| It is a few minutes after the first blow, and the buffalo is still standing. During its struggle it has loosened the rope around its neck and regained some mobility, which is a bad sign. It’s clear that the first blow, while it may eventually be mortal, was not good enough. As a safety precaution, this man is angling behind the buffalo to possibly take a swing with his knife at the rear of the legs, hoping to sever tendons and muscles and drop the buffalo. |