Rare Vintage Gil Hibben Custom Bowie Knife – Manti, UT Era (1965-1970)

Own a piece of cutlery history with this authentic Gil Hibben Custom Bowie Knife, bearing the highly sought-after Manti, UT maker’s mark. Handcrafted during Hibben’s legendary Utah period (1965–1970), this knife represents the “Golden Age” of custom American knifemaking. This isn’t a factory reproduction; it is a bench-made original from the master himself.

Key Features & Specifications

• Maker: Gil Hibben (Custom Shop)

• Stamp: “HIBBEN KNIVES / MANTI, UT.”

• Era: 1965–1970 (Pre-United Cutlery / Pre-Rambo fame)

• Blade Style: Classic Clip Point Bowie with a dramatic recurve and sharpened swedge.

• Materials: Mirror-polished high-carbon stainless steel (likely 440C, which Hibben pioneered during this period).

• Handle: Rich, contoured hardwood with a polished steel pommel and a brass/nickel-silver guard.

• Sheath: Includes the original, heavy-duty period-correct leather belt sheath.

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