Rose City

Overview

Rose City Archery is a manufacturer of traditional wood arrows, primarily using Port Orford Cedar shafts, and supplies archery accessories.¹²⁶ It produces approximately 2.5 million wood arrow shafts annually and is the largest producer of Port Orford Cedar shafts worldwide.² The company operates from Myrtle Point, Oregon, focusing on wood arrow shafting, finished arrows, and related products shipped globally.²⁶

History

Rose City Archery was founded in 1932 in Portland, Oregon, initially manufacturing archery bows and Port Orford Cedar arrows.²⁴ It has remained in continuous operation since then, relocating to Myrtle Point, OR.¹² The company has grown to become the world's largest manufacturer of Port Orford Cedar shafts, producing about 2.5 million wood arrow shafts per year with increasing sales.²

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Myrtle Point, Oregon, using Port Orford Cedar and Oregon Mountain Pine sourced locally.¹²⁵ The company produces shafts in-house and ships finished arrows and accessories worldwide.²⁶

Notable Products

• Port Orford Cedar Shafts - Primary wood shafts prized for strength, produced at 2.5 million annually.
• Finished Port Orford Cedar Arrows - Complete arrows made from signature cedar material.
• Oregon Mountain Pine Shafts - Wood shafts from Oregon pine as alternative to cedar.
• Arrow Building Equipment - Tools and supplies for assembling custom arrows.

Reputation

Rose City Archery is recognized among traditional archery enthusiasts for its long-standing expertise in Port Orford Cedar arrows and high-volume production.²⁶⁷ Professionals value the quality of its wood shafts sourced from Oregon.⁵⁷ No specific criticisms noted in available sources.