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What part of the antler is that, VD? Basal portion of main beam? I have mammoth ivory tips on one of my Shrews, and antler tips and handle inlays from an elk I killed on another of my Shrews (I now have three of the lovely little artworks but don’t tell the wife, please). The only place in life I’m superstitious is hunting, and for that reason I feel good about having a personal touch of some sort on all my bows, even those I don’t build myself. The best of course would be to grow your own osage (or whatever) tree to build the bow from then trim it with antler you either killed or picked up (sheds) yourself. And, as Patrick might add/ask, a bowstring made from dental floss used long ago by the highschool girlfriend you still fantasize about? 😛 Beat you to that one, eh P?) But seriously, I’d love to have a closer look and feel the heft of this unique antler handle. dp