Freddie Archery

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Overview

Freddie Archery is a South Korean manufacturer specializing in Korean traditional bows, including models like Nomad KTB, Black Shadow, Zenith, and Yeon Mu Gung. It focuses on handcrafted traditional archery equipment for Korean-style archery, with distribution through sites like koreanbow.com and koreanbowusa.com. The brand is available via retailers such as Lancaster Archery Supply and emphasizes craftsmanship rooted in Korean bow-making traditions.¹³⁶

History

Freddie Archery operates from Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, producing Korean traditional bows with a US branch established by May 2021. The Yeon Mu Gung (YMG Bow) line traces its craftsmanship to a 1991 launch, noted for accuracy in Korean bows. It continues traditional manufacturing techniques, including carbon and horn bow constructions, as a spin-off from related Kaya KTB designs.¹⁷⁹

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Nomad KTB (Korean Traditional Bow)	Authentic handcrafted Korean bow	$300 - $800
Black Shadow	High-draw-weight traditional bow	$400 - $900
Zenith	Versatile lengths and weights Korean bow	$350 - $850
Yeon Mu Gung (YMG Bow)	Accurate traditional Korean bow	$500 - $1,000
KTB Carbon Horsebow	Carbon traditional horsebow	$400 - $900

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in South Korea by Freddie Archery, a Korean producer of traditional bows using handcrafted methods including carbon limbs and traditional wraps. Bows are individually handcrafted with official seals and suitable for right- or left-handed use. Stringing requires traditional step-through method.¹⁹

Notable Products

Nomad KTB - Korean Traditional Bow with experience in Korean archery manufacturing.
Black Shadow - 60lb draw weight model available as special order, 53" length.
Zenith - Available in 48" or 53" lengths, draw weights up to 60#@31".
Yeon Mu Gung (YMG Bow) - Launched with 1991 craftsmanship, claimed most accurate Korean bow.
KTB Carbon Horsebow - Carbon construction, 48" or 53", 25-50lb, handcrafted with wrap finish.

Reputation

Freddie Archery is recognized among traditional archery enthusiasts for authentic Korean bow craftsmanship and high-draw-weight options suitable for flight and horse archery. Users note the beauty and tradition of models like horn bows but highlight challenges in stringing and setup for novices. It maintains a niche presence in international markets via specialized retailers.²⁸⁹

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