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Once I watched a guy field dress an elk using only a Havalon scalpel. That was pretty slick. He said "If it's sharp, you don't need a big knife." I've only field dressed about 100 big game animals. I'm not that good at it yet.
I don't use the Swiss Army knife for field dressing. Folding knives get too much gunk in the hinge and I use that knife for eating. Plus I want to be able to make a reasonable impression of MacGyver.
KC
Two funnies in 1 post <G>
Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it.
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Campfire Tracker
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I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough. -- Col. Stonehill
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Why are we field dressing things and sawing sternums on a backpack hunt? I just take all the meat off.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Me too. With a Gerber folding knife, 3 1/2 inch blade. For elk, the saw is in the truck in case I need it for a skull plate. I can grab it when I drop off the first load of meat in the coolers.
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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Thanks for all the help guys. I have plenty to consider now. Will start picking away at some of these items when budget allows. Agree on getting a different pack after looking at some of the ones mentioned.
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