Back in December I asked Curt(Idahocurt) of Hunter Bows to make me a special recurve. But those that know me know that I usually dont buy a bow until I shoot one first. Curt said no problem. He sent me a brand new bow to test out. I was impressed. So the details began. We had the woods and such picked out and was waiting for the foam to come in when Curt threw in a wrench. I originally picked out black walnut for my riser. Well Curt got a call from a guy about some special walnut that is kinda hard to get. It's called Bastogne Walnut. Knowing Curts excellent choice in woods I told him to have at it and make the bow. So after about 20 emails and as many calls my bow began.

Ok, on 3-9-12 I reported that my new bow was on it's way. Well, because of a minor issue,there was a brief delay. Curt is a perfectionist and decided he wanted to make me a new set of limbs. I didn't mind waiting. Fast forward to this past Saturday.

Now, the original limbs were some crazy looking veneers but Curt did not have any of those left. He said those words-"Mike,trust me.I have some veneers that will knock your sock off". Again I told Curt to have at it. I would have never expected what I received in the mail this past Saturday. Thanks Curt,you did good bud.

I like to put names on my bows that relate to the Marine Corp. This one would be no different.
Folks, meet Iwo Jima!!!

   

Mike, I've been there!(Iwo Jima) Would love to see your bow too! Curt has some mad skills and a crazy wood selection! Your a lucky Marine!

Congrats on the new bow. I can't wait to see more pics of it.

The specs: 60" recurve,RH, 58@28. Bastogne Walnut riser,curly koa on the front,myrtle veneers on the limbs with carbon and foam cores. It absolutely smokes an arrow and is as quiet as a church mouse. Enjoy!

 

WOW, that is a work of art!!!!

A few more:

Wish I could see....photobucket has had some problems today....   :(

I love the horn tips!!!!! All I can say is WOW.

QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
Wish I could see....photobucket has had some problems today....    :(  

Hmmm, Anybody else not seeing the pics? They are up on my computer.

WOW!!! very very beautiful bow!  Congrats.

Very nice........  

Wow, that is sharp looking!!
-Jay

I love the colors and figure.  He did a grerat job with this one.

Really sweet bow

Are you going to do a review for us?

QuoteOriginally posted by Ray Hammond:
Really sweet bow

Are you going to do a review for us?

Sure will Ray. It will have to wait until I get back from vacation cause I leave Sunday for south Texas fishing. Well, hopefully some javie hunting as well.       May even have a real live review with a kill if you know what I mean.

I appreciate the compliments everyone but Curt deserves them all. He makes a fine bow with some awesome woods!!!

MAN.....that suckerbuster is nice.  

That is OUTSTANDING! Thanks for sharing.

Semper FI!

Beautiful bow, love the wood & design. Nice!

Those guys do real nice work, beautiful bow, good luck with it.

Really sweet bow

Are you going to do a review for us?