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Rambo III--More than one?
- Thread starter MTHall720
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I "think" that the original Rambo III knives were made in several serial numbered lots by Gil Hibben in the US, in the full actual size. The United Cutlery and Master Cutlery replicas are a bit smaller than the original and were made in Taiwan. I am not aware of any having been made in Japan although it's certainly possible. I just haven't seen one. I have heard there are China made "unauthorized" replicas as well.
Hibben, himself has made a little less than #500 total stainless custom Rambo III knives. There was also a handmade version using damascus from DamascusUSA. He also made some minis.
United had 3 almost full sized (about 1 1/2" shorter) versions. One was regular, one was a signature model with an almost black colored handle, and there was a 10th anniversary model with a special shield. I'm not sure if all were, but some were made in Taiwan.
United also made a plain mini.
DamascusUSA also made a mini, and might of made a large version(I've never seen one, but have seen early talk of them).
United had 3 almost full sized (about 1 1/2" shorter) versions. One was regular, one was a signature model with an almost black colored handle, and there was a 10th anniversary model with a special shield. I'm not sure if all were, but some were made in Taiwan.
United also made a plain mini.
DamascusUSA also made a mini, and might of made a large version(I've never seen one, but have seen early talk of them).