| The African "Big Five"
Knife Set |
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| African big five sets have become a popular order item
for many collectors. All embellishment is kept to a strict
African style, such as Ndebele tribal design or African
print hand engraving with the Big Five scrimshawed on
African Ivory. All embellishment work is done by fellow
South African artists. |
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87
Clip Point Outdoorsman |
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| Description: |
Mirror polished blade with
thumb surrations and full tapered tang |
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| Blade Length: |
3.43 inches (196
mm) |
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| Overall Length: |
7.72 inches |
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| Shown: |
African Ndebele
Tribal engraving with Ivory handle and Leopard
scrimshaw |
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95
Field and Stream Utility |
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| Description: |
Mirror polished blade with
thumb surrations and full tapered tang |
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| Blade Length: |
3.74 inches (210
mm) |
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| Overall Length: |
8.27 inches |
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| Shown: |
African Ndebele
Tribal engraving with Ivory handle and Lion
scrimshaw |
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98
Semi-Skinner |
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| Description: |
Mirror polished blade with
thumb surrations and full tapered tang |
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| Blade Length: |
3.86 inches (217
mm) |
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| Overall Length: |
8.54 inches |
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| Shown: |
African Ndebele
Tribal engraving with Ivory handle and Buffalo
scrimshaw |
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98
Drop Point Hunter |
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| Description: |
Mirror polished blade with
thumb surrations and full tapered tang |
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| Blade Length: |
3.86 inches (217
mm) |
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| Overall Length: |
8.54 inches |
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| Shown: |
African Ndebele
Tribal engraving with Ivory handle and Rhino
scrimshaw |
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103
Green River Skinner |
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| Description: |
Mirror polished blade with
thumb surrations and full tapered tang |
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| Blade Length: |
4.06 inches (223
mm) |
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| Overall Length: |
8.78 inches |
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| Shown: |
African Ndebele
Tribal engraving with Ivory handle and Elephant
scrimshaw |
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