Bodnik Bows | Shrew Bows

Overview

Bodnik Bows is a German manufacturer of high-performance traditional archery bows, including its own models and Shrew Bows, produced in collaboration with U.S. designer Ron LaClair since 2018. The company specializes in compact, powerful recurve and longbows designed for instinctive archery, backed by a 30-year guarantee. It holds a niche position among traditional archers and bowhunters seeking smooth-drawing, efficient designs.¹²³⁴

History

Bodnik Bows was founded by Henry Bodnik in Germany, with operations focused on traditional archery equipment. Since December 2018, the company has manufactured all Shrew Bows, originally designed by Ron LaClair from Michigan, in partnership with LaClair and Tim Cosgrove. Shrew Bows production moved to Bodnik Bows, incorporating Bodnik's 30-year guarantee on every bow.¹²⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

All Shrew Bows are manufactured by Bodnik Bows in Germany since December 2018. Production is handled in-house by master bow makers under Henry Bodnik's oversight. Every bow carries the Bodnik Bows 30-Year Guarantee.¹²⁴

Notable Products

• Super Shrew 58" - Ultra-compact longbow known for balance, power, and smooth draw.
• Recurve Shrew - Efficient hybrid limb recurve for traditional archery.
• Lil' Favorite - Enhanced compact recurve for power and comfort.
• Super Shrew II - Balanced short longbow optimized for hunting and target.

Reputation

Bodnik Bows and Shrew Bows are regarded by traditional archers as among the fastest, most powerful, and smoothest compact bows available. Enthusiasts praise the innovative riser, grip, and hybrid limb designs for instinctive shooting precision. The 30-year guarantee reinforces reliability perceptions among professionals.¹²³⁴⁵