Caring for the Yugake: Deerskin Archery Gloves and Kusune Resin

Preserving stiff deerskin thumb gloves and using pine resin for consistent string release.

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The Rigid Horn Thumb (Tsunokake)

Traditional gloves feature a hardened thumb groove that holds the heavy bowstring under high tension.

Applying boiled pine resin powder to prevent the glove thumb from slipping prematurely during the draw.

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