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Difference in hole numbers of Gil Hibben Trower II

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Al_ru

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May 1, 2008, 4:40:16 PM5/1/08
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What is the reason of construction changes in Gil Hibben Trower II ? I
am speaking about difference in handle holes number.

I thought, that original, genuine version of Gil Hibben Trower II have
the one hole only. But the Gil Hibben Trower II on www.unitedcutlery.com
have 4 holes now.

Is it new permanent redesign or temporary activity? Is it true that
the version with 4 holes is the genuine version of Gil Hibben Trower
II too?

And what about the difference in balancing in 1-hole and 4-holes Gil
Hibben Trower II ?

Del Cecchi

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May 4, 2008, 4:02:39 PM5/4/08
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"Al_ru" <a...@t-k.ru> wrote in message
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What difference does it make? All those hibben knives have always looked
like something a poser would buy to fondle in their bedroom while
fantasizing about having a life.
>


Al_ru

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May 7, 2008, 5:28:38 AM5/7/08
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> What difference does it make?  All those hibben knives have always looked
> like something a poser would buy to fondle in their bedroom while
> fantasizing about having a life.

:-)

What difference? The difference in the balancing and outward. As for
me, I prefer the 1-hole variant of Gil Hibben Thrower II - more
laconic and harmonious design. And it more balanced I think.

What kind of throwing knife does you like and can recommend? And what
is the reason of your cordial dislike to the Hibben Throwers?

Lachlan - Grand Exalted Most High King and Emperor of All the Universe

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May 11, 2008, 3:21:10 PM5/11/08
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"Del Cecchi" <delcecchi...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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You mean those knives that all look like bats?


Al_ru

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May 12, 2008, 11:55:00 AM5/12/08
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> You mean those knives that all look like bats?

The initial message and questions was about construction changes in
Gil Hibben Trower II - the special throwing knife.

You can see the photos of 1-hole design of this knife here:
http://www.1sks.com/images/united/uc-455.jpg

And you can see the photos of 4-hole design of this knife here:
www.unitedcutlery.com/products/gilhibben/gh0455.html

Del Cecchi

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May 12, 2008, 12:31:46 PM5/12/08
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"Al_ru" <a...@t-k.ru> wrote in message
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Why should we take seriously a maker whose main product seems to be
fantasy role playing props?


Al_ru

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May 12, 2008, 3:28:51 PM5/12/08
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> > The initial message and questions was about construction changes in
> > Gil Hibben Thrower II - the special throwing knife.

> > You can see the photos of 1-hole design of this knife here:
> >http://www.1sks.com/images/united/uc-455.jpg
> > And you can see the photos of 4-hole design of this knife here:
> >www.unitedcutlery.com/products/gilhibben/gh0455.html

> Why should we take seriously a maker whose main product seems to be
> fantasy role playing props?

I am sorry. You shouldn't. :-)
I am speaking to anybody who know the answers. Who know that the
Thrower II isn't a fantasy knife and that Gil Hibben (not only
knifemaker, but the author of the "The Complete Knife Throwing Guide"
book too) began throwing knife making many years ago (long before his
fantasy knife line was initiated).

Del Cecchi

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May 12, 2008, 7:30:20 PM5/12/08
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"Al_ru" <a...@t-k.ru> wrote in message
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Thanks. Then I won't. I guess it is the old "anything for a buck" in
action.

del


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