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Master Knifemaker Gil Hibben Design – Dragon Lord – UC Original 1996 Edition
Gil Hibben needs no introduction to those familiar with custom made knives, he has dedicated his life to the art of knife making and design. Gil is a member of the Knife Makers Guild, he was inducted into the Knifemakers Hall of Fame, and is well recognised in the Movie, Film and TV industry the world over for his fantasy knife designs for the most iconic Movies and Film series of our time.
This is a rare original from United Cutlery, produced in 1996 for the Hibben Knives Annual Design Series. Selling out immediately on production due to the low number limit in the series.
The knives in this annual series have become highly sought after by collectors and are eagerly awaited each year.
Overall length: 36.2cm
Blade length: 21.5
Blade thickness: 1/4″
Blade Material: Mirror polished, 420 J2 stainless, double-edged.
Handle Material: Solid metal handle parts, steel grey chrome finish, rat-tail tang construction.
The Dragon Lord was built in remembrance of ancient dragons that once ruled the lands. Each classic knife offers an ABS imitation Chinese carving stone handle with a relief carved dragon scale texture. The dragon-like curves of the cast metal guard, sub hilt, and pommel feature a steel grey chrome finish while the 21.5cm 420 stainless steel blade is accentuated with dragon-wing curves and a cast winged dragon at the base of the blade. 36.2cm overall.
This is a Pre-owned knife from a private collection, there a no signs of use or sharpening, just some marks where the knife has bean sheathed and drawn to look at, possibly a rub from the leather sheath – see photos for detail. It comes In it’s original box which is in fair to good condition.
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