Leg sinew processing tip

[DuBois]

I had the chance to get some leg sinew a while back but was in a hurry and didn't clean it up very well. After drying it was looking kinda greasy and dirty. Seemed like drying squeezed out some of the oils/fat. I figures I would wash it in real hot water with dawn soap and then got side tracked for about an hour after putting it in. I came back and started cleaning it up and realized the sheath and fat would all come off with a little effort and ended up with some real clean sinew that should be easier to tear down when I do.

[loefflerchuck]

Thanks. I'll try that

[BowEd]

Yea....It's worth a try that's for sure.

[Stick Bender]

 Thanks I will give it a go I have 1400 grain worth of elk sinew over the next month !

[Aaron H]

Cool, thanks for the tip.  Any little trick helps when it comes to shredding sinew

[Hawkdancer]

Sounds like a neat idea.  Now to get some sinew!
Hawkdancer

[DuBois]

 Haven't used the stuff I did this with yet but it looks real good. I think I will hit it with a wire brush next time instead of my thumbnails and pliers for pulling off the slimy stuff.

HD better hit that trading post bud!

[osage outlaw]

I clean and scrape all the slime off the sinew before I dry it.  If there are any big greasy looking spots near where it splits I take a utility knife and slice that spot off.  I wipe the rest down with a rag.