"I haven't had time to find my pictures of original Hibben belt knives but here are the two styles that United Cutlery is selling. They are pretty accurate reproductions of his originals.
Gentlemans Belt Knife and Survial Belt Buckle Knife "
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Mike Carter replied to ruelon williams's discussion Unknown Hibben Knife"Gil Hibben has made at least 3 styles of belt knives that I know of over his 54 year career. United Cutlery is currently selling reproductions of two of the most common style and the sheath-belts to go with them. Gil made his knives in Louisville,…"
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"Interesting bone handled knife I saw at the NCOWS convention last weekend. The dealer told me it was from the 1800's and part a of a set of eating untesils that also included a fork made the same way. That's the oldest balisong that I have…"
Mike Carter replied to Clint Thompson's discussion HELP! Fellow iKC members. I need your help."First bimonthly magazines are a turn off for me. Other than that, I agree with the opinions above for more traditional and historic knives and feature knifemakers. I have little interest in tacti-cool stuff."
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- Are you a member of any knife club now?
- Yes
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- Yes
- How long have you collected knives?
- 31 to 35 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Bowies
- Website
- http://www.cartercrafts.com
- About Me
- Knifemaker, Photographer, Writer, Webmaster. I have been making custom knives since 2003 after learning the craft from Gil Hibben.
- Interests
- Knives, photography, videography, racing.
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- Photography
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Christmas Present
Posted on December 23, 2011 at 0:27 13 Comments 2 Likes
I am giving this knife away on Christams Day 2011.
Blue Elk Nessmuk
Blade: 440C stainless steel, 5 inch long, 1/8 inch thick, 1 3/4 inch wide. Hollow ground, satin finish.
Overall Length: 9 inches.
Handle: Stabilzed Elk
Sheath: Brown Leather Pouch
Weight: 11.8 oz. with sheath.
Value: $265
Shipping: Free USPS Priority Shipping to Continental U.S.
How to win? There are 3 ways to enter:
1. Send me a PM "I Want the Nessmuk"
2. Just find this…
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 18:40 on September 1, 2011,
stephen tungate said… - thanks for posting the video great job mike and i also loved the music you put with it....
- At 16:11 on September 1, 2011,
Steve"Hog"Hanner said…
- Thank you for posting that video Mike!
- At 11:04 on July 30, 2011,
CaptJeff Saylor said… - Happy Birthday Mike!
- At 9:19 on July 30, 2011,
- Happy Birthday my friend!
- At 13:10 on July 29, 2011, stephen tungate said…
- have a great birthday sir.you do great work.....
- At 22:45 on April 1, 2011, stephen tungate said…
- Mike its a pleasure
- At 21:08 on March 14, 2011,
Greg said… - Hi,
Welcome to IKC!
If you havent found it yet.. We have a "kentucky Knifers" Group @ "http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/kentuckyknifers"
I want to invite you to check it out and join togather with fellow Kentuckians to talk, help, share, and just have good times.
Greg
From the HART of Kentucky
- At 16:05 on March 8, 2011,
RicK said… - Nice to see you and gil share a pssion for big blades , be nice to see your work on screen ,awesome bowies mike my type of girls stay sharp ya m8 RicK
- At 19:18 on February 3, 2011,
Scott King said… - Thanks for posting those shows here for us Mike! Appreciate it.
- At 15:58 on October 28, 2010,
- Thanks Mike! Sure do enjoy your work and like to see your comments when I get to FB!
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