Comparison please

[joker42179]

Can anyone with a 3" XM 18 please possibly post pics of it next to either a ZT 0550/0551 or a CRKT Ripple so I might be able to get a feel for its size? I ask about those 2 specific knives as I own those and can get a good feel for the size of the 3" so I could make a decision of if I want to purchase that or wait for one of the bigger sizes. Thanks in advance guys

[Need2Know]

I cannot.

But I can show something to possibly help. 3" scale atop XM 3.5", ZT 0550.

[RubiconSS]

Can anyone with a 3" XM 18 please possibly post pics of it next to either a ZT 0550/0551 or a CRKT Ripple so I might be able to get a feel for its size? I ask about those 2 specific knives as I own those and can get a good feel for the size of the 3" so I could make a decision of if I want to purchase that or wait for one of the bigger sizes. Thanks in advance guys

As usual, Great help from N2K. I will attempt when I get home to shoot some pics as well. I do not think I own the specific reference knives you mention but I know I have some Spydercos (names escape me) and some other Kershaws and stuff like that.
Just as an editorial comment, I see you reside in the sunshine state. I assume you don a lighter wardrobe as a matter of normal course. Unless you are an unusually large human, I believe you would like the 3". I like ALL Hinderers but I go from 90 degrees to 20 below and everything in between.

[BARBARIAN-X]

I'll help you out if the Postman is good to me today!

Need2Know that blue Ti scale should look sweet! I've got a stonewashed one waiting for mine. It's crazy how small the 3" scale is compared to the 24. The XM-24 Ti scale is twice the scale!

[Need2Know]

Indeed. Anticipate your pics.

Here is the little 3" scale atop my loved so much it brings the hate ; ) 24.

[snowreaper1]

I don't have the mentioned knives for comparison but heres a 3 inch next to a large Sebenza and an SMF.

[joker42179]

Man the 3" looks to be smaller than I thought. Thanks for the pics guys and keep em coming. Rubi this will mostly be a work knife and also fall into my off duty rotation as well.

[RubiconSS]

In that case, 3.5" Spanto (I prefer flipper)

But
As promised....

[Shinman]

Hi Joker, in case you're still in doubt, I've got the ones :

[Need2Know]

Great help, Shinman.

Thanks for this contribution.

[Shinman]

My pleasure

[pialia]

Instead of making a new thread... I'll hijack this one! Could anyone provide me with a Spyderco Sage/XM-18 3.5" comparison?(Even better if you can line up all the XM's next to the Sage!)

[pialia]

Instead of making a new thread... I'll hijack this one! Could anyone provide me with a Spyderco Sage/XM-18 3.5" comparison?(Even better if you can line up all the XM's next to the Sage!)

Nobody?

[Need2Know]

Nobody?

I have Delica, Endura and Manix2 models, no sage.
I also have a lady bug somewhere, but that won't help.
I can set a Gen 3 or 4 3.5 next to these, but that's as close to your request as I can get.

[RubiconSS]

I don't even know what the Spyderco in my Pic is. I actually would have guessed Sage if asked.

[pialia]

I don't even know what the Spyderco in my Pic is. I actually would have guessed Sage if asked.

I am by no means a Spyderco expert, but it looks like an early Delica(?)

This would be the sage

[rycen]

It is a delica II

[Need2Know]

I have an older Delica like yours, Rubi. Stainless handle.

It is full serrated and beat to hell. Broken and chipped all over, not photo-worthy by any means. I reprofiled the lost tip to a more rounded nose and often pocket it while swimming.

[RubiconSS]

Thank you Guys - Delica II (I will make a mental note) which I will forget but can come back here and re-read this If I remember what thread. In which case I will - Ask you guys

This Delica II of mine is without a doubt the scariest sharp knife out of the box I have ever felt.
I keep it because it strikes me as a classic old school SS knife. No Frills, just a really really sharp knife.

[medtech]

How bout a Skyline and the 3" XM for comparison...

Thanks