Bamboo Arrow Building ???

[northland archer]

I am a first time builder of bamboo arrows.  Here is a seemingly simple question

Which end of the bamboo shaft is the nock end and which is the point end???  These shafts are naturally tapered for the length of the shaft.  I have 100 of them and am ready to build.  
Thanks for any direction.

Treavor

[**DONOTDELETE**]

smaller end NOCK, bigger end POINT

[northland archer]

What is the best way to cut these shafts to length?

[**DONOTDELETE**]

hand saw or arrow saw will do it.

[Grey Taylor]

I wrap a bit of masking tape around the shaft and then use a fine coping saw to cut my mark in the middle of the tape. The tape helps keep things from splintering.

Guy