Now, cut a shallow V-shaped notch at one end of the shaft. This is your nock, where the bowstring will nestle. Too deep, and the arrow snaps; too shallow, and it slips off like a buttered eel. Aim for just deep enough to hold a strand of spaghetti.
Here’s a shocking fact: Before notches, ancient archers sometimes tied the arrow directly to the string with sinew. Yeah, they basically played yo-yo with their weapons. Your modern V-notch is a luxury—treat it with respect.
