Thanks so much for the kind words all!
@Blackhawk: Yes there is a mild bend in the handle that I can feel more than see in the picture.
@Lee: I thought you might think it looks familiar. The style and length I worked on your bow was a real eye opener for me. I had really only been making longer selfbows, usually 72", but the final result of the trade bow really made me rethink the whole process. I was losing sleep wanting to try it again. This was a first with mulberry as well as that particular design in a selfbow. I REALLY LIKE IT!!
Thrilled to hear about your bow, thanks so much for the update. Can't wait for fall to see what you acquire!!
@bigcountry: I usually try to leave the tips as narrow as possible but a little beefier from the tip to about an inch below the nocks. Without overlays that method seems to have worked for me regardless of the bow wood, but to be honest this was a first with mulberry and I was just hoping for the best. Seems to have worked...at least so far
