Hello Gentlemen,
I know that I am a few days behind on this thread so sorry about bringing up one with a few days behind it. I wanted to add, though, that what I think they were trying to say about the deflex or reflexed handle is what is called a "set back" handle in the TTBB's.
This is done by steaming the handle area until soft and then placing the bow, belly down, in a form and clamping using the presure on the back of the, protected, handle to push it down which forces the limbs out in a relex right from the handle and fades, creating more energy storage.
Many have opted to dry heat the entire limbs on a caul nowadays but the set back handle really works and looks unique.