I am trying to locate anyone that may be manufacturing flat steel arrowheads that are shaped like the old style flint arrowheads. I want to be able to carry them in a kit so that I can make arrows in the field simply by notching a shaft and tying the arrowheads on the shaft.

I know I could make them myself, as I have all the power tools I need, but I was hoping someone else is already doing that and selling them.

I have tried the net and archery magazines and come up with zilch.

Bountyhunter

I know old style flint arrow heads are readily available, however I havent seen steel. The closest thing I have in my kit that would work for that are large exacto blades <img src="images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Not being involved in archery, I have no idea if this is what you want or not, but here's a link:

http://www.raptorarchery.com/newstore/products.asp?id=474

That looks exactly like what I think he wants. <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

aardwolfe;

Dynamite, that is exactly what I was looking for. I will write to them to see if an hourglass shape can be added to the tail to make binding the head on a shaft more secure, but otherwise that is it.

How did you find them? I looked under every archery title and related titles I could think of and was unable to find a site.

Yes, I agree it is extra rations (being from the USA, I am guessing you mean extra weight.), but I want the arrowheads in my pack in case I ever have a need to make arrows, an atala, or a throwing spear. The wood for the shafts I can get in country if necessary, but I would hate to make any stone tools when something ready made and so light is available.

Thanks for the link.

Bountyhunter

Hey Paul810,
since the idea of your arrowhead is to kill small game (perhaps even self-defense) I would recommend hitting your local archery proshop and purchasing what I think they call a 'broadhead' hunting tip. basically a razor sharp 2 piece x-shaped head that disassembles to be flat. when assembled it screws into a fitting that is glued into the tip of a carbon fiber arrow. you could have them glue the fitting into a scrap of inch long arrow or so. the result would be 2 pieces- the disassembled broadhead and the female 1 to 2 inch long mini-arrow as it were, that can be attached to a stick with some effort. Very sharp and very dangerous.

As an afterthought, you may have more accuracy attaching your arrowhead to a small throwing spear. For that matter, rather than an arrow, since small game is sometimes nasty to eat, go for like a mini frog jigger tip for getting fowl.

I just keep a small pellet/bb gun in house. I get 4 inch groupings at 20 yards. Yes, the neighborhood cats love me, and I love them as long as they don't crap where my kids play. <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I already have some very old Bear two-bladed arrowheads with short blade inserts that turn them into a four-bladed arrowhead. They are designed for wooden arrows and are probably worth more as collectors items.

I want the flat blades to be able to make arrows in the field from wood branches by tying them onto a slit made in the wood.

I am not talking high tech or minute of angle accuracy here, but simply want something a little more lethal than my wrist braced slingshot, and quieter than a firearm.

I have already considered slightly longer pointed heads for throwing spears, but my arthritic joints keep laughing themselves silly over that idea. Of course I can always put the bigger point on a substantial walking stick to use as a thrusting spear should an emergency occur requiring such a device.

Bountyhunter

your arthritic joints may be more proficient with an atlatl than a throwing spear. The added leverage of the thrower will help quite a bit but ofcourse you will need to practice.

It is the sudden movements and the follow-thru or stop of sudden movements that my arthritic joints have a problem with.

It is like the old cliche about the fact that no one has ever died from a fall. It's the sudden stop at the end that does the job.

Bountyhunter

Hi folks
I'm no expert, but I had to add my two cents worth. Small game was mentioned as the target, and blunts work much better on small game than broadheads. If you're talking items for a B.O.B. Judo tips would be even better. For bigger targets, I would go with Glue-on fixed broadheads and some glue ( a glue stick perhaps ). I know this takes up more room, but you're not exactly going to need to carry this on you at work or in Church, so the improvement in the final product would be well worth the ( minimal ) extra space and weight.

Just a part-time bow hunters thoughts.

Troy