Many makers have stated that they make the most accurate first blood movie knife replica available. This is a custom no dot lile rambo the mission dagger, the only one of these movie daggers ive seen with notched lower guards or quillions. Jimmy lile is known for creating the legendary first blood knives used in the rambo movies. I purchased my first survival knife from jimmy and marilyn lile back in the mid 80s and have been interested in lile knives ever since. The leibowitz work makes it a pretty valuable piece to the right buyer. James buel lile august 22, 1933 may 5, 1991, known as jimmy lile and the arkansas knifesmith, was an american knifemaker from. Discussing not only his unique approaches to perfecting his knife designs, the book also gives insight to the upcoming of this amazingly talented. Thats correct and matches the correct version used by stallone in the movie, plus the model marked 1 of 1 raven. This is a discussion on knives by jimmy lile within the edged weapons forums, part of the gun forum category. John later acquired the lile tradename from marilyn in order to produce jimmys movie knives at the highest quality level for those many collectors who never got the chance at one of jimmys originals due to jimmys life ending at the peak of his career.
Jimmy s classic bowie knives, the distinctive fixed blade knives, jimmy s favorite folding knives including his original patented lile lock folding hunters, the custom axes, cutlery and other items he made, and of course the deservedly famous rambo series of movie knives, all contributed their part to the lile knifemaking legend. Jimmy lile grey ghost fighting knife pre death no dot. Unfollow jimmy lile knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Discussing not only his unique approaches to perfecting his knife designs, the book also gives insight to the upcoming of this amazingly talented knifesmith. Jimmy lile 9 rambo knife first blood 2 black paracord no dot. This is a rare jimmy lile no dot double edged boot knife. You will definitely find jimmys knives to purchase have a look at the lile knives available as i have a few very interesting pieces for sale. The knife was made with the intention of it being shown or used in the second rambo movie rambo the mission.
Jimmy lile knives the arkansas knifesmith knifemaker. Save jimmy lile knives to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Jimmy lile center with actors jack lucarelli left and jameson parker right at an early 80s knife show. In 2003, john coauthored a book on jimmy liles knives and legacy, james b. Dec 26, 2017 according to jack lucarellis book, james b. Jimmys classic bowie knives, the distinctive fixed blade knives, jimmys favorite folding knives including his original patented lile lock folding hunters, the custom axes, cutlery and other items he made, andof coursethe deservedly famous rambo series of movie knives, all contributed their part to the lile knifemaking legend.
Uncatalogued very early jimmy lile folder for sale. All of this and more is included in this spectacular new book. Jimmys classic bowie knives, the distinctive fixed blade knives, jimmys favorite folding knives including his original patented lile lock folding hunters, the custom axes, cutlery and other items he made, and of course the deservedly famous rambo series of movie knives, all contributed their part to the lile knifemaking legend. Below are copies of the two knives made by jimmy at stallones request. Uncatalogued very early jimmy lile folder k2007 description. Uncatalogued very early jimmy lile folder k2007 for sale. The story of the rambo knives in 22 photos blade magazine. Jimmy lile s life has also been commemorated in our book james b lile, the arkansas knifesmith knife maker to the world. Jimmy lile grey ghost custom vintage rare survival combat knife dot. Jimmy lile created the legendary first blood knife made for the movie rambo. John also has information and flyers on the big auction of original lile knives that will be.
Dec 29, 2017 jimmy lile center with actors jack lucarelli left and jameson parker right at an early 80s knife show. The 3 78 blade is made of d2 carbon steel with a satin finish. Lile became a fulltime knifemaker in 1971, and was known as gentleman lile or the arkansas knifemaker. First blood part ii movies, the latter film hitting theaters in 1985. All about pocket knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives. Today, original lile knives typically sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars. Jimmy lile 19341991, the arkansas knifesmith, was a true pioneer in the field of. James b lile the arkansas knifesmith knifemaker to the. Other owners of lile knives included presidents richard m. Lile, jimmy 19341991 craftsman lile was the russellville craftsman best known as the arkansas knifemaker. This knife is in brand new condition as well as the ambidextrous sheath. Vintage 1979 jimmy lile the arkansas knifesmith knife catalog price list. The handle scales are gorgeous thick premium sambar stag with s. James buel the arkansas knifesmith lile is one of the most accomplished and famous custom knife makers in american history.
The arkansas knifesmith, knifemaker to the world, were made. Sometimes, bad things can happen when its being used for good. The rambo knives from the first bottom and second rambo rambo. Gorgeous stag bob loveless style drop point hunting knife by jimmy lile. Jimmy lile knives the arkansas knifesmith knifemaker to. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Lile, the arkansas knifesmithknifemaker to the world by. I had not given much thought to buying one, but one day i spotted a chute knife on display and it was a case of lust at first sight. Jimmys classic bowie knives, the distinctive fixed blade knives, jimmys favorite folding. Johns hobbies include hunting and fishing, with an emphasis on knife and gun collecting. Get the best deals on lile knife when you shop the largest online.
She did all the signatures before he went to stamping the tangs. How many of each original version of each custom rambo knife were made. In 2003, john coauthored a book on jimmy lile s knives and legacy, james b. Jimmy lile was apparently a genuinely nice guy and a true southern gentleman, beloved by friends, associates and fellow knife makers. Available in the highend presentation cerakote series made by vaughn neeley or the lile knives, llc utility series. Jimmy lile the gun store i used to frequent in the 1970s carried a small selection of custom knives. The blade steel could be d2, but again, no way to determine this for certain. Jimmy lile first blood family knife, two tone with excellent green wrap, flat cap, and screwdriver guard. Jimmy liles life has also been commemorated in our book james b lile, the arkansas knifesmith knife maker to the world. Jimmy lile 19341991, the arkansas knifesmith, was a true pioneer in the field of handmade knives. Jimmy s vast influence on the field is evident in his status as a member of both the cutlery hall of fame and the bladesmith hall of fame, as well as the way in which which his knives are sought after by todays collectors. We are guessing that it is circa the late 1970s, but have no way to verify this other than by the kind of knives jimmy was making back then. I own or have owned many of the tribute knives and an original lile i bought in the late eighties.
Lile created the knife wielded by sylvester stallone in the first two rambo movies. I inherited this knife, it has never been used or sharpened. Stallone, who is a knife enthusiast and collector of custom knives, enlisted the services of two master knifemakers, jimmy lile and gil hibben, to design and. I guess by the name tags that this photo was taken at some kind of social function associated with the movie. Originally made of wood, bone, and stone such as flint and obsidian, over the centuries, in step with improvements in. Knives by jimmy lile the arkansas knifesmith catalog booklet. But even the lile sly ii model was a long way from accurate to the original first movie blades made by jimmy lile back in the early eighties. Knives by jimmy lile the arkansas knifesmith catalog.
James b lile, the arkansas knifesmith, knifemaker to the. His most widely known knife was the survival knife he made for the movie. Stone, cooper knives and jimmy lile, or by current makers such as randall knives, steve voorhis, dennis riley, keith murr, koji hara, william henry and many, many others. As a knifemaker lile served as a president of the knifemakers guild and on the board of directors of the american bladesmith society. James b lile, the arkansas knifesmith, knifemaker to the world jack lucarelli on. After jimmys death in 1991, john kept his close friendship with marilyn lile miller. James lile was born on august 22, 1933, in russellville pope county to leona and buel lile. I would believe that to be an early jimmy lile, that is how he signed his early knives, it is a gamblers push dagger, i would not do anything to it but cherish it, he was a great knife maker in his time, he made a knife for ronald reagan and presented it to him in the white house.
It is in new condition and comes with box and sheath. Feb 03, 2015 i would believe that to be an early jimmy lile, that is how he signed his early knives, it is a gamblers push dagger, i would not do anything to it but cherish it, he was a great knife maker in his time, he made a knife for ronald reagan and presented it to him in the white house. This is a single fixed blade jimmy lile first production run knife 7 star knife. If youre looking to add to your antique knife collection, or simply want to start one, make it happen with smoky mountain knife works. James b lile the arkansas knifesmith knifemaker to the world. James buel lile august 22, 1933 may 5, 1991, known as jimmy lile and the arkansas knifesmith, was an american knifemaker from russellville in pope county, arkansas, who made the rambo knife for the films first blood and rambo. The jimmy lile raven 1 of 1 mission knife and the headband stallone wore in the second rambo movie.
Jun 10, 2012 i own or have owned many of the tribute knives and an original lile i bought in the late eighties. He was particularly known for his survival knife know at the mission series made for and used by sylvester stallone in the rambo movies. Inspired by jimmy liles original knife made for the movie rambo first blood part ii. The lile model fb is a 14 tooth moviestyle knife inspired by the original jimmy lile knife made for the movie rambo first blood. This is a jimmy lile death wind combat knife with 6 blade. Lile the arkansas knifesmith knifemaker to the world, between 19651969 was the. This is a no dot knife which means it was made before his death. Thanks to jimmys avid following, the desirability and collectabilty of lile knives not only continue to this time but in fact are still growing. Jimmys vast influence on the field is evident in his status as a member of both the cutlery hall of fame and the bladesmith hall of fame, as well as the way in which which his knives are sought after by todays collectors.
First blood knife rambo knife jimmy lile knives jimmy lile is known for creating the legendary first blood knives used in the rambo movies. Original jimmy lile knives for sale jimmy lile knives. Once john started collecting knives, jimmy, james b lile became a huge part of his world. His wife continues his work and world reknowned masterpieces.
The history of jimmy lile knives james b liles history. Our business is dedicated to keeping the legendary work of james b lile, the arkansas knifesmith, knifemaker to the world alive. Inspired by his iconic creations, we continue to handcraft jimmy lile knives. The blade steel could be d2, but again, no way to determine this for. His patented lile lock folding knife is displayed in the smithstonian. Most lile knives produced during jimmy lile s lifetime were simply. With gentleman folder in handle and johnson sheathery sheath with diamond rod.
Jimmy lile a couple of collectable and unused jimmy lile rambo knife fame l1 backpakers with their original sheaths 7 12 overall length 3 cutting edge tapered tangs believe these are ats34 both are dot knives made after his death by the same shop and the same couple of his makers. This knife has wooden handles with a brass escutcheon with the initials brh on the left hand side. He also created the original knives used in the first two rambo movies starring slyvester stallone. One of the earliest tools used by mankind, knives appeared at least twoandahalf million years ago, as evidenced by the oldowan tools. Each book contains between 200 and 250 mostly handmade knives, some from makers who are no longer with us like buster warenski, bob loveless, g. Jimmy lile no dot double edged boot knife windy city. This is a cast movie prop knife made by jimmy lile for sylvester stallone.
These knives were made by th arkansas knife maker jimmy lile. Jimmy lile no dot double edged boot knife windy city knives. Most lile knives produced during jimmy liles lifetime were simply. He carved his first fixedblade knife from wood at the age of eight, and by age eleven, he was grinding old files into fixedblade knives. Check out more info on our knifepurchasing services here. John also has information and flyers on the big auction of original lile knives that will be held in dallas later this year. James b lile, the arkansas knifesmith, knifemaker to the world. You can tell this because all the lile knife produced after his death have a dot above his name. Jimmy lile a couple of collectable and unused jimmy lile rambo knife fame l1 backpakers with their original sheaths 7 12 overall length 3 cutting edge tapered tangs believe these are ats34 both are dot knives made after his death by the same shop and the same couple of.
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