Dear Doug,
Thanks for taking the time to write me. I appreciate it.
Knifes, and
what is the most humane way to do it.
Well Doug, this is one of those questions that is strictly an opinion
question. Its kinda like the dogs, its gotta please the owner to be a
good one in his eyes. Knifes are the same way. When people see my
knife, they usually say "My God, what a knife". Then they get a chuckle
out of it. I dont know if I have the best one there is or not, I
imagine that I dont. All I do know is I searched long and hard to find
one like it.
So the following is only my opinion, so understand that. I have a
knife called an Arkansas Tootpick. It was a inexpensive knife, probably
around $20 that I got from Bud K knife company. The knife is 18" in
total length with a 10" or so blade. It is double edged to where it
cuts both top and bottom at the same time. It might be a bit to long,
but Im satisfied with it. And I feel the double edged blade and the
length is the reason why. I feel I truely can say, that a hog can be
harvested with this knife as quick as any rifle. Why, when its properly
placed behind the front leg and inserted, it cuts both top and bottom at
the same time. Its just a matter of seconds before the animal
perishes. Very humane and very quick.
The proper placement is very critical for it to be very quick. Place
it at approximately the elbow of the hog and insert across or slightly
forward. This should hit the vital areas for a clean, quick harvest.
Thanks for asking, never had a question like that, but its important to
know how to do it correctly so it will be humane and quick as possible.
Jim