The bow forgotten by time: The soulful simplicity of the wooden recurve bow


Photos By Sam Cheong

An archer shooting the Samick Sage Takedown Recurve bow at a local club range.

Long before carbon limbs and precision-­engineered cams reshaped the world of archery, the wooden recurve bow stood as a humble and reliable companion, rich in tradition and heritage.

It served as a starting point for countless beginners and remained a favourite among experienced archers who valued its simplicity.

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