KADY'S BOWS UKRAINE
Traditional bows crafted by Sergey Tolochko, inspired by historical steppe and Asiatic archery traditions.
Our Introduction
Kady’s Bows is a traditional bow workshop based in Ukraine.
The bows produced in this workshop follow historical designs used
by steppe archers, horse archers, and traditional hunters.
Each bow is handcrafted individually using laminated construction,
with careful attention to balance, durability, and shooting comfort.
These bows are built for archers who want equipment suitable
for real practice, training, and historical shooting styles.
Craftsmanship
Every bow is made using traditional laminated construction. Multiple layers of wood and modern materials are combined to achieve strength, flexibility, and long-term stability.
The shape of each bow follows historical references from Asiatic and steppe archery traditions.
Special care is taken in selecting the wood, shaping the limbs, and finishing the handle to ensure smooth draw and reliable performance. No two bows are exactly the same. Each piece reflects the character of the materials and the work of the bowyer.
Philosophy
Models
Traditional Archery • Steppe & Mountain Expeditions
Kady’s Bows
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Practice Sets for Retreats
First Step Academy Kit
The First Step Academy Kit is an equipment bundle carefully curated by Explorer Adventures for beginners entering traditional archery. Everything needed to start the archery journey with the right equipment, selected for quality and authenticity.
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Quivers & Accessories
Thumb Rings
Thumb Rings — Traditional thumb rings used in Asiatic and horse archery traditions. They protect the thumb during release and allow for a clean and consistent draw. An essential accessory for archers practicing thumb draw technique.
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Quivers & Accessories
Shooting Gloves
Shooting Gloves — Traditional shooting gloves designed for use in traditional archery. Provides reliable finger protection during release and ensures a consistent feel shot after shot. Suitable for Mediterranean draw style.
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Quivers & Accessories
Armguards
Armguards — Traditional leather armguards providing reliable protection during archery practice. An essential piece of equipment for any traditional archer, offering a secure fit and comfortable wear during training and shooting sessions.
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European Archery
Viking Bow
Viking Bow — from the traditional archery heritage of Europe. Handcrafted for authentic performance and historical character. Delivery time: 3–6 months.
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European Archery
Slavic Bow
Slavic / Ancient Rus Composite Bow — authentic historical reference based on 10th–13th century East Slavic archaeological finds (Hungarian & Pechenegian structural types). Features a wooden core (kibit’) reinforced with bone laths and sinew. Delivery time: 3–6 months.
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European Archery
English Yew Warbow
English Yew Warbow — authentic single-piece yew self-bow defined by the Mary Rose Trust (1545 assemblage). Length: 1,839–2,113 mm (6–7 ft). Draw weight: 65–175 lbs. Delivery time: 12–18 months.
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European Archery
English Longbow
English Longbow — from the traditional archery heritage of Europe. Handcrafted for authentic performance and historical character. Delivery time: 6–12 months.
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Explorer Core Line
Samsara
Featured in the Jan Franko Explorer Core Line, the Samsara is a 58-inch traditional recurve bow designed around the philosophy of Cycle, Connection, and Continuity. Handcrafted with rich amber-grained wood lamination layers and high-tensile fiberglass-backed recurve limbs, the Samsara balances intuitive aiming with smooth power transfer up to a 30-inch draw length.
* Pricing for the Samsara traditional recurve bow is determined upon individual consultation based on draw weight, sizing, and custom handle lamination preferences (exotic wood lamination options available for +100 EUR upgrade).
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Explorer Core Line
Silverion
Part of the Jan Franko Explorer Core Line, the Silverion is a 58-inch traditional recurve bow engineered for high-precision shooting, effortless control, and arrow-to-arrow consistency. Built with an ergonomically contoured laminated wood riser and smooth fiberglass-backed limbs, the Silverion offers fluid draw dynamics up to a 30-inch draw length across 25–55 lbs.
* Pricing for the Silverion traditional recurve bow is determined upon individual consultation based on draw weight, sizing, and custom handle lamination preferences (exotic wood lamination options available for +100 EUR upgrade).
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Explorer Core Line
Aurelion
Aurelion — signature traditional recurve bow of the Explorer Core Line. Handcrafted from carefully selected laminated woods, designed for thumb draw and Mediterranean draw, built for precision, field practice, and historical archery.
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Targets
Mongolian Sur Target
Traditional handmade Mongolian Sur archery target produced by craftsmen in Mongolia using natural materials. Used in traditional Mongolian archery competitions and training. 120 EUR per piece.
