Bowtech is celebrating 25 years with a bow that raises eyebrows. The brand has created the Honor, an incredible limited-edition bow, and it has a great cause in its crosshairs.

　　I had the chance to check out the Honor in person at The Rally in Cave City this year. As an arrow-flinging tool, its a fine piece of engineering prowess. As the brand doesnt build it in my (small) size, I didnt have the chance to shoot it. But I did inspect the bow first-hand and watched its setup and performance. Its impressive. More on this later.

　　More importantly, Bowtech will donate some of the proceeds from each Honor bow to support the Folds of Honor. This nonprofit organization provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled U.S. military service members and first responders. 

　　Ive had the honor of spending time over the past few years with the organizations president, Col. Nick Nichols (Ret). I can tell you firsthand that this is an organization filled with passionate people that Im personally proud to support.

　　So, what do I think about this $4,000 all-inclusive bow package? Lets dig in.

　　In short: Bowtechs Honor bow is sure to raise some eyebrows with its price tag. But aside from the impressive benefit to a worthy cause, the all-inclusive package is certainly not far off the price mark. This impressive bow has everything you need (and some cool extras you dont) to hit the woods.

　　Lets start with the specs.

　　Bowtech Honor Bow Specs Physical weight 3.6 lbs. Draw length 25-30 Draw weight 60-70 lbs. Speed 341 fps Axel-to-axel 32 Brace height 6.1875

　　Pros Complete package, all accessories included Portion of the proceeds benefit Folds of Honor Cons Limited edition/availability High price Rachelle Schrute Check Availability at Bowtech The Honor Bow: Priced to Kill Before we dive too deep, the elephant in the room needs to be addressed. With a price tag of $4,000, I can already hear the internet trolls gathering their pitchforks. So, lets face this one head-on.

　　Yes, this is a really expensive bow. But its also not just a bow. When you look at everything included, the price isnt far off what youd end up paying if you bought all the individual pieces. It has a limited-edition pelican case, an awesome display stand, and every accessory needed for a complete bow build. This is a complete package of top-tier bow and accessories.

　　It includes:

　　Bowtech CenterMass Quiver Ripcord Ratchet Limb Driven Rest CenterMass Dual Trac Sight Two CenterMass stabilizers Pelican Air bow case Custom-made display by BowTree Premium custom strings and cables by GAS Bowstrings Commemorative Folds of Honor x Bowtech challenge coin That said, its also not just another bow. The Honor is a limited-edition bow, and the proceeds will support an incredible cause. So, when we look at price, theres no apples-to-apples comparison.

　　Okay, now that weve got that out of the way.

　　Honor Bow: First Impressions

　　Col. Nick Nichols (Ret.) holding the first Honor Bow; (photo/Bowtech) After being invited to be one of the first to get this bow in my hand, I have an admission to make. I have never and will never shoot the Honor bow. Why? Well, it comes down to the fact that I physically cannot shoot it. Even at its minimum weights and lengths, my stature doesnt lend itself to shooting your standard bow. Unless I grow a few inches and hit the gym with some serious dedication, it just isnt in the cards for me.

　　How Light Is Too Light? I did spend a lot of time with it in hand. At sub-4 pounds, the bow is substantially lighter than Im used to toting around the woods. I spent considerable time making mock, three-finger, pre-draw shots, and the lightweight nature of the bow was certainly noticeable.

　　However, some people really might not like that light of a bow. Ive been on a years-long venture to try to cut weight from my kit, and Im finding that Im one of those archers who prefer some weight.

　　For me, and many other bowhunters, that back wall doesnt feel quite as formidable without some heft in the room. I love that I end up with less bow arm fatigue, but dont love how I get some wander in my sight.

　　Getting It Dialed From being bare-boned one hour to hammering stars at 71 yards the next, I watched Col. Nichols get the first bow dialed with the help of the Bowtech team. Its hard to describe bows these days in a way that makes them stand out from the crowd. With the bow technology advancing as it has, to be blunt, pretty much everyone is making a great bow.

　　What the Honor bow has that truly sets it apart are some cool details on top of the expected top-notch performance.

　　Its All in the Details

　　(Photo/Bowtech) From a distance, the Honor bow might just look like a deep slate gray. Once you look closer, you see that the muted topo cerakote is just flat awesome. The riser has details paying homage to the 25th anniversary, including landmarks important to the Oregon-based brand. Just above the arrow rest, youll find the Bowtech facility itself etched into the riser.

　　Id normally say something like this would be too much, but the detailing was done perfectly in this case.

　　Availability There will only be 250 Honor bows made, the first of which has already gone directly to Folds of Honor. I assume that even with the price tag, the bow will sell out quickly.

　　Is the Bowtech Honor Worth the Hype?

　　(Photo/Bowtech) The Honor bow is a legacy piece that sends a helluva good arrow. The cause it supports, the entire package being included, the performance, and the incredible detailing make this bow worth talking up the hype. I dont think its a bow that hits marks above and beyond what other top-tier brands produce.

　　That isnt the goal here. What Bowtech has done is create a beautiful, lightweight compound bow that makes a statement and supports a cause. Its undoubtedly capable of making the shots needed in the woods and the backyard.

　　If you have the expendable cash and want to get your hands on a piece of Bowtech history, this is how to do it. The average hunter looking for the next field bow probably should look elsewhere — and thats okay. It has limited availability for a reason.

　　Further, if youd like to learn more about ways you can support Folds of Honor without forking over quite so many Benjamins, its a very worthy cause.

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