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

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.

Beautiful bow!

You sure know how to build a beauty!!

Love it!    
Dave.

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

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

beautiful bow.

Very sharp, Knife! (Pun intended!)

Impressive work Knife.  Great looking bow.

Incredible work of art, Sir!!

Great looking bow!

Work  of art. Any brace pictures?

Absolutely beautiful!!!

Awesome looking bow, great job!

That is an awesome looking bow.
Rob

That is gorgeous!  Very nice piece of functional artwork.

-Jeremy