Gil Hibben Knives.

GUNNER63755

GUNNER63755

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Ok, I'll probably catch some flack over this, but I like Gil Hibben factory knives. Can't afford the real thing. Is there anyone else here that likes them. I need some info from someone about dating these knives. All of mine are marked made in China until I got a Highlander in the mail today that says Taiwan. It is used but clean and solid. I need to polish it a bit. The sheath is different than I have seen on this knife also and there is a nut on the butt of the handle. The sheath is marked with a small Gill Hibben logo up by the snap. Is this an early version. Thanks for the help guys. Mike
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Like what you like, my friend. Life is too short to always be on the lookout for the knuckle dragging, chest beating, booger eaters.
 
I think they're cool for Chinese bowies but rather heavy. Ive held them but I've never used one, so I can't comment. I think United Cutlery is the company that is behind them. I suspect the designs are outsourced to various factories in the Far East to manufacture.

Nothing wrong in buying cheap stainless bowies, if you know that's all they are, and don't expect much. I occasionally like to buy them, on a whim, because of a nice blade shape or something. Usually the sheaths are rubbish.

This is my favourite cheap bowie. Under 1 lb. An elk ridge. Not hard use obviously. Hidden tang, likely partial.

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I like the production Hibbens! I don't have fantasies that they are the same as a true custom Hibben but they are pretty cool for getting to handle and use some unique designs and probably see more actual use than the real ones:)
 
Your correct Bill. I have no fantasies about what the production models are. I just enjoy them. I will never be able to afford an original, real, handmade Hibben knife. I like that the production knives are big and heavy and I can get several of his designs. Just the styles I like. I don't get very excited about the really far out fantasy knives. They are just not my style. The Highlander I posted about is about as wild as I will get. Here is a little info I learned about this knife on searching the internet. Mine is a first production run the way I read it. However it is not marked first production run.
A very rare Gil Hibben UC627 Highlander Bowie knife that is the original, very first run of the Highlander Bowie manufactured in January of 1992.

Only 750 of the above described item was manufactured, and, are extremely hard to find in this like new mint condition.

This run included the pommel nut/bolt. The second run had no pommel nut/bolt. The third run was black chromed with 750 numbered but no FPR mark.

This is truly a rare Gil Hibben's collector item to be displayed and saved for future generations.

This item is a standout addition for all Gil Hibben collectors, especially if you want an item that represents the beginning of the Gil Hibben Highlander Bowie that was produced in 1992.

Overall Length: approx 13-7/8"
Blade Length: approx 8-1/2"
 
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