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Sure, several.
I have a interest in ancient weapons. I learned to knap flint for knives, spear points, arrow heads, awls, axes, etc. I try to duplicate the weapons using the original materials. Atlatls, bows, spears, slings, swords, knives, armor, axes, maces, hammers, etc.
For the bow, yew was best but other species and materials are possible. Horn, metal and composites were all made in ancient times.
In fact the first composite bows were developed over 6000 years BCE. It used sinew attached with a fish intestine glue on the face of the bow. I have made these as well as the later type where horn is also added to the mix. Better glue made from animal hoof is a decided improvement.
It is quite interesting to only use ancient techniques and materials and then use the weapon or tool.
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