Fred Bear's Personal Bow

[peter61]

I watched "Fred Bear - The History of Bow and Arrows" on YT, and Fred Bear showed up his personal bow and I saw the shelf is cut off.
So what is the reason for this modification? Plus are there any pictures of the riser?

Greetings, Peter

[Pine]

Papa Bear would cut the shelf down because he likes the arrow to be level with his hand.
Like even with the knuckle of his index finger.