Hold Down Crossbow

Add a crossbow to your kit—with a Hollow Earth Crossbow, your battlefield will never be the same!

Inspired by the crossbows carried across the battlefields of the 13th–16th centuries, our handcrafted, fully functioning crossbows feature our unique peg-and-washer construction. Our hold down crossbow will accommodate most dual fletched practice bolts. 

Favored by many historical reenactment and LARP organizations, to children on epic quests in their imaginations, and traveling adventurers across the realm, these crossbows are built to endure long days on the battlefield, backyard, or countless tales around the tavern fire. 

⚔️ THE SPECS (Measurements are approximate)

• Overall Length: Approx. 32 inches
• Bow Width: Approx. 28 inches
• Draw Weight: Approx. 20–30 lb pull
• Customization: Draw weight and sizing can be adjusted to better suit your fighting style

Each crossbow features:

• An authentic Hickory lever trigger
• A sculpted hickory bolt hold down
• A hand-wrought sinew bowstring
• Traditional hand tied jute lashing
• Durable hickory bow blades, side plates, pegs, and mechanisms
• Hand-punched leather washers, securely hold the bow together, for easy maintenance and future upgrades
• Comes with one padded practice bolt, high density foam wrapped in fabric and secured with jute twine, mounted to sturdy hickory dowels and finished with black leather fletching

⚔️ THE STOCK

Choose the style and wood that best suits your arsenal:

• Wood Choices
  • American Black Walnut
  • American Cherry
  • Select Exotic Hardwoods available upon request
• Stock Styles
  • Hollow Earth Style (HES) — Curved grip featuring elegant lines and flowing contours unique to our craftsmanship
  • Traditional English Style — A straight stock inspired by historical medieval crossbows

Whether you favor the refined curves of the Hollow Earth style or the classic look of a traditional English bow, each crossbow is handcrafted to be worthy of battle and built to last through countless adventures.

⚔️ THE WOODS

Hickory:

Through many years of testing, we have found hickory to be the superior American hardwood for making our bow blades. Its strength and lively flex give bolts the power to soar true across the battlefield.

Janka Scale Rating: 1820 LBF

American Cherry:

Cherry carries a warm reddish-brown tone with wood with a similar darker-toned grain pattern. As the years pass, it darkens gracefully into a rich weathered finish with deep rust undertones — a wood that grows more beautiful with every campaign.

Janka Scale Rating: 950 LBF

American Black Walnut:

Walnut varies in rich heartwood hues ranging in tones from warm gray-brown to deep chocolate brown, often carrying subtle reddish or purplish undertones that give the wood natural depth and character. In contrast, the sapwood is lighter, appearing in soft cream to golden-gray shades. The grain is typically straight and smooth, contributing to Walnut’s clean, refined look and its reputation as a timeless, elegant hardwood.

Janka Scale Rating: 1080 LBF

⚔️THE SHIPPING - MADE TO ORDER

• Made to order products are handcrafted after your order is placed.
• Leaves our workshop in 1-3 weeks
• This allows us to continue offering your favorite designs even when our Ready to Ship inventory has been claimed.
• See our Shipping page for more detailed information

Need it sooner? Visit our Ready to Ship version to see if this weapon is currently in stock.

*You may occasionally see the same design available in both sections of the website. The difference is simply how quickly it can be dispatched. If the Ready to Ship version has sold out, you can still place an order through the standard catalog listing and we will craft one especially for you.

⚔️THE CARE

Each sword that leaves our armory is treated with an all natural, non-toxic, sword salve made in house. This shields the wood, from weather, keeps it from drying or becoming brittle, and preserves the strength and beauty of your sword.

Every worthy blade benefits from proper care. Add one of our Sword Salve products to your order and keep your blade protected for the adventures ahead.

⚔️THE GUARANTEE:

All of our products come with a lifetime guarantee. A few precautions will protect your sword and warranty. You can find more information about that here.

⚔️IMPORTANT NOTE:

• If you want more than one bolt click here to restock you stores
• Colors of bolt head cloth will vary
• DO NOT shoot the bolts directly into a hard surface! 
• Please inspect before charging into battle by squeezing the head to ensure that it has maintained its integrity.
• If the wooden shaft of the bolt is poking through the head, it is time to buy more bolts for your quiver.