United Cutlery® Gil Hibben IV Machete

by United Cutlery

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0015RGWHW
• Item model number: GH5007
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,999 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #35 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Knives & Tools > Fixed-Blade Knives
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 8, 2008

Product Description

United Cutlery Gil Hibben IV Machete... now starring in your collection! Designed by master knife-maker Gil Hibben for the blockbuster film, Rambo IV. Gil produced knives for our real servicemen to use in Vietnam and his firsthand experience as an Alaskan hunting guide, a throwing knife expert, and a sixth degree black belt in Kenpo Karate have contributed to his creating some of the most popular knives of the 20th Century. Mr. Hibben was inducted into the Knife Throwers Hall of Fame in October 2003 for his many contributions to throwing knife designs, and aside from the Rambo films, he's been called on by Hollywood to create awe-inspiring steel for the lives of John Wayne, Steve McQueen, and Steven Seagal and more. Constructed from one solid piece of tree-splitting, 1090 carbon steel with weathered finish, the Hibben IV Machete also features a black cloth-wrapped grip and lanyard. Includes leather sheath. Do not be fooled by cheap imitations, land your Hibben custom design right here at The Guide! 18 3/8 overall. 11 3/4 blade. Order yours today! WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Machetes. Machetes cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; CO; CT; DE; D.C.; FL; MA; Canada or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Machetes. United Cutlery Gil Hibben IV Machete

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indestructible!, October 31, 2009

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Blade Runner "Blade Runner" (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

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As all Hibben designs tend to be, this one is bad-ass and indestructible! It's made to perfect movie scale, having an ever-so-slightly THICKER spine than the movie prototype - great for the everyday user indeed - particularly due to the fact that it's created from one solid piece of 1090 high-carbon steel. It's truly a force to be reckoned with, easily the beefiest, heaviest and most capable blade I own!!! Ideally you'll land the most recent production line from United Cutlery with black leather-wrapped handle. If you get a tape-wrapped original *first run, United will exchange it for a newer one (the *tape tended to cause stickiness on the handles but the leather wrapped version - which I own - is flawless!)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *Jaw Drop*..............Enough Said!, August 26, 2010

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Zachary W. Foster "Sober Irishman" (Newport, KY) - See all my reviews
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This machete is BRUTAL! I bought the standard 18" Militarty issue Machete from Ontario when I purchased this blade as well. Just last month I was finally able to put them both to the test. I attempted to chop a log with them both.

Now naturally, you need an axe to properly chop a log, I learned this that day. Machetes are great for foliage, not 8" thick wood. Regardless, I wanted to find out which one seems more deadly.

At first, I thought it would have been the Ontario, which more length and lighter feel, I figured I could get more speed to chop. While this was true, it simply didn't seem to cut deep enough. Also the blade is thinner, allowing it to bend in a direction that seem a little uneasy for a knife owner. The only other thing I noticed was that the wood definitly left residue marks on the Black Matte finish of the blade. Haven't taken the time to wash it off yet, but I'm sure with some correct cleaning methods, I could.

The Gil Hibben did not suffer from any of these problems. I put it farther through the wood, the thickness of the blade did not allow any warping, and the finish of blade as well, did not even leave a streak on the sides. I don't know how United Cutlery did it, but they made one badass blade.

If it comes to chopping stuff thats easy to chop and sorta out of reach, my Ontario will be great for that. You got something that needs a little more oomph, the Gil Hibben is it for you. I love this thing, definitly my favorite machete, at least until I get my Kukri. Worth every penny!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big, June 6, 2010

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T. Lowe - See all my reviews
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This thing is huge and it just plain looks bad ass. the only thing about it is it does not come with a factory sharpened edge but some time with a file and a wet stone el make it as dangerous as it looks.