Samick SKB Traditional Korean Bow – 50″ One Piece Horsebow

Long before modern target ranges and stabilizers, Korean bows were built for movement.Fast to draw. Quick to release. Compact enough for horseback archery, yet powerful enough to deliver precision at speed.The Samick SKB Traditional Korean Bow carries that same philosophy into a modern, approachable package designed for today’s traditional archers.At just 50 inches, the SKB feels agile and responsive in the hand, making it ideal for instinctive shooting, thumb draw techniques, and traditional Asiatic archery styles. Its sleek black finish gives the bow a clean, understated appearance while preserving the iconic silhouette that has defined Korean horsebows for centuries.Crafted from rosewood, walnut, hard maple, and fiberglass, the SKB balances traditional aesthetics with modern durability. The wrapped grip offers comfortable handling during extended sessions, while the smooth draw cycle makes the bow approachable for newer archers and satisfying for experienced shooters alike.Compact. Lightweight. Surprisingly smooth.This is the kind of bow that encourages fluid shooting and instinctive rhythm — the type of traditional archery experience that quickly becomes addictive.Field Notes from Our CoachOur coach Dan spent time testing the Samick SKB and found it to be a great entry-level Asiatic bow for archers wanting to explore traditional Korean shooting styles without overspending.Dan is one of our traditional archery coaches and primarily shoots thumb draw using Asiatic and horsebow styles. His testing focuses heavily on traditional shooting techniques, including the use of khatras and thumb rings rather than Mediterranean release methods.Key TakeawaysGrip is slightly thicker than his personal preference, though still comfortable to shootArrows may contact the riser without a proper khatraPerforms very well with khatras, even when paired with modern string pocketsSmooth shooting characteristics with forgiving handlingExcellent value for archers entering traditional Asiatic archeryFeatures & BenefitsWhy Archers Choose the Samick SKBTraditional Korean horsebow designCompact 50-inch one-piece bowSmooth and fast shooting performanceLightweight and easy to maneuverComfortable wrapped gripRosewood, walnut, hard maple, and fiberglass constructionSuitable for thumb draw and instinctive shootingAmbidextrous design for right and left-handed archersBowstring includedSpecificationsSpecificationDetailsBrandSamickModelSKBBow TypeTraditional Korean BowBow Length50 inchesConstructionRosewood, Walnut, Hard Maple & FiberglassDexterityAmbidextrousIncludedBowstringStyleOne Piece Horsebow