Lot 62:
Gil Hibben Highlander Bowie Knife and Pakistan Clip Point Bowie Collection
Description
This lot features two fixed-blade Bowie knives and their respective leather sheaths. The primary highlight is a United Cutlery Highlander Bowie knife designed by Gil Hibben. The blade ricasso is marked with a black printed signature reading Gil Hibben above Hibben Knives followed by a copyright symbol. The survival-style knife features a mirror-polished clip-point blade, a heavy chrome-plated finger-grooved crossguard, and a matching pommel. The handle is finished with a fine wire wrap for improved grip. Accompanying the Hibben knife is a black leather sheath featuring a textured, scale-like pattern, a snap-closure retaining strap, and a black cord lanyard.
The second item is a large fixed-blade Bowie knife with a natural wood handle secured by three brass pins and a thin brass crossguard. The blade ricasso is impressed with a star symbol and the word PAKISTAN. It is paired with a simple black leather sheath featuring a stamped foliate design and a belt loop.
Condition report:
Both knives show signs of use and age. The Gil Hibben knife displays light surface scratches and scuffing on the polished blade surfaces (Photo 4, 5). The wire-wrapped handle and chrome guard show minor handling marks but remain intact. The Pakistan-marked knife exhibits heavy surface scratches, oxidation, and grinding marks across the blade face and edge (Photo 2). The wood handle shows some finish wear and darkening consistent with handling (Photo 3). The leather sheaths show moderate wear, including scuffing and softening of the leather, particularly around the belt loops and retaining straps (Photo 1, 7).
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