{"product_id":"this-is-africa-knife","title":"This Is Africa Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged for the Hunt. Born of Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TIA Knife is more than a blade - it’s a working tool, a piece of African craftsmanship, and a symbol of the modern conservation-minded hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for those who pursue wild places with respect and responsibility, this knife represents a tribe - hunters who understand that conservation and hunting walk hand in hand. Carrying a TIA Knife marks you as part of that brotherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe branded blade features a thinner-than-average spine to reduce weight while increasing slicing efficiency and control. The result is a knife that cuts cleaner, works longer, and handles effortlessly during demanding tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause hunters often work inside the abdomen and ribcage where visibility is limited, the handle incorporates strong positive reference points. This allows you to maintain safe blade orientation and confident hand placement - even when working blind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when conditions get wet, slippery, and messy - as they always do - the grip remains secure and reliable \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle tells a story no other knife can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts material begins its journey in the African bush, harvested naturally by elephants from trees such as Acacia, Mopane, and Combretum (Jesse bush). After being carried across the savanna by these giants, the fibres are collected and preserved in a blend of chopped carbon fibre and epoxy resin, then cured under high pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is incredibly strong, completely unique, and deeply symbolic - a piece of African DNA forever captured in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handmade form of African amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two handles are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeritage in every stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selous carry sheath pays tribute to Andy’s father, Donald Buchanan - a renowned Selous Scout who operated behind enemy lines during the Rhodesian Bush War, and the man who first passed down a love of Africa’s wild places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt honors legacy, resilience, and bushcraft in its purest form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by a master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is handmade by Stuart Hay of Turriff Knives - a South African knife maker with Scottish roots and a lifelong passion for wildlife and fine bladework. His skill and attention to detail ensure every piece is both functional tool and heirloom-quality work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turriff Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43281305206858,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/6844\/1418\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-02-04_at_06.51.16.jpg?v=1770195821","url":"https:\/\/turriffknives.co.za\/products\/this-is-africa-knife","provider":"Turriff Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}