Gil Hibben Silver Shadow:
If you blinked - you would have missed out on the release of one of the most significant models in cutlery history; the very first Gil Hibben annual collectable. You might be forgiven, after all it's design was both then and now hardly groundbreaking stuff. Purposely, but a restrained design ethic resulted in a sterile model that failed to take-off significantly. Like great artists, it was appreciated more subsequently, and these days a good condition original model will most likely sell for hundreds of pounds.

Gil Hibben Double Shadow:
From the sublime; to the ridiculous. It may not have been the first model release, but without a doubt the outrageous Double Shadow was the model that started the ball rolling for the Hibben stable. Featuring the same silver wire wrapped handle of it's predecessor and the styling of some futuristic spaceship, it sold exceptionally well and has achieved a cult-following over the years. Expect to pay very good money if you are lucky enough to find an original.

Gil Hibben Highlander Bowie:
Another stunning design that sold very well throughout 1992. Looking through the models now it's easy to see the evolution from the very first knife right upto the latter models still around today. The same wire-wrapped handle, but the pommel has been replaced by a rounded, elegant affair, and the whole change from a dagger style blade to sweeping Bowie meant that many sales went not to collectors, but to many who intended to put the knife to work. Not many good unused examples around these days, so prices will be high.

Gil Hibben Raven:
The blacked Stainless hardware and 24k Gold wire-wrapped fluted handle was a major change for the Raven. In contrast, a briefly modified Highlander blade was an obvious choice for the model, but in comparison to the Highlander sales were slow. Today the collectors market for this model is not as ferocious as for many other Hibben models and there should be plenty of good pre-owned models around at decent prices.

Gil Hibben Raptor:
An icon - THE model that shot Gil Hibben to fame - THE model that everyone wants. On release it was stunning, unexpected, beautiful to behold; and so far ahead of it's time, there was simply nothing else like it. Today, there is still nothing that evokes the same feelings as this knife. At the time I was selling them, we couldn't get them in fast enough and then they were gone - as quickly as they had came - sold out. I haven't seen a pre-owned example for sale for some years (and that one sold for £825), so prices now will be limitless.

Gil Hibben Warbird:
After the success of the Raptor expectations were high for the 1995 model. United produced the Warbird in two variations: the Bowie style Warbird illustrated here and a Dagger-bladed double-edged model. Despite their questionable styling they sold very well, no doubt to a market secured by the raptor, full of eager, expectant collectors. Prices for pre-owned Warbirds should still be high, the difficulty will be finding one for sale.

Gil Hibben Dragon Lord:
When I first laid eyes on the Dragon Lord I anticipated big sales for this beauty, yet they never transpired. Styled unashamedly on the previously successful Raptor model, the Dragon Lord never sold in great numbers, and for some reason remains unloved to this day. It seems to tick all the right boxes, yet pre-owned models frequently surface and go for far less than they should.

Gil Hibben Hornet:
Another dual-release model with a dagger-style (pictured) and single-edged variants. The single-edged version proved most unpopular, but the dagger style blade sold well in spite of a major direction change on the design front.

Gil Hibben Odyssey:
I'm not convinced that the Odyssey was as inspirationally designed as critics may state, but for sure, it caused alot of controversy! That flamboyant styling was pure Marmite; you either love it or hate it with a passion. Some said that the handle felt too tacky compared to earlier models, but the Odyssey was certainly talked about. Demand remains high and this is a must-have piece for most Hibben collectors, so prices can be high.

Gil Hibben Jackal:
Lean, moody and purposeful, the Jackal looks like it's going 200mph just standing still. This was more like it. The model has only recently become hard to find in brand new condition as retailers refused to cut the price for years. Sadly, many collectors patiently waited for prices to come down and inevitably many got stung; as the Jackal began to sell out they were forced to pay over retail for second hand examples. Demand remains high.

Gil Hibben Griffyn:
This model was going to be a winner - irrespective of what it looked like. Not only was this the Millenium model for Gil Hibben, it was also the 10th Anniversary model too, so fast sales were guaranteed. Indeed, all the models were snapped-up very quickly, no doubt helped by the fact that it was a stunning design. True collectors were unimpressed by the lack of a sheath with the knife, as they could no longer kid themselves that it was a practical piece of field equipment!

Gil Hibben Scorpion:
Note the added option of a storage and carrycase for the Scorpion. The dual-bladed model is a great piece, aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally artistic. Future resale prices for pre-owned examples promise to be strong.

Gil Hibben Tigershark:
If the Griffyn and the Scorpion had taught us nothing at all, it would be that just the one blade isn't enough! So the Tigershark had six! One main sweeping blade, a pommel blade (unusual), and four side blades. However, for safety's sake only the main blade was sharpened, the others featured a false-edge configuration. Initial sales were very strong and the model sold out within 18 months. It's way-out-there design and over the top blade count should ensure superb future prices.

Gil Hibben Eye of Drakonus:
Oh dear, retail sales of the Drakonus set a snails-pace. The decision to develop the 2003 Gil Hibben model in conjunction with established youngblood Kit Rae is a questionable move. Gil Hibben is a design genius, he doesn't need any help. I can only assume that this is a marketing ploy, but whether it is or not, the fact is this is one of the least loved models in the series. A disappointment.

Gil Hibben Centurion:
United get back on track with the 2004 model. This Roman-themed effort is pure Hibben, an aesthetically simple design that looks superb. The wire-wrapped handle is a touch of genius, allowing the knife to be immediately recognisable as a Gil Hibben model and portraying the history of this magnificent marque right back to the very first model in 1990. Initial first year sales for us were superb and this model will no doubt prove a suitable investment for collectors of this series.

Gil Hibben Titan:
2005 saw the release of another beautiful model. The 16th and final edition in this series follows its immediate predecessor with the same ethics of reflecting elements inherent in previous models. The handle from the 1990 Silver Shadow, the pommel from the 1997 Hornet, the multiple-blade geometry from the 2000 Griffyn, the sterile all-steel look from the latest 2004 Centurion, and the low, sleek, racy profile of the 1999 Jackal. It's all there. This was the last Gil Hibben collectable year knife produced.