Category: Bows
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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Asiatic Bows
Hungarian Steppe Bow
Hungarian Steppe Bow — a historical bow from the great Asiatic archery traditions. Handcrafted for performance and historical authenticity. Each bow reflects centuries of bow making knowledge developed by the cultures of the Eurasian steppe and East Asia.
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Asiatic Bows
Korean Gakgung
Korean Gakgung — a historical bow from the great Asiatic archery traditions. Handcrafted for performance and historical authenticity. Each bow reflects centuries of bow making knowledge developed by the cultures of the Eurasian steppe and East Asia.
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Asiatic Bows
Manchu Bow
Manchu Bow — a historical bow from the great Asiatic archery traditions. Handcrafted for performance and historical authenticity. Each bow reflects centuries of bow making knowledge developed by the cultures of the Eurasian steppe and East Asia.
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Asiatic Bows
Mongolian Bow
Mongolian Bow — a historical bow from the great Asiatic archery traditions. Handcrafted for performance and historical authenticity. Each bow reflects centuries of bow making knowledge developed by the cultures of the Eurasian steppe and East Asia.
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Indigenous Archery Traditions
Native American Bow
Native American Bow — a handcrafted bow inspired by indigenous archery traditions. Each bow reflects centuries of ecological knowledge and cultural craftsmanship passed down through generations.
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Asiatic Bows
Ottoman Flight Bow
Ottoman Flight Bow — a historical bow from the great Asiatic archery traditions. Handcrafted for performance and historical authenticity. Each bow reflects centuries of bow making knowledge developed by the cultures of the Eurasian steppe and East Asia.
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Explorer Core Line
Samsara
The Samsara is the third bow of the Explorer Core Line. Its design reflects the principle that a bow is not merely equipment but an instrument connecting the archer with centuries of craftsmanship and tradition. Handcrafted individually.
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Asiatic Bows
Scythian Bow
Scythian Bow — a historical bow from the great Asiatic archery traditions. Handcrafted for performance and historical authenticity. Each bow reflects centuries of bow making knowledge developed by the cultures of the Eurasian steppe and East Asia.
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Explorer Core Line
Silverion
The Silverion is part of the Explorer Core Line. Balanced in design and reliable in performance, it is suited for training, field practice and historical archery disciplines. Each bow is handcrafted individually from carefully selected materials.
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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