Kenpo knives by Gil hibben

[NickName99]

First off, united cutlery kenpo 1 or 2
which is better.

Secondly does anyone know why the kenpo 2 was taken off the market
Does Mr Hibben have any plans of releasing these rare and sought knives?

[Rob Broad]

Kenpo 1 is a great knife. The Kenpo 2 is just the Alaskan survival knife done with the logo on in the handle, and embossed in teh leather.

The Kenpo 1 is much easier to handle when staring off handling larger knives.

[thedan]

Kenpo 1 is a great knife. ... The Kenpo 1 is much easier to handle when staring off handling larger knives.

Which means it is much easier to handle, period. I have a production run Kenpo-1, and I love it! It holds a place of honor on my wall, right next to my Randall custom Fighter-Survival knife. I'll take function over flash any time in a knife.

Dan C

[NickName99]

I just love that look of the kenpo 2, its purely flash.
I wish Mr Hibben would re release both knives

[Rob Broad]

Which means it is much easier to handle, period. I have a production run Kenpo-1, and I love it! It holds a place of honor on my wall, right next to my Randall custom Fighter-Survival knife. I'll take function over flash any time in a knife.

Dan C

I have both knives, and have them set up for dispaly but often take them and run over some drills. http://media.putfile.com/Knife-Drill

[NickName99]

i disagree that the kenpo one is more functional, its single edged and heavy
I do like the guard, you know increased cut possibility!

I like the heavy thick sheath perfect for form 8

Ive seen originals of the hibben kenpo knife, they are quite different than the production run knives.

Kenpo 2 is double edged tear drop bladed wicked knife.These knive are equally functional. Honestly a knife that cuts and saves your life is functional.

[Rob Broad]

i disagree that the kenpo one is more functional, its single edged and heavy
I do like the guard, you know increased cut possibility!

I like the heavy thick sheath perfect for form 8

Ive seen originals of the hibben kenpo knife, they are quite different than the production run knives.

Kenpo 2 is double edged tear drop bladed wicked knife.These knive are equally functional. Honestly a knife that cuts and saves your life is functional.

The shape of the handle of the Kenpo 2 limits its ability to very quickly changed to a different grip. The finger groves in the handle don't always accomodate smaller hands confortably.

[NickName99]

I plan to owe both one day, but for now dreaming if fine!

[NickName99]

if = is

[ronin6]

Which means it is much easier to handle, period. I have a production run Kenpo-1, and I love it! It holds a place of honor on my wall, right next to my Randall custom Fighter-Survival knife. I'll take function over flash any time in a knife.

Dan C

A Randall Knife collector... I have a large collection of these knives that my father started me out with over 17 years ago. The most recent addition to my collection and one of my favorites is the Model 14 Attack. Just some of the finest blades I've seen.

[NickName99]

thats very simular to the kenpo one , I like it!

[ronin6]

I thought so. I have never handled Mr Hibben's. I plan on adding one later in my Kenpo journey. When I was at a seminar in October, I was speaking with Mr Zach Whitson and he was showing off soem of his blades. They were very impressive.

[ronin6]

I thought so. I have never handled Mr Hibben's. I plan on adding one later in my Kenpo journey. When I was at a seminar in October, I was speaking with Mr Zach Whitson and he was showing off soem of his blades. They were very impressive.

Here is the link to Mr. Whitson's company:

http://www.ironmountainknives.com/

[thedan]

A Randall Knife collector... I have a large collection of these knives that my father started me out with over 17 years ago. The most recent addition to my collection and one of my favorites is the Model 14 Attack. Just some of the finest blades I've seen.

Th' man knows good knives!

Randall has always been the best, in my book. I don't collect or anything, but I know quality and his are the best in every way- materials, craftmanship, function, design.

You'd probably hate me for what I did to mine, thoough. When I got it, I soaked the blade in rust remover to darken it. I also tarnished the brass hilt. I got it while in the service, and it was intended to be a working knife. The only thing that shines on that knife are the razor sharp edges. It has stood up to a lot of hard use and never let me down.

Keep the new fantasy blades and the super trick knives that are all flash and show. I'd be ashamed to even have one, let alone try to use it. I'll take a solid, functional knife every time. Beauty is found in function and workmanship, not swirls and sworls and bells and whistles and colors and ...

Dan C

[ronin6]

Th' man knows good knives!

Randall has always been the best, in my book. I don't collect or anything, but I know quality and his are the best in every way- materials, craftmanship, function, design.

You'd probably hate me for what I did to mine, thoough. When I got it, I soaked the blade in rust remover to darken it. I also tarnished the brass hilt. I got it while in the service, and it was intended to be a working knife. The only thing that shines on that knife are the razor sharp edges. It has stood up to a lot of hard use and never let me down.

Keep the new fantasy blades and the super trick knives that are all flash and show. I'd be ashamed to even have one, let alone try to use it. I'll take a solid, functional knife every time. Beauty is found in function and workmanship, not swirls and sworls and bells and whistles and colors and ...

Dan C

It's your Randall. They are all unique and I guess you made it your very own. I'm not into the fantasy blades at all. I love the beauty of a functional knife. Either can be functional in terms of cutting, but I just love the feel of a good working knife for hunting, etc.

[NickName99]

I really like some of Mr Whitsons knives. Top notch

[NickName99]

What do you think about the reprised version of the titan ie with LTKKA emblem on the blade?

[ronin6]

What do you think about the reprised version of the titan ie with LTKKA emblem on the blade?

I'll have to look that up. Never heard of that.

[NickName99]

I've seen it on ebay, frankly i was kinda upset when I seen it.
Instead of producing more kenpo 1 & 2, we are going to slap an emblem on some other knife not even kenpo related!

like the movie companies you know
beta max
vcr
laserdisc
dvd
blue ray
hd dvd
re releasing the classic movies on each format but every format has something else to offer. capital gain

[Kenpoist]

I have both the kenpo knives by Hibben and they have been a nice addition to my collection. Just keep your eye out for them on e-bay, as they do appear from time to time.
I also just received a Randall from my father-in-law. A very nice gift, considering the waiting list is 2-3 years to get a new one.

I believe my next knife will be the Triton (out the front) by Masters of Defense (MOD).