Recurve bow “Orhan” (Turkish) – Snake
The Kadys Orhan Turkish Snake is a handcrafted Turkish-style recurve bow by master bowyer Sergey Tolochko of Kadys Bows, Ukraine. Built with meticulous attention to balance, performance and the spirit of the Ottoman and Turkish archery tradition.
The Kadys Orhan Turkish Snake is a handcrafted Turkish-style recurve bow by master bowyer Sergey Tolochko of Kadys Bows, Ukraine. Each bow is built individually with careful attention to balance, performance and durability.
Kadys Bows has been producing traditional bows since 2011. Sergey Tolochko draws inspiration from the Ottoman and Turkish archery tradition, creating instruments that connect the archer with centuries of craft and history.
Key Features
- Handcrafted by master bowyer Sergey Tolochko
- Recursive Bow (Turkish Style) inspired by historical archery traditions
- Draw weight range: 30–65 lbs
- Laminated wood construction with fiberglass backing
- Suitable for thumb draw and Mediterranean draw
- Built for training, field practice and traditional archery
The Lineage of the Bow
Kadys Bows was founded in 2011 by Sergey Tolochko in Ukraine. For Sergey, bow making is a dialogue between historical tradition and modern craftsmanship.
The Kadys Orhan Turkish Snake reflects the powerful simplicity and efficiency that defined the bows of traditional archers across centuries. Each bow is built with careful attention to balance, performance and durability.
Rather than creating decorative objects, Sergey focuses on bows that are meant to be used — instruments that connect the archer with centuries of martial tradition.
A bow built by hand carries the intention of the craftsman in every layer of wood.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Kadys Orhan Turkish Snake |
| Bowyer | Sergey Tolochko |
| Brand | Kadys Bows |
| Country of Origin | Ukraine |
| Bow Type | Recursive Bow (Turkish Style) |
| Bow Length | 56 inches |
| Draw Weight Range | 30–65 lbs |
| Maximum Draw Length | 32 inches |
| Construction | Laminated wood with fiberglass backing |
| Handle Wood | Ash / Walnut / Exotic Woods |
| String Type | Dacron string |
| Recommended Shooting Style | Thumb draw or Mediterranean draw |
| Delivery Time | 3–6 months |
Custom Build Options
Standard Woods (Included)
- Ash
- Walnut
Exotic Woods (+100 EUR)
- Padauk
- Wenge
- Zebrano
- Purpleheart
- Rosewood
All Kadys Bows are handcrafted by Sergey Tolochko and can be customized according to draw weight and material preferences. Typical waiting time: 3–6 months.
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My philosophy is rooted in the balance of respect. Respect for the natural wood, respect for the ancient geometry of the horse bow, and respect for the modern archer's need for consistency. Every limb is shaped by hand, every riser is polished until the soul of the wood reveals itself."