Thanks for the great comments guys. I agree with everything said, The grip, the craftsmanship, the performance are all first class. And if you think it's possible, the Bow is even beter looking than in the pictures. The veneers on the belly side have even more figure than what you see on the back. Very satisfied with the bow and the experience of bying it. I probably changed my mind 3 times or more from the original order, Abe took it all in stride. If you get a chance to shoot one, by all means do,it could change the way you feel about Longbows too, and if your already a fan of Longbows you are in for a real treat. RW.