Why I Love Shooting One Piece Recurve Bows

I've always felt that one piece recurve bows have a soul that modern takedowns just can't quite match. There is something fundamentally different about holding a single, continuous piece of wood and fiberglass that was shaped specifically to work as one unit. It's not just about the physics of the shot; it's about the connection you feel to the tradition of archery. When you pick up a one-piece, you aren't just picking up a tool; you're picking up a piece of functional art. ...

April 27, 2026 · 7 min · Adar Koenig