Let's say you are a 'height-challenged' American actor who has been selected to play a role as the "last samurai" in Japan. Where would you get a Japanese-style bow that would make you look tall and important, rather than like a weak, poseur from Hollywood? You'd definitely call up Jaap (uh...it's a Dutch name) at Yumi-Bows in rural Georgia and have a 'yumi' (i.e., Japanese bow) made of bamboo in an extremely authentic manner. (Yes, he really did construct all of the bows for the "Last Samurai"). Jaap makes bows for kyudo (a.k.a. Zen archery), hunting, beaver shots, or target practice. He also constructs bamboo arrows. His prices are much more reasonable than having one shipped over from Japan (he's even shipped bows over to Japanese customers). You don't need to be an actor to honestly show appreciation for the quality that Jaap puts into his work. Makes a great anniversary gift for the wife. Five stars. read more

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