As a famous archer, Mr. Ngo Van Kien not only guides his wife and children but also guides many people inside and outside the village about crossbow shooting techniques and skills. In particular, in all competitions, big or small, he is the one who sharpens arrows for the whole team.
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Mr. Lo Van Kien is famous for his unique arrow making secrets. Clip Dinh Tuan |
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One of the important steps is to sharpen the arrow shaft. When sharpening, you must sharpen along the grain, instead of sharpening round, you must sharpen along the spine. Because when shooting, you will aim along the spine for higher accuracy. Photo: D.T. |
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After finishing whittling, the bamboo will be split to make the arrow blades. Arrow blades made of bamboo will be harder than those made of palm leaves or X-ray film, thus helping the arrow fly in a straight line. Photo: D.T. |
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The arrows are arranged in a diamond shape. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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The final step is to attach the arrow wings to the arrow and secure them with hemp rope. Photo: D.T. |
The arrows that Mr. Kien whittled helped Tuong Duong district win 6 Gold Medals at the 8th Nghe An Provincial Sports Festival - 2018. Photo: D.T |