Hairline crack on gen 3 (cts-xhp)

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I have xm-18 gen 2 and gen 3. Today I found hairline crack on gen 3 (cts-xhp). The line is on thumb stud side to side.

Is it ok ? Can I use my knife on hard work ?

I think I have 2 choices.

1. Use and use and use till it brake , sent this knife to Rick. ^^
2. Don't use anymore , sent this knife to Rick . T^T
 
Option #3 (if you can) post a pic. Easier to see what you mean and better answer the question.
 
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There aren't opening for me Burt, assuming it is in fact a hairline crack of some kind adjacent the thumb stud, I don't think normal useage is going to cause a failure BUT if the knife is in original form (not pimped) and hasn't been abused - it sounds like a (rare) warranty issue but that obviously is a call made by Hinderer and company.
 
Burt, in Pic #1 (G10 side) I honestly don't see anything.
In Pic#2 (lock side) I see some dots look almost like a RW test mark except IF something like that was there it wouldn't be multiple.
Is this knife a new acquisition, did you just notice the marks?

Not sure what your camera capability is but if you can, push in on Pic#2
 
Just wanted to point out the knife is in Bangkok Thailand, so it might cost a bit more with a longer time to repair if sent back for repairs. It's always different when it out of the country.
 
I believe I see exactly what you mean. I could be wrong but I see what appear to be two hairline cracks running on the first and second cutouts of the jimping from one side to the other. If my eyes aren't deceiving me I would say they are cracks and not scratches because they are on both sides.

If this is correct your best bet is to contact Rob. Also, probably will never go beyond what you already have but if a lot of lateral pressure is exerted in an open position there is a potential of the stud breaking out.
 
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Rubiconss, on g10 side crack line is black line over thumb stud. On lock side is cts-xhp mark and crack line over thumb stud too. Sorry for unsharp pics, I will post new pics tomorrow. The crack line start from thumb stud left side to right side.
 
Good eyes Strider, I dont see it. All I see are the 7 dots in pic#2 (4 in a square with 3 dots in a line to the right, looks like a kite)

As all said, an email or PM to Rob gets right to the solution, they are probably bust getting ready for ECCKS but Rob is great at responses.

From what you're saying Burt, Strider nailed it. (I'm looking at the pics on my phone)
 
Thank you, Onlooker96, Strider214 , Rubiconss

I will contact Rob tomorrow.

I hope Rob will said, it's not defect can use it for hard work. ^^
 
Burt, I was told from Rick that since the thumbstuds are press fitted, on a VERY RARE occasion the blade will crack near the thumbstud. You are more likely to hit the lottery than to have something like this happen! Contact Rob and let him know what happened. I can guarantee that he will take care of whatever he can in his power. The Hinderer crew is world class, and stand behind their products 110%! Good luck!
 
Thank you, Azchansa

I decided to keep this blade ,after I read your post.

I won lottery. ^^
 
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Burt, I was told from Rick that since the thumbstuds are press fitted, on a VERY RARE occasion the blade will crack near the thumbstud. You are more likely to hit the lottery than to have something like this happen! Contact Rob and let him know what happened. I can guarantee that he will take care of whatever he can in his power. The Hinderer crew is world class, and stand behind their products 110%! Good luck!
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In that case I'd play the numbers!
 
azchansa said:
Burt, I was told from Rick that since the thumbstuds are press fitted, on a VERY RARE occasion the blade will crack near the thumbstud. You are more likely to hit the lottery than to have something like this happen! Contact Rob and let him know what happened. I can guarantee that he will take care of whatever he can in his power. The Hinderer crew is world class, and stand behind their products 110%! Good luck!
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Did anyone ever see or hear of this on the other steel Hinderer uses?
 
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