A very good idea to make this comparison. We need to rediscover what our ancestors perfected through battle in practice. Good on ya

I think this is the 3rd video I've seen featuring the Crabby bow. This is the first time I've realised that you're not saying "crappy bow".

I finally have my first bow! It's a second hand Kaya Wind fighter and after almost 100 shots I can't be more happy. Nice and calm feelings is the first i've noticed after a while. I also got a thumb ring and i'm directly shooting with thumb release.
You are inspiring! Thank you

Hey Armin, really love the way that you are doing this khatra research! I practice Kyudo and do something a little similar to the sideways torque method, though we call it "yugaeri", and the application is a bit different from how you did it. but in observation of how khatra is done, I realise it seems very similar as we also build pressure around the base of thumb and base of last finger. Would love to explore with more asiatic bows since the japanese yumi is a bit hard to transport around!  
I do have a question regarding bows and khatra as I have heard that some bows cannot have khatra performed on them like the Mongolian or Manchu bows. Does the khatra movement cause harm to the bow's shape and structural integrity?

was expecting 3 min Friday on the topic. i was thrilled to see those wide range of bow you've prepared for the video. :,)
a whole new perspectives for me when looking at a bow after this. a bunch of questions i had in my head are answered today; my soul is at peace now.
i hope this will help people looking for which criteria that works for them when choosing their bow.

thank you for your time and effort Armin. i've lost count how many arrows you've shot for this one!

Thank You Armin ! Such an interesting video as usual

Armin Himer  Another great video. Probably the most in depth coaching video on performing the Khatra manoeuvre. Using all the different types of bows and  explaining how & why it works with them. Keep up the good work Armin.
Best wishes
Claypole from Scotland

Armin, Great  video!  I wasn't even aware that there was more than one style of khatra.  Very informative! Especially combined with the commentary and demonstrations with an excellent selection of bows of different lengths, widths, limb weights, handles, etc!!
Thanks very much!

So many lovely bows. Interesting experiment. Look forward to your next video, Armin.

Another great video I didn't know about the twisting khatra, makes perfect sense with a long bow or unusual shape handle

As usual, excellent and interesting video. thanks for your time Mr. Armin🙏

Ahhh i wait to watch this video. Thx for sharing your knowledge.

So Friends, Armin has rightly cleared us all that not every bow is meant for doing "khatra".So don't make "Khatra" a habbit, specially by watching videos on internet ( for internet learners),  which looks so amusing with wrong kind of Bows, they are doing "Khatra" deliberately, whether its required or not. many people has shown that " Khatra" is not necessary, because when its movement is not done perfectly, it gives a very bad release. so now the question arise.... How necessary is "Khatra" ... do you want to get a Bow only for doing "Khatra" or to hit your Target, or you think that by doing "Khatra" your arrow speed is increased or your arrow will not reach target without doing  "Khatra"..... Thank you Armin  again for such lovely video and showing us small part of  your Bow collection

Interesting video thank you. The handle shape makes a lot of sense for the pivot point and the throw of the bow.
Would have been good to see you shooting the original Scythian from Flagella Dei, maybe you could do a test review of it again as you are now much more comprehensive in your tests - I seem to recall that you really liked it as a bow when you first shot it.
 I have been shooting their Scythian for about nine years now and it is still my favorite bow for roving, clouting and all round fun. Great bow at an excellent price!!  I tried the Black Mamba and didn't enjoy it as much as the original, it seemed a little slow. I also noticed that you seem to hold the Scythian a lot higher up the handle than I do, which would also effect the pivot point.
One thing I have also noticed with Flagella Dei and the multiple Scythian bows I have had from them , is that the handles are always a different size and shape. So you either take the leather grip off and re shape it, or order 3 or 4 and find the one you like and sell the rest ;)
One other point is the choice of laminate seems to change the way the bow feels and shoots, again having tried all the combinations, the zebrano offers the best performance.
Thank you for you videos, very helpful always. Keep up the good work!

Interesting topic. Thanks for the info.
It's not about the length, but how you use it 😁

Very interesting video, being able to have so many bow design is really a great thing. It also show why different cultures went for certain design, not all cultures used Khatra/torque, this makes it fascinating.
I gathered that Kathra was performed because thumb release being almost as clean as using a release aid, the arrow could slide off the bow sideways, so you had to push the bow aside, i think the arrow pass width and design can also be a big factor for this.

Another great video. I have only experimented briefly with Khatra, but I found it awkward. Well done sir, beautiful bows.

it literally sounds like a minecraft bow

Makes perfect sense that grip size and shape would be at least equally determinative.  My long Living Arrow bow is magic for helping me follow through with whichever khatra version I chose.  But it seems to be encouraging my use of the side/down method, which surprising.

Great tutorial 🙏🏼