Work of art

Troy D. Breeding · April 01, 2014, 08:15:00 AM

Ran across this pic yesterday while surfing. It may have been posted before, but felt it needed to be brought up again.

A total masterpiece!!

April 01, 2014, 08:19:00 AM

Yep, there was another thread last week. Like I said over there, I don't think I could own that bow because I would have a heart attack every time it touched anything!

Those arrows are REALLY sharp too!

Bisch

Jim Wright · April 01, 2014, 09:00:00 AM

Tastes vary widely and I agree with the old saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Personally, I find that custom bows and arrows like bamboo fly rods, knives etc... are a small canvas for the artist to work on and get crowded pretty quickly.

DaveT1963 · April 01, 2014, 09:29:00 AM

I'm digging the arrows myself

Hermon · April 01, 2014, 09:31:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by DaveT1963:
I'm digging the arrows myself

Me too. I think the bow is too "busy" for my taste, but those arrows are COOL!

Troy D. Breeding · April 01, 2014, 09:58:00 AM

Heck, I like it all!!!

Keith Zimmerman · April 01, 2014, 10:05:00 AM

The feathers are peacock, I think. Pretty soft. Certainly not worth $100 each. The riser is too much. Simpler would have been better. But certainly is something for sure!

Blaino · April 01, 2014, 10:07:00 AM

STUNNING!

chall · April 01, 2014, 10:14:00 AM

That looks incredible!

NBK · April 01, 2014, 10:26:00 AM

I think that's an insanely cool bow.
Would love to have one, but wouldn't/couldn't justify the expense at this stage of my life, nor would I judge the lucky few who can.

Bladepeek · April 01, 2014, 10:29:00 AM

That's why we all have individual tastes. It keeps lots of craftsmen busy satisfying those tastes.

I normally like things clean and simple, but I have an over/under combination gun made in Ferlach Austria. Many would find it too "gaudy" with elaborate engraving, gracefully curved hammers and a carved, typically German stock of beautifully streaked walnut. It almost looks out of place in my gun safe, but everything fits well together as a package.

I agree with Bisch - I'd have a tough time shooting it and I really don't want to own something I can't shoot.

Doesn't mean I don't find it pretty, though

petalumapete · April 01, 2014, 10:42:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful bow.

warden415 · April 01, 2014, 10:55:00 AM

It is cool. And I like fancy but I couldn't justify the cost to have it just as a showpiece. I agree with Keith, im more suprised with tge cost of a $100 arrow than the cost of the bow.

Trumpkin the Dwarf · April 01, 2014, 12:03:00 PM

I'd hunt with that... No such thing as too pretty, only too shiny! Craftsmen generally want their work to be used, not just admired. The dents and dings of a well loved piece just make it that much more special.

GANDGOLF · April 01, 2014, 12:38:00 PM

I'm with you,Dwarf ! Won't Have it if I can't use it !!

bama · April 01, 2014, 03:26:00 PM

"A total masterpiece!! "

Undeniably so!

Stumpkiller · April 01, 2014, 03:34:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Keith Zimmerman:
The feathers are peacock, I think. Pretty soft. Certainly not worth $100 each.

Argus pheasant. One of those things fly tyers used in the 1920's to make life hell for us now.

Tony Sanders · April 01, 2014, 03:56:00 PM

You guys are right, that is one heck of a master piece bow. Matter of fact I just saw that same exact bow or one just like it at the PBS Banquet in Cincinnatti this past week. Norm Johnson of Blacktail had a booth set up there.

Tony

Sean B · April 01, 2014, 04:05:00 PM

I can appreciate fine carvings. It's no different than a finely engrave Parker side x side. It's a work of art. If I was born rich instead of good looking, I'd have it on display in my Man Cave!!

Preston Lay · April 01, 2014, 04:11:00 PM

I saw that bow in Cincinnati to. Probably the most beautiful bow I have ever seen.