I am Moroccan and I really love it when Americans keep in touch and stay connected with the native's ways of living especially hunting, Mr Scott is a master in his art, and his arts and ways should be passed on and be cherished, I wish I could've met him and learned from him, unfortunately he passed , rip.
What a wonderful documentary. Let the camera run, and let a simple and honest craftsman share from his wealth of experience, from his modest workshop - in real time - and without annoying background music. The interviewer is asking few but good question, allowing space for the good man to show and share. Thank you. I learned a lot from this video. A rare gem on RU-vid.
As many have commented, its an absolute privilege to have this video around. The knowledge coming out of his mouth, and by his actions is worth more than anyone can imagine. Thank you so much for posting this!
I was lucky enough to have Ed make a bow for me 2010. He was a pleasure to visit with on the phone. As shown on this video, he was a wealth of information. I have seen a bow from Alibow called Kheshig Mongol that has extremely similar shape and geometry and appears to be by far one of Armin Hirmir's (Malta Archer) favorite bows. No hand shock, fast and whisper quiet, and in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful bows I've ever seen at full draw. It is truly a blessing to have this video in order to keep his story and knowledge alive. He will be sorely missed. What a wonderful individual!
There are just so many abnormal personalities who would object to anything, even if you were giving away free money just to be benevolent. Strange as that seems, there are just contrarians that would object to anything just to take the opposing tact no matter what the issue may be. They seem to not believe in anything except for being contrarians.
I learned more today than in three books on the craft. Mr. Scott makes it look so easy that me starting at 31 I hope to have half his skill at his age. I just couldn't stop watching. Thank you very much for posting this. It was a pleasure to watch.
As Tod Todeschini said about bows and crossbows “if your weapon has stabelizers, red dot sights, cams n pulleys and release mechanisms...it's time to get a gun“ 10.000 years of tradition. That's the beauty behind it.
It's a shame that there aren't more people like this man in the world today. Everyone is so concerned with being futurists that we, as a species, are forgetting our extremely important history. So many consider this outdated tech but what would happen if we lost our ability to make all the new materials, such as that factories that produce fiberglass for whatever reason, people wouldn't know what to do if they had to make something on their own. Obviously there are still some people out there that are capable but they're disappearing faster and faster each generation. A large number of people can't even cook food without a microwave anymore and that's absurd.
What a craftsman. Don't worry, there are many of us now ,carrying on this tradition , and I promise to hand it down. I also promise to keep learning, in order to teach more. THANKS MR SCOTT. I didn't know that he had passed, my condolences to the family, and the world. He was important to me.
This man is the real deal. I've been making bows for 15 years and i can honestly say that he's a role model for any traditional bow maker. This man is humble, skilled, experienced and chilled.
A master and a gentleman. This is my first time watching this. It is sad to hear that he has past on. In these times of artificial intelligence and instant gratification this is a breath of fresh air. His shop has the patina of love, dedication, and human spirit.
What a fantastic video. Ed Scott is an artisan in every sense of the word. Artistry and craftsmanship combined in its highest form in making of American native style bows. I salute you sir!
Ed Scott was my great uncle. It was sad to hear he passed, I hadn't seen him in about 15 years. I am fortunate enough to have a flat bow made of hackberry he made me +_ 15 years ago. It still looks and shoots as good as the day he made it and my kids will enjoy it one day too. I also have a hickory recurve from his brother in Arkansas. I stopped to visit on vacation and he had several hanging up by the door and as I was leaving he gave it too me.
your uncle was an incredible gentleman. Knowledgeable... patient... there are not many of his kind to walk this earth.... i sincerely hope hes at peace and showing others all his ways... maybe one day id like to meet him assuming i get to go where the good guys go when they die....
I had the pleasure and honour of speaking with Ed on the phone at about 2am (I live in Ireland, so whatever the time difference is in Grants), from my recently deceased dear friend and mentor, Jim Rose's house. Ed Helped me to adjust the draw weight on the first bow I ever made, which came out lighter than I'd hoped. He was a Gentleman, and I shall remember that impromptu phonecall to my dying day.
how could anyone dislike a old timer sharing his wisdom i love people like this its what the world needs to bad they are a rare breed i hope this man is stilll with us thk you for all that you have done sir
This video, watched quite a few years ago, is what first inspired me to begin making bows. Since then I have made only six, but will continue making bows for as long as I'm physically able, with a hope to teach my own children this beautiful craft. Thank you Ed Scott for igniting this passion in me.Benjamin Joseph Linsdell, Manchester, England
i belive its huge differance between "chopping wood to make bows" and "chopping and knowing the wood to make bows" this video explains it,to bad the old man passed away,wanted to thank him for this guidance,thanx for the share Myles and rip Mr.Scott
I saw this video several years ago and after re-visiting for second round learned of his death. Thanks for posting this years ago and for keeping it for future observers. As I understand, this video was made around 2007 and posted to RU-vid in 2014. I thought I had seen this footage before then but perhaps this is a re-post from the original publish date after the passing of this admiral man and bowyer of great knowledge . I am a maker of past-center JUNIPER and Bodock longbows and enjoyed the vast information within this video. Thank you for posting and may Mr. Scott's legacy continue to serve future Americans.
This is absolutely the best video I have seen on the topic of bows. This is probably one of the most knowlegeable bowyers in the world today. He is truly a mastercraftsman.
My god lord iam so sorry that i know now i wont meet this wonderfull crafter, he carves the soul into a bow. I appriciate that this video is on the internet so i had a glimp of the skill and understanding of a true bowcrafter. What a man! Bless him.
Ed taught me how to make bows. A generous, thoughtful and gentle man, and certainly a master craftsman. I have a sinewed horn bow he made, one of my most prized possessions, 90# at 28", throws an arrow like a thunderbolt. I miss him sorely but he is busy I'm sure. Lots of archers across the river... -c
im getting old and in need of a new bow i have four and all are past their prime ,, my best one is a fred bear bow and its much to heavy for me to draw , i have been sick lately , im hopping to get enough strength back to use it ,,, until till then im looking for a usable bow , im would like to get a horn bow , but dont think ill find one , my friend s and brothers here in Canada has stop making such thing and go to walmart and buy bows ,,, your a lucky man to have that bow you speak of and im sure # 90 holds a special place in your heart ,,, have a great day brother be safe keep your eyes open ,
This was spectacular. Not only does this master have all the practical skill, he has research and a theoretical understanding. Further, he's a great teacher. From his explanations, I figured out how I can make some really stiff, dry, old juniper actually work as a bow. None of the other bowyers I've studied have shown this deep, deep knowledge, and some them were great, so that's saying something.
I totally DIG this cat! Mr. Scott regarding the compound bow: "They're not even bows. They're machines." This line, I think, encapsulates the spirit of Mr. Scott, "My bows, ya' know, we got 10,000 years of tradition." I love it!
This is simply amazing, we have a living legend, who not only can make some of the best bows in the world today, but is a store house of history and respect..... LONG LIVE the man Ed Scott
This video will eventually become an important artifact of history. The number of people walking around with the information this man has is getting smaller and smaller every year. Good for Myles Franco for recording this sliver of bowyer history and information. Thanks also to Mr. Ed Scott for dedicating some time to store some tiny bit his know-how here on the internet for people like me to enjoy!
+InformationIsTheEdge Absolute crap. The old guy is good, but he has only 15 years experience...watch to the end of the vid. So it's not exactly 'bowyer history' is it?
Ant Mallett Read my comment from the beginning. In the future, ANY information on making bows will be bowyer history. It's kind of impressive how quick some are to criticize but at the same time how slow they are on the uptake.
+InformationIsTheEdge Just to clarify, I take no credit for this video or any of its contents. I found it and posted it. Although It was not easy to find the full interview. Its a thing of beauty and it brings me great joy to watch, I am glad to allow others the same opportunity.
Myles Franco My thanks for your hard work and vigilance! I quite enjoyed viewing it! That you did not actually make it does not detract from any of that in the slightest. The story is preserved and retold, that is the important part!
+InformationIsTheEdge That you said those words you have helped to assure the survival of the art. someone will read this and get the bug, watch the video and the art will live on.
unfortunately mr. Ed Scott passed away on sep 12 , 2015. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer during summer 2015. He was a great influence on me although I didn't know him personally (I don't even live in the US). May he rest in peace.
Watching this man talk about his knowledge of the bow making craft and his skills doing it is absolutely fascinating! I'm saving this video so I can learn from this man!
Thanks for uploading this. I have watched this previously, but the account it was posted to was deleted and all that was left were short clips. This video is fantastic and very well presented bow making by Ed Scott.
Every time his voice tails down at the end of a sentence I hear him like so clearly I love it, I'm just getting in to bow working and the guy is the mind and body of the whole thing, great video.
The bowyer parent ... Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way HE SHOULD GO: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. "He should go" .. from a bowyers idiom .. To find the bent of a stave and build accordingly. After watching Ed Scott I'm getting an in depth appreciation of finding an individuals attributes and training them to hit the bullseye, I watched this years ag, glad I found it again .. Thanks Mr Scott !
Hi.Mr.Scott seemed to have a wealth of knowledge of bow making. I am sure there are few that had his gift of understanding of bow making and wood craft. I have learned from this historical video . I love his knowledge of Indian tradition .also the understanding of the animals used in the making..amazing..thanks for sharing.
I started making bows in 1999, back when i was learning i read as much as possible. I even watched this video around 2000 -2003 and ive been thinking about it lately, so fun to see it again 11/13/2021. Mont stauffacher. Grants pass or.
@Dean Dean I disagree. You can have a vast knowledge of a subject from research, but not have the slightest experience in it. Intelligence plays into it, but isn't at all a key factor. I make bows and know bow makers who are as smart as a box of rocks.
This is a Great Man, I have a whole heap of respect for Him. Not just a Bowyer, but a good example of a Human Being, a True Son of God. Just like Me, One of the last Real Tough Guys.......Seven Thunders.......
Ed was and is a great inspiration to me. He once told me that I did nicecwork. He was a kind and generous man and mentor. Some people leave an everlasting mark on the soul. Ed is such a man. I have one of the last bows he sent off before his passing. I will treasure it always.
loved this film , great to watch a craftsman at work and hear him talk about the various tribes and why they used certain bows for different jobs, does he make arrows too, that would be a good film, many thanks.
I have learned a great deal from you. I especially like the lesson on flexion and extension where you can make the neutral area chance by adding more sinew. Thank you so much.
I understand you exactly sir. Old school raw talent often cannot be replaced by precision technology. An ingrained instinct of what is correct (what is most fitting to the purpose or task at hand). From one long distance shooter who appreciates classic, lovely firearms from any nation, especially here in the U.S.!
This was marvellous. One of the best videos I have ever had the pleasure to see. I feel like I learned so much from this wonderful Gentleman, and it was as if i were there with him. He had a soothing and wonderful presence. In the presence of true wisdom and expertise. I can only be aspire to be half of this amazing man someday. Thank you for posting this.
Thanks 4 sharing!! Brought tears to my eyes because this older chap, is just like my Grand Dad, never knew what you were going to make. I miss going for walks through the bush & he would carve a whistle for me, when I was a kid. + 1 sub.
This guy is awesome! What a unbelievable wealth of lifetime knowledge. I am bless with a mind like an elephant. I can only hope to remember all the tid bits info and knowledge this guys has. Thanks
just a beautiful piece of history. amazing what youtube has done for us, bringing this all together in one place and also those with the knowledge to make videos to bring this info to us.
I do enjoy watching your video awesome work !! I started watching this young men on u-tube that were making bows out of PVC tubing and I thought it to be really cheesy so thank you for doing things the way they were done in the past.. love the history that you share ..
I am not a Bow maker or even a shooter tho I want to start but it was a Privilege to listen to this Man speak. I want to get a bow so bad Not a modern bow a Bow with Life and maybe even make one some day.
Thank you for this information about Ed, I'm just getting back into bow building after several years recovering from several heart surgeries. I have several of Ed's bows which I forgot I even had; Ed will be remembered each time I shoot them.
This is my second comment I really appreciate this gentleman‘s talent I’m surprised of the comments people enjoy learning from a master Bowyer i’m surprised Native Americans don’t make bows To Americanized I think would enjoy having one of his Bows I have a Ben Pearson Mercury marauder breakdown love shooting it also have competition bow, aluminum arrows composite arrows Various weights thank you for posting this video I’ve saved as reference also a historic video. From Ramona Ca I’m a Spaniard / Italian / Yaqui Indian,
This is fantastic "I don't measure anything " God gave us eyes. Do you have any more content on this gentlemen??all the faded and cut away moments and or any stories ??? I'm saddened to read that he passed away what a shame would be a nice way to keep him ????? Ummm don't know what to say.
If there was ever a reason to find a cure for cancer, it would have been to have kept this International Treasure alive. People of this magnitude doesn't belong to one country (that country can be proud of him and reap the accolades : ) BUT nevertheless he is an international treasure !!!! R.I.P Mr.Scott. Thank you.
Thank you for posting this video. Very interesting to hear him talking, obviously he found greate interest to learn also about the natives ant the hunting with bows. I made som bows as a kid 45 years ago and now i know why they always broke. Would have loved to here more from Ed.
