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Gil Hibben IV Machete Knife with Leather Sheath
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Applies to delivery within the 48 contiguous states only. And the Republic of Guadalupe.- One solid piece of heat forged 1090 carbon steel
- Unique, weathered blade finish
- Black cord-wrapped handle
- Genuine leather lanyard - Heavy duty leather sheath
- Includes certificate of authenticity
- 18 1/4" overall length
- One solid piece of heat forged 1090 carbon steel
- Unique, weathered blade finish
- Black cord-wrapped handle
- Genuine leather lanyard - Heavy duty leather sheath
- Includes certificate of authenticity
- 18 1/4" overall length
Product Description
This is the machete that everyone is still talking about! Another exceptional example of craftsmanship from master knife maker Gil Hibben, this machete was designed for a hit motion picture movie and was also featured on the cover of Blade magazine. This machete is surely tough enough for any job you need it for, too! It's crafted from one solid piece of heat forged 1090 carbon steel. The blade has a unique weathered finish, and the handle features black cord wrappings for the secure, comfortable grip you need in a machete of this caliber. It includes a genuine leather lanyard and heavy duty sheath for easy transport. The heavy construction, combined with the thoughtful finishing touches and accents, makes this machete both functional and visually pleasing, giving you a blade that will stand the test of time and be used and enjoyed for generations. Includes certificate of authenticity.
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Customer Reviews
Jul 31, 2014
(5 out of 5)
I've always wanted one of these units so when the price was very, very right I made my purchase. The peice arrive in a really quick fashion and was packaged very well. the machete proper is a handfull of material. It's heavy, in a substantial way, good I mean. Not much will stand up to blows from this piece. I've seen other reviews mostly indicating the "heft of this blade, my reaction to those statements are mixed. I my experience in the Adirondacks and wilderness, low impact adventures in the Rockies, This is a "taking care of business all-in-one tool". To me, and I consider myself a "Seasoned Woodsman and long and short pull camper" I equate this piece to the BroadSword of old. Not a slicing or piercing tool but one that will pummel anything in its path h. I'm glad to pack it wherever I trek. rd of o
Jul 18, 2014
(5 out of 5)
I have to say, I have not spent this much on a blade in a very long time. When I pulled it out of the box I didn't know what to say. Looked beat up and unfinished. Well I was unwilling to send it back as I waited for 5 days to get it, so I did my homework. I LOVED that RAMBO and so I read about this blades story on Hibbens' website. Turns out Stallone wanted the blade to look like this. Rough. Unpolished. Well it is all that, plus it looks like it was only meant for one thing...to kill. In short buy this blade for what it is. It is not razor sharp, but I can fix that should I choose. Also...I did alter the handle by removing the thin leather straps. It fist my hand better and I can swing this all day long now (matters not that it is VERY heavy for a blade) with abandon. Respectfully, Keston
Mar 17, 2014
(5 out of 5)
OK, the cons. The lanyard looks like the result of an exercise to find the thinnest leather strapping, which is suitable for garotting guinea pigs but that is about it. The felt wrap on the handle also doesnt appear built for the long haul. It is essentially a flat wedge of 1/4 inch steel and cries out for more meat on the handle. Complaints about sharpness are missing the design here. The cutting edge is dual purposed: the first half (leading edge) is more of a chisel, for heavy duty work, at the far end where momentum will help. The half to the grip has a fine honable edge for cutting work, The finish is standard blueing. Of note are tool marks on both sides of the blade, oval shaped, 3 or 4 on each side. There are also some milder circular marks. I cannot think what these are for, unless it is to mark clearance blades as opposed to the original issue? Anyways, this is a serious piece of metal, at a great price. With some fixing up it will be more than adequate for going through anything short of concrete, or for fitness training.
Oct 05, 2013
(5 out of 5)
Amazing machete. Yes, the grip is a little on the thin side but all it requires me to do is grip it tighter. This machete is and was designed to be brutal, tough and enduring a punishment. It's heavy, rugged and perfect for what it was intended. Love the product. I paid double what Bud is asking but to all of you who are on the fence, let me put it to you this way, I would've paid 3-4x more than Bud's asking price. Cannot give it enough prop's.
May 30, 2013
(5 out of 5)
Good steel, dull on arrival but not hard to sharpen. Very heavy and almost indestructible. Handle is rather wide, good for large hands but a little narrow in thickness. Wrapping was ok. I added a couple of pieces of wood scales and re-wrapped it and it's much better. The blade is -not- hand forged, it's blanked out of thick steel plate and some idiot hammered on it with a ball peen hammer to make it look like it was forged. It would make a superb meat cleaver. I like the sheath, it has a very good fit and retains the blade well. Could use a few rivets for blade safety. With a little sharpening and some cleaning up of the rough grinding it makes an excellent heavy brush hog and chopper. A -lot- of knife for the money.
Nov 20, 2012
(5 out of 5)
Mind was blown huge machete amazed sheath is great leathers is high quality best ever!!!!! Handles good.
Jan 02, 2012
(5 out of 5)
Really, I cant believe how massive this thing is! Its not Sharp at all, but its so heavy that every time I swing this big a** blade at something it destroys it... After I got this thing sharpened (needless to say) it cut through the tree in my back yard like butter!!! Buy this now. What the h*** are you waiting for?
Oct 09, 2011
(5 out of 5)
Great knife... Comes with a leather handle wrap that I found a bit thin and inadequate, but when I wrapped it with paracord, what a transformation! This thing rocks!!!
Apr 12, 2011
(5 out of 5)
I Bought one of these Rambo Machetes about a year ago and I gotta say It really impressed me. I Had LOW expectations for this knife because It was a "movie knife"....But as soon As I opened the box and held it in my hand, I Knew this was no flimsy movie knife! I Made a few videos on youtube slicing though milk jugs and hacking through 2x6's. Some sharpening is required but if you have a bench grinder and a sharpening stone it won't even be an issue (or you can take it to most any hardware store for $10 and they'll sharpen it for you). i bought 8 of these things, great gift for any outdoors guys.
Dec 19, 2010
(5 out of 5)
This is a really interesting knife, but needs sharpening. The sheath is very good quality and the 1/4" thick 1090 steel makes this a serious weapon. The edge is exceptionally hard. I carefully sharpened the blade, polished it, and then applied a patina to the entire knife using heated vinegar. I replaced the handle material with a plain leather scale on each side, then tightly wrapped over the leather scales with para cord. I then applied black hockey grip tape over the cord. This knife was a good buy!
Jul 24, 2009
(5 out of 5)
I ordered this machete along with the Hibben Alaskan Survival knife. What the Alaskan knife has in beauty and sophistication, this machete has in pure unadulterated power and beastliness. Only a little extra sharpening was required, and this machete took down anything I tried it on: shrubs, tree limbs, wooden blocks, etc. This might be the ultimate thick jungle machete. It makes Jason Voorhies look like a wimp. It's heavy enough to give you extra confidence but not too heavy to be a burden. The weight is comforting and I'm not quite sure what it would take to break or weaken this knife. Maybe a nuclear apocalypse.
May 06, 2009
(5 out of 5)
I was looking for a batoning, chopping blade, and man this is it. Did a little sharpening, and this baby was good to go. Great investment!
May 28, 2014
(4 out of 5)
You get what you pay for. Wished it was lighter but awesome. It wasn't as sharp. It is what it is. Will put the best edge I can on it and then use. Would I recommend it yes. This is a bone crusher with a work out. Thanks for asking will continue to purchase products, I have a passion for collecting cutting tools.
May 06, 2014
(4 out of 5)
Really heavy duty knife. And a great price. The pommel had a few barbs that I needed to file down but it's still a great purchase.
Mar 28, 2014
(4 out of 5)
heavy duty , had to run it over a stone a couple of times , found out it is only heat treated in the middle , an inch on the end and back side was a little softer then the middle with that being said well worth $40 dollars and more
Nov 19, 2012
(4 out of 5)
This machete is amazing!! It's got way more heft than I expected & it came in virtually pristine condition! The blade is nice & sharp, and the wrap on the handle I'd great for people like me with big hands. This is going right into my bug-out pack! I plan on carrying that with me everywhere I go if I have to bug-out anytime.
Oct 24, 2012
(4 out of 5)
This is a really solid knife a bargain for the steel quality but could use a little heavier duty handle but really a great buy i strongly recommend.
May 10, 2011
(4 out of 5)
I have to give it 4 stars due to the handle as others have noted. I may unwrap the handle and pad it with wood as it doesn't have the best grip when held. Otherwise, this is a heavy, mean knife for the money.
Aug 17, 2010
(4 out of 5)
Well, Upon receiving my "Machete",The first and most important detail that concerned me in all edged instruments and this one in particular,The blade was only sharp enough to cut the cheese. But it had a great heft to it but that made it only more difficult to sharpen. I did notice that the base was blatantly duller than the mid-section and tip. But why only sharpen the middle and up and keep the base dull ? Yeah, Yeah so you can "parry" with it. But who would want to "parry" with a hiltless knife ? Almost a steal at this price. Except of course for the "edge".
Jul 31, 2010
(4 out of 5)
My first Gil Hibben purchase. Very impressive weight and construction. I just wish it was sharp. Nice sheath, but as someone already mentioned that the logo faces in. There is a snap on the sheath but I don't know what that is for.
Jun 20, 2010
(4 out of 5)
Heavy. Not that Sharp. Sheath has the branding on the wrong side, but fits nice and also made good. This machete seems indestructible. Awesome buy.
Jun 03, 2010
(4 out of 5)
So, bought this to round off my Rambo collection. This thing is massive. Funny how the Rambo knives kept getting bigger and bigger..:o) Very well made and took a real sharp edge. Not the most practical though. The wrapped handle isn't very comfortable and you don't feel like you have a very good grip with it. And the lanyard on the handle is way to small for a adult handle to fit though. But, all in all a very cool knife at a very good price.
Apr 25, 2010
(4 out of 5)
Blade is heavier than expected, but that's because it's 1/4" thick. Unfinished surface rusts easily if not oiled, seeing as it is 1090 steel. The handle is comfortable to grip. Very dull near the base and gradually sharper near the end. I think this is a good combat feature, seeing as one blocks near the base and attacks with the leading edge, the blade will not chip easily when defending because of it's dullness [near the base]. Haven't used it much yet, but I plan to have it for years to come. My one complaint is that the sheath was made incorrectly, the logo is on the wrong side of it.
Nov 13, 2008
(4 out of 5)
Found this bad boy on the site and realized that it looked just like the one Stallone fashioned in the last Rambo Movie. Have seen similar at other sites for almost double the price. Good sturdy blade, only down side was that it was a little oily on arrival, but I guess that's expected with a 1060 blade
Jul 27, 2014
(3 out of 5)
This is a very sturdy knife machste. The big problem I have with it was it did not come sharpened. I'm going to have to sharpen it before it is combat ready. This knife is not for everyone. It is much heavier than a regular machete or parang. Overall, it is a sturdy piece of metal.
Oct 29, 2013
(3 out of 5)
don't waste your money if you think you're gonna use this walking through the woods cutting a trail or something, its too freakin heavy !! 5 chops and your arm/hand will be tired out ! It was apparently made for Arnold freakin Swartzenegger . The guy in the video was even having to use 2 hands ! ... I was wondering wether to return it or not.....i guess I'll keep it ...be good just to keep at a campsite for cutting kindling or maybe butchering an animal...I agree about the handle , it needs to be thicker..
Oct 11, 2013
(3 out of 5)
I got this blade as a project piece. I got rid of the handle wrap and the lanyard right away. After a week of brushing it down with salt water a few times a day, I wrapped it in a vinegar soaked towel. That took all the rust of and got rid of the fake looking finish on the blade. I wrapped the handle with 3M rubber shrink tape and added a paracord lanyard. After a good sharpening, It looked like the Rambo machete from the movie, raw, primal and mean. I use it from everything to clearing brush, taking down small trees, and splitting logs, and it does the job and does it well.
Apr 22, 2014
(2 out of 5)
I can tell why this was reduced in price from the original nearly $80. For a Hibben knife, this one is awfully off-balanced. Seriously, a person's wrist will very quickly tire out using this as a knife or machete. Examining the thick blade and the off-center balance, this knife would serve better as an axe for chopping up kindling. That is if it were sharp. This knife has literally no edge. I've bought cheap hatchets at Wal-Mart that were sharper. As other reviewers have pointed out, the heat tempering is also unequal along the length of the blade. It's as if the middle of the blade was placed directly over a small heat source but either end of the blade was not heated to the same temperature. The leather wrapping on the handle is also loose and I can tell it will eventually have to be re-wrapped and better secured. Maybe even replaced with a wooden handle. This will make a decent heavy-duty chopping blade once I sharpen the edge. That is going to take some time to do it right, and to re-temper the whole thing. Overall, this knife is proof that attaching a well known name to it doesn't necessarily denote a quality product. Perhaps the design was meant to appeal to our inner barbarian macho-men, but truthfully a lighter, sharper, balanced blade would do the same.
Apr 12, 2014
(2 out of 5)
I have 7 Gil Hibben knives. This is the one I wish I had not wasted my money on. You can tell the hardness of steel when you file it. This knife was one big unuseable slab of unequally hardened steel. I would have to re-shape and re-temper it just to make it useful.
Oct 23, 2013
(2 out of 5)
Sep 23, 2013
(1 out of 5)
This knife was nothing but a huge worthless dull hunk of metal, not only was it duller than a butter knife it looked like crap, and was just useless I hope with a file and 550 cord I can make it some what worth it but the outlaw bowie is a much better deal for half price. But the Rambo 4 was just a waste of money if you ask me.
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