For Christmas this last year my brother-in-law gave me two gifts. One was a Hickory self bow that he made, and the other was an introduction to bowyery which has become more of an obsession than a hobby. I am truley greatful for both. For the past several years I have been trying to persude my brother-in-law in to joining me for my other obsession which is elk hunting in Idaho, this year we finally are going to make that hunt. I made this bow for him to repay him for the great gifts. While building it I kept day dreaming of elk hunting and a special place where many an elk bugle has been heard, "Long Canyon" I cant wait to take my brother-in-law up that canyon with this bow.
This bow was a challenge for me to say the least. Its bow number #4 for me, but other than a simple hickory backed maple, its the only one ive made that was laminated at all. I learned some good lessons in patience. It is Bamboo backed, Bubinga core, and Maple belly. Tips are fossilised Mastadon tusk ivory. It is 66" KNK. 55# at 28". Hope you enjoy, i certainly enjoyed building it.
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