Hind quarter hanging tendon

[Borny1]

I have always had trouble keeping the hanging tendon on a hind quarter. I like not having to pack the extra weight of the leg/shin but I can't figure out how to do it and keep the hanging tendon. Does anybody have a link showing how to do this?

 

[diamond hitch]

There are two cutable hinges on that joint. Option 1) start low and cut your way into it. Option 2) Say the hell with it and cut the lower leg off with a saw.

Done both. Sometimes things just don't cooperate. If a mistake has occurred, tie it back together with a little wire , baling twine or parachute chord.

 

[Big Fin]

Here's a video to show how easy it is. Starting around 2:15 it shows how to do the butcher's joint, just below where the hanging tendon connects to the lower part of the hind leg.

If you want to download this, and three other, videos to have on your phone while you are out in the field, go to the bottom of this webpage - https://www.randynewberg.com/gerber/

 

[BuzzH]

Good video, most people don't realize where the joint is on the hind. Front is more intuitive.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Agreed. The joint on the hind is lower than people think.

 

[devon deer]

Hatchet, saw?
Good demo by Randy why they are never required to deal with any deer/elk.
To the first poster, to find the rear joint, (I do it with the skin on) pull the leg straight, from the bottom of the leg run your thumb up the inside of the leg, when you come to the first knuckle/joint cut right across the top of it, by doing so the bulk of the work has been done, cut around, a twist, and it will crack right off.
Front leg, bend to 90° run knife down rear of leg until you meet the bottom leg, cut around and the flat joint should just snap off.
Cheers
Richard

 

[1_pointer]

Here's another good video by Remi Warren. Shows you how to bone the hind quarter, but keep it hangable.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Thanks Randy, excellent video !!

 

[Borny1]

Thanks guys. I hate to pack a saw if I don't have to and now I don't!