A reflex bow is a bow often made entirely of wood that has curved or curled arms that turn away from the archer. When strung and subsequently fired the curves assist in creating a greater force with which to fire an arrow at a faster speed without adding significantly to the drawing weight or the physical mass of the bow. When unstrung, the entire length of the bow curves forward from the belly, resembling a reversed "C", which differentiates a reflex bow from a recurve bow.

This type of bow was used extensively by nomadic tribes of Asia (most notably the Mongols) and Magyars during their early history (before 1000 AD).

Archery