Hibben Knives 'Silver Shadow' Fantasy Sword

This is a Gil Hibben-designed 'Silver Shadow' fantasy sword, notable for its unique hybrid blade construction. The blade features a distinctive upper section with deeply scalloped, wavy serrations (flamberge-style) that transitions into a straight, polished double-edged tip. The blade is constructed of stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish. The hilt is highly ornamental, featuring a gold-toned crossguard modeled with avian or griffin-like motifs, connected by delicate decorative chains to the pommel. The grip appears to be black textured material, likely wire-wrapped or grooved synthetic. It is mounted on a dark cherry-finished wooden wall plaque. The condition appears to be excellent with a high-luster finish on the steel and no visible signs of rust, pitting, or structural damage, consistent with its use as a modern collector's decorative piece. The craftsmanship is typical of high-end mass-produced fantasy weaponry from the late 20th century, specifically the United Cutlery era of Hibben designs. This style is characterized by aesthetic flair over functional utility, intended purely for display.