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Author Topic: My two Kim Sha longbows  (Read 813 times)

Offline Mike Burch

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My two Kim Sha longbows
« on: February 25, 2008, 01:44:00 PM »
Thought I'd share some picture of the two Kim Sha longbows I've acquired. These bows are AWESOME! Especially the Mattawoman II, after "TP" dished the grip for me.

I bought the Shadow T/D in November while I was in Maryland. TP had it built and ready for me when we got there.

The Shadow T/D riser is grey action wood with purple heart palm. The limbs has 5 laminates, purple heart center core with 2 laminates of edge grain action wood and 2 laminates of flat grain action woods under clear glass. This is one of the fastest T/D longbow I've shot. Killed a big ole spike two days after receiving it.

The Mattawoman II riser is Chechan. The limbs has 4 laminations of bamboo, a lamination of carbon on the back under matte black glass. I love this bow, just looks like a hunting bow.

Both bows are 60", 58# @ 29.5".

Tom builds a heck of a bow.

Mike   :campfire:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Offline Mike Burch

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2008, 01:47:00 PM »
Here's a picture of the spike and a few more of the Shadow T/D.

 

 

 

 

 

Offline ishiwannabe

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2008, 01:52:00 PM »
I love that combo of purpleheart and grey actionwood! Sweet looking bow. They do look like performers.
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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2008, 02:17:00 PM »
Good lookin sticks!

Offline vermonster13

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2008, 02:21:00 PM »
Nice Mike!
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Offline Mike Burch

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2008, 02:35:00 PM »
Thanks guys.

Ole "TP' and John Trippet are headed down here next week. Chief and I are picking them up in Houston and headed to South Texas for a 4 day javalina hunt. I'm bringing the Mattawoman II on this trip. Gotta bloody it in.   :D    :saywhat:  

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2008, 02:43:00 PM »
Again, great looking bow. I came back for another look...  :D  
My best friend is moving to Texas, so hopefully I will be hunting South Texas one day soon myself. Good luck getting it bloody!
"I lost arrows and didnt even shoot at a rabbit" Charlie after the Island of Trees.
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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2008, 03:18:00 PM »
Tom is a top-rate guy and very good bowyer and fletcher.  Have fun with the bows.
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Offline bretto

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2008, 04:09:00 PM »
That three piece is one of the best looking T/D's I've seen. The lines are perfect, strung it looks ready for business.

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2008, 09:02:00 PM »
Mike:
 It was good to meet you while you were up here. Sorry that evening at the "Farm" got rained out.
Looks like you've got two beauties. I'm sure they shoot as good as they look. You're right "TP" is one of a kind. Hope you all have a great time (watch the snakes) and tell John H.I said hello and that my (LOL) buck made it through the season. Saw him on the 3rd. I can't wait till 9/15 to get after him again.
Jamie
PS Don't forget to buy some more wool during the off season.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2008, 09:28:00 PM »
I like them both, but, that TD is really a great looking bow!

Offline flint kemper

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2008, 09:40:00 PM »
I have heard good things about his longbows. I would love to shoot one. Flint

Offline Mike Burch

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2008, 12:15:00 AM »
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Originally posted by jcprintz:
Mike:
 It was good to meet you while you were up here. Sorry that evening at the "Farm" got rained out.
Looks like you've got two beauties. I'm sure they shoot as good as they look. You're right "TP" is one of a kind. Hope you all have a great time (watch the snakes) and tell John H.I said hello and that my (LOL) buck made it through the season. Saw him on the 3rd. I can't wait till 9/15 to get after him again.
Jamie
PS Don't forget to buy some more wool during the off season.
Hey Jamie,

Great to meet you as well. You'll get that ole boy next year. LOL!   :thumbsup:  

Believe me, my eyes will be watching for the rattlers. LOL!

You ain't kidding about the wool! That is some great stuff! I'll be a little more prepared, next time. LOL!!   :campfire:    :coffee:

Offline rnharris

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2008, 12:13:00 PM »
nice bows Mike the kim sha i had was too the date the quietest bow i have shot and very smooth to shoot one i would buy back for sure Ralph
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Offline Mike Burch

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2008, 01:08:00 PM »
Ralph,

I wish many times I would have bought that bow from you and just had TP dish the grip in for me.   :banghead:  LOL!!


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Offline Molson

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2008, 01:39:00 PM »
Mike-

Any chance you could post another pic or two of the limbs on that take-down.  That is a beauty.
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Offline Mike Burch

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2008, 02:07:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Molson:
Mike-

Any chance you could post another pic or two of the limbs on that take-down.  That is a beauty.
Molson,

Here you go!   :thumbsup:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Offline Mike Burch

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2008, 02:08:00 PM »
And the last few I have.

 

 

 

 

Offline Molson

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #18 on: February 27, 2008, 03:13:00 PM »
Very Nice! Love that combo and the shading on the limbs.  That bow just screams, "Take Me!"  Looks like it belongs in the woods.
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Offline Ghost Dog

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Re: My two Kim Sha longbows
« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2008, 05:28:00 PM »
You just don't hear enough about TP's bows. He is one of the few "guru level" bowyers out there. I am pleased to have a few of his bows and to have had a bunch of great conversations with him. I need to call him!

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