Early Gil Hibben Kenpo Karate fighting knife- China
Early Gil Hibben Kenpo Karate fighting knife- China
Sometimes a knife just has a look that does not matter where it is made, I found myself attracted to it.
Gil Hibben licensed this to United Cutlery and it was produced in 1996 as a copy of his famous Kenpo Karate Fighting knives, one of which Elvis Presley owned.
It is a brute of a knife and rather unique. For more information:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... ber_id=284
Gil Hibben licensed this to United Cutlery and it was produced in 1996 as a copy of his famous Kenpo Karate Fighting knives, one of which Elvis Presley owned.
It is a brute of a knife and rather unique. For more information:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... ber_id=284
Re: Early Gil Hibben Kenpo Karate fighting knife- China
I wish I had one, so I could sell it. It doesn't do much for me. Then again, Elvis didn't, either. Different stokes, eh...
Re: Early Gil Hibben Kenpo Karate fighting knife- China
I have the DRAGON LORD FANTASY KNIFE. it's a beast.
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Re: Early Gil Hibben Kenpo Karate fighting knife- China
onehikes, looks appropriately intimidating. F&F look fine. Interesting design of the choil. At least I haven't seen that style before.
Re: Early Gil Hibben Kenpo Karate fighting knife- China
It is SOLD I thought it was a cool looking and well manufactured knife
Now looking for another if you have one for sale.
Now looking for another if you have one for sale.
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Re: Early Gil Hibben Kenpo Karate fighting knife- China
For several years, a Hibben fantasy knife was the go to Christmas present for my son.
I have three Hibbens, all made in Taiwan. For some reason, to me, Taiwan made products don't have the same stigma attached.
A Hibben Kenpo Karate A Hibben Kenpo Karate II And a Gil Hibben Pro Guide Hunter
I have three Hibbens, all made in Taiwan. For some reason, to me, Taiwan made products don't have the same stigma attached.
A Hibben Kenpo Karate A Hibben Kenpo Karate II And a Gil Hibben Pro Guide Hunter
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Re: Early Gil Hibben Kenpo Karate fighting knife- China
Back in the 1980s before United Cutlery went out of business (at least once as I recall) we sold a lot of their fantasy knives (as well as other brands) in the cutlery store.
Most seemed well made but some would inflict more damage to the user than the victim. Some were silly and totally unusable but they would fly of the shelf. Gill Hibben's designs were among the most popular.
Most seemed well made but some would inflict more damage to the user than the victim. Some were silly and totally unusable but they would fly of the shelf. Gill Hibben's designs were among the most popular.
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Re: Early Gil Hibben Kenpo Karate fighting knife- China
It is strange to see a designer like Gil Hibben sell licensing to a company like United, but everyone needs to learn a living. The Kenpo Karate Knife is pretty well made. I have not examined the others. Blackie Collins designed some great knives and than some not so impressive that were sold by Meyerco, but again, everyone needs to earn a living. I respect that.