Ordered a Gill Hibben knife but...........

[Rrahulkumar]

Dude, which knife are you holding in your avatar? It is a beautiful knife

That's a Muela from Wildcraft. . The largest one that they carry in some of their stores.

Most of their stores have smaller version of this knife..

[maverick786us]

Can you provide me the specification of this knife? How big is the blade? It looks like a good knife. Can you also post some of the images in this thread?

[xl_target]

Yes it is AUS 6 steel, which is bit disappointing I wish Gil Hibben would have used 440J steel. But I will not use this knife for heavy duty like chopping woods. So it should last forever

You do realize that the knife is not manufactured by Hibben knives?
According to the Hibben website:

PLEASE NOTE: United Cutlery products are not associated with Hibben Knives other than we licensed the designs to United Cutlery so they could manufacture replicas. Hibben Knives has no control over the manufacture, distribution or repair of United Cutlery products. Hibben Knives cannot repair or replace United Cutlery products. Please contact United Cutlery or your United Cutlery dealer directly for repairs of replacements. Hibben Knives makes and sells Gil Hibben handmade knives only.

That doesn't matter as far as the quality of the knife is good

That is true but the specific complaint (or wish) was that Gil Hibben should have used a higher quality steel.
My contention, which has nothing to do with the quality of the knife, was that Gil Hibben had not manufactured the knife.

[maverick786us]

That is my only concern, that they should have used a better steel. Except for the steel, the knife looks great.

[essdee1972]

It cost me 5100/-COD. But given the fact that knifeCentre will charge you somewhere between $32 and $43 for international shipping., or works out the same but with peace of mind n my cash doesn't leave my wallet till I see the product

Thanks! That 5100 INR knife seems to have disappeared. I waste (according to the better half) enough money on knives, but forty-seven thousand is a tad too much for a rather large folder, however "iconic" and "anniversary" it is!!

I normally buy a few knives from KC at a time, plus tag along with other Mumbai CMG members, so the 40-odd USD shipping is shared, more like 2-5 USD per blade. Right now, I have a Mora, a Buck 110, and a Kershaw in my shopping basket, waiting for more people to chip in with their wish lists!

[Rrahulkumar]

It cost me 5100/-COD. But given the fact that knifeCentre will charge you somewhere between $32 and $43 for international shipping., or works out the same but with peace of mind n my cash doesn't leave my wallet till I see the product

Thanks! That 5100 INR knife seems to have disappeared. I waste (according to the better half) enough money on knives, but forty-seven thousand is a tad too much for a rather large folder, however "iconic" and "anniversary" it is!!
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Its only INR.4,700/-

[Rrahulkumar]

I normally buy a few knives from KC at a time, plus tag along with other Mumbai CMG members, so the 40-odd USD shipping is shared, more like 2-5 USD per blade. Right now, I have a Mora, a Buck 110, and a Kershaw in my shopping basket, waiting for more people to chip in with their wish lists!

I'm lusting for a Kizlyar Supreme Amigo X D2 Neck Knife and a Kanetsune Kage Fixed 5.32" Damascus Blade, Oak Handle - KTKB215

If you allow, I would like to order mine along with you

[essdee1972]

Here's the link, Brother. 47,100 to be precise!!
https://www.cart2india.com/folding-tool ... 4299028946

There's another for 9.3 K, but don't like the design.

Ordering from KC this week or the next. Please mail me the links to your choices on PM. I'll pay on CC, and total INR bill on the card statement will be proportioned in the ratio of the USD value of the knives on the site. Sounds fair?

By the way, I stay in Mulund, we'll need to work out a method of getting the knives to you.......

[Rrahulkumar]

It's a limited edition knife. .
Mine is a simple regular Buck 110 folder. .

Buck Knives - Yellowhorse Rising Wisdom Folding Hunter Lockback Knife with Custom Black Jett, Orange Spiny Oyster, & Turquoise Handles. Model: BU110YISLE. 4 7/8" closed lockback. 420HC stainless clip blade. Custom handle features black jett, orange spiny oyster, and turquoise. Sculpted nickel silver bolsters. Rising Wisdom Indian shield. Wood display stand. Certificate of authenticity. Serialized. Limited edition of 250."

I commute to virar from koparkhairne daily so dropping by at Mulund would not be a problem. .
You have the links in your PM

[maverick786us]

Buck Knives 110-9210 Folding Hunter Lock-Back Knife is 4800 from Cart2india in Junglee. When you select Cart2india, it will lead you to its local website and over there with mode of payment credit card, it will come out to be 4650, which is a discount of 240 bucks

[essdee1972]

I finally found it. It was listed under "power and hand tools", hiding among wrenches and ratchet drivers!

A few minutes on Excel later, I found that Knifecenter works out cheaper if you get 7-8 knives at one go.

[maverick786us]

Finally I got my knife today. It is a beautiful knife. But overall the knife is so blunt that, I tried to hit on myself. It is like a metal scale.

Since I am not a professional, so can someone tell me, where I ca get it razed sharp, without causing any scratch or loose the shine?

[Rrahulkumar]

Finally I got my knife today. It is a beautiful knife. But overall the knife is so blunt that, I tried to hit on myself. It is like a metal scale.

Since I am not a professional, so can someone tell me, where I ca get it razed sharp, without causing any scratch or loose the shine?

Congrats
Pls share a couple of pix. .

For sharpening tips I would wait for the more experienced IFGians to comment

[essdee1972]

Congrats!

For sharpening, I am not an expert, but I haven't heard of any pro, at least in Mumbai. Most of us in the sharpie section of IFG DIY our sharpening. The local chhuri dhaarwalas using high-speed wheels, even those driven by the bicycle pedals, are likely to ruin the angle and the temper of the blade.

[maverick786us]

What should I do? I have a beautiful knife, but I can't us it as a knife