Welcome Home...THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY

These are a few of the daggers I have in a rather large family of such knives. From left to right: UC Gil Hibben Western Boot Knife, Ebay 10" Special, Ebay 13" Special, Rough Ryder Silver Soldier, UC Gil Hibben Silver Shadow, UC Gil Hibben Silver Shadow II, UC Gil Hibben Boot Knife. Below Center: CFK Arkanasas Toothpick.

These are mostly show pieces these days, although very capable of being used. So why own them? Great question. For me, it's what they represent both in historical context and in modern times. Whether a fashion statement, side arm, or military dress accessory, the dagger in all of it's sizes and manifestations have been around since the knife was first carried., and I think they are wonderful!

Views: 16

Add a Comment

You need to be a member of iKnife Collector to add comments!

Join iKnife Collector


Featured
Comment by dead_left_knife_guy on February 10, 2025 at 9:27

Agreed!  They are wonderful!  Nice family photo.  And thank you for listing what they are -- I recognized 2 of the Hibbens, and the CFK logo on the toothpick, but I am going to have to look into that Rough Ryder in the center...  I like the composition of this photo as well -- I've been struggling with composition recently, partially due to lighting, partially due to trying to get maybe too much into each individual photo recently, and partially due to just feeling scattered in life.  Hopefully I'll settle down soon -- I've got a lot of knife photography to catch up on!

Thanks for the inspiration!

whiteriverknives.com

Latest Activity

George R Naugle replied to dead_left_knife_guy's discussion Bark River Knife & Tool Closes Amid "Steel Controversy"
2 hours ago
Kevin D replied to martyb's discussion Checking if any interest
13 hours ago
martyb posted a discussion
23 hours ago
George R Naugle replied to dead_left_knife_guy's discussion Bark River Knife & Tool Closes Amid "Steel Controversy"
yesterday
Kevin D posted a status
"Made it back from MI. We got over 4" of rain overnight one night. We woke to an overflowing creek. Right into our yard."
yesterday

Featured
dead_left_knife_guy posted a discussion
Saturday
Lars commented on Lars's status
Saturday

Featured
dead_left_knife_guy commented on Lars's status
Friday

Featured
dead_left_knife_guy posted a discussion
Friday

Featured
dead_left_knife_guy replied to Kevin D's discussion When were 'Stewart's Hand Made' knives made?
Friday

KnifeMaker
Andy Larrison replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion A new iKC calendar and a new year of knives!
Thursday
Lars posted a status
"I had a spectacular Birthday today. Thank you for the well wishes from my friends here throughout the day."
Thursday
Dennis Hibar replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion A new iKC calendar and a new year of knives!
Apr 1
J.J. Smith III left a comment for Al Traver
Mar 31

KnifeMaker
Al Traver is now a member of iKnife Collector
Mar 31
Kevin D replied to Kevin D's discussion When were 'Stewart's Hand Made' knives made?
Mar 26

© 2026   Created by Jan Carter.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service