On reading 100’s of reviews and watching countless videos I decided to get this bow and what can I say wow. I am very satisfied and it is very powerful and very well made . Shoots a good as a £500 bow

Buen arco, muy bello y de buen desempeño

Great bow but I never used it lol but it looks great and crafting is very nice!

The Sage is a classic "first bow" for many wanting a 3-piece take down traditional bow. It came with good packaging and protection, was easy to set up, and the thumb screw style limb bolts trade off visual appeal and smooth lines for very simple set up and take down with no tools. I did upgrade my continuous loop string with a flemish twist style (both work fine - it comes down to personal choice) - but if you want a bow to take down for transport and easier storage, or the option to quickly swap draw weights in a single riser, the Samick Sage is a perfect option for those shopping the "black hunter" style of bows. With the price to performance ratio being so good, you can afford to introduce others in the family to the sport as well. I ended up with a couple of them as shown.

I have a right-handed from another manufacturer that is nearly the same, but this I purchased as a left to alternate draw. Fresh from the box is felt increadibly firm in contrast to my right handed. Great quality. I immediately need to put a new string on my right handed just to balance out how hard of a pull this bow has new from the box.

I bought this bowl earlier this year to take up traditional archery and maybe even do some hunting with itI haven't fired a recurve bow since I was like 12 years old and I'm over 50 I had to return how to hold and shoot and strain everything from scratchI basically am self taught gotta target set it up 20 yd and began practicing shootingI bought the #55# pound limbs at 1st I found it a little tough to pull having Never really fired a bow in decades. The take down kit the limbs fit into position tight and snug the screw knobs hold everything together just fine I've never had any issue with the limbs moving around or being sloppy I'm being sloppy the string fit Perfectly, Oh does take a little bit of effort to string with the Stringer tool. But 55 pound is a pretty stiff set of limbs that's to be expected. I bought a couple of 12 packs of cheap carbon arrows. I began weeks of trial-and-error watching a few YouTube videos I did buy some peripherals for it the little plastic arrow rest that sticks on the bow and then I upgraded to a nice little whisker biscuit and then I added a pin site to it but I found with all the extra c*** wasn't getting Me to shoot any straighter so I went back to basics and took it all off just resting the arrow on the arrow shelf on the arrow shelf citing off the tip of the arrow to the target and shooting.If I fire off maybe 200 to 300 arrows a month in practice, Or 30 or 40 in 1 day once or twice a week. At the beginning I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn, Often times missing a 24 by 24" target bag, Now I can consistently have all of my arrows at 20 yd hitting Within a few inches of hitting a tim hortons coffee cup, or the little white Maple leaf On the side of it with a few shots as well.I find the bow to be strong And consistently accurate. It's also a very nice looking bow and the riser is thick and comfortableIn my hands but I also have fairly large hands. I've had it several months and again I practiced With a few 100 arrows a month Have added no issues so far.

Soulmate and I decided to take up archery as a backyard outdoor hobby during these tumultous times, so we did all sorts of online research as to what would be a good bow for me... most consistently mentioned for beginners and veterans alike especially as a"value for money" bow was the Samick Sage.Man, does it ever look gorgeous assembled, and said assembly was so simple! Started using it a week ago now (I waited until my wife got her bow, too, so we could start together), and I have to say that so far, it does not disappoint. It was easy to string, thanks in part to the instructions that were included (including a video, if you want to watch it), and it just feels so comfortable in my hand.I am already consistently hitting a small suspended target cube from a reasonable beginner's distance, and I am convinced that the tool (i.e., the bow) has something to do with it. Fired hundreds of arrows already and each time, it just "feels right".DEFINITELY pleased with this purchase!

Great looking bow with a nice lord of the rings touch, very easy to pack with only two bolts and no need for any wrench.One bolt was hard to screw, seems hole alignment is not perfect, to fix it just unscrew the base and try to put the bolt again, if you find the right spot then attach one screw of the base and test it, once you find the right spot screw everything.String is nice but could be better, you can buy a fast flight plus 58 in.I got 45lb and it may be overkill for your first bow, maybe 30lb is better to start but sooner or later you will want 45lb or higher.There is additional stuff you have to get:Stringer: must have to put the string all the timeString nocks: needed to tune the height where the arrow must be at the stringGlove: really recommendedBear weather arrow rest: stick it in the right place to make the arrow vanes go trought without any interruption.Mountain Man Beaver Balls String silencer: good to reduce noiseTarantula Sleeve Wrap Armguard: the string can slap your arm really bad, this will help to protect yourselfArrows: gold tip carbon arrows are really good, you can get arrows with vanes already setup, be sure they include inserts and nocks.Arrows do not include field points so you can get gold tip ez or muzzy broadheads to hunt, i use Carbon Express 19/64 100 Grain Field Points (Pack of 12)Arrows come with full lenght 32 in, my arms are long so i dont cut them, you need to glue the inserts after you decide the arrow lenght.What kind of arrow you need? Check gold tip website for arrow selection guide.I use 400 spine gold tip hunter xt with 100 gr points and 32 arrows with 30 draw lenght.

I have not had a chance to fire this bow at targets and I will update it later today when I do but I know enough to start my review.Before I begin I will start by telling everyone that some of the reviews here are worthless. One reviewer gave the bow a bad review because they purchased the wrong bow and then had to return it and get a new one. This is not a problem with the bow, it is a problem with the purchaser!________________________________Choosing your Bow - Longbow, Compound or RecurveThere are three types of bows you can get, Longbow, Compound or Recurve. Before deciding what type of bow you should get I would recommend spending some time researching the different bows so you are positive you will like what you are getting._____________________________Choosing your Bow - Right hand or left hand?If you are a righty you will probably draw the bow with your right hand you want a "right handed" bow that is held in the left hand while you draw with your right hand. If you are a lefty you will probably draw the bow with your left hand you want a "left handed" bow that is held in the right hand while you draw with your left hand.Choosing your Bow - Eye DominanceA lot of people choose a bow based on their "strongest" or most "dominant" hand. Another way to choose your bow is to actually choose the handle based on which eye is the most dominant (you should research "eye dominance" related to archery if you need help). You could be right handed but have a dominant left eye and in such a situation it is actually recommended that you get a "left handed bow" instead of a right handed bow. This can make archery harder at first because you might be "drawing" with your weaker hand and you will have to spend more time building your muscles but in the end you will probably have greater accuracy.Choosing your Bow - FinalYou can be good at archery by choosing your bow by your dominant hand and you can be good at archery by choosing it by your dominant eye. If you are looking to be the next "Robin Hood" (if he even existed at all) it is probably best to choose your bow based on your dominant eye.________________________________String StrengthWhen you purchase the bow you will want to select a STRENGTH. Everyone uses a different String Strength. I am 34 and in decent shape but I still went with a 40 LB string because it is decent for practice and small game. I know I will need a stronger strength for real big-game hunting but I wanted something to build muscle and skill with so I can move to the heavier strings.40 LB is VERY easy for me to draw but hard for me to hold so it was a great choice. After only a few days of practice drawing my arms and shoulders hurt a lot so it is definitely giving me a workout that will help me progress to the stronger strings.What you should choose is what you think you can handle currently or something that is slightly above you. I could have gone with a 45 or a 50 but the 50 would push it a bit. 45 probably would have been best.Remember that you can NOT just switch strings!If you want to increase string strength you need to purchase the string and also purchase the wings for that strength. If you put a 60 lbs string on 40 lbs wings you could seriously injure yourself!The Samick Sage is a Takedown so you can easily purchase different weight wings that can attach to your bow for $50 to $90. Start with what you think will be comfortable for working on your muscles and form and then upgrade your wings as you gain more skill and power. Your form is the most important part of archery so you need something you can handle. If you buy a 60 lbs when you can only handle a 40 lbs you will never learn your form because the bow is way too powerful for you to handle and it could take several months of conditioning before you can finally handle it and start shooting correctly.FINAL NOTE: Some people think archery is all about the strength of the drawing arm. This is NOT true. A proper draw is done with muscles from both arms and the weight is eventually transferred off to your shoulders. I have met some people that think that because they can lift 100 lbs with one arm that they can easily pull a 100 lb string. They learned the hard way that that is not how shooting a bow works and those 100 lb strings quickly became 60 lb strings so they could work on form. The best archers are those with great form and great discipline._________________________________What am I purchasing?This bow comes with the handle, two limbs, the screws, a bow string, a nock and some felt to line the arrow rest.________________________________Is the bow hard to put together?No. They give you a link to a video and when you watch the video it tells you everything on a step by step basis. The video even goes over stringing the bow with a bow-stringer and shows how to do it without a stringer.________________________________What else should I purchase with this bow?This is just the basic bow!I would recommend that you purchase some arrows. I personally think wooden arrows are the best but I wouldn't use them until you get some practice in first because the wooden ones can be ruined easier. Start with some Carbon Arrows or Fiberglass Arrows. Arrows will run around $3 to $10 an arrow so it is a little pricey but arrows also generally last awhile once you get your basic form down so you could drop $30 to $75 on a set of 6 or 12 arrows and those arrows will last a long time.You should also purchase a Bow Square but are best purchasing a Bow Tuning Kit because the kit comes with extra Nocks, one or two Bow Squares and the Nock Pliers. They aren't too expensive, maybe $8 to $15 for a Bow Tuning Kit.You should also Purchase a Bow Stringer. You can string a bow without one but it is safer to string your bow with one. You can purchase a Bow Stringer for as little as $8 to $15.You should also purchase some Bow Wax to wax your bow string if you will be shooting frequently. You will eventually need Bow Wax no matter what but you will need it sooner if you plan on shooting frequently. Infrequent shooters could probably wait several months before needed the Bow Wax.The Samick Sage Takedown Recurve is a MODERN RECURVE so it has some holes added in for adding a stabilizer, onboard quiver, plunger or sight. These are NOT necessary but if you want those added gadgets you should grab them and then you can attach them to your bow once you set it up and string it.

Disappointing. Not great finish to wood. One arm incorrect fit. Had to return. Helpful return team. No quibble.fast refund. Three stars for them really.