u/findercatcher

i was sliding the hatchet up and down the stave but it took a lot of wood from the knot. is it possible to save from here? it is at the back of the bow

hello. this is my first time bow building. the stave is a plum tree around 57 inches. im in the middle of shaping the bow. this knot at the side of the bow which i choose to be my upper limb. i am guessing i can shave it off but then the limbs might get so small. what should i do? any tips since i am new to this hobby? i appreciate your time