The Kanati™ Custom Longbow is handcrafted in the traditional American Semi-Longbow design made legendary by Howard Hill. With a 1 ¾" back-set, it delivers a smooth draw cycle, quiet release, and consistent performance. Built with precision lamination's and time-honored craftsmanship, the Kanati™ blends classic styling with modern reliability. Ideal for hunters, target shooters, and archers who value tradition, this bow embodies the balance of elegance and strength that defines the American longbow.
The name Kanati comes from Cherokee tradition, meaning “The Lucky Hunter”—a figure known for always returning with game and providing for his people. In that same spirit, every Kanati™ ASL Longbow is built to carry tradition, precision, and dependability into your own hunts and target practice.
When you customize, you’ll shape the bow to match your hand and style:
-Core Wood: Bamboo or Soft Maple, the heart of your bow’s power
-Grip: Straight or Dished, each with its own classic feel
-Bow Length: 66" - 70", you specify
-Draw Weight: Your chosen weight (in lbs @ draw, e.g., 45 @ 28)
-Draw Length: Tailored to your shooting form
-Limb Veneers: Light or Dark wood to frame the limbs with character
-Glass: Clear, allowing the wood to show its natural beauty
-Handedness: Right or Left
-Shooting Style: Split Finger or 3 Under
*BUILD TIME: estimate 6-10 weeks*
Each Kanati™ is confirmed with you personally before we begin. Every bow is built one at a time, lead times vary, but the result is a bow made to last—and worthy of its name.
