Apestooth medieval crossbows

If you’re diving into the world of medieval and renaissance reenactments, you know how important it is to have gear that’s both authentic and functional. Crossbows are a staple in many reenactment scenarios, but not just any crossbow will do. You need one that’s SCA compliant —meaning it meets the Society for Creative Anachronism’s rules for safety and historical accuracy. So, how do you pick the best SCA compliant crossbow for your reenactment adventures? Let’s break it down

In the specialized and intricate world of crossbow-making, one name stands out prominently as the preeminent authority on medieval...

When Chinese crossbows are brought up, the first that comes to mind is usually the repeating crossbow. Although an awesome invention, today i want to talk about the Han Dynasty Crossbow used most common during the era. No less brilliant in its simple, effective means of trigger release, this bow packs a nice punch and uses regular arrows as opposed to shorter quarrels. There are similarities to the much later medieval European crossbows in how the bow, or prod, is bound to th

Making German medieval crossbow quivers.

Kronenboltz! I recently came across some pictures of peculiar bolt called "Crown Bolts" and decided it was time to expand my quarrel tip-making skills. Crown Bolts are blunts. No, not that kinda blunt... The kind of blunt that is just that, a blunt ended bolt used for small game and one could assume, to inflict blunt force trauma on an enemy. It's solid steel construction and jagged, crown-like shape lends to its heavy, hard hitting quality which does an excellent job at doin

Taking care of your new crossbow can be an exhausting, never-ending task if you don't know what you're doing. There are tons of nooks and...

If youre wondering why it takes so damned long to recieve your order, allow me to give you a peek into what goes into each piece....

As we near the end of the year, I can't help but look back at what's been a surprising year at Apestooth. Not only have we surpassed our...