Gil Hibben, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Gil Hibben

American knife maker

Date of Birth: 04-Sep-1935

Place of Birth: Wyoming, United States

Profession: bladesmith, knife maker

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Gil Hibben (born September 4, 1935) is an American custom knifemaker from Wyoming who is based in La Grange, Kentucky.
Hibben designed the first line of Browning hunting knives in 1968, the American Kenpo Knife for Ed Parker, and the Rambo Knife for the films Rambo III and Rambo.
Hibben's "Fantasy Knives" have been used in over 37 films and television shows, particularly science fiction, earning him the title "Klingon Armorer" from the Star Trek franchise.
Hibben currently serves as a President of the Knifemakers' Guild, a post he has held for five years.