Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Spanto
Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Spanto
- Tri Way Pivot System
- CPM S45VN steel "Run"
- Gen. 6
The XM-18 is the heart of the entire Hinderer product line, so to speak. You could also say that this tactical folder has been something of a template for countless modern frame-lock folding knives over the last 10 years.
XM-18 3.5"
The 3.5" version is the larger version of the Hinderer classic.
This knife not only looks absolutely exciting, but also proves to be an excellent EDC knife in everyday use.
The ergonomically shaped handle sits comfortably in the hand and allows the knife to be used safely both when fencing and when forward.
The titanium liners and the handle scales made of milled G10 make the knife robust and can therefore also be used for somewhat tougher tasks.
The opening via the flipper is absolutely effortless and the framelock locks the knife bombproof. Thanks to the steel insert in the lockbar interface, the knife can be securely locked even after years of use without the lock wearing out. The Lock Stabilizer invented by Rick Hinderer ensures that the locking spring cannot be overstretched or damaged when opening.
Tri-Way pivot system
Do you prefer to use your knife with ball bearings? Or would you prefer nylon washers? No problem. In the sixth generation of the XM-18, Rick Hinderer has introduced the "Tri Way Pivot System". This gives you the option of equipping your knife with either the nylon or bronze washers supplied or with small ball bearings.
Spanto bladeThe blade is the so-called Spanto shape. "Spanto" is basically a portmanteau of "spearpoint" and "tanto". This blade combines the best properties of both shapes, which ensures good cutting performance on the one hand and an extremely stable tip on the other. Hinderer blades deliberately leave a little more material behind the cutting bevel. On the one hand, this avoids chipping in the steel during harder use and, on the other, the cutting edge can be resharpened more often. An S45VN steel is used in this run
An ingenious feature of all XM-18 knives are the two thumb pins. These serve primarily as a blade stop, as they rest on the titanium scales when open. This extremely robust design makes lateral blade play virtually impossible
All in all, with this version of the XM-18 you get an extremely robust folding knife, which can also be used for somewhat tougher tasks without any problems.
What does Battle Bronze mean?
Rick Hinderer offers different finishes
1. Stonewashed Finsh
= the blade and titanium hardware are stonewashed
2. Working Finish
= the blade and titanium hardware are first sandblasted and then receive their stonewash finish
The surface is more matte than with the stonewash finish.
3. Battle Bronze/Blue
= Working Finish in combination with a colored anodization of the titanium hardware.
There's no question about it - Rick Hinderer is one of the greats of the US knifemaking scene.
With his decades of experience and his countless innovations (just think of the overtravel stop for Framelock folders), he has been able to make a name for himself just as much as with his collaboration with brands such as Gerber, Viper, Zero Tolerance or Kershaw.
A trained firefighter and horse trainer, Hinderer lives with his wife Lori on a farm in Ohio and still manufactures all of his knives in the USA with his crew. Hinderer's knife designs are always influenced by his experience as a firefighter and rescue diver and the demands on a blade in a "hard use situation". His knives are first and foremost tools that should enable effortless work and withstand even the highest loads.
In addition to models such as the Fulltrack, the MP-1 or the smaller Halftrack, it is primarily the XM-18 that forms the basis for Hinderer's designs. But also the tactical pens like the Extreme Duty or the Investigator Pen convince with their very high quality workmanship, the well thought-out conception and the massive use of material.
We are therefore pleased to be able to offer you a selection of Hinderer products here.
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