Zihgir, the Turkish word for thumb ring. While our Ottoman design represents one common variant of the style, it is a very diverse genre. We wanted to recreate the higher sides and more aggressive release angle seen in many historic examples. The result is a ring which has a fantastic sharp, fast, and clean release. If you’re an expert shooter, or intermediate and looking to up your skills, this is a style you simply must try. It is also quite a beautiful ring, while being fairly unobtrusive.

Like the Ottoman, this ring represents a roughly 70/30-80/20 split of load from the knuckle/thumb pad as is typical of the style. This means less physical strength in the hand is required when drawing heavy bows, as there is less force trying to "open" the thumb. The sharp release angle kicks the thumb out of the way early, and keeps the string from riding down a long sloping ring, resulting in the characteristic clean, fast, and undisrupted release. This style pairs exceptionally well with a Kulak.

We custom-size every ring on a continuous spectrum for your perfect fit—no more settling for generic sizes. For the most accurate measurement, we strongly recommend using our Ring Sizer and ordering a set of three closely sized rings. For complete sizing guidance, see our Sizing Information.

Want to add visual flair? Check out our Ring Decoration service for metallic coatings and carved patterns.