Hibben® Knives
  Annual Custom Design Autographed Series

I feel that the normal Gill Hibben’s that are made each year are closer to the real thing than the gold editions. The new design each year is based on an original Hibben custom hand made knife that is mass produced in a factory setting with very good standards. The standards are good enough that Gill signs the first ones that come off the production line by putting his signature on the back of each sheath that come with the knife. If you have ever seen and held a handmade Hibben you know the standard he is capable of. Of course the United factory made knives are no where near the cost of a handmade Hibben. That is what they were made to do, bring a reasonable cost fantasy knife to the general market.

For me knives and knife collecting are based on what the object called a knife does and the implied power that it brings to the table. Knives are tools and can be a weapon but the single most important thing that a knife does is cut. The cutting edge is the knife, then the way the overall item called a knife brings the edge to bear on what it is cutting or shaping determiners the overall quality, design, edge holding ability and the way we use the tool called a knife. That means a knife can be very useful in making your life better, easier, safer and more enjoyable.

A real fantasy some day is that we no longer use what we now call a knife but instead use a phaser or something like that to cut and shape with. We do not know what the future will bring? 

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For more thoughts on limited edition and commemorative knives go here.

How can you tell if you have a  "First Production Run" Hibben knife? Go here.

Other Gil Hibben knives that have been produced by United in the past and present.

Pro Guide Hunter

Negotiator II Shoulder Harness 

Kenpo II Karate

Kenpo Karate

Pro Folder Liner Lock     The first Hibben folder made by United.

Claw

Pro Thrower Axe

Thrower I, II, III 

Presentation Dagger with genuine Abalone pearl inlays.

Dark Shadow

Silent Shadow

Rambo III Bowie at 16" overall

Miniature Rambo III Bowie at 6-1/2" overall

A great page by Kit Rae with lots of information about the Gill Hibben designs and United Cutlery production of his designs.

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