Category: Bows
Explore master-crafted traditional bows spanning historical Asiatic, European, and regional traditions, individually engineered for authentic tiller and performance.
Our Introduction
Jan Franko is more than a name; it is a standard of traditional archery. As the founder of the Academy, Jan Franko serves as the bridge between the world’s most elite bowyers—like KadysBows, Harvey Archery, and MR Bows—and the archers who seek more than just equipment.
With training grounds in Slovakia and a global digital presence, the brand focuses on the mental and physical synthesis required for instinctive shooting. Every bow curated under this name has been vetted for its balance, historical integrity, and soul.
Models
Traditional Archery • Steppe & Mountain Expeditions
Products
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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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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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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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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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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
Viking Bow
Viking Bow — from the traditional archery heritage of Europe. Handcrafted for authentic performance and historical character. Delivery time: 3–6 months.
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
The arrow does not seek the target, it simply finds its way when the mind is no longer in the way. Discipline is not a restriction, but the architecture of freedom.
— Jan Franko
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