My bows are wood, laminated with modern glues by Bob Sarrels, my arrows are wood, tipped with steel and nocked with plastic.. I could make self nocks; I have before and probably will again but the plastic is frankly easier and if one breaks the shaft is not usually lost.. I shoot off the shelf, currently using a Velcro rest and strike plate although I have often used leather. I’ve shot off a knuckle more than once and will again I’m sure, as I like the old style bows a lot.
I started in archery long before the word traditional was applied to equipment and I still have issues using the word to describe my gear..