HUNTING KNIVES. 35 



Fig. 1. A stout leather case containing my 

 field-glass. 



Fig. 2. My " HUNTING KNIFE." I prefer this 

 shape to any other, as it is well suited for all 

 purposes. In selecting a knife, great care should 

 be taken that the point and axis of both blade 

 and handle should be in a straight line, or a fair 

 blowcannotbe struck with effect, the weapon being 

 liable to glance off. 



With one of Thornhill's knives I can cut 

 through a dollar ; and it is absolutely necessary 

 that the blade should be made of the best steel, 

 for, besides its use as a weapon, it must often 

 serve to cut branches, and even in digging for 

 water. 



Fig. 3. The " SKINNING KNIFE," made after 

 the pattern of A. Graham, Esq., which I do not 

 think can be improved upon. 



Fig. 4. "A LINE" of strong silk, substantially 

 fastened to a forged iron bar. This is of great 

 use as a safeguard, in case of having to descend 

 any steep slope or narrow ledge of rock when in 



