* Extinction Timeline: Saber-toothed tigers (Smilodon) went extinct around 10,000 years ago, while humans started using fur for clothing much later.
* Hunting Practices: Humans were primarily hunter-gatherers during the time of the saber-toothed tiger. Their hunting strategies focused on animals they could easily kill and process, like mammoths and deer. Taking down a large, powerful predator like Smilodon would have been extremely dangerous and unlikely.
* Fur Quality: The fur of saber-toothed tigers is not particularly prized for its quality or warmth compared to other animals.
While we can't rule out the possibility of an occasional encounter and potential use of the fur, there's no significant evidence that humans actively hunted saber-toothed tigers for their fur.