I'm new on this forum. Just saw your message, and I hope it all went well for you! I used to make custom longbows, but now I don't have much time as I am pastoring a church and working with a lot of inner city kids. I see a lot of knives for sale, but money is tight. Maybe someone out there is looking to trade a Battle Mistress, etc. for a nice custom bow. Anyway, prayers are with you; God bless