Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Recurve Tri-Way SW Blue Black G10
The XM-18 is known the world over as one of the toughest tactical folders regardless of your mission. Rick’s focus when designing the XM-18 was a no-nonsense tactical tool ready for the simplest cutting tasks to high-speed low drag operations.
From its sexy style to its useful continuous curving cutting edge, the recurve blade style is always a Hinderer Knives favorite! The blade locks up on a solid ¼ in diameter Thumb stud which is press fitted into the blade. This makes for a very strong lockup as there is no loosening of the thumb stud which can happen with two-piece designs. The fact that the thumb stud locks up against the frame adds an incredible amount of strength to the sideways torque of the blade as the sideways stresses are being stopped by the whole handle side, thus relieving the stress that would normally be put on the pivot.
Hinderer's XM-18 3.5" Gen 6 enhances the standard formula with the addition of the Tri-Way Pivot System. The system allows the use of bearings, phosphor bronze washers, or teflon washers in the pivot depending on preference. The XM-18 Gen 6 is outfitted with a stainless steel lockbar insert, the Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer, and a reversible pocket clip for right side carry.
Blade Grind: Recurve
Blade Length: 3.50″
Handle Length: 4.75″
Overall Length: 8.25″
Blade Thickness: 0.165″
Lockside Thickness: 0.165″
Liner Thickness: 0.050″
Overall Handle Thickness: 0.540″
Handle Material: Black G10
Blade : Stonewash
Lockside : Stonewash Blue
Weight: 5.6oz
Blade Steel: CPM-20CV
