The D Z Strad Model 854 violin bow is a round stick bow made of a special durable silver-braided carbon fiber. Featuring a polished ox horn frog with fleur-de-lis inlay and abalone slide, it is fully silver-lined and has a unique 8-eye adjustment screw with an abalone button. The handgrip is made with lizard skin leather wrapping over silver lapping and is equipped with Mongolian horsehair. The Model 854 is a beautiful choice for players looking for an alternative to traditional Brazilwood or Pernambuco bows, masterfully designed with the flair of an accented braided carbon fiber stick and uniquely crafted frog. The new generation of Model 854 D Z Strad bows is taking the next step to improve the playing and the sound of your instruments. They are completely handmade. The workmanship let it stand out from anything else in its price range.