lets see some pics of your hog killing knife! i need some inspiration.

Terence,
         I usually carry a bowie on me for backup to finish them off if necessary. When hog hunting with a bow, especially, things can get up close and personal pretty quick.
        Here are a couple that I made that are good for that. Notice the handles have texture or features that help push/pull grip.

8 inch blade
 

10 inch blade
 

I imagine an 8 inch blade is plenty, but some would want a little longer one. I carry a 10 just because I most likely will use it more for it's chopping ability in the bushes.

Of course, anytime you carry a big knife and a bow, you have to put some thought into the carry system so it wont interfer with drawing your bow.

Ray Hammond told me about he and Dan Masson (Oconeedan) after a hog and things got pretty hairy. The hog got too close for the bow with him and the hog on the ground. Ray is intent on having a 9 inch bowie on his side soon.

wow those are beautiful, thanks. in my area we dont have much of a hog population but i have been hearing reports that they are slowly getting closer.

:eek:  they are some pretty impressive stickers Lin, love ya work mate.

Cheers

Those are scary looking if you are a pig -- and beautiful if you are me! Of course, I have been referred to as a pig more than once ...

Allan