yes, it is a stain used on that green striper that Glen signed. Note the shelf is cut down too. I wanted something different... glad you like it , thanks.

QuoteOriginally posted by alaskabowhunter:
yes, it is a stain used on that green striper that Glen signed. Note the shelf is cut down too. I wanted something different... glad you like it , thanks.

It looks great, good job. What was the stain?

Here's a better pic of that handle, it's was some kind of rosewood stain.

Here's the deal on that handle. I bought a set of commemorative bows when they came out 12-14 years ago. A Super Kodiak, Super Mag 48 and a Long bow. I always felt that the bow that should commemorate Fred Bear should be a B handle but Bear already did that with the signature bows back in 1980-81? I never bought a signature because I never felt they are worth what they sell for. So I made my own. I have rattlesnake backed green tip limbs for my "commemorative handle" in honor of one of Fred's favorite bows, his snakeskin backed Grumley Deerslayer. This handle has the same crappy plastic compass used in the commemorative bows (mine 3 were signed by Glen when I met him in Kalamazoo a few years ago). The raised medallion  was replaced with a inset coin and on the belly side of the latches are gold bear tie pins that Fred had made to celebrate his world record Alaska  brownie. It is just a personal tribute for me.

The contrast between the rosewood stain and the green stripe just POP's!!!! A beaut for sure. Perhaps I missed it but did bd do the work for you? It appears to be very nicely done who ever did it. Neat stuff for sure........

Great Thread!  Thanks for sharing the pics.  The Bear TD has always been one of my favorite bows.

My new best friend!

wolfkiss, those are really great bows , enjoy.

wolfkiss what are the limbs? what make? thanks

My new best friend. Look familiar to anyone? Thanks John

QuoteOriginally posted by MR BILL SHORTY:
wolfkiss what are the limbs? what make? thanks

Heres the specs Bill,

 


Thanks Kuch, cant wait to take her Hunting.

Congratulations on the signed TD and Bowhunter kit Shane.

Congratulations Shane!

You are now officially certified Bear nuts!!!!

......Philip

You have all seen this bow on here and thanks to the owner I now have my dream Typoe 1 A that will soon be on the way to me. I am pumped.







I am really pumped

What a beauty Danny.
Congratulations!!!!!!

Enjoy......Philip

I have been Bear nuts!, and it only gets worse in time. "The thrill is in the hunt" a fellow Bear nut told me that when explaining my frustration of not getting everything I wanted right away. He is correct! Congrats on that type 1 A handle, and thanks to all those who have congradulated me on this one. I am catching some serious flack about what I traded for it on the other trad site. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Shane,
Don't worry too much about what others think.
Your grumley went to a person who not only cherishes such works of art but documents and shares his collection and knowledge for all to see and learn.
It's safer with him than being in the FB museum.

Good luck with your amazing autographed Bear take down!
When you tire of it, I know a good looking chubby kid who would take it off your hands......lol

......Philip

When it comes to trades, as long as both parties are happy, who cares what others think. It's a beautiful riser Shane, congrats.

I once traded a Beautiful MSW 59 Kodiak for a fairly rare Barbed Zwickey Broadhead.  Bow collectors probably think I'm crazy for that but Broadhead collectors probably think I did okay.

Beauty is, in fact, in the eye of the beholder or "bowholder" in this case.

Trap

Good Looking Chubby kid! hahahaha, well since my wife had kids I put on 40 pounds. So I am the chubby kid for now. The only way I am parting with this bow, is if I have a solid deal on a Stickbowman signed handle, and the money to buy it. I am also in hopes that my future plans allow me to buy one without having to part with anything I want to keep. Recently been blessed with good items. Just picked up a very nice northwoods quiver on the big site. trying to build my little Bear museum. Thanks for all the positive words guys! Ohhh, and I just have to tell this story because it may make everyone laugh. John text me, and said that he had someone who asked if the riser was his that I received, and offered him $2500 for it. He told me that I needed to send it back right away!  My instant feeling was like the protective dad, and I would swear that if I was a dog my mane would have stood up. That alone will tell you how much I love this new riser. Not to mention that I don't feel like another $36 shipping charge. I hope that he is happy with the Grumley. If he wasn't I would of course pack the handle up and drive to the post office slowly as if following a funeral procession.

John is happy and the Trade is official! yay! I can now breath a sigh of relief. So let's let the bid war begin! Do I hear $3000?

J/K, I have hunted way to hard for a signed bow to give it up., even for 3 grand.

Danny and Shane,congrats on your new stunning bows,you both did good.
Andy,what about a review of those limbs?