Bow Stave, Premium Hickory (Blemish)

New stock. Superior hickory staves for traditional bow building.   Identical to the premium hickory staves except the blemish refers to superficial checking on back which can be seen in first picture.  Ideal for backing with rawhide or sinew.  Heavily interlocked grain. Each tree was hand selected and sustainably harvested from the bow builder's private forest land. Tree diameters range between 14"- 20", allowing you to begin with a flatter surface area ensuring a durable bow. I personally identify a tree with minimum twists and knots to produce a quality bow. Each stave was hand split to ensure the grain was followed and not compromised. Stave length is between 64-74" and 2-4" in width. Staves were cut in spring of 2022, the bark was removed and each was treated for insects with an environmentally friendly process. The staves are READY for bow building. No need to chase a growth ring, the back is ready to layout with your personal bow pattern. I have successfully built static recurves