Sherlock
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Question:
Anyone use cut-resistant gloves for carving up animals in the field? If so, what do you use and how well does it work for you?
Backstory:
Couple of years ago, my teen son shot his first muley buck. I wanted him to take honors in helping do some or most of the carving. He had helped me with 5 elk/deer/lope previously, so I hoped he had learned enough. He promptly sliced his finger to the bone. This past season, after carving up 21 big game animals through the years, I finally cut myself pretty good on number 22. It was a 6-point bull in Idaho last November. Got myself right on the knuckle with a Havalon, and way back in the backcountry. Because it was the knuckle, I ended up one-handed the rest of the trip back and forth hauling out meat and gear. I know the answer...'just be careful'...but $#!+ happens, and sometimes in places I'd rather it not.
Anyone use cut-resistant gloves for carving up animals in the field? If so, what do you use and how well does it work for you?
Backstory:
Couple of years ago, my teen son shot his first muley buck. I wanted him to take honors in helping do some or most of the carving. He had helped me with 5 elk/deer/lope previously, so I hoped he had learned enough. He promptly sliced his finger to the bone. This past season, after carving up 21 big game animals through the years, I finally cut myself pretty good on number 22. It was a 6-point bull in Idaho last November. Got myself right on the knuckle with a Havalon, and way back in the backcountry. Because it was the knuckle, I ended up one-handed the rest of the trip back and forth hauling out meat and gear. I know the answer...'just be careful'...but $#!+ happens, and sometimes in places I'd rather it not.
