Wildfire we modified all kinds of tools, good spade shovels cut off all but 7" of the blade and reversed welded it back to the handle, called a rino tool.
I brought my defender in to the gunsmith, told him I wanted him to work on it not send it back. I asked him to go in and fine tune it all, make it deluxe. Was a little grabby when loading rounds.
Try the butterball turkey patties, they have to be grilled but they are dang good if you are wanting some turkey. I eat them on dr's orders but they are good.
Draw knives, hatchets go to an antique shop or flea market. The old steel is better than the new steel. You get a vintage true temper spade shovel and sharpen that edge, it will hold the edge better.
Back when I had the hobby farm I hunted the pasture, had a real nice clover plot. Always hated to see the flock of turkeys coming thru, the deer would sit back and stay away from the drama that comes with a flock of turkeys.
It is funny how smart turkey hunters claim the birds are, we get toms at the office every spring, I have snuck close enough to kill them with a broom handle. Not that I have but I could
Well crap, good luck on the search, been there done that. I needed the two back handles for an alumacraft I scanned Craigs in 5 states for 6 months before I found the boat with the handles I needed.
I enjoy eating wild game and fish. 2 game items I do not enjoy wild turkey and bear. A butterball turkey is far superior for all around dining experience.
