Hickory bow

Hickory is an excellent wood for a beginning boyer because it's tough, forgiving and near unbreakable. It can be smooth and  knot free or have a few knots as the one shown. This one was the first that I decided was a useable bow, even with it's rough looks so I kept it as my own. After four years I shoot it several times a week. It's still fast and accurate. Wood with some knots or worm holes will still make a bow if properly worked.The handle wrap and limb bindings were added to make it a plains horse bow.