+1 more for the knife handles. Or like somone else said, make it a 2 piece. Although the knife handles will last a lifetime and be very special to you and your son. Having the only 2 knife's in the world that match each other. jm2c

If it can't be fixed the knife idea sounds good.

Gotta side with Dave on this one.
You should take the bow and lay it in a small wooden boat. Inside the boat should be this bow's arrows, quiver, arm guard, and tab/glove. Don't forget a picture of you and the bow to be included in the stash.  Be sure to leave room in the boat for a virgin maiden from town as well.
The boat should then be doused in lamp oil and cast off upon a lake at sunset.  
A arrow set with flame will then be launched out to the craft.  
The bow will then be sent to the halls of your fathers and will be waiting for you for all time.

I second the matching knife handles for you and the boy if possible. If not, at least one knife handle?

QuoteOriginally posted by Killdeer:
What's your son say?

Killdeer

Killy, the boy says "I don't care dad when's my new one coming"

in that case have two knive's made thats what i would do fer sure.

Since my thought of knife handles was taken, I say launch it into space      :rolleyes:

Knife vote here. KirkII makes a good argument however.

My friend that had the custom knives made, actually took it one step further. Since it was a Bear recurve, the coin from the bow was added to the knife sheath...unbelieveably impressive.Probably the finest knife/sheath combo I've ever seen.

What Magnus said!

QuoteCan you post a picture of the break? i have done some incredible saves on bows that most guys would feed to the fire. i'd be more than glad to try and save it for you if it's possible... Kirk  

This is the only sensible recourse.

I agree save it if you can.

funny stuff, it's not human - never had great attachment to a bow, just use it for hunting and fun, I'd just get another one.

All great ideas. MAKE something with it!!  The absolute coolest thing I've EVER seen was a "coffee table" made of blown up Bear recurves.  I've also seen bow racks, wine racks, chair legs, etc. all made from "dead" bows.

The Romans would bury it with the warror.

QuoteOriginally posted by limbolt:
Trash it,call Mike at Maddog and order him a new one.He'll be happy.    

That is a very disrespectful response to this thread. Sonny Iman was a good man who was very respected in Primitive Archery circles.

Who's being disrespectful, what did I miss? CERTAINLY YOU ARE NOT REFERRING TO MOI!

Wallhanger!

If possible, Save by repairing(glue/wood dowels/wrap) wrap other end to match. Especially if not a high poundage bow. Display if nothing else. Recycling wood to make something else is special too!