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Rusty

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After Walosi posted about his brother-in-law and the alligators in the "Doldrums" thread, I figured some of you who haven't gotten to the FAQ's ought to see what you're missing. Second story down is a gator story complete with pictures. Also a story about Broken Arrow and the carjacking. And more!

http://www.tx3.net/~howardw/Khukuris/Animals.htm

OK, maybe now it'll work. Now? Now?
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[This message has been edited by Rusty (edited 04-13-2001).]
 
HEHEHEH! I love the Pic of the gator with the WWII under it's chin. I wonder, if you were to dispatch a swampasaurus like that, could Terry make a scabbard from the hide? I'm thinking that would look pretty sweet!
 
Incidentally, if you are new, you might be wondering what my signature ( Ayo Ghorapani ) means.

Bill and gtkguy were talking about the names of various places. As is true the world over, the names get kind of exotic the closer to the frontier.

Ayo means roughly "Here we/it comes"

Ghorapani comes from a little place known as "horse water", and it is generally conceded that they aren't talking about a water hole.
 
I'm being cynical, but I expect it would become state property real quick, though I figure it ought to belong to the guy with the big brass ____s who harvested it.

Wouldn't that be something, though to be able to say you killed the gator with the knife in the sheath?

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Yep Rusty, having a gator hide rig for the knife you killed the gator with would rate about a 9.8/10 on the bad**s scale. But I wouldn't want to see one hunted for it's hide, they are magnificent creatures that have been here long before man existed on this planet. On the other hand they do taste pretty good
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Hey Rusty,
I am thinkin that your 12" sirupati would be the best one to put in an exotic sheath. I have seen a lot of strange hides out there while looking for materials.

I was thinkin at one point of getting a few cobra(not real, some non-poision look alike) hides so I could make a cover for my 20" sirupati. The big thing is non of the knives have "asked for it" yet.
 
I found "Alligator Dundee" in the pic...

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Otokohadaremo yumenofunanori.
Shonennohinoakogare shinutokimade wasurezunidaiterumonodayo.
 
Thanks for link, Rusty, and as always many thanks to Howard for his never ending effort.

I met with Gator Bill's partner, Wayne, at the FL convention. Had not seen him since Ray and I were at the SOF convention years ago. Wayne drove about 4 hours to get down to Margate to meet up with Ray and me again and I greatly appreciated that and enjoyed seeing him again.

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As to animal stories and when you wish to hell you had your khukuri with you (in your mit!)-

Two nights ago I went out on my back patio and immediately got a very uneasy feeling as soon as I shut the door behind me. I heard a sound sort of like what a puppy would make, not very loud- it didn't have to be. There was something about it that put me in instant "fight or flight". It was "no moon" dark and very still, I could hear my stomach complaining about dinner. I also heard someone else's stomach- up in the rocks that overlook the patio. THAT really got my attention! These rocks are only about ten feet from the edge of the patio- the house is built into the lee of a small mmountain. I brought full attention to bear on a gap in the brush over where I was standing on the patio. My instincts said stand as tall as you can and DON'T TURN YOUR BACK, a moment later I heard a deep throated "cough" and then it was time to start backing up to the door. When I got the door open I slipped my arm in and turned on the patio light- the "ghost" had vanished.

Chupacabra or cougar?

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[This message has been edited by Finn (edited 04-15-2001).]
 
Yea Uncle, I think so, or maybe one of his/her buddies. I just read in the new issue of "Arizona Highways" that there have been confirmed sightings of jaguar in southeastern Arizona since the 1890's, and some toms can weigh up to 300 pounds. Now THERE is a fine scrimmage.

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The Tulsa Zoo has 2 Jaguars in the Rainforest Exhibit.
They are really very beautiful and powerful looking animals.
The female is the standard color and the big male is black and has black spots!!!!
I thought he was solid black until one of our daughters who works at the zoo pointed out that when the light is just right you can see the black spots.
I don't know if he's full grown yet or not since he is bigger very time we go through that exhibit and they're out so they can be
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I am amazed at one way these animals were hunted in South America.
I read about this many years ago and it made such an impression that it's stuck with me all this time.
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There were special spears made for hunting the Jaguar.
The heavy spears were usually made from bronze for some reason and were much like the old boar spears of Europe with a piece coming out from both sides at the bottom of the 16"-18" blade that prevented the Jaguar from sliding down the shaft and killing the hunter.
I read where the Jaguar was enticed to attack and the butt of the spear shaft was anchored well into the ground and aimed so that the Jaguar would impale itself on the blade.
The men who hunted these cats are/were much braver than myself as I could never imagine myself doing something like that even when I knew I was indestructable!!!
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The Jaguars make the Cheetahs look like anorexic versions.
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Be careful down there Finn. I don't think the hgh powered pepper spray and bells on your shoes would deter a Jaguar anymore than it would a Grizzly Bear.
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"VEGETARIAN".............
Indin word for lousy hunter.
 
Thanks Yvsa,

The high-powered pepper spray is clipped on my wifes purse. There ain't no bells on MY shoes, at least most of the time (bells are for dancing). If that critter wants to nail you, he will- bells or no bells. I just can't bring myself to imagine personnally sounding like an old fashioned telephone ringing and ringing............. unanswered when on a trail. As you say though. there are those who can.

Big cats are unpredictable, and tough! They are used to being injured taking their prey, and if you happen to be a la carte- you'd better be good. Peter Capstick recommended the best antidote for light-boned critters like big cats is buckshot. They move so fast though, and are so well armed I think levitation like a bottle rocket would be the best defense!
My personal feeling is that you are as well off with an appropriately large and sharp spear, knife (short sword) or hawk as with a firearm- assuming of course you know spears/knives/hawks and have the spirit to use them. My personal preference is to avoid going mano 'a cato if at all possible, while being prepared mentally and physically (armed) if I have to.

With all the talk and hype about "knife fighting" the fact is that unless you are a soldier, undercover cop, or psychopath the likelihood is that you will be sorted out by some big critter or critters rather than a blade wielding assassin.



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As Yvsa said, take care. And as the Boy Scouts say, be prepared.

When I was living in the Sangre de Cristos up at about the 8000 foot level in a very isolated area a cougar used to pass thru or was living nearby -- the signs were there. I used to get this feeling from time to time that somebody or something was watching me and it was a very uncomfortable feeling, indeed. I had only my antique .38 for defense and I felt that was inadequate.

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Finn:
My folks had a grocery store between Miami and Globe in 1934 &'35. Dad also ran produce for the mine commisssaries, which put him on the road delivering quite a bit, in a T-model truck. Lions were a monthly sight on his routes, but he took a large ration of kidding when came back from a delivery swearing he had seen a spotted cat on the way in. Mom kept a .41 Colt in the store for all manner of varmits, but once shot at a cat that came to front door in broad daylight. The whole town turned out for the "hunt", which Dad claimed was more dangerous than a lion attack.
 
Uncle,

I would feel also that an inordinate amount of luck would be required to render an antique .38 adequate for big cat, but I'd sure rather have it than nothing at all. I have adjusted my "martial" blade training to a more primal focus- the adversary being an imminently capable animal or animals. This certainly produces some interesting approaches to the way you think about carrying and using a blade for defense, and especially what kind of blade it is. Of all the bowie's, swords, axes/hawks I've trained with and used, the khukuri gives me the most confidence as being the right tool for this special task.

I hope to get a photo of one of these guys, which I will post.

Walosi,

I can well believe your Dad's observation! I prefer to do my hunting alone or in two's for safety if nothing else.

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