Gil Hibben knives

This category focuses on Gil Hibben designs made by United Cutlery. It includes bowie knives, survival models, machetes, film-inspired knives and throwing sets. A shared designer name does not mean shared purpose, size or construction; every product must be assessed separately.

Examples include Hibben Alaskan Survival Knife, Silver Shadow, IV Machete, Expendables Bowie and Generation 2 Thrower sets. Brands in this category include United Cutlery. When choosing a specific model, consider its construction and intended use rather than the brand alone.

How to choose

First choose the form: a collectible knife, survival model, machete or set expressly described for throwing. Then check dimensions, steel, blade profile, handle construction and supplied contents. A designer name does not replace technical data or purpose information.

• specific design, version and model purpose
• dimensions, weight, steel and blade profile
• handle, guard and supplied sheath
• number of pieces in sets and storage method

Care and storage

Clean knives and machetes according to their materials and store them in a fitted sheath without trapped moisture. Keep sets together and inspect each piece. A throwing product should be used only under conditions consistent with instructions and safe training rules.