United Cutlery Gil Hibben Small Competition Triple Thrower Set w/Leather Sheath

by United Cutlery

Product Description

Each knife is made from a single piece 420 stainless steel and measures 8-1/2-Inch overall in length. They have an ergonomically designed handle to maximize grip for throwing, as well as to help the hand naturally grip the knife in the proper fashion for maximum accuracy and consistency in throwing. The three knife set comes sheathed together in a single sheath. These attractive knives are a good choice for anyone looking for a competition throwing knife.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001BG7APA
• Item model number: GH2034
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,462 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #13 in Sports & Outdoors > Other Sports > Martial Arts > Weapons > Knives

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great when using spin technique, September 21, 2009

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lorsban (Philippines) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: United Cutlery Gil Hibben Small Competition Triple Thrower Set w/Leather Sheath (Sports)

I ordered these because the tip of my old throwing knife (Muela) snapped off. I use the quarter spin or no-spin technique, which, favored the Muela because it was 11 inches long or so and had a heavy blade.

These knives are around 8 inches and are shaped like a propeller. The handle is about the length of my forefinger - so I had some difficulty in using the no-spin method. I still use no-spin with these knives but I have trouble in longer distances.

If you're using the spin technique, you would be right at home with these knives. They seem to be designed for that purpose. Durability-wise, these seem solid enough. I have a wooden target and sometimes I get a bad hit where the knife bounces off and lands on concrete tip-first and they're still ok.

However, one of the knives was about .5-1 cm shorter than the other two. Not really a big deal, but that means their quality control may not be 100% spot on, so, just keep your eyes open for other defects.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy Starter Knives, Ugly Sheath, November 27, 2010

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Killa Bee (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

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My first impression of this knife set was that of a typical man...awesome, cool, and badass. I couldn't wait to throw them. I should of waited because now they are scratched, dented, and bent. They are sturdy though; I'm just an idiot. They are not sharp out of the box, so they are good for perfecting your throw. The sheath is strong, but plastic and looks something similar to the holster that comes with the old western toy gear and cap guns. The weight makes these great for penetrating boards and walls, as well as boxes, dart boards, and plastic bottles.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for a teenager, October 15, 2008

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Michael G. Lustig (NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: United Cutlery Gil Hibben Small Competition Triple Thrower Set w/Leather Sheath (Sports)

My 16 year old son loves these knives. Their shape gives them good balance and either end will stick into your target. The sheath is cheap leather and is virtually useless. The knives are solidly made from relatively soft steel (so the won't break). All thing considered, I'm happy with the value for the money spent.