I was headed out to hunt this morning and this big doe was standing by my truck in the driveway. So, I stuck it with an arrow and didn't go hunting! What a relief, because today was closing day for bow season. I was starting to get nervous that I'd be eating tag soup this year. I was shooting down hill, so the entry hole is high on purpose so the arrow could pass through more organs. It hit both lungs and severed a major artery. The deer only took one step, fell down, and that was that.
Anyway, the hunting knife I made for this year's hunting season was so darn sharp I had to be extra careful. Almost zero pressure was needed when cleaning it. My skinner was the same story. I gave both a quick test afterward and they both still shave my arm hair with no effort. It sure is satisfying to clean an animal with a knife I made.
I don't plan to clean the blade beyond the fat chunks. That way it will look better mounted next to the skull.
What a good day. I still have time to catch a few salmon next to my house before the sun goes down!
Take care,
Brook
Anyway, the hunting knife I made for this year's hunting season was so darn sharp I had to be extra careful. Almost zero pressure was needed when cleaning it. My skinner was the same story. I gave both a quick test afterward and they both still shave my arm hair with no effort. It sure is satisfying to clean an animal with a knife I made.
I don't plan to clean the blade beyond the fat chunks. That way it will look better mounted next to the skull.
What a good day. I still have time to catch a few salmon next to my house before the sun goes down!
Take care,
Brook
Nice knife looks like it did the job very well!
