When a property line, trail, or back corner of the yard disappears under brush, you want one tool that makes short work of it. The Hibben IV Combat Machete is a 17.5-inch machete built for exactly that — clearing brush, vines, weeds, and light saplings, and handling the trail, yard, and camp work that a long blade does best.
A design with a real résumé. This machete was designed by Gil Hibben, an American custom knifemaker and an inductee in the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame — the designer behind some of the most recognizable knives in film. The Hibben IV is the factory production version of that design: a Hall-of-Fame shape and geometry, made affordably so it can actually be put to work.
Why it works. The blade is 440 stainless steel — a meaningful step up from budget 420-series steel, with more carbon for better edge retention while staying corrosion-resistant. At 56–58 HRC it sits in the sweet spot for a chopping tool: hard enough to hold an edge through a morning of brush, tough enough to take the work. The 12.5-inch blade and just-under-two-pound weight give you long, efficient strokes with real bite.
Clears fast — the long machete blade sweeps through grass, weeds, and vines with relaxed swings.
Holds an edge — 440 stainless at 56–58 HRC keeps a working edge through a full session.
Feels like a tool — a solid hardwood handle with a stainless steel guard and pommel, plus a lanyard hole at the butt.
Carries classically — includes a brown leather sheath.
A design you can trust — drawn up by a Cutlery Hall of Fame knifemaker.
Honest fit. A machete is a vegetation and trail tool — not an axe for splitting seasoned firewood, and not a fine knife for detail work. The hardwood handle and leather sheath reward a little seasonal care. If you want one capable blade for property, trail, and camp overgrowth, the Hibben IV earns the spot.
Best for rural and acreage homeowners, trail and land maintainers, hunters, campers, and preparedness-minded households. Backed by Total Armor Security's 30-day satisfaction guarantee, with free shipping on orders over $100.
