This is a list for all threads in this subforum that deserve special recognition. Whether due to the discussion it spawns or the information and work put into them this is where to find the best of the best in this subforum from over the life of this website. This thread will remain locked. If you have a suggestion please PM one of the mods and let them know of any suggestions for additions to this thread. Thanks and enjoy!


Pellet Bow by Slyngorm

A thread on the making, use and history of the pellet bow.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1616703383



Bow Making challenge - Wait, you can’t make a bow with that... by Joe_Meadmaker

A thread on making bows out of unusual materials
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1588178237.



Grading Ranged Weapons Survivalist’ charts by Slyngorm

A comprehensive discussion on the pros and cons of different primitive weapons.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1603626991



The most archaic of the archaic.....THE STICK by Waxwing_Sling

All about the throwing stick.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1596745456



Trees/Staves/Bow Wood by Morphy

A thread on discussing woods, their properties and their uses.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1589642872



Bull whips by NoOneOfConsequence

A thread on bull whip construction and use.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1563161417




Warbow penetration tests Tod's workshop w/ Joe Gibbs vid by Sarosh

A thread on war bows.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1567108082



Archemedies claw by Douglas_The_Black

A thread on the genius of Archemedies.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1115853807



Ski Bow by Kick

A thread on making a bow from old skis.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1492022197



Knuckledusters by PerpetualStudent

A thread on brass knuckles and other such weapons.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1420726786




Wow!!! Rabbit Sticks are no joke! By RJB

A very long thread on throwing/rabbit sticks.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1364523160



Atlatls & Darts by Paleoarts

The penultimate thread on all things atlatl.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1247874616



Your EDC Knife by Fletchman

A thread on individual preferences on every day carry knives.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1321637359



Scythian arrowheads and chem weapons...

A fascinating look at the evil genius of ancient arrowheads.
https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1310624245