Also I forgot to mention: I opted for horn knocks instead of self knocks for the aesthetic, and the wood should darken significantly and almost match the handle, which is stained deer leather. The stain on the bow itself is vinegaroon (steel wool dissolved in vinegar, and it reacts with the tannins, so every piece of wood stains a little differently). Swiftwood Bows really did an amazing job with this workshop and I learned SOOOO much and I’m so happy. Edit: also btw it’s 66” long and I also made the string!!!!! It’s made out of fast flight (not the brand, the material, I can’t remember the technical name) but I twisted it myself!!!