- Monday, July 12, 2010
Beautiful Machete

Reviewed By: ChrisM (Birmingham,  AL)
This is a fantastic machete to add to a collection. It really is impressive. I have this and Hibben's Alaska Survival Knife...both are stunners. Some have experienced breakage with use, this is due to the stainless steel, rather than Hibben's design. If you are needing a machete for hard use, go with carbon steel. Stainless tends to be a bit brittle.

 - Thursday, July 01, 2010
Over all great

Reviewed By: Jonathan Han (las cruces,  NM)
I have owned two of these(i had to get another 1 when my first one broke) and the only thing that i noticed that was that the first one was that the handle is kinda full tang but it's got a bar welded to it instead of it being one solid peace of 440. the grain is nice heavy enough to cut if just dropped by the weight of it. i got to say even though i already ran through 1 this is a very nice blade and for any machete lover this is one u should get

 - Wednesday, March 17, 2010
If there are machetes in heaven....

Reviewed By: Carol Steinbach (Chili,  WI)
I don't know what words to use to describe the awesomeness of this incredible machete! All I can say is the photos cannot prepare you for the moment you open the box! IT'S GIGANTIC! IT'S VERY WELL MADE! IT'S HEAVY! IT'S LEATHER SHEATH IS BEAUTIFUL! When people say it brings a smile to your face to hold it....they REALLY MEAN IT! EVERY person I show it to has the same response: their mouth drops open, their eyes bug out, they say "WOW!" then they smile ear to ear! I don't usually write reviews but this blade deserves a standing ovation lol...WELL DONE GIL HIBBEN!

 - Friday, December 18, 2009
Speechless....

Reviewed By: itzmeRAN (Boerne,  TX)
I love blades, so my paps got me this master piece for Christmas last year. Amazing blade! The wooden handle fits just perfect in the hand. It has some weight to it (what i really like). Its sharp, solid and makes you feel ready for battle (LOL). Its worth every cent! A must have! My paps, brother and me are heading for a camping trip up to Washington and guess what is going to be my sidekick! My last words have to be ... I LOVE THIS BLADE!!! Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have updated the review to reflect the appropriate spelling.

 - Friday, November 27, 2009
Need a smile?

Reviewed By: MikeD (Jasper,  AL)
If you need something to put a smile on your face, this is it. Come home, slide this monster out of the sheath, and feel the strength of the steel you wield in your hand. This is my 1st Hibben product and it is beautiful. One neg.:the sheath's strap is too short to button.

 - Sunday, August 02, 2009
Gil Hibben IS the master

Reviewed By: Matthew Davis (White River Junction,  VT)
I love this blade, well balanced, takes an edge beautifully, easy to clean and an absolute delight to carry on your hip. The samurai curve to the blade helps to slice through anything without getting stuck. I love the similar appearance to the Rambo III Bowie (another favorite in my collection). Hibben IS the master.

 - Sunday, April 19, 2009
Awesome

Reviewed By: HB (Palm Beach,  FL)
This is a great Machete; awesome design, heavy but well balanced. It fits me perfectly. Love it.

 - Sunday, March 01, 2009
This is my blade!!!

Reviewed By: Mike (Tulsa,  OK)
Hibben definitely shows his knowledge of the martial arts. As a butcher, MMA and a sensei, I swear this knife was made for me. Like a cleaver, machete and bowie combined, I instantly fell in love with this design. Vie Grosse hackbeil lol

 - Thursday, November 27, 2008
the Hibben combat machete

Reviewed By: jh collins (st peters,  mo)
I spent several weeks looking for just the right machete and there is no question in my mind that I have found it. I realy wish that I had had Hibben's machete with me when I was over sea's with the Army just a few months ago. This weapon is not only strong and easy to handle, but can make any one who has it on hand in a tough situation feel ready for anything.

 - Thursday, November 13, 2008
Functionality With Class

Reviewed By: Orton Galt (Tampa,  FL)
Man oh Man, I love this product. This thing is really built. Looks great, is well balanced and chops like a demon. Worth every penny

 - Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Talks the talk...

Reviewed By: Clay Vollers (Kerrville,  TX)
As everyone has said "WOW", this is and awesome looking and feeling knife. Mine had perfect assembly and finish. However, as one other reviewer said, "it broke". The first time I used it to clear some brush I saw removing a 1" Peacan sapling from a trail and before I realized anything was wrong several half-moon shaped 1" wide pieces of the blade were missing. Best used for impressing your friends and cutting grass or light vines.

 - Friday, June 12, 2009
Fit & Finish

Reviewed By: Jerry Tisdale (Grangeville,  ID)
I have every knife that Gil Hibben has commercially released through Bud K or Smokey Mt Knife Works (practical/Alaskan Series etc) and most annual fantasy releases starting from about 1990. I got this Machete primarily to go with my original RAMBO III Bowie as they make a nice set. The factory /inspector(s) dropped the ball on this release and wound up making the sheaths backwards so the HIBBEN LOGO is on the back side of the sheath. The cross guard on my knife was not soldered straight, making the guard look like it is off at an angle.(actually it is). Visually unappealing although not a problem for knife performance. United Cutlery and Bud K needs to do a better job of inspecting more samples or the GIL HIBBEN wont mean the quality it always has.I have been a Bud K customer since 1990.__Tis