04-13-2009, 01:06 PM
Well, based on everyone's recommendations I'm currently looking at an Old Scythian from Eastern Archery (which definitely ships to the US).
Regarding the reliefs: The hooks or thongs, whichever they may be, for both the gorytos and the sword scabbards actually appear to go through the belt, unless my eyes deceive me. But either a hook or a sturdy leather lace will allow the gorytos to be turned forward. On top of everything else, I've noticed the Achaemenian gorytos is really oddly-shaped... the lower end seems to curve opposite the curve of the bow, unless the bow is very short. Anyone know why that is?
Regarding the reliefs: The hooks or thongs, whichever they may be, for both the gorytos and the sword scabbards actually appear to go through the belt, unless my eyes deceive me. But either a hook or a sturdy leather lace will allow the gorytos to be turned forward. On top of everything else, I've noticed the Achaemenian gorytos is really oddly-shaped... the lower end seems to curve opposite the curve of the bow, unless the bow is very short. Anyone know why that is?
Dan D'Silva
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Far beyond the rising sun
I ride the winds of fate
Prepared to go where my heart belongs,
Back to the past again.
-- Gamma Ray
Well, I'm tough, rough, ready and I'm able
To pick myself up from under this table...
-- Thin Lizzy
Join the Horde! - http://xerxesmillion.blogspot.com/