Helps to narrow down the answers by having your State in your profile info.
If in NSW - https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/131178/Safe_Storage_Level_One_-_FACT_Sheet.pdf
It includes “receptacle should be mounted flush with the floor and/or wall.” This is to help prevent it from being pried loose. The cops also have to be able to access it to determine compliance.
Balltearer, you have the materials so have a look at a few basic knife tutorials & Knick one up yourself. It’s really not that hard & it will be so much more rewarding to use a knife you finished off yourself. I have a few of these blade blanks waiting for when I have some free time.
Duncs, you’ll have to decide if the effort is worth the reward. Personally, I’d probably just throw it in the tool box & use it as a utility knife.
I’ve never been a fan of either tanto style or partially serrated blades.
For rabbits I don't really have a 'favourite'. Just whatever I have on me at the time. If you are processing a lot of them at one time, a cleaver or hatchet are handy to remove the heads & feet
One of those is on my wish list too.
Better deals are available although this one doesn't have the extension tube, you can pick one up for $10
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Olight-M2X-UT-Javelot-CREE-1020-Lum-XM-L2-LED-Brightness-Flashlight-Hunting-Pack-/262714239344?epid=1047549873&hash=item3d2afd2970:g:pTQAAOSwKOJYJVCe
Nice work.
For me a bowie is a bit unnecessary for hunting. There's not much you can't do with a smaller, lighter knife.
Having said that, there's something very manly about a bowie. I have a huge blade in the cupboard waiting for a handle & sheath... one day....
Depends how much room you want...
Black Wolf Mantis UL 2 (1.8kg). I have a UL 1 - it's cosy but light & compact
https://www.snowys.com.au/mantis-ul-2-hiking-tent
Take a light-weight fly to cover your pack.