Rare Gil Hibben Silver Shadow Dagger (Original Handmade, Kentucky)

This is not the run‑of‑the‑mill fantasy replica — this is a genuine, original handmade dagger by Gil Hibben, crafted in Kentucky (La Grange), bearing that prized “Kentucky” mark. It’s the real deal: not one of the mass‑produced overseas copies that flood the market, but a collectible piece from Hibben’s own workshop — and that makes it extremely rare.

The dagger you’re looking at stands out not because of hype or mass production, but because of provenance and legacy. Hibben’s handmade custom knives have earned him legendary status among knife aficionados: he’s been inducted into the Cutlery Hall of Fame, has served as President of the Knifemakers’ Guild, and over decades has built a reputation based on quality and authenticity. Hibben Knives+2Wikipedia+2

Although the publicly available “Silver Shadow” daggers (serialized and licensed to United Cutlery) typically feature a 7¼–7½” 420‑stainless‑steel, mirror‑polished blade, wire‑wrapped hilt, and custom leather sheath — the originals from Hibben’s shop are a cut above. KnifeCenter.com+2cutleryusa.com+2

Owning the original handmade version means you hold a piece of knife-making history — each blade is individually forged, each handle crafted and finished by hand, and each dagger carries Hibben’s personal mark. Collectors often prize these significantly more than the factory-made run. Hibben Knives+2fightingknives.info+2

If you decide to list or showcase this dagger, emphasizing its origin (Kentucky, handmade by Hibben himself), provenance, and rarity will give it the weight it deserves.

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