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Where exactly are you going?I'm considering a safari with the family in Africa. It would be a higher end setup with guides, etc.
What knife is practical/useful for a safari? I was thinking to take my bark river gunny elmax and a victorinox spirt multi-tool.
Yup. I carried a GEC #73 and an ESEE 4, but the trackers/skinners do it all with cheap boning and/or filet knives. I got to partially skin my zebra, but the skinners usually dont want you to pitch in too much: it's their job to fetch a clean hide and they don't want you to screw it up. Carry whatever makes you feel happy while you're out there (ie, whatever cuts biltong and tobacco the best).If you're going high end I doubt you'll need anything, the skinners will do it all for you.
Yup. I carried a GEC #73 and an ESEE 4, but the trackers/skinners do it all with cheap boning and/or filet knives. I got to partially skin my zebra, but the skinners usually dont want you to pitch in too much: it's their job to fetch a clean hide and they don't want you to screw it up. Carry whatever makes you feel happy while you're out there (ie, whatever cuts biltong and tobacco the best).
I'd definitely recommend bringing some extra knives to give as gifts to the trackers, although I think they view cash as the best gift of all.
Yup. I carried a GEC #73 and an ESEE 4, but the trackers/skinners do it all with cheap boning and/or filet knives. I got to partially skin my zebra, but the skinners usually dont want you to pitch in too much: it's their job to fetch a clean hide and they don't want you to screw it up. Carry whatever makes you feel happy while you're out there (ie, whatever cuts biltong and tobacco the best).
I'd definitely recommend bringing some extra knives to give as gifts to the trackers, although I think they view cash as the best gift of all.
I’d carry my typical edc then. Or two or three of whatever. You never know what you might need it forthanks all!
This would just be a photo safari. i would not be skinning. Just carrying a knife for fun.
Where country and area are you visiting? Do you have an outfitter picked out?yeah, i'm sure cash is most appreciated.
I guess i would pack:
Victorinox Multi-tool
Spartan harsey folder
bark river bravo 1.25LT cruwear
Winkler Contingency
thanks all!
This would just be a photo safari. i would not be skinning. Just carrying a knife for fun.
no specific plans bud. Just starting to look into it.Let's try again...........Where exactly are you going?
What is it you want to see? The big 5?no specific plans bud. Just starting to look into it.
Do you have suggestions?