Natural Tanned Beaver Tail Bow Grip Material
Genuine Beaver Tail Leather for Traditional Bow Grips & Leatherworking
Give your custom bow a distinctive traditional look with genuine natural tanned beaver tail leather. The unique natural scale pattern adds authentic character while creating a secure, comfortable gripping surface for longbows, recurves, and other traditional bows.
Durable and naturally resistant to water and scratches, beaver tail leather is an excellent choice for creating a custom bow grip or replacing an existing grip. It can be easily trimmed and shaped to fit your riser and stained to achieve your preferred color and finish.
For a classic traditional appearance, install the leather using a quality leather adhesive and finish the grip with artificial sinew.
Why Bowyers Choose Beaver Tail Leather
- Genuine natural tanned beaver tail
- Distinctive scale pattern makes every piece unique
- Durable and naturally water-resistant
- Naturally resistant to scratches and wear
- Provides a secure, comfortable gripping surface
- Can be trimmed and shaped to fit your bow
- Can be stained for a customized appearance
- Excellent for custom bow building and restoration
Available Size
- Large: Approximately 11" × 5"
More Than Just Bow Grip Material
Beaver tail leather is a versatile natural material for a wide range of traditional archery, muzzleloading, leatherworking, and primitive craft projects. Its durability, texture, and distinctive appearance make it an excellent choice for:
- Bow grips
- Arrow rests
- Strike plates
- Armguards
- Quivers
- Knife sheaths
- Possibles bags
- Traditional leatherworking projects
Installation & Customization
Trim and shape the beaver tail to fit your riser, then secure it using a quality leather adhesive. The leather can also be stained to create the desired color and finish. For an even more traditional appearance, wrap the finished grip with artificial sinew.
Natural Material – Each Piece Is Unique
Because this is genuine natural beaver tail leather, no two pieces will look exactly alike. Exact size, shape, color, markings, texture, and scale pattern will vary from piece to piece. These natural variations are part of what gives each finished bow grip its unique character. Some tails have some holes and cuts on the edges.
Features
- Genuine natural tanned beaver tail leather
- Ethically and legally sourced
- Unique natural scale pattern
- Naturally water- and scratch-resistant
- Trim, shape, stain, and customize to your project
- Available in three sizes
- Suitable for traditional archery and leatherworking projects
Perfect For
- Custom longbow and recurve grips
- Traditional bow building
- Bow restoration and customization
- Primitive and traditional archery projects
- Custom leatherworking and muzzleloading projects