fletcher; arrow maker
A traditional craftsman who makes arrows, especially for Japanese archery (kyūdō). The term is somewhat specialized and may not be widely known outside historical or archery contexts.
The fletcher carefully adjusts the balance of the arrows.
His grandfather was a fletcher for kyūdō.
Compound of 矢 (arrow) and 師 (master, craftsman). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows a common pattern for traditional artisans.