A red Jackal traditional bow presented against the Eurasian steppe at dusk

Handcrafted in Hungary

Ancient form.
Modern force.

Competition-proven traditional bows by Nándor Farkas, combining steppe-born geometry with modern performance materials for speed, archer protection and resilience.

03Target, flight and horseback archery
20–55#Documented 20–55# model range
1212 official bow families
JACKAL / 01ASSYRIAN · OXBLOOD
PerformanceArcher protectionModern materialsSignature formsHandcrafted in Hungary

Signature forms

Choose a bow tradition.

Five distinct profiles. One uncompromising standard of performance.

SIGNATURE / 01

The Assyrian

Max draw
32
Unstrung
57.4″
Brace
7.5–8.5″

SIGNATURE / 02

Han Bow

Max draw
34
Unstrung
61″
Brace
6–6.5″

SIGNATURE / 03

Short Hun Bow

Max draw
31
Unstrung
55″
Brace
7.2″

SIGNATURE / 04

The Tatar

Max draw
32
Unstrung
55.5″
Brace
6.7–7″

SIGNATURE / 05

The Turkish

Max draw
30
Unstrung
50″
Brace
7.5–8″
09

JACKAL / DEEP ARCHIVE

Quote after personal review

Vivid Jackal bows showing different grip profiles

Grip profile / Handle dynamics

Choose how the bow meets your hand.

Grip thickness changes speed, comfort and control. Choose a starting point; Nándi confirms the final grip for your hand and shooting style.

Between the two? Request a custom thickness and Nándi will shape it to your hand.

02

Handle dynamics

The handle geometry changes the bow’s balance and character. Select a starting point—Nándi will verify the final geometry for your draw.

Tradition, engineered

Ancient knowledge. Engineered precision.

Jackal preserves the character of historic Eurasian bows, then improves what matters to a modern archer: cast, stability, safety and durability.

01

Performance

Light limbs recover fast for a clean, efficient shot.

02

Archer protection

Every build is tuned for predictable loading and a safe draw.

03

Modern materials

Selected ash, bamboo and first-grade fiberglass—finished under exacting quality control.

04

Honest value

Competition-level performance without collector-only pricing.

Mounted traditional archer using a Jackal bow on the open steppe
HORSE / HUMAN / BOW

Proven in use

Lean. Lightweight. Precise. Fast. Durable.

Jackal builds for target, flight and horseback archery. Active horseback archers helped develop the Sarmatian and Anda, while model-specific reviews and tests keep performance claims grounded.

Nándor Farkas, founder and bowyer of Jackal ArcheryNándor Farkas · JACKAL
Jackal Archery emblem

The maker

Nándor Farkas

Founder, designer and veteran bowyer with decades of hands-on bow-building experience. Nándi combines modern technical thinking with mounted-archery and steppe traditions deeply woven into Hungarian culture. Every Jackal design is personally reviewed and refined through practical use and competition experience.

“A traditional bow should not merely look right. It should protect the archer, last, and perform.”

Made for your draw

Build your Jackal.

Set the essentials and describe the finish you want. Nándi reviews every request personally before confirming feasibility, price and delivery time.

01Model
Selected bowThe AssyrianForward-bending
02Handle dynamics
03Draw weight · Draw length
?Fit guideHow do I choose these numbers?
01

Draw weight / poundage

Start lighter than you think. Choose a weight you can draw and hold without struggle. If you are new, select 20#—the lowest available—and tell Nándi about your experience.

02

Draw length

Stand naturally with both arms level. Measure fingertip to fingertip: inches ÷ 2.5, or centimetres ÷ 6.35, gives an approximate draw length in inches. Example: 178 cm ≈ 28″.

This is a starting estimate. Anchor style and technique can change the result; Nándi confirms the final safe specification before building.

04Handedness · Grip profile
Handedness
Grip profile
Grip & bow-tip wood
Limb finish
String color
05Anything else?
06Your details

Clear, personal process

From idea to bow.

Custom bowmaking needs a human check. The first release keeps payment simple and transparent.

  1. 01 · ConfigureSend your measurements, finish and intended use.
  2. 02 · Personal quoteNándi confirms the build, lead time, shipping and exact price.
  3. 03 · Bank transferProduction begins after the agreed transfer is received.