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Warrick Edmonds

Following on from a discussion in hunting stories, here's what I consider some design types. General information wise....

Firstly, Nathan's big hunter. He's covered this in good detail in various other threads, so nothing from me about it here.



Here's what I consider a 'commonly sized' (for want of a better word) hunter. It's got some features that I like such as a sharp point supported by a good triangle of metal, lots of skinning curve exaggerated slightly by a recurved belly. The handle is all rounded parts, nothing sharp or square to make a hot spot in hand. Also, there's a finger guard and a thumb rest. The blade is around 13cm, the handle is around 13cm.





This is what I call a utility. Note the difference is it has a straight cutting edge. But that being said, it still has enough skinning curve to get the job done.





Smaller and lighter is a rabbit and fox jobby. Blade is only around 9cm. Now I happen to know the owner also uses it on red deer but he's just ordered a larger hunter.



Here's another larger hunter. It was made specifically for a mate who targets scrub bulls and camels. He's got a lot of meat to reach through to part the joints so needed that long blade.





Fish filletter



A pair of pointy piggy stickers



A pair of capers plus a leather keeper wallet





And finally, a surprise packet. I originally made this design for my wife to keep in her handbag but it has proved very popular with hunters. One client had ten of them, which he used as capers on big game in Africa.



So, just like your car tool box,... different tools for different jobs.

cheers
Warrick