Yorkshire Arrow
A Yorkshire Arrow [1](also known as a Dutch arrow, Scotch arrow, Swiss Arrow or Gypsy arrow) is a weapon similar to an arrow but thrown rather than shot from a bow (so as to make it a dart), with the addition of a small notch close to the fletching.
History[edit]
The history dates back over 12000 years, possible 23000 Years and is a simple version of Atlatl, fired with the use of a leather thong or Baton de Commandement. It is refered to and tested by Sir Payne-Gallwey in his book " Crosbows" in 1903. He refers to the dart as "an ancient past time among men of Yorkshire:arrow throwing. The use is world wide and is refered to by the Chorokee but seems to have a wider use in Europe.[1]
Design[edit]
The arrow shaft is made from wood. A slit is cut at one end to take a pair of card flights, and the other end is given a point. An all-important notch or shallow groove is cut into or around the shaft, just below the flights. After the flights are inserted, the open end of the slit is closed with string or a rubber band to prevent the flights from falling out.[citation needed]
Use[edit]
To launch the arrow, the thrower uses a length of string that is longer than the length of the arrow itself. A knot is tied in one end of the string, and this is placed into the notch or groove in the arrow shaft. The rest of the string is then passed around the shaft once, and is made to align over and above the knot before being stretched down to the point end of the arrow. The string is tightened, ensuring that the knotted end stays within the notch, and the surplus is wound around the thrower's throwing hand. The throwing hand with the string wound around it should be near the point end of the arrow, with the thrower able to easily grip the end.[citation needed]
The arrow is then held behind the thrower, with the string taut. The throwing arm should be as fully extended as possible, enabling the arrow to be thrown like a javelin, but held much closer to the tip. Following through with the throwing hand allows the string to provide additional forward force on the arrow, extending the length and reach of the thrower's arm, in a fashion similar to a sling. A distance of easily about 50m can be achieved.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=HlwUo0IccoMC&pg=PT186&lpg=PT186&dq=yorkshire+arrow&source=bl&ots=tRbpas4BJu&sig=IoLnuDHIbCxkjRgFXk3Rt5MYuFk&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiAl7eu6b_dAhULTcAKHWODC1s4ChDoATABegQICRAB#v=onepage&q=yorkshire%20arrow&f=false
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V70KXBvP0ow&t=2m54s
External links[edit]
- Primitive Technology.A book of Earth Skills[2]
Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Frankland-Payne-Gallwey The Crossbow https://archive.org/details/Book_of_the_Crossbow_The_by_Sir_Ralph_Payne-Galloway
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