saphire hawk traditional bow

[American Rattlesnake]

The sad part is that I'm not taking orders anymore   

Are you getting out of the business entirely, or if I am patient, can I look forward to sampling your artistry at some time in the future?

[Hornseeker]

It is quite possible I will not sell anymore bows after this year, and this year is completely booked. If I end up changing my mind, I will remember this thread and you guys that showed some interest.

Thanks!

[buckhorn2]

Add me to the list Ernie you make an awesome bow.

[Ray]

Here's a few observations on the Sapphire Hawk. Most of which make me like it.

The handle- It doesn't have one of those extreme pistol grip handles. It's got it's own but somehow it fits my small hands real well. I really like the fact that I can grip between my thumb and index finger all the around it with ease. I'm the sort of person who is fairly picky about handles on the bow. In fact I usually prefer a straight handle or a 50's style recurve. A lot of people are confused when they look at the handle but most are pleased when the shoot it and quickly discard any reservations they may have had regarding it's comfort and practicality. The riser is just large enough. Anything larger and I would likely have never made the purchase.

Shooting - Mine has absolutely no hand shock. It's a crisp and clean shooting bow that obviously generates a lot of energy for the arrows. It has a natural feel for shooting. One thing is that I have not been capable of mastering shots under 15 yards like I have with my other bows. Generally this bow shoots extremely flat out to 30 yards (or more but I don't shoot farther than that). Since the riser is not extremely wide I take a liking to shooting it in a style which is natural to me. For example, a lot of recurves have very wide risers which make target sight windows and acquisition of targets feel strange and less than natural for me.

Craftsmanship - Ernie pays attention to the details. The tips and laminations are well done. I chose black glass and might do so again if I was to get another.


As to not fulfilling any more orders - sorry to hear that. It's obvious you are gaining a base of potential customers though.

[rasbo]

gee Ray rub it in that thing is a flat shooter..everything you posted is a fact..I felt zero need to even think of another trad longbow for me...Ray has to many bows,he should part with that one..I feel a poll coming on

[boneaddict]

What he said.   

I'll add its the fastest Trad bow I have ever seen. 

[boneaddict]

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[rasbo]

thats sweet bone,,,Im jonesing big time..

[Machias]

Well, I have a Sapphire Hawk that I would probably sell if anyone is interested.  It's not something I was going to put in the classifieds and if this is inappropriate I'll delete this thread, just let me know Mods.  I have always been left eye dominante and after getting my first Hawk from Ernie, a bow that is beautiful and sizzles, I decided to do it right and make the switch.  I had Ernie make me a new bow this year, with two sets of limbs and Left handed.  The transistion has been REALLY smooth and easy.  I was just going to keep the RH bow for my son, but he is really not showing much interest.  So if you guys are really wanting a Hawk, I have one I would part with.  It is 47# @ 28 inches.  If your interested shoot me a PM.

[scoyoc5]

is a persons draw length the same between compound and trad? 

[NWWABOWHNTR]

is a persons draw length the same between compound and trad? 

No.... it is possible but not always.  WHen I first started shooting trad my DL went down 1 inch... Since then I have changed my "form" and have increased my DL to an inch longer than with a compound....   Most people will lose DL because of shooting with fingers vice a release with a loop....

[buckhorn2]

Put me on the list Machias.

[Hornseeker]

Here's that bow...

[American Rattlesnake]

It is quite possible I will not sell anymore bows after this year, and this year is completely booked. If I end up changing my mind, I will remember this thread and you guys that showed some interest.

Thanks!

Thanks for the reply.   I've kept you in the back of my mind for the last two years, waiting for cash to "come available" if you know what I mean.    I'll give you a shout when it does and see what you're up to.

Thanks again, Ernie, and good luck.

[Ray]

That's a good photo Ernie. It shows the handle quite well. As I mentioned before I prefer the straight or 50's style recurve handles over pistol grip handles which are on many bows today.

The bottom photo below is what I don't like. In a photo the differences may seem subtle, but when shooting it is noticable for me. It's all a personal preference thing though.