Gil Hibben Bowie – (Collectors Grade) La Grange, KY

Title: Gil Hibben Custom Handmade Southern Bowie – La Grange, KY

Product Overview

A rare opportunity to own a masterpiece of American knifemaking history. This is not a factory reproduction, but a genuine, handmade custom Bowie crafted by Hall of Fame knifemaker Gil Hibben in his La Grange, Kentucky shop.

Known as the “Southern Bowie” style, this piece represents the pinnacle of Hibben’s craftsmanship, featuring the flawless mirror-polish finish that Gil pioneered in the custom knife industry.

Specifications & Features

• Maker: Gil Hibben (Custom Shop)

• Origin: La Grange, KY, USA

• Blade Material: High-grade 440C Stainless Steel (Gil was the first to use this now-standard steel for custom knives)

• Blade Finish: High-Reflectivity Mirror Polish

• Handle Material: Premium Exotic Hardwood (likely Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo)

• Fittings: Hand-fitted Stainless Steel crossguard and pommel

• Overall Length: Approximately 16 inches

• Sheath: Custom handmade leather sheath with a classic basketweave-tooling pattern, crafted specifically for this blade.