Author Topic: One piece recurves? (Read 5493 times)

JD Covey · « **on:** March 19, 2021, 02:18:17 PM »

I’m one of those fellers that love one piece recurves! It seems that they are becoming harder to find. Are bowyers going away from the one piece? If you all don’t mind, can you give me some of your recommendations for bowyers that still build the tried and true one piece recurve.
Thanks
Jason

McDave · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2021, 02:42:37 PM »

Of the bows I am personally familiar with, Black Widow and Robertson make very fine one-piece recurves. Robertson offers the true one-piece recurve, as well as a two piece recurve with bow bolt, which is my favorite because it feels and looks like a one-piece but can be broken down into two pieces if desired. I'm sure there are many more that I’m not familiar with.

PrimitivePete · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2021, 02:53:37 PM »

Try a Javaman Assyrian and you'll wonder why more aren't made like that. Also I have a John McCullough Grayling Spirit, if you can find one, you'll be happy you did. For the longest time one piece recurves have been my mainstay. I appreciate the simplicity and have never complained about their performance either.

M60gunner · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:23:14 PM »

Martin still makes a few. So does Wes Wallace. Their are a number of bowyers that make 50’s style one piece recurves as well.

Deertaker · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:30:46 PM »

For what it's worth, I think I would also include Cari- Bow into this mix.

Pine · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:39:53 PM »

Bear archery still has several models of recurves.

D. Key · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:45:11 PM »

This from Primitive Pete:

Try a Javaman Assyrian and you'll wonder why more aren't made like that.

That_MN_Guy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:12:13 PM »

I’m the same way. Just something about a one piece bow that appeals to me!

I shoot a Timberhawk Strike. He’s out of Indiana so might be close to you.

stagetek · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2021, 05:26:35 PM »

Bear, Blacktail, Widow, Martin and I'm sure there's more. I bought a 62" PA-X Widow two years ago. Love it.

Guss · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2021, 05:59:11 PM »

Toelke Chinook and Black Widow PSR

Possum Head · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2021, 07:59:34 PM »

Scroll through the Sponsor Links and check out one of the many great Bowyers at a time. You’ll be surprised how many are available. Good luck I lovem too!

Jim Wright · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2021, 08:15:02 PM »

I owned one of the earliest Chinooks that Dan Toelke made, it is a particularly nice 1 pc. recurve, stable, very fast and very quiet. He also makes a fine static recurve, the 64" Super Static which I've shot as well. It can accommodate a really long draw length.

Alexander Traditional · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2021, 08:26:57 PM »

I shot a Shafer of a guys on a hunt and liked it.

Sean B · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2021, 08:44:42 PM »

I have a one piece Robertson and a one piece Widow. I didn’t think I’d miss a take down until I flew to Kodiak Island with my one piece. Not that big a deal but it was more expensive as I had to check it instead of packing it in my duffel.

beemann · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2021, 09:18:02 PM »

I think the new Widow PA is a dandy recurve. Love a one piece Lots of good old vintage bows are one pc.

beemann · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2021, 09:24:06 PM »

If you can ever get your hands on a Jack Howard they are fantastic. I just found out first hand....

Wudstix · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2021, 09:44:58 PM »

I had a Damon Howatt Hunter that Martin still makes I believe. A Big River that probably won't be made again. Kota makes one, there are many others.

JD Covey · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2021, 10:44:04 PM »

Quote from: That_MN_Guy on March 19, 2021, 04:12:13 PM

I’m the same way. Just something about a one piece bow that appeals to me!

I shoot a Timberhawk Strike. He’s out of Indiana so might be close to you.

I have a Strike on the way, supposed to get it next week. Scott doesn’t live to far from me, takes me about 20 minutes to get to his shop. Also have an older Bear Grizzly I shoot a lot. Mainly look’n for custom bowyers. Does Robertson still make the Tribal Styk? I’ve spoke with Blacktail which is not to far from either and they’re aren’t making many one piece these days. Looking at Wes Wallace as a maybe.
Thanks everybody.

Silvertip Marc · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2021, 06:41:54 AM »

I just got a Hurst “Prana”. Still trying to figure out which arrow it likes, but a very nice shooting bow.

Bow man · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2021, 07:32:38 AM »

We do them and one piece bows are our passion. We do not do a 3 pc at all. www.stjoeriverbows.com


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