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Gill Hibben Kenpo Karate knife mint in the box with brown leather sheath. It is model UC-950 Kenpo Karate and came out in 1996. It is 12-3/4" overall. It includes a cloisonne pin with the Kenpo insignia. The pin can be worn or a hat or collar. The same cloisonne shield is also inlaid in the wood handle. It is now out of production. It had a list price of $121.95 back in 2000. The knife came out in 1996.

This Finely Crafted Knife is a reproduction of the custom knife Gil submitted for his black belt thesis in 1968. Gil studied under Ed Parker, the undisputed "father" of American Kenpo Karate. Gil also made one of these knives for Elvis Presley, one of many celebrities who also studied under Ed Parker. The knife features a cloisonne shield with the Kenpo insignia.

  •  Overall length: 12-3/4"
  •  Blade Length: 6-7/8"
  •  Blade thickness: 3/16"
  •  Blade material: 420 J2 Stainless Steel
  •  Handle material: Mahogany staminawood, polished solid brass guard and pommel, brass and micarta spacers. Rat-tail tang
  •  Sheath: Genuine Leather cordovan sheath

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Gill Hibben Kenpo Karate knife mint in the box X-00023  Sold

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