This was a dark yew bow, of the same type of
material as Beleg's bow, Belthronding.
Legolas used it in Mirkwood
against various sendings of Dol Guldur such as giant spiders
and Orcs. It was used in the journey of the Fellowship, killing many
Orcs and used against sorcery-sent wolves. It was also used to hunt
animals for food and materials.
This bow was replaced in Lothlorien by Galadriel's
gift.