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Title: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: IdahoCurt on January 17, 2012, 06:09:00 PM
Hi all!
First I wanted to say Happy New Year to all my bow brothers.

I was lucky to find a beautiful piece of Idaho black Walnut and thought it would be a perfect candidate which to build the entire bow from.
She is a 58" 55#@26" and has a Foam core with a strip of Carbon added to help spit arrows with a fury and it does! To finish off the limbs I added Kudu tips.

The past center cut riser was made from the figured crotch section of the tree and strengthened with Koa and phenolic.Myrtle burl accents dress up the front.
Hope you enjoy the pictures and please ask me any questions.
Thanks,Curt

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/1.jpg)

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Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: maineac on January 17, 2012, 06:13:00 PM
What a beauty!!!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Lamey on January 17, 2012, 06:14:00 PM
really clean, precise, exceptional work!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Easykeeper on January 17, 2012, 06:15:00 PM
Beautiful bow.  The walnut makes a nice looking limb veneer.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: hitman on January 17, 2012, 06:19:00 PM
Omg. What a beauty!!!!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: cacciatore on January 17, 2012, 06:21:00 PM
Curt,you really have some incredible woods and this is one heck of a bow too.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Gray Buffalo on January 17, 2012, 06:24:00 PM
Now thats a good looking bow
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Sixby on January 17, 2012, 06:27:00 PM
Just Awful!!!!!!(NICE)  
I'm jealous bro. Of your walnut and of your medallion. I love that medallion. Its like , really cool.
Curt that is really great walnut. I just got some walnut thats called Paradox Walnut that is to die for marblecake. It looks very similar. Its also called Bastogne.
I'm going to have to use it in self defense now. Either that or send you a check. LOL. Those veneers are as good as it gets.

God bless and wonderful work . Steve
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: awbowman on January 17, 2012, 06:27:00 PM
Yes I have a question .....  Is it for sale?
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: IdahoCurt on January 17, 2012, 06:28:00 PM
Thanks guys,the lighting was bad today and didn't pick up all the colors in the wood,just beautiful.
I'm extremely pleased with the foam/carbon core as it really moves the arrows.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: IdahoCurt on January 17, 2012, 06:32:00 PM
Steve,
Thanks,your post always make me laugh! I'm trying to get some Turkish Walnut for a bow now,that wood is $$$$

awbowman,yes it is for sale,if interested please pm me
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: b.glass on January 17, 2012, 06:37:00 PM
I have a question!

How can I get one?!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Bladepeek on January 17, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
Oh my. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool walnut freak. I love beautiful shotgun stocks as they have enough area to really show off the grain. Then I see your bow. It doesn't take a lot of area for that piece of wood to work on you. Nice job of finishing too. Walnut takes some pretty good pore filling to come out like that. Congratulations. Nice that it shoots too    :)
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: b.glass on January 17, 2012, 06:44:00 PM
Ditto what Bladepeek said about being a walnut freak!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Wannabe1 on January 17, 2012, 06:45:00 PM
That is an excellent piece of bowmanship right there! Beutiful work.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Lincoln Ribeiro on January 17, 2012, 06:46:00 PM
Very good looking!!!    :clapper:

Nice veneers!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Bishop on January 17, 2012, 06:48:00 PM
Nice looking bow!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Claym on January 17, 2012, 06:50:00 PM
That is one beautiful bow!     :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: owlbait on January 17, 2012, 06:54:00 PM
Another great looking bow Curt! What kind of grip is that? Just amazing wood all the way around. Looking forward to seeing you and your bows at KaZoo in 10 days!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: leatherneck on January 17, 2012, 07:08:00 PM
Another stunning masterpiece Curt!!!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: IdahoCurt on January 17, 2012, 07:09:00 PM
Mike,no KaZoo this year,helping Dad right now with an illness.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: leatherneck on January 17, 2012, 07:09:00 PM
Another stunning masterpiece Curt!!! OOPS!!

What the heck,it deserved a second post anyhow.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: owlbait on January 17, 2012, 07:13:00 PM
Take care of your family. Hope everything goes well. Still looking forward to seeing those bows in person someday!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Tater on January 17, 2012, 07:21:00 PM
Stunning...!!

  Incredible Craftsmanship...!....  :notworthy:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: leatherneck on January 17, 2012, 07:24:00 PM
I can tell you all first hand that they dont just look good,they shoot good as well. Thats why I have one on order.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Thumper Dunker on January 17, 2012, 07:40:00 PM
Great looking bow.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: fireball31 on January 17, 2012, 07:44:00 PM
I absolutely love the lines on your three piece bows.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: buckeye_hunter on January 17, 2012, 07:47:00 PM
Classy looking bow!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: lunchbucket on January 17, 2012, 08:31:00 PM
Beatiful bow...
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: DannyBows on January 17, 2012, 08:34:00 PM
That is a Stunning bow!    :clapper:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 17, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
Incredible.

here's my only question,  wanna give it to me   :rolleyes:    :dunno:    

Very beautiful bow!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on January 17, 2012, 08:38:00 PM
That is one gorgeous bow!!!  SWEEEET.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Ringneck on January 17, 2012, 08:54:00 PM
Beautiful craftsmanship! The wood isn't bad either:)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: larry on January 17, 2012, 09:03:00 PM
whoa...that is very very nice.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Dmaxshawn on January 17, 2012, 09:17:00 PM
Curt you have outdone yourself again.  I dont know how you do it but you are always raising the bar.  Absolutely stunning bow.  

Shawn
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Pepper on January 17, 2012, 09:23:00 PM
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaweeeet.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Longbow917 on January 17, 2012, 09:30:00 PM
Curt that bow is awesome.......if your sending her out for test drives Put me on the list!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Steve Clandinin on January 17, 2012, 09:43:00 PM
Those bows of yours Curt are absolutely stunning.a simple Elegance with hunting written all over them.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: IdahoCurt on January 17, 2012, 10:03:00 PM
I have to say you guys always make my day! I truly appreciate the kind words and I'm humbled to say the least.
Thanks again
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: SportHunter on January 17, 2012, 10:23:00 PM
Excellant bow! Sweet style & finish work.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: longbowben on January 17, 2012, 10:27:00 PM
WOW what a masterpiece.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Killdeer on January 17, 2012, 10:50:00 PM
I wish your dad the best.

Killdeer
Lord I love walnut..   :eek:
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: kennym on January 17, 2012, 10:55:00 PM
SWEET bow, Curt!!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: kennym on January 17, 2012, 10:56:00 PM
Had to go back and reread! Best wishes to your Dad!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: JDinPA on January 17, 2012, 11:00:00 PM
Beautiful bow. Hope your Dad gets well soon.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Steelhead on January 17, 2012, 11:13:00 PM
You hit that one out of the stadium Curt.Thats a Beautifully and meticulously designed TD.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: IdahoCurt on January 17, 2012, 11:18:00 PM
Thanks asking about my Dad,he is going through his second round of Chemo and seems to be doing well.Cancer sucks! Thats why I've been MIA here since sept.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: sawtoothscream on January 17, 2012, 11:53:00 PM
I will end up with one of these recurves someday. man i love the looks of it.

so plan on making foam core limbs for the longbows?
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: David Yukon on January 18, 2012, 12:19:00 AM
Really nice bow, nice lines, nice wood combination!! I Hope the best for your dad!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: rjackson on January 18, 2012, 12:43:00 AM
Curt, my prayers are with you and your family.
im gonna get one of your bows soon, you truly are a artist with a hunters mind.
That bow is something else.

Talk to you soon,

Randy
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Gen273 on January 18, 2012, 12:58:00 AM
Wow that is one of the best looking bows I have ever seen!!!

I am praying for you and your dad.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Steelhead on January 18, 2012, 01:16:00 AM
All the best wishes for your Father and family.I hope and pray he makes a full and complete recovery.My Fathers been critically ill as of late and hanging on to come out the other side.So I feel your pain.My sister recently had a double mascectamy and went through chemo and is recovering.

Once again amazing bow and you do your father proud with your talent and the passion that goes into your work.

All the best to you and yours!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: kibok&ko on January 18, 2012, 08:18:00 AM
nice !
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: IdahoCurt on January 18, 2012, 12:35:00 PM
Mark,hi buddy,yes I offer foam core in the longbow also.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: rick7 on January 18, 2012, 12:46:00 PM
that is the best looking bow that i have ever seen.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: graybark uk on January 18, 2012, 12:57:00 PM
thats just stunning   :clapper:  .
my best wishes to your dad ,
all the best .
             john
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: CaliCreole on January 18, 2012, 01:37:00 PM
amazing
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: sawtoothscream on January 20, 2012, 03:13:00 PM
hmm. a nice set of foam cores might be nice. are they faster? smoother?  mix?  never shot foam cores but everyone seems to love them
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: Margly on January 20, 2012, 05:16:00 PM
That is awesome !!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: leatherneck on January 29, 2012, 06:15:00 PM
If you haven't tried one of Curts bows you are missing out. After seeing this bow I really had to rethink my order. I originally had an all Myrtle bow ordered. Then this post came along. Sooooooo, after talking to Curt he had an idea. He sent me some pics and another masterpiece was thought of. Curt said he doesn't know why he didn't think of it before but it looked gorgeous!

He took the walnut riser and put it next to the Myrtle limbs and presto! So I ordered a black walnut riser with Myrtle limb veneers. To say I'm stoked is an understatement. Curt emailed me the other day and said he just glued up the riser and it looks stunning.
I've waited on bows before but this one is killing me! Do yourselves a favor and consider one of Hunters Bows for your next purchase.
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: owlbait on January 29, 2012, 06:31:00 PM
Mike, that sounds like a great combination. I saw some walnut burl veneers next to some tiger myrtle veneers at the Expo and it looked like it would make a great combo. Add that to Curt's premium wood selections and you should have a stunning bow!
Title: Re: Hunter Bows "Walnut" Recurve
Post by: leatherneck on January 29, 2012, 06:40:00 PM
I've always wanted a bow with black walnut and now I'll have it. Curt just has a knack at putting wood together to make it flow. His veneers are like no others.