hibben fans?

preceptor · November 5th, 2007, 11:11 AM

is anyone a gil hibben fan. i collected some of his throwing knives and hunting knives and wanted some others' opinions on his knives

randytulsa2 · November 5th, 2007, 11:43 AM

I have a hibben knife with which I have gutted countless deer. It is perfect for the job and well made. I think it is called the "Alaskan Pro Guide Hunter". It has a gut hook.

Some of the knives he designs look pretty bizarre, but from what I can tell they are functional and people like them.

They aren't as pricey as some other ones, either.

The problem with ordering knives is kind of like the problem you run into with ordering guns- - you don't know how it feels in your hand until you actually hold it and you can't tell how they perform or hold up until you actually employ them.

With knives, though, you might be able to return them if you do it quickly and haven't used them more than a minimal amount.

The Hibben knife I have is solid, has held up well and seems well-made- - a lot more solid than average, IME.

YMMV.

Argus · November 5th, 2007, 03:37 PM

all I have right now is athrowing set. They have good balence. Pretty nice. I also have a "Rambo Knife" Hibben design. But not Hibben made, even though Hibben is on the blade. Kinda neet though.
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raevan · November 6th, 2007, 03:05 AM

I have one Hibben designed Bowie, Hibben designed knives are sold by United cutlery. A Hibben knife made by him would be much more costly as is any other custom knife.

His knives are usually well balanced, although some are a little large and heavy.

jahwarrior72 · November 6th, 2007, 05:06 PM

i've handled some of his blades, like the throwers, the throwing axe, and a few others. i like the design of his knives, just wish they were made with decent steel. i own one piece, the claw, which is just a karambit with spikes on the ring. it would be near perfect but for those spikes.

November 5th, 2007, 11:11 AM	#1
preceptor New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 2	hibben fans? is anyone a gil hibben fan. i collected some of his throwing knives and hunting knives and wanted some others' opinions on his knives

November 5th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#2
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,384	I have a hibben knife with which I have gutted countless deer. It is perfect for the job and well made. I think it is called the "Alaskan Pro Guide Hunter". It has a gut hook. Some of the knives he designs look pretty bizarre, but from what I can tell they are functional and people like them. They aren't as pricey as some other ones, either. The problem with ordering knives is kind of like the problem you run into with ordering guns- - you don't know how it feels in your hand until you actually hold it and you can't tell how they perform or hold up until you actually employ them. With knives, though, you might be able to return them if you do it quickly and haven't used them more than a minimal amount. The Hibben knife I have is solid, has held up well and seems well-made- - a lot more solid than average, IME. YMMV. __________________ "...bad decisions that turn out well often make heroes." Gary D. Mitchell, A Sniper's Journey: The Truth About the Man and the Rifle, P. 103, NAL Caliber books, 2006, 1st Ed.

November 5th, 2007, 03:37 PM	#3
Argus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 393	all I have right now is athrowing set. They have good balence. Pretty nice. I also have a "Rambo Knife" Hibben design. But not Hibben made, even though Hibben is on the blade. Kinda neet though. [IMG][/IMG]

November 6th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#5
jahwarrior72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the raggedy edge Posts: 644	i've handled some of his blades, like the throwers, the throwing axe, and a few others. i like the design of his knives, just wish they were made with decent steel. i own one piece, the claw, which is just a karambit with spikes on the ring. it would be near perfect but for those spikes. __________________ I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. (J.R.R.Tolkien, The Two Towers) http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=19644781

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November 6th, 2007, 03:05 AM	#4
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,426	I have one Hibben designed Bowie, Hibben designed knives are sold by United cutlery. A Hibben knife made by him would be much more costly as is any other custom knife. His knives are usually well balanced, although some are a little large and heavy.