Gil Hibben IV Combat Machete Blade Knife | 12" Blade | Pakkawood Handle | Premium Leather Sheath | From Acclaimed Knifemaker 17 1/2"

I have been wanting this Hibben Machete for a loooong time. I was a bit cautious which is why it's taken me so long to purchase it. It arrived yesterday and what can I say other than 'AWESOME'. This item looks EXACTLY as pictured, is EXTREMELY sturdy, and fits perfectly in hand. Like others have mentioned, not 'razor sharp' but sure sharp as hell. Run it across an Arkansas stone once or twice and you have an edge sharp enough to split the hairs on a nats butt. The sheath is very nice, bit of a tight fit though. While I like the leather lanyard and thigh tie, I'll be replacing those with paracord, just because I don't want them breaking at a moment I need them the most. Like others mentioned, the blade does say 'CHINA' on one side, I however am not so bothered by that as others are. Based on what I see in my hand, I have every reason to believe this thing will last a life time and hold an edge long enough to do any job I put before it. Isn't that all a blade is supposed to do? HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ITEM TO ANYONE!!!!

This thing belongs in a museum it looks so nice! The wood handle is beautiful, the edge it came with will DEFINITELY do the job! Sheath is good quality too! Would I trust this in the combat zone? You better believe it!

This is absolutely, positively, the most Bad-Ass "Machete" I've ever used. It's not a machete in the classic sense. You would never use this to clear light brush, grasses, lots of fast swings. It is quite heavy. This is an amazing chopper. It works like a giant axe. I cut through a 16 inch tree stump in about 20 swings. I broke down 8 large branches from an aspen tree in a matter of minutes. I could definitely see using this as a "combat" machete. Some other reviewers have commented on the quality, or lack there of. Mine came razor sharp out of the box. Slicing paper in mid-air razor sharp. After extended use outdoors, it has maintained its edge. I have not had to sharpen it yet. The handle is comfortable, and attached firmly. The sheath is made of real leather and fits the blade perfectly, it might not be the sturdiest, most well-made, but it works fine. I want to order one of these for everyone I know. It looks Bad-Ass! Feels Bad-Ass in your hand! And Chops like a Mo-Fo! I'm just waiting for the price to go back down.

I'm not a serious collector, but I'm fairly impressed with this knife. It feels solid, the type of item that appears to be crafted from a solid block of metal, and it's sharp in all the right places. To the comments from other reviewers about it being made in China, yes, it's not quite the sort of thing that rises to the level of a work of art. You won't look at it and think that some master craftsman spent hours and hours finishing every part to perfection by hand. Still, the materials seem high quality, and it's certainly finished to an appropriate level for an item in this price range. To be honest, I wish there were a handmade version finished to a much higher level, even if the price were 3-4 times more. Instead, you get something that feels like a fair value for the price - no more, no less. In use, I find it fairly comfortable, even when used for long periods of time. I have medium sized hands, and even with gloves, I found the grip fairly comfortable and the balance good. Out of the box, I thought the blade a bit less than razor sharp, but I was able to clean it up with a slight bit of honing. Now, it cuts through everything I've put in its way, and so far, it's held a sharp edge as long as I have any right to expect. Overall, I'm happy with it for the price - definitely recommended.

My favorite quote from Crocodile Dundee? "Now that's a knife!" This knife is very impressive. Yes, made in China firmly stamped on the blade, but what a blade it is. It has real heft to it, not some cheap flimsy POS you can find cheaply anywhere. It looks fantastic. It feels fantastic. The blade is thick, giving you a secure solid contact when you swing it. The blade arrived fairly sharp, not that you could/would want to shave with it... For those that want to - certainly can put more of an scalpel edged on it. This knife will last years and years. Very happy with the purchase. Zombie hunter's delight. :)

This is my second Hibben product, and yes I am aware that it is made in China, but what's not these days? me! I was happy to get this knife delivered to my door days before it was expected, as much as it did cost a bit to ship it to Australia it was money well spent. The box felt sort of light and thought it might have been something else I ordered, but damn I was happy to see what it was when I opened the box, it is one big knife/machete, and would scare a horde of zombies away just on the looks of this knife! it is well balanced, feels light in my hand, sharpness is not bad. I will sharpen it in time and polish the blade. If you are after a big blade that looks great then this beast is for you, 10 out of 10.

It' a strong product, cool looking, solid and affordable. It's an essential knife for any serious collectors. The blade itself is good looking and really sharp. The handle is made of quality materials and is comfortable, solid with a good take in hand. The sheath is ok for this product and look cool. A must for any serious Rambo Fan!

Der Machete ist von hervorragender Qualität und sehr schöner Designe.

After having looking at and trying out a lot of different machete's, I decided to go with this one. Excellent weight to this beast. With a simple flick of the wrist this machete slices half its wonderfully wide blade into a tree. Perfect size and weight for me. I real sturdy blade. Would recommend highly.

ist ihr Geld wert, mehr habe ich nicht zu sagen

Ein sehr beeindruckender Zahnstocher. Wer sowas mag, Kauf es, wirst nicht enttäuscht sein.