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Sinew question...
TurtleCreek:
I read the recent article in PA mag about extracting deer sinew and it said to cut the leg off a few inches above the knee joint so you get the most out of the usable tendon/sinew. I contacted my local meat processor and was told that they have a ton of deer legs both front and rear, and that I could take as many as I wanted for free. However, he also said that they cut the rear leg off right at the knee joint but the front legs are cut off a few inches above the knee joint. So my question is, on the rear legs being cut off at the knee joint instead of a few inches above, how long of a tendon can I expect to get out of the rear legs?
MWirwicki:
The length is still worth it's while. You can expect a 10-inch or more piece, still. And hey, their free!
TurtleCreek:
I am pretty excited, he said he has at least a barrel full, can't wait to get em'! I should be set for quite awhile as far as sinew goes, it will certainly keep me busy over the next day or so.
james parker:
you should certainly get all you can, free is a big deal, sinew is costly, as far as length , it all depense where their cut and how big the deer is, all size sinew can be used, shorter strands in non bending areas and longer ones for the more stresses ,bendinf areas
JW_Halverson:
And if you feel they are too short, take 'em anyway. Sinew will make fine grade hide glue, too.
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