Choppy Wrote:
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> Hassan. Wrote:
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> > Hey Choppy, if you're going to murder someone
> with
> > a machete? I'm pretty sure you want to use a
> > proliferated $14 model from a big box store as
> > opposed to a custom-designed knife that could
> more
> > easily be CSI-ed and junk and tracked back to
> > you...
>
> This particular model is designed by Gil Hibben
> but factory produced. There are lots of these
> around and for sale over the counter. If you want
> a "custom designed" Hibben get ready to fork over
> some big bucks.
>
>
https://www.hibbenknives.com/
The Hibben machete you initially posted is a CUSTOM-designed, MASS-PRODUCED knife and sells for $73. Despite the fact that it's mass produced, due it's price point it's far less proliferated than the Home Depot $14 special. That's simple economics.
EVERY knife that bears Gil Hibben's name is custom-designed. That's why his name is on them. NOT every Gil Hibben knife is custom MADE however.