Gil Hibben Rambo - III Knife

Object/Artifact

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Leviathan: The Archit Patel Collection

The image shows a large survival knife with a serrated blade and a black handle, lying next to its brown leather sheath on a white floor. The knife has a hole near the tip and a saw-like back edge, designed for multiple uses in survival situations. The sheath appears worn and features a metal snap button to secure the knife in place. The blade is marked with text near the handle, possibly indicating the maker or model of the knife. The overall condition and design suggest the knife is made for robust outdoor activities like camping or hunting.

The image shows a large survival knife with a serrated blade and a black handle, lying next to its brown leather sheath on a white floor. The knife has a hole near the tip and a saw-like back edge, designed for multiple uses in survival situations. The sheath appears worn and features a metal snap button to secure the knife in place. The blade is marked with text near the handle, possibly indicating the maker or model of the knife. The overall condition and design suggest the knife is made for robust outdoor activities like camping or hunting.

Name/Title

Gil Hibben Rambo - III Knife

Entry/Object ID

98; Full Code: 98.48.43-DG-NB

Tags

Dagger

Description

This artifact is a Fixed-Blade Bowie, documented as a reproduction of the knife designed by Gil Hibben for the film Rambo III. It was acquired in 1997 from a specialized Police and Military store in San Francisco. It represents a peak in Cinematic Tactical Design, documenting a shift toward oversized, multi-functional "survival" daggers. This specimen serves as a major technical anchor in your collection, prioritizing Kinetic Mass and Redundant Structural Features. Core Components & Engineering The Blade (Clip Point Architecture): A massive high-carbon stainless steel blade with a radical Clip Point profile. The Fuller (Slotted Geometry): Features a unique, long vertical slot cut through the center of the blade. Mechanical Logic: While largely a cinematic choice, this "slotted fuller" serves to reduce the total mass of the oversized blade without compromising the Longitudinal Rigidity of the spine. It also acts as a record of the specialized manufacturing processes of the late 90s. Top Serrations: Features aggressive, angled notches on the spine. These are designed for Friction-Based Material Processing, such as notched wood-crafting or wire-breaking, rather than simple sawing. The Hilt (Integrated Security): The Guard: A massive, symmetrical stainless steel cross-guard. The tips are angled forward, serving as a mechanical block that prevents the user's hand from sliding onto the edge during high-velocity impacts. The Pommel (Talon Configuration): Features an angled, downward-curving metal pommel. This acts as an Anatomical Stop, locking the hand into the grip and providing a high-leverage extraction point. The Grip: Constructed from dark-stained hardwood, ergonomically contoured to fill the palm, ensuring Control Certainty during heavy chopping maneuvers.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

United Cutlery

Date made

circa 1997

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

USA

Dimensions

Dimension Description

16"

Length

12 in

Material

440C