This Is Africa Knife

The TIA Knife is custom designed by This Is Africa’s host Andy Buchanan with a rugged elegance that screams AFRICA!

The strong wooden handle is made from the Mopane tree which is only found in low lying wildlife areas and shades the ground upon which Africa’s dangerous game stands. This tree has born witness to the deadly dance between man and beast for hundreds of years and has served as a firm favourite amongst hunters for it’s long burning hellishly hot coals.

The Blade is made from world renowned German 440C stainless steel, forged to create a unique Out of Africa aesthetic. With an aggressive sabre grind, and it’s razor-sharp edge, this blade is ready for any cutting application.

In honour of Andy’s late father, Don Buchanan, who was an avid hunter and renowned tracker for the Selous Scouts, who took part in numerous pseudo-operations behind enemy lines in the Rhodesian Bush war, we chose an ambidextrous SCOUT CARRY SHEATH in which the knife sits tightly on the hunter’s side for easy access, ready for any situation.

The dark colours and the look and feel of this tough knife lets everybody know: YOU’VE COME TO HUNT!

knife specs

• • Steel: Forged German 440C Stainless Steel
  • Handle Material: Mopane Wood (Shark Tooth Patter)
  • Blade Thickness: 3.2mm
  • Overall Length: 208mm
  • Blade Length: 101mm
  • Handle Length: 107mm
  • Sheath: Veg Tan Cowhide; Modified Scout Carry 45 Degees (Ambidextrous)

Lionhearted Quality:

• • Trusted by Professional
  • World Class Steels
  • Cryogenic Treatment
  • Proudly Manufactured in South African