Scott Dillon (aka Carcajou)
In response to your post, I own a CoyWolf. Since the CoyWolf is like the Wolfer with longbow limbs I found Dick Robertson’s Youtube video on the Wolfer very informative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIpD_Bmk_vg
The offset handle design and purpose is detailed around the 2:40 mark and the details of take-down “Bow Bolt” system follows at the 4:35 mark. Yote Robertson also has a Youtube video specifically on the CoyWolf takedown bow:
https://www.facebook.com/RobertsonStykbow/videos/10155604800202420/
Like you, what I found most intriguing was the offset handle design. Or, as Dick calls it “Natural Point Grip.” I have handled, shot, and owned several bows over my many, almost 70 years of life. Although all of my bows are works of art and beautifully constructed, the Robertson 58” Take-Down CoyWolf (Hybrid) feels like no other. Dick states in Wolfer video (above) that grip is designed to shoot canted. Since I do shoot canted this was also another selling point for me. After shooting the bow for the last six months I would wholeheartedly agree that the design truly does blend itself to shooting a canted bow. The grip fits my hand a well-worn and comfortable glove and the arrow shelf is cut and shaped so the arrow rest just above my hand.
The other feature that I like is Bow Bolt take-down system, because there are no tools required for assembly or reassembly. It is the same system that Toelke uses on his TD bows. Although a completely different system, I also like the Black Widow TD longbows for the same reason. That is, there are no tools to remember (or forget), carry, or potentially lose.
My particular bow is 58” Take-Down with a 49# at my 28” draw. It has a Black & White Ebony Riser with Myrtle on limb belly (face) with Black & White Ebony on the limb backs and looks a lot like the one Yote is using in the above video.
The bow weight is 1 LB 12 OZ (with string and two cat whiskers string silencers). For comparison the mass weight of a 64” Black Widow PL is the same at 1 3/4 pounds (per their web page). The Thunderhorn Linx Small Fry Strap-on Quiver adds another 10 OZ for a total weight of 2 LB 6 OZ (with quiver, string and two cat whiskers string silencers) - plus arrows.
I seriously considered purchasing a Wolfer, but I didn’t have the need another recurve since my Black Widow PSA is still going strong. So, when the CoyWolf, with the hybrid longbow limbs, came along I was tempted once again. Unfortunately (for my wallet) I was able to handle the CoyWolf at the BHA Rendezvous and ordered one to my specifications.
There are many quality and beautiful bows available, so I appreciate how difficult it is to choose without handling one. I would give Robertson a call to see if they have a loaner bow, or try before you buy program, to make sure it will work for you. For me, the CoyWolf is a perfect fit and craftsmanship is outstanding. I have no hesitation recommending the CoyWolf or any other Robertson bow.
Good Hunting, Ross