United Cutlery GH201 Gil Hibben III Survival Knife with Sheath

I have been collecting knives since I was a child. This knife is a great knife for the money. The sheath is adequate, but the knife comes sharp and the design is very good. I keep it within arms reach at all times because I like to look at it and show it to friends who drop by. It is a well made knife and I may buy another to use and keep this one just for my collection. I was not disappointed with the knife. The sheath could have been designed better. It feels good in my hand. It is well worth the money!! It is a beautiful BIG Bowie!

This is the famed "Rambo III" knife, though United Cutlery and Gil Hibben no longer have rights to the name "Rambo", rendering the newer versions the "Hibben III". Alas, I honestly love the fact that I have a scale reproduction model of the movie knife without the annoying "Rambo III" stamp on the sheath. I FAR prefer the designer's name on the knife, as a movie replica doesn't seem so cool out in the field. Regardless, the Hibben III is massive, functional, and beautiful. As big knives go, it's actually lighter than one might expect, yet fully capable of crushing through tree limbs or bones (if cutting up meat) if the right pressure is applied. It's no mystery that Hibben designs are made to last, so far this one seems right on the money. My ONLY gripe with United Cutlery was the creation of a "scale model," meaning that the proportions are all movie-accurate, but the knife is about 1-1/2" shorter than the actual movie knife... only relevant if one cares to own an EXACT replica. If you do, head over to Hibben's website an order a hand-made copy for $1,750. Otherwise, of course, grab one of these beauties and know that you've got a killer blade at an INCREDIBLY good price!

Decent fit and finish. Average sharpness out of the box. I didn't like the unnecessarily large leather sheath with tie. The handle is awkward to grip for both slicing and chopping. It's also more of a long thin blade than a big wide blade, so not a good weight balance for hacking or chopping, either.

Not bad for the money. Does not come very sharp. Nice heft and feels pretty good in the hand

What a day yesterday...I received 3 Knives...one was bad, another was great, and this one is ALMIGHTY.We all know that any man worth his testosterone wants a well made, classic, clean and mean, XL Bowie Knife...well, after all these years, I FINALLY got mine right here in front of me...and let me tell you...whether I use it or not, it's all the knife I'll ever need...Sharp enough, no blemishes, solid construction, perfectly balanced, aesthetically pleasing, intimidating, et cetera et cetera....lol...this is the kind of knife you smack someone upside the head with and stand over their body as if to say, "Dominance established."...I'm talkin' full Superman Pose with a reverse grip style....and if they get up and want some and DON'T have a gun, they're pretty stupid and in big, Big trouble...In all likelihood and seriousness, I'll be carrying this with me only when I'm camping or fishing...I'm not an avid outdoorsman, but this beauty is makin' me want to be one...Speaking of Beauty, and in closing...I also chose this Bowie for the appearance of its handle...it complements the Brindle colored Great Pyrenees/Pit-Boxer who will be at my side....yeah...I'm set.Best regards,SKULLSPLITTER - The CEO

This ain't no knife. It's a damn machete. It's huge, I mean HUGE!!! I've never seen anything quite like this. And I like it. This to me is a knife to have and admire. Won't be opening boxes with this one, or cutting a sandwich in half. Sharp as all hell, and what a bargain. Thanks Amazon!After looking at this for a day, I am so impressed. A work of art. Its gorgeous handle, the milled steel of the front and rear guard, the near perfect balance (1/2" forward of front guard), and finally the flawless blade, are all evidence of the art and quality of this blade and to Gil Hibben the designer.Get this, when I pull the blade quickly from the sheath, it rings. Whoa!!!

This knife is bad to the bone. It has a very nice weight to it and the sheath is thick. I would have no problem giving this 5 stars but when I took the knife out of the packaging I saw that the point of the blade had been dropped on while in the box and it bent the point 1/8" . I really hope the point can be fixed. I strongly suggest better packaging to avoid the same problem from happening. There was nothing in packing to protect the blade tip.

Beautiful knife!! I am very impressed with this knife. Have to admit, I have not taken it out and used it for anything yet but I can tell the construction is good and the blade is sharp. This is one of those "for the price" kind of knives. For the price it is a steal. You can read in many other reviews about the designer and history of the knife. If you are looking for an affordable BIG knife click "add to cart." When people say it's a must see they aren't lying. This thing is beast!!