Category: European Archery
Traditional European longbows, flatbows, and medieval-style bows crafted with authentic wooden tillering and historical geometry.
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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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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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Slavic / Ancient Rus Composite Bow — authentic historical reference based on 10th–13th century East Slavic archaeological finds (Hungarian & Pechenegian structural types).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The shape of each bow follows historical references from Asiatic and steppe archery traditions.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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