A couple of years ago I purged my blade inventory down to a few knives I always carry/use. I used the monies I got out of the sales to purchase other things. I do this all the time from one type of item to the next (keeps me out of financial debt). Recently I have been getting the itch (no, not the same itch River
gets) to get back into the folding knife game (just want something new in my pockets). So, I picked up three blades this week to start off my journey. I’m no steel expert but, I know what I like in a pocket knife.
First up: The most $$$$ I’ve spent on a broken blade thus far in life. The Hinderer Knives XM-18 3.5 Slicer.
Overall Length: 8.25"
Blade Length: 3.50"
Cutting Edge: 3.125"
Blade Thickness: 0.16"
Blade Material: CPM-20CV
Hardness: 60-61 RC
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Grind: Flat
Finish: Stonewash
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 4.75"
Handle Thickness: 0.53"
Handle Material: G-10
Color: Orange, Blue
Frame/Liner: Titanium
Weight: 5.70 oz.
User: Right Hand
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Tip-Down
Knife Type: Manual
Opener: Flipper
Lock Type: Frame Lock
Brand: Hinderer
Model: XM-18
Designer: Rick Hinderer
Country of Origin: USA
I don’t care for the orange color on the g-10 scale. With that said, these knives are very difficult to get. You have to be in the right place at the right time to be able to order one. These sell out within minutes of being in stock anywhere! (You can get them on eBay if you want to pay a premium) So, orange it is.
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