A (very Special) Christmas Gift (w/pics)

[ber643]

Perhaps this could/should have gone in the Bowyer's Bench but since it is a gift that I received, as opposed to one I made, I figured I'd put it here, where more folks visit. Also I think at least part of it was in that forum last summer, and hunting season posts are now fewer as well. As you've probably guessed, it is a bow (and accessories). It is named "One Eye", and was made by our own "Stiks-n-Strings" for his primitive hunts for deer during the 2010 season. Stiks says he doesn't sell the bows he makes but he knows if he gets to liking one too well, and gets attached to it, he might not get busy and make another one - LOL. Consequently, he usually gives them away. You can imagine the pleasant surprise it was for me when his generousity was bestowed on this ol' hoss for Christmas. I really like this bow a great deal and will cherish it to the end. Thank you, so very much Stiks. Also thanks to the rest of you for letting me share it with you, here and now.

I would have done this sooner but I caught a cold that settled in real good on Christmas night and the following morning. I did get to shoot about 3 shots with One Eye (in the house -       :eek:      ), and it behaves as sweet as it looks. I used one of my cane arrows w/field tip for that - LOL. I've been waiting for warmer weather to take the bow outside, for pictures and a real work out, but the NC weather isn't cooperating, especially with my cold (which is tapering off now, thank you, Lord). So today I couldn't stand to hold it in any longer and took the pics inside. Please forgive the "non-outdoorsey" backgrounds, and just enjoy the bow and Stiks' fine craftsmanship.

Oh, Specs: 62 1/2" NTN, 47#@28", Osage Character Selfbow, from the White River Bottoms, of Pike County, IN;
with partial snakeskin backing and self-made bow quiver to hold it's (also self-made) cane arrow w/stone broadhead and wild turkey fletchings. Entirely made by Sticks-n-Strings (except the stone head by his friend Bill). I am so proud of this excellent gift! Hope you enjoy seeing it.

Back:

   

Belly:

   

Side w/ quiver face:

   

Close-up of quiver parts and arrow:

   

Close-up of Belly showing inscriptions (and it's One Eye):

   

(More pics to come)

[SveinD]

Beautiful! Enjoy your new toy  

[ber643]

Close-up of the stone head by Bill and the attachment laceings by Stiks:



At Brace, horizontal view:



At Brace, Vertical view:



At (my) full draw from both sides:

[ber643]

Thanks, SveinD.

You also may pick out my old Browning Wasp and (relatively) new Anneewakee Addiction recurves on the turkey foot bow hanger, overhead , as well as Camo Dog, and Gracie cat (waiting for me to stop messing around with bows and let them out - LOL).

[Terry Lightle]

She is sure nuff a dandy,dont know what it is but I think selfbows are more addictive than narcotics.Yes I am addicted too.Beautiful bow

[Kenneth]

Beautiful bow Bernie!!  I love the partial snake skin on the limbs!

[Mudd]

That is awesome Bernie!

I know you are proud of it and with reason, it's a work of beauty.

Thank you for sharing with us.

God bless,Mudd

[tim roberts]

Nice!!!!

[broketooth]

thats an awesome bow bernie! folks let me tell ya, the pics dont do this bow justice. its surely a beauty to behold in person. the character in the shape and the grain are just awesome. very smooth drawing too. its definately an awesome selfbow.go and harvest something with it bernie, that bow needs some blood on it! ruddy

[NorthernCaliforniaHunter]

That is a STUNNING bow. Incredible work.
Congratulations!

[ber643]

Thanks, Guys. I was very impressed with the looks of the "partial" skins also, Kenneth - a neat idea.

The Quiver is not Stiks idea (from an old member, Ferret) but he used the "floppy rest" idea of that former member a number of times (as i have) and decided he could also make a quiver like his. Did a great job on it too, IMO. About the only kind of quiver you can use on an all wood bow.

BTW The first full Draw is with Stiks arrow, and  for the second one I used one of my cane arrows (made by Art B), with a trade point on it.

[Tim]

A beautiful gift for a "fantastic person"! Well deserved my friend!  

[Tater]

Very nice craftsmanship from the bow to arrow to stone point.

   Looks to be a shooter as well..!

[rastaman]

Very nice Bernie!

[Leland]

Great looking bow!Thanks for sharing.
Leland

[ber643]

You're right, Rudy (and so does my Anneewakee Addiction, "Blackie"). Rudy saw, and also shot, the bow, here at (in) the house (Shhhhh, don't tell his wife that I'm teaching him bad habits.) Stiks said his wife wouldn't let him do that either - LOL.

[ber643]

Bless your heart, Tim, my friend for such kind words.

The bow really is a shooter too, Tater. Stiks was very pleased with it too - that's why he really couldn't keep this one hanging around too long (lucky me) - LOL.

[Bel007]

Awsome, awsome, awsome !

[ber643]

Blessings on your son, Brian. Thank you, and send my thanks to him for his service, please.

[jcar315]

Nice looking bow.