groove for the string carved directly into the timber – the oldest and most authentic way to finish an arrow. The natural feathers, in a white and brown colour combination, are secured to the shaft with a double binding, which not only looks fantastic but also prevents the vanes from peeling off when passing through a target. The arrow is fitted with a long, blackened Historypoint, giving it an aggressive, historical look.

Technical Specifications

Recommendations for Archers

Due to the shaft diameter of 8.8 mm and its inherent stiffness, we recommend the Hektor arrow for traditional bows with a draw weight of 30–45 lbs. It is ideal for English longbows, flatbows, or sturdy horse bows. Since it features a self-nock, you might need to slightly adjust the groove with a fine file to fit your specific string thickness perfectly.

Practical Advice and Maintenance

Wood is a living material, and the Hektor deserves a little of your attention:

• Shoot at proper targets! Use only straw or foam target bosses. The steel Historypoint combined with a wooden shaft will likely snap upon impact with stone or hard wood (trees). Such damage is not a material defect but a result of physics.
• Wax Maintenance: If the arrows get wet, wipe them with a dry cloth. Occasionally re-apply beeswax to the shaft to maintain its sheen and durability.
• Check the Binding: Before shooting, check the thread bindings. If a thread starts to fray, a tiny drop of glue or lacquer will stop it from unravelling further.
• Safety First: Before every shot, flex the arrow and listen for any internal cracking. If the shaft is splintered or cracked, never use the arrow again.

Interesting Fact: Did you know that the self-nock was the only way to connect an arrow to a string for thousands of years? Medieval archers often reinforced the area below the nock with horn inlays or linen bindings to prevent the shaft from splitting when fired from powerful warbows. You can find this traditional reinforcement on the Hektor model too!

Recommended Accessories

To complete your medieval look, we recommend a leather back quiver and a shooting glove or three-finger tab. A cowhide arm guard is also essential to protect your forearm from the string slap, which is particularly important when shooting traditional wooden bows without a cut-out riser.