A present for me....

[knife]

In this archery world where pantograph and mass production are ever more operating an "old craftsman" need to get a small gift from himself to cheer !

This is my personal flatbow, the  Ishi "Big Five" made the last summer.

As you know very well the "Big Five" is a famous trophy for an African dangerous big game hunters: lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant.

In my case, this name has nothing to do with hunting but is dedicated to the five inhabited continents that have provided various materials to made this bow.

Europe: red deer for tips and roe deer for the finish in the grip sewing. (italian animals)
America: red cedar and maple for the limbs laminations.
Asia: Macassar Ebony for the riser.
Africa: python leather for the limbs backing.
Oceania: Silky Oak for overlays up and under the grip belly.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

   

Thanks in advance for sharing.
knife

[BigBucksnTrucks]

That's a beauty of a bow there, very cool story behind it.  I like how the stitching is offset on the grip, flows nicely.

[Dan Landis]

Beautiful bow!

[Over&Under]

You sure know how to build a beauty!!

[wood carver 2]

Love it!    
Dave.

[JJB]

That's beautiful!  I really like the way everything flows together in that first picture.  Very very well done!
-Jay

[Trux Turning]

Awesome bow- you really crafted a beauty!! Got any pictures of it braced and at full draw??

[Dmaxshawn]

beautiful bow.

[red hill]

Very sharp, Knife! (Pun intended!)

[bjansen]

Impressive work Knife.  Great looking bow.

[4runr]

Incredible work of art, Sir!!

[Bodork]

Great looking bow!

[DEATHMASTER]

Work  of art. Any brace pictures?

[Sharp Shooter]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[SportHunter]

Awesome looking bow, great job!

[Trapper Rob]

That is an awesome looking bow.
Rob

[J. Holden]

That is gorgeous!  Very nice piece of functional artwork.

-Jeremy