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Gil Hibben Custom Knives

Gil Hibben Knives

As the creator of some of the most widely recognized knives in the industry today, Gil Hibben’s knowledge and over 60 years of experience are unprecedented in the world of custom knife making. We are proud to offer production knives based on Gil’s custom designs. This top-selling brand consists of throwing knives, hunting knives, personal protection knives, and the most collectible line of production fantasy available today.


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The new Hibben Kukri Fighter Knife D2, crafted by noted knife designer Gil Hibben, really is a beast of a kukri knife The 17 3/8” overall kukri knife slides smoothly into a genuine leather, basket-woven belt sheath with a snap strap closure The finger-grooved handle is crafted of dark brown pakkawood and it has a chrome-plated pommel with a lanyard hole
Hibben Kukri Fighter Knife D2 And Sheath - D2 Tool Steel Blade, Pakkawood Handle, Chrome-Plated Metal Guard And Pommel - Length 17 3/8”
$91.98 Price reduced from $139.99 to
47503 Hibben Kukri Fighter Knife D2 And Sheath - D2 Tool Steel Blade, Pakkawood Handle, Chrome-Plated Metal Guard And Pommel - Length 17 3/8” USD 48.01 13 Gil Hibben Knives Machetes - Combat, Survival, & Tactical CL2 Category L2 91.98
Gil Hibben Tundra Hunter Fixed Blade Knife With Sheath - 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, G10 Handle Scales, Stainless Steel Pommel - Length 11” Gil Hibben Tundra Hunter Fixed Blade Knife With Sheath - 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, G10 Handle Scales, Stainless Steel Pommel - Length 11” Gil Hibben Tundra Hunter Fixed Blade Knife With Sheath - 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, G10 Handle Scales, Stainless Steel Pommel - Length 11” Gil Hibben Tundra Hunter Fixed Blade Knife With Sheath - 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, G10 Handle Scales, Stainless Steel Pommel - Length 11” Gil Hibben Tundra Hunter Fixed Blade Knife With Sheath - 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, G10 Handle Scales, Stainless Steel Pommel - Length 11” Gil Hibben Tundra Hunter Fixed Blade Knife With Sheath - 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, G10 Handle Scales, Stainless Steel Pommel - Length 11” Gil Hibben Tundra Hunter Fixed Blade Knife With Sheath - 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, G10 Handle Scales, Stainless Steel Pommel - Length 11”
Gil Hibben Tundra Hunter Fixed Blade Knife
$64.99
44428 Gil Hibben Tundra Hunter Fixed Blade Knife | 6 1/2" stainless steel blade | 11" overall | G10 handle scales | black leather belt sheath included USD 14 Gil Hibben Knives Fixed Blade Knives CL2 Category L2 64.99
Gil Hibben Alaskan Survival Knife with Sheath Gil Hibben Alaskan Survival Knife with Sheath Gil Hibben Alaskan Survival Knife with Sheath Gil Hibben Alaskan Survival Knife with Sheath Gil Hibben Alaskan Survival Knife with Sheath
Gil Hibben Alaskan Survival Knife
$69.99
1931 Gil Hibben Alaskan Survival Knife | 6 7/8" 420J2 stainless steel blade | 12 1/4" overall | Micarta handle USD 15 Gil Hibben Knives Fixed Blade Knives CL2 Category L2 69.99
Gil Hibben Gentleman Buckle Knife Gil Hibben Gentleman Buckle Knife Gil Hibben Gentleman Buckle Knife Gil Hibben Gentleman Buckle Knife
Gil Hibben Gentleman Buckle Knife
$29.99
14818 Gil Hibben Gentleman Buckle Knife | 3 1/4” 420 stainless steel blade | 5 3/4” overall USD 16 Gil Hibben Knives Push Daggers CL2 Category L2 29.99
Gil Hibben Hall of Fame Throwing Knife Set Gil Hibben Hall of Fame Throwing Knife Set
Gil Hibben Hall of Fame Throwing Knife Set
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10087 Gil Hibben Hall of Fame Throwing Knife Set USD 19.01 17 Gil Hibben Knives Throwing Knives & Kunai CL2 Category L2 27.98
You can guarantee that the Hibben Legacy Skinning Knife is going to outperform any other skinner on the market The 8” overall skinner knife can be carried securely in a premium, black leather belt sheath The 8” overall skinner knife can be carried securely in a premium, black leather belt sheath The smooth, black pakkawood handle scales are secured to the tang with heavy-duty stainless steel pins It has a mirror-polished, 3 1/2” 5Cr15 stainless steel blade with a finger ring and thumb-jimping, which give you supreme control The smooth, black pakkawood handle scales are secured to the tang with heavy-duty stainless steel pins It has a mirror-polished, 3 1/2” 5Cr15 stainless steel blade with a finger ring and thumb-jimping, which give you supreme control
Hibben Legacy Skinning Knife
$39.99
48335 Hibben Legacy Skinning Knife | 3 1/2” 5Cr15 stainless steel blade | 8” overall | Pakkawood handle scales USD 18 Gil Hibben Knives CL2 Category L2 39.99
Polished stainless steel throwing knife with several thru-holes on a wood background. Single piece of mirror polished stainless steel throwing knife with 5 various sized through holes. Polished throwing kife enclosed in black leather sheath attached to a belt positioned on top of the leg. Mirror polished "Gil Hibben" throwing knife imbeded into the bulls-eye of a wooden target. Polished throwing knife in black leather sheath with cross hatched pattern and button closure. Large "Gil Hibben" mirror polished throwing knife being held diagonally in front of a wood background.
Hibben® III Throwing Knife With Black Sheath - One-Piece 3Cr13 Stainless Steel, Clip Point, Through Holes
$24.98 Price reduced from $34.99 to
48470 Hibben® III Throwing Knife With Black Sheath - One-Piece 3Cr13 Stainless Steel, Clip Point, Through Holes USD 10.01 19 Gil Hibben Knives Throwing Knives & Kunai CL2 Category L2 24.98
Made for hard everyday use, this is a smaller fixed-blade designed by Gil Hibben to fit comfortably on your side The 7 7/8” overall fixed blade slides securely into a premium leather sheath and the handle has a brass lanyard tube It has a 3 5/8”” full-tang, 7Cr17 steel blade with brass fileworked accents along the tang, extending from a nickel silver bolster The handle scales are a rich, reddish brown pakkawood, accented with detailed mosaic pins and secured with nickel silver pins
Gil Hibben Diamondback Knife
$39.99
47764 Gil Hibben Diamondback Knife | 3 5/8” full tang 7Cr17 steel blade | 7 7/8” overall | Pakkawood handle | premium leather sheath included USD 20 Gil Hibben Knives Fixed Blade Knives CL2 Category L2 39.99
Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration The Gremlin Push Dagger - Stainless Steel Blade Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration The Gremlin Push Dagger - Stainless Steel Blade Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration The Gremlin Push Dagger - Stainless Steel Blade Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration The Gremlin Push Dagger - Stainless Steel Blade Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration The Gremlin Push Dagger - Stainless Steel Blade Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration The Gremlin Push Dagger - Stainless Steel Blade Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration The Gremlin Push Dagger - Stainless Steel Blade
Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration The Gremlin Push Dagger - Stainless Steel Blade
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47036 Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration The Gremlin Push Dagger - Stainless Steel Blade USD 17.01 21 Gil Hibben Knives Push Daggers CL2 Category L2 52.98
This is a Gil Hibben masterpiece that you absolutely have to add to your collection right now! No ifs, ands or buts! The handle is wrapped in copper-colored wire, bookended by a black metal handguard and skull crusher pommel The handle is wrapped in copper-colored wire, bookended by a black metal handguard and skull crusher pommel The 12 1/4” overall fixed blade knife can be carried in its genuine leather belt sheath, which has a snap strap closure The fixed blade knife has a 7 1/4”, HellFyre Damascus steel blade that has a penetrating point and two razor-sharp edges
Hibben HellFyre Shadow Knife With Sheath – Damascus Steel Blade, Wire-Wrapped Handle, Stainless Steel Guard
$88.98 Price reduced from $129.99 to
48311 Hibben HellFyre Shadow Knife | 7 1/4” double-edged blade | 12 1/4” overall | genuine leather sheath included USD 41.01 22 Gil Hibben Knives Damascus Knives - Fixed Blade & Folding CL2 Category L2 88.98
Gil Hibben Silver Shadow Knife Damascus Gil Hibben Silver Shadow Knife Damascus Gil Hibben Silver Shadow Knife Damascus Gil Hibben Silver Shadow Knife Damascus Gil Hibben Silver Shadow Knife Damascus
Gil Hibben Silver Shadow Knife Damascus
$58.98 Price reduced from $97.99 to
16321 Gil Hibben Silver Shadow Knife Damascus | 7 1/2" double-edged Damascus steel blade | 12 3/4" overall USD 39.01 23 Gil Hibben Knives Damascus Knives - Fixed Blade & Folding CL2 Category L2 58.98
The Gil Hibben and Paul Ehlers Sickle Ulu shown with its sheath The sickle ulu stored in its leather sheath A view of the entire length of the sickle ulu's blade A side view of the sickle ulu
Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration Thor’s Sickle Ulu - 5Cr15MoV Stainless Steel Blade, Pakkawood Handle Scales
$42.98 Price reduced from $49.99 to
49831 Gil Hibben And Paul Ehlers Collaboration Thor’s Sickle Ulu - 5Cr15MoV Stainless Steel Blade, Pakkawood Handle Scales USD 7.01 24 Gil Hibben Knives Ulu Knives CL2 Category L2 42.98
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Gil Hibben

Legendary Knives

Gil Hibben's journey from a curious boy in a Wyoming blacksmith's shop to a legendary knife maker is a tale of relentless dedication and innovation. After honing his knifemaking skills post-Korean War, Hibben broke new ground in the 1960s with unique, functional knife designs that combined bold aesthetics with practical utility. His fame soared with the iconic "Rambo" knife featured in "First Blood," solidifying his reputation. Known for meticulous craftsmanship, each Hibben knife is a masterpiece of high-quality materials and rigorous testing. Gil Hibben now licenses his designs and names to United Cutlery to make production knives from Gil's custom designs. Today, the Hibben brand is synonymous with excellence, cherished by collectors and professionals worldwide, embodying a legacy of unparalleled craftsmanship and continuous innovation.

Gil Hibben Knives FAQs

  • Are Gil Hibben knives good quality?
    Gil Hibben knives generally offer decent quality for their price point. While they may not be high-end custom knives, many models are well-designed and can hold up to regular use.
  • Are Gil Hibben knives only for display or can they be used?
    While some of Hibben's more elaborate designs are primarily for display, many of his knives are functional and can be used for various tasks. However, the level of durability may vary depending on the specific model and intended use.
  • What types of steel are used in Gil Hibben knives?
    Common steels used in Hibben knives include 7Cr17 and 3Cr13.
  • Are Gil Hibben knives collectible?
    Yes, many Gil Hibben knives are considered collectible, especially his custom-made pieces and designs used in popular movies like Rambo. His role in knife design history has made some of his works sought after by collectors.
  • Who manufactures Gil Hibben knives?
    While Gil Hibben (now assisted by his sons) handcrafts some knives, many Hibben-designed knives are mass-produced through a licensing agreement with United Cutlery since 1988.
  • Are Gil Hibben knives suitable for everyday use?
    This depends on the specific model. Some of his designs are more practical for everyday use, while others are more suited for collection or display. It's best to research the particular model you're interested in to determine its suitability for your needs.
  • What is Gil Hibben known for in the knife industry?
    Gil Hibben is known for his innovative designs, pioneering the use of 440C steel, and being one of the first to achieve a successful mirror polish on knife blades. He's also recognized for his movie prop designs and his role as the "Official Armourer of the Klingon Empire" for the Star Trek franchise.