DIY Nocking Point Pliers

[Josh B]

I don't use em either, but I appreciate the tip in the spirit that it was offered.  Thanks CD!  Josh

[Spitch]

Now I have a quandary! Brass or bone knock points? 

[Joec123able]

Now I have a quandary! Brass or bone knock points? 

OHHH NoOoO

[paul craig]

An Internet check tells me that brass came into use about 1200 BC.  Do materials have to be older than this before they're considered trad enough?

[Pappy]

What about the rubber in side them. I don't use the either but good tip for those that do. I with Del,I think they are ugly and also they hurt my index finger. to tight to buy the also.
   Pappy

[Del the cat]

An Internet check tells me that brass came into use about 1200 BC.  Do materials have to be older than this before they're considered trad enough?

No one is try to be the trad police here.
I do appreciate the original post, the trouble taken to post it and the point that cheap pliers are soft steel which can be adapted to a multitude of purposes.
However if you really want an argument I'm happy to oblige.
There is no logic in your argument as the age of the material isn't the key factor.
It is the application of the material that matters.

Iron and stone are old materials, but would you consider balls of iron or lumps of stone fixed to the limb tips or tied to the string either a good idea or traditional?

I think the strength of this forum is that people are free to express varying opinions without being castigated for it. We all have different styles and preferences and should be free to express them (as long as it's not a love of fibreglass )
As an example some people would be very much against the use of animal products like snake skins, they are free to voice this opinion while they accept that others will continue to use skins.
Del

[Eric Krewson]

I use either brass or thread for nocking points. I have made a bunch of bows in the past and always tune each one to the max before it goes to the new owner. Lots of shooting, breaking in and adjusting the brace height and nocking point for optimum performance. Brass nocking points shine during this process because they can be repositioned so quickly.

I have an old set of nocking point pliers with at least 30 years of service behind them so it is unlikely I will need another pair. If I do I will take your neat idea to heart and make me a new set, I like making useful things.

[George Tsoukalas]

We each draw our own lines in the primitive sand. Jawge

[okie64]

I do use them sometimes but I use a rock to beat on it till it is crimped tight on the string. This gives them a more primitive look and  feel  

[owlbait]

  Thanks for the tip cd!

[Del the cat]

We each draw our own lines in the primitive sand. Jawge

+1 ... (hopefully we draw'em with a stick )
Del

[autologus]

An Internet check tells me that brass came into use about 1200 BC.  Do materials have to be older than this before they're considered trad enough?

No one is try to be the trad police here.
I do appreciate the original post, the trouble taken to post it and the point that cheap pliers are soft steel which can be adapted to a multitude of purposes.
However if you really want an argument I'm happy to oblige.
There is no logic in your argument as the age of the material isn't the key factor.
It is the application of the material that matters.

Iron and stone are old materials, but would you consider balls of iron or lumps of stone fixed to the limb tips or tied to the string either a good idea or traditional?

I think the strength of this forum is that people are free to express varying opinions without being castigated for it. We all have different styles and preferences and should be free to express them (as long as it's not a love of fibreglass )
As an example some people would be very much against the use of animal products like snake skins, they are free to voice this opinion while they accept that others will continue to use skins.
Del

Well it is better to be castigated for your opinion than castrated though.

Grady

[Roy]

I might start using them, but I'll back them with sinew:)

[dwardo]

Cool idea. I find getting the things off to move them harder than geting them on in the first place.
I have a cheapo pair of pliers made from shmetal n chocolate so they are a perfect candidate.

[dbb]

Got a bag full of brassnocks when i bought an old hoyt gm some years ago.
I use them to finetune the nockingpoint.
If you crimp them on very lightly you can twist them up or down the serving like they are threaded and still stay when shooting.
After im done i change them for spectra fishingline tho.