If you’ve gifted knives to your trackers/skinners…

[Ryan]

My skinners in Namibia had a small collection of random pocket knives and a few basic Victorinox paring/kitchen (AKA Vicky") knives. They used the Vickys the most. They kept them all sharp on whetstone similar to a Norton India I have. The skinner I had in the East Cape had several similar to Vickys and he had a grinding wheel he sharped them on. I'm guessing using that he went through them relatively quickly. But that was his thing and his job. The last in the Limpopo used a replaceable blade utility knife for skinning everything including an entire buffalo. Blade got dull he replaced and moved on. They may or may not appreciate a knife, but keep it simple and expendable. But they will definitely appreciate cash.

 

[Luvthunt]

Candy, watches, hats, knives cigarettes and money. Varys from camp to camp. I try and talk with PH.