I am Moroccan and I really love it when Americans keep in touch and stay connected with the native's ways of living especially hunting, Mr Scott is a master in his art, and his arts and ways should be passed on and be cherished, I wish I could've met him and learned from him, unfortunately he passed , rip.

An absolute amazing post. I could watch again & again. Fascinating & informative and what a genuine salt of the earth soul. BIG 👍

What a wonderful documentary. Let the camera run, and let a simple and honest craftsman share from his wealth of experience, from his modest workshop - in real time - and without annoying background music. The interviewer is asking few but good question, allowing space for the good man to show and share. Thank you. I learned a lot from this video. A rare gem on KZfaq.

Mr. Franco, Sir. You are a National Treasure. Thank you for putting this information together to preserve for future generations. Well done.

As many have commented, its an absolute privilege to have this video around. The knowledge coming out of his mouth, and by his actions is worth more than anyone can imagine. Thank you so much for posting this!

Most excellent Mr Scott and Myles. Wonderful to watch. Thank you!🍂

I was lucky enough to have Ed make a bow for me 2010. He was a pleasure to visit with on the phone. As shown on this video, he was a wealth of information. I have seen a bow from Alibow called Kheshig Mongol that has extremely similar shape and geometry and appears to be by far one of Armin Hirmir's (Malta Archer) favorite bows. No hand shock, fast and whisper quiet, and in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful bows I've ever seen at full draw. It is truly a blessing to have this video in order to keep his story and knowledge alive. He will be sorely missed. What a wonderful individual!

I can't imagine why anyone would dislike this amazing history lesson from a master bow maker..!

Ed Scott was my great uncle. It was sad to hear he passed, I hadn't seen him in about 15 years. I am fortunate enough to have a flat bow made of hackberry he made me +_ 15 years ago. It still looks and shoots as good as the day he made it and my kids will enjoy it one day too. I also have a hickory recurve from his brother in Arkansas. I stopped to visit on vacation and he had several hanging up by the door and as I was leaving he gave it too me.

This man is the real deal. I've been making bows for 15 years and i can honestly say that he's a role model for any traditional bow maker. This man is humble, skilled, experienced and chilled.

Thank you very much for posting this great video of Master Bowyer Mr. Ed Scott. RIP Mr. Ed Scott November 23, 1942 - September 12. 2015

This man is an absolute treasure. My young son and I had a wonderful evening of bonding over this video. Thank you!

What a craftsman. Don't worry, there are many of us now ,carrying on this tradition , and I promise to hand it down. I also promise to keep learning, in order to teach more. THANKS MR SCOTT. I didn't know that he had passed, my condolences to the family, and the world. He was important to me.

This is simply amazing, we have a living legend, who not only can make some of the best bows in the world today, but is a store house of history and respect..... LONG LIVE the man Ed Scott

I learned more today than in three books on the craft. Mr. Scott makes it look so easy that me starting at 31 I hope to have half his skill at his age. I just couldn't stop watching. Thank you very much for posting this. It was a pleasure to watch.

As Tod Todeschini said about bows and crossbows “if your weapon has stabelizers, red dot sights, cams n pulleys and release mechanisms...it's time to get a gun“ 10.000 years of tradition. That's the beauty behind it.

My god lord iam so sorry that i know now i wont meet this wonderfull crafter, he carves the soul into a bow. I appriciate that this video is on the internet so i had a glimp of the skill and understanding of a true bowcrafter. What a man! Bless him.

What a fantastic video. Ed Scott is an artisan in every sense of the word. Artistry and craftsmanship combined in its highest form in making of American native style bows. I salute you sir!

i belive its huge differance between "chopping wood to make bows" and "chopping and knowing the wood to make bows" this video explains it,to bad the old man passed away,wanted to thank him for this guidance,thanx for the share Myles and rip Mr.Scott

Very informative and well done! Sorry we lost Mr Scott. Thank You for sharing! God bless.

This video, watched quite a few years ago, is what first inspired me to begin making bows. Since then I have made only six, but will continue making bows for as long as I'm physically able, with a hope to teach my own children this beautiful craft. Thank you Ed Scott for igniting this passion in me.Benjamin Joseph Linsdell, Manchester, England

how could anyone dislike a old timer sharing his wisdom i love people like this its what the world needs to bad they are a rare breed i hope this man is stilll with us thk you for all that you have done sir

You sir are an artist in every step of your bow making. Love the history you give as well.

This was spectacular. Not only does this master have all the practical skill, he has research and a theoretical understanding. Further, he's a great teacher. From his explanations, I figured out how I can make some really stiff, dry, old juniper actually work as a bow. None of the other bowyers I've studied have shown this deep, deep knowledge, and some them were great, so that's saying something.

This video will eventually become an important artifact of history. The number of people walking around with the information this man has is getting smaller and smaller every year. Good for Myles Franco for recording this sliver of bowyer history and information. Thanks also to Mr. Ed Scott for dedicating some time to store some tiny bit his know-how here on the internet for people like me to enjoy!

I have only seen part of this before. The complete interview is marvellous and probably some of the best videos on youtube!

I hope this video never goes away

Best bowyer I can think of !! Always looked up to this man growing up. Miss him so much!!

Ed taught me how to make bows. A generous, thoughtful and gentle man, and certainly a master craftsman. I have a sinewed horn bow he made, one of my most prized possessions, 90# at 28", throws an arrow like a thunderbolt. I miss him sorely but he is busy I'm sure. Lots of archers across the river... -c

This is absolutely the best video I have seen on the topic of bows. This is probably one of the most knowlegeable bowyers in the world today. He is truly a mastercraftsman.

Watching this man talk about his knowledge of the bow making craft and his skills doing it is absolutely fascinating! I'm saving this video so I can learn from this man!

Superb video. I love listening to old guys with a ton of knowledge like this. Thank you.

This is one of the rare vids that i will watch many times. How could i ever thank you enough?

I saw this video several years ago and after re-visiting for second round learned of his death. Thanks for posting this years ago and for keeping it for future observers. As I understand, this video was made around 2007 and posted to KZfaq in 2014. I thought I had seen this footage before then but perhaps this is a re-post from the original publish date after the passing of this admiral man and bowyer of great knowledge . I am a maker of past-center JUNIPER and Bodock longbows and enjoyed the vast information within this video. Thank you for posting and may Mr. Scott's legacy continue to serve future Americans.

I am delighted to have found this video. Mr. Scott was a craftsman and an artist. I would have liked to learn more from him about this skill.

It's a shame that there aren't more people like this man in the world today. Everyone is so concerned with being futurists that we, as a species, are forgetting our extremely important history. So many consider this outdated tech but what would happen if we lost our ability to make all the new materials, such as that factories that produce fiberglass for whatever reason, people wouldn't know what to do if they had to make something on their own. Obviously there are still some people out there that are capable but they're disappearing faster and faster each generation. A large number of people can't even cook food without a microwave anymore and that's absurd.

what a true living legend :) , best thing I have ever watched on youtube!

I totally DIG this cat! Mr. Scott regarding the compound bow: "They're not even bows. They're machines." This line, I think, encapsulates the spirit of Mr. Scott, "My bows, ya' know, we got 10,000 years of tradition." I love it!

unfortunately mr. Ed Scott passed away on sep 12 , 2015. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer during summer 2015. He was a great influence on me although I didn't know him personally (I don't even live in the US). May he rest in peace.

Always revisiting this video with Ed. He told me once that I did good work. That was a great moment for me.

Hi.Mr.Scott seemed to have a wealth of knowledge of bow making. I am sure there are few that had his gift of understanding of bow making and wood craft. I have learned from this historical video . I love his knowledge of Indian tradition .also the understanding of the animals used in the making..amazing..thanks for sharing.

wow. honestly, a truly humbling experience. an honor and a privilege to have seen this. deep gratitude to mr scott and mr franco. rest in peace sir.

Ed was a wonderful man. Generous and kind. A master of the craft.

This Man's skill is what needs to be passed on! To ME! Thanks for this, Ed. You're a work of art

Thanks so much for posting this much better version and full version

Every time his voice tails down at the end of a sentence I hear him like so clearly I love it, I'm just getting in to bow working and the guy is the mind and body of the whole thing, great video.

The bowyer parent ... Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way HE SHOULD GO: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. "He should go" .. from a bowyers idiom .. To find the bent of a stave and build accordingly. After watching Ed Scott I'm getting an in depth appreciation of finding an individuals attributes and training them to hit the bullseye, I watched this years ag, glad I found it again .. Thanks Mr Scott !

I have learned a great deal from you. I especially like the lesson on flexion and extension where you can make the neutral area chance by adding more sinew. Thank you so much.

There was something incredibly relaxing about watching him remove the material from the bow and hearing the axe hit over and over.

What an amazing guy. That Man is smart, and an amazing artist. This was great to see. Thanks for this!

What a craftsman. I really enjoyed watching him work. Hope he is able to pass on his skills and knowledge to other bowyers.

Wow, thank you for posting this. I’m so glad I found it. What a fountain of knowledge this man was!

Two things in life to remember - 1. Never play cards with a guy named Doc. 2. Always pay attention to men like Ed Scott. Such valuable knowledge.

I understand you exactly sir. Old school raw talent often cannot be replaced by precision technology. An ingrained instinct of what is correct (what is most fitting to the purpose or task at hand). From one long distance shooter who appreciates classic, lovely firearms from any nation, especially here in the U.S.!

I could watch him all day. So sorry to hear he had passed away. We have lost a true artisan legend

Thanks for uploading this. I have watched this previously, but the account it was posted to was deleted and all that was left were short clips. This video is fantastic and very well presented bow making by Ed Scott.

Ed is simply awesome! A true craftsman. Thank u for posting this video

This man sparked my love for the bow and arrow. Bless him

Ed Scott passed away on September 12th, 2015 in Grants, New Mexico. RIP Mr. Scott!

just a beautiful piece of history. amazing what youtube has done for us, bringing this all together in one place and also those with the knowledge to make videos to bring this info to us.

I do enjoy watching your video awesome work !! I started watching this young men on u-tube that were making bows out of PVC tubing and I thought it to be really cheesy so thank you for doing things the way they were done in the past.. love the history that you share ..

This was really nice to look at. Thank you for shareing this all with us! ^^

This was marvellous. One of the best videos I have ever had the pleasure to see. I feel like I learned so much from this wonderful Gentleman, and it was as if i were there with him. He had a soothing and wonderful presence. In the presence of true wisdom and expertise. I can only be aspire to be half of this amazing man someday. Thank you for posting this.

Thanks 4 sharing!! Brought tears to my eyes because this older chap, is just like my Grand Dad, never knew what you were going to make. I miss going for walks through the bush & he would carve a whistle for me, when I was a kid. + 1 sub.

I started making bows in 1999, back when i was learning i read as much as possible. I even watched this video around 2000 -2003 and ive been thinking about it lately, so fun to see it again 11/13/2021. Mont stauffacher. Grants pass or.

Unfortunately Ed Scott passed away Sept 12th. I feel privileged to have learned how to make bows from him

"The way you accomplish anything is Intelligence guided by experience" nothing else needed to say about that...

awesome work.i wish i can have one of those on my hands!! thank you Ed Scott

Thank you for this very, very good personal and instructional video from such a fine man and bowyer. 🏹

I could listen to this guys storeys all day. can you imagine being on the open plain with a thousand Sioux Indians and a hundred thousand buffalo.

This is a Great Man, I have a whole heap of respect for Him. Not just a Bowyer, but a good example of a Human Being, a True Son of God. Just like Me, One of the last Real Tough Guys.......Seven Thunders.......

This guy is awesome! What a unbelievable wealth of lifetime knowledge. I am bless with a mind like an elephant. I can only hope to remember all the tid bits info and knowledge this guys has. Thanks

aww ed scott is so adorable. I like when you get older people that still do what they love.

Really enjoyed this. Great capture of the experience. Thanks.

well done , its good to see one of the true masters of this art shear his work. thank you for shearing this .

thank you, the video is amazing, and without it, a wonderful artist, and important information could be lost., kudos to you.

loved this film , great to watch a craftsman at work and hear him talk about the various tribes and why they used certain bows for different jobs, does he make arrows too, that would be a good film, many thanks.

Thanks for sharing what an interesting subject and an interesting craftsman love his bows 👌👌

Man I want one of those bows! Amazing stuff! Beautiful

watching this video again, shows the talent ed had his work will last for years with anyone who has one of his bows

Fantastic Video... Mr Ed Scott You Are Aweome!...

What a treat this video is! Thanks from Texas!

Beautiful and historic. God Bless Ed Scott!!!

Amazing craftsmanship, instructional and historical lesson in bow making and display!

Mr. Scott is a lost treasure. His artisanship will live on through his creations.

Thank you for posting this video. Very interesting to hear him talking, obviously he found greate interest to learn also about the natives ant the hunting with bows. I made som bows as a kid 45 years ago and now i know why they always broke. Would have loved to here more from Ed.

Listen to this gentleman talking and working was inspiring! Amazing

Very good bow show. You will not see many guys with so much skill and history like this soon..when they gone ..it all gos with them.

As an engineer, I can say this old geezer really knows his stuff!

one of the most interesting bow making videos so far

I always made what I wanted for crossbows of scrap steel with cedar stocks. This guy is completely brilliant!

Thank You for sharing this invaluable information with the rest of the world.

Wow never seen this , the guys a legend . Did anyone else notice this anyone that has these kinds of skill sets wether it’s bow making knife making or anything that takes a great deal of time to learn . They all sound so well educated and knowledgeable. Even if they never went to school. My father is like this extremely smart never spent a day in school. I think besides public school systems u take something that takes so much time and patience like bow making u apply that mindset with every aspect of life and u learn so much. I decided to learn as many crafts as I possibly can before my time comes and hopefully pass it on

Fascinating wonderful to see an expert crafting such things of beauty.

Wow these are amazing pieces of work!

SIMPLY UNBELIEVABLE..... this guy is out of this world. im not an archer have no interest in the sport...BUT!!!!! i could not tear myself away from this video.

I just had so many questions answered watching this Ed is a bow master

thank you for making and posting this video!

what an amazing wealth of knowledge and skill those bows are beautiful