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Mackrill Custom Knives 1996 No.3 SCI Limited edition LION Bone #89-100
Stunning 1996 S.Mackrill Custom Knives (South Africa)
Limited Edition SCI (Safari Club International) 'LION' Handle Model number 89 of only 100 made.
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Made in 1996 by S.Mackrill Custom Knives in South Africa and this is the 3rd in the series of 6 for Safari Club International in the USA
Beautiful hand made knife which is a special edition 'LION' Handle Model and only 1 available.
This is number 89 of 100 and a rarity in Australia.
The handle is made from Lion (Femur & Humerus) to compliment Mackrill's two previous knives and celebrate 'The Year Of The Lion'. The bone was collected from various game farms throughout South Africa. The knifemaker has designed this upswept blade as a general purpose hunting knife. The blade is hollow ground from N690 Bohler which is equivent to 440C hardened to 60R/C giving a long lasting cutting edge, with a Satin finish and designed for both the collector and the serious hunter who requires a good handmade hardworking knife.
Comes in a beautiful custom made Red Baize Lined "Meranti" Wooden Box with original paperwork.
The blade is made from Polished N690 Steel to Rockwell Scale 60 RC
The handle is made from LION Bone and Brass Pins finish off the beautiful handle with a Lanyard hole and Buffalo Leather Lanyard.
Beautiful custom made Cape Buffalo Hide Leather Sheath custom fit for this knife.
Approx TBC cm Long
Blade Length TBC cm
Handle Length approx TBC cm
Stamped on one side of the mirror finish blade is : The Safari Club International Logo 89-100
Overall condition is around 99% mint. Hand made 31/07/1996
Completely unused and in beautiful condition with everything intact
'Mackrill Custom Knives was established in 1991 by Stephen (Sr.) and Michele Mackrill in Johannesburg, South Africa. Stephen and his son, Stephen Jr. are custom knife makers, artists and perfectionists. Stephen Sr. passed away in 2012. Stephen Jr. continues the work and legacy of his father.'
Also see the rest of the S.Mackrill knives we have including 1 of 25 SCI 25th Anniversary knives with Hippo Tooth and Cape Buffalo Handle (Seen in the final image and at the link below) :