As a renowned archer, Mr. Ngo Van Kien not only teaches his wife and children but also guides many people in and outside the village on the techniques and skills of crossbow shooting. Notably, in all competitions, big or small, he is the one who sharpens the arrows for the entire team.
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| Mr. Lo Van Kien is famous for his unique arrow-making technique. (Clip by Dinh Tuan) |
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| One of the crucial steps is shaping the bamboo strips for the arrowhead. When shaping, you must carve along the grain, not in a rounded shape, but along the spine. This is because when shooting, aiming along the spine results in higher accuracy. (Photo by D.T.) |
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| After the bamboo is whittled, it is split to make the arrow wings. Arrow wings made of bamboo are harder than those made of palm leaves or X-ray film, thus helping the arrow fly in a straight line. (Photo by D.T.) |
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| The arrowheads are arranged in a diamond shape. Photo by Dinh Tuan. |
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| The final step is attaching the wing to the arrow and securing it with hemp rope. (Photo by D.T.) |
 The arrows sharpened by Mr. Kien contributed to Tuong Duong district winning 6 gold medals at the 8th Nghe An Provincial Sports Festival in 2018. Photo: D.T. |
