Hinderer Flipper removal!

[1Hiker2]

Looking for a reputable knife smith to remove an XM-18 flipper tab?

 

[BellaBlades]

Or sell and buy a non flipper. That would make more sense. Is it a one off?

 

[shinyedges]

Charlie Mike

 

[Charlie Mike]

Yeah, no problem. Just send the blade with a line drawn where you want it bobbed. Send 10 for shipping.

 

[Dallas T]

You’ll love the change, it makes them way better without it

 

[sharp_edge]

You’ll love the change, it makes them way better without it

In what way? For one, it can only now be opened with the thumbstud rather than opened with the thumbstud OR the flipper tab.

 

[Makael]

In what way? For one, it can only now be opened with the thumbstud rather than opened with the thumbstud OR the flipper tab.

I agree. How could it be better only having the thumbstud instead of both?

 

[Dallas T]

Because in my opinion the tab was in the way while open and actually using it. I never minded using stud, I think they look cleaner without flippers. Just my mileage though

 

[Makael]

You would need to remove scale material as well to make much of a difference. I sure don't see how it makes them way better. I think they sell 10 to 1 with the flipper.

 

[Makael]

Or sell and buy a non flipper. That would make more sense. Is it a one off?

This is the way to go no sense in ruining the value.

 

[Dallas T]

I’ve had one removed by josh at razors edge and turned out perfect without any scale changes. And didn’t loose any value cause I sold it to fund another purchase. https://imgur.com/a/WB0AD

 

[dalefuller]

Looking for a reputable knife smith to remove an XM-18 flipper tab?

You could also try to trade it for an XM-18 non-flipper. There is a bit of difference in the detents from the factory. Non-flippers have a bit softer detent than flippers do... at least, in the later versions they do. Makes 'em a bit easier to operate with just the thumb studs / stop pins.

 

[sharp_edge]

I’ve had one removed by josh at razors edge and turned out perfect without any scale changes. And didn’t loose any value cause I sold it to fund another purchase. https://imgur.com/a/WB0AD

You may not have lost the value but certainly added the cost. I believe the factory flipper and nonflipper sell for the same price, so it makes more sense financially for the OP to tade for a nonflipper or sell it and buy a nonflipper, unless the knife has sentimental value to him.

 

[Dallas T]

Totally agree but probably already has one, and after taking a small hit on selling one then buying a second one and paying for mod n shipping, might as well mod it. Good luck op!

 

[1Hiker2]

You’ll love the change, it makes them way better without it

I agree

 

[1Hiker2]

I’ve had one removed by josh at razors edge and turned out perfect without any scale changes. And didn’t loose any value cause I sold it to fund another purchase. https://imgur.com/a/WB0AD

Thanks!

 

[1Hiker2]

I’ve had one removed by josh at razors edge and turned out perfect without any scale changes. And didn’t loose any value cause I sold it to fund another purchase. https://imgur.com/a/WB0AD

Thank you!

 

[Makael]

Looking for a reputable knife smith to remove an XM-18 flipper tab?

Curious why. Is it in the way? The choil won't change. I'm just curious.

 

[1Hiker2]

I'm not a fan of flippers and it's in the way for my index finger, blade and handle grips.

 

[stabman]

Curious why. Is it in the way? The choil won't change. I'm just curious.

I didn't remove the flipper on mine, but I did have to modify it, as the back part of it dug into my index finger if I tried actually using it for anything.
I think the XM-24 might not bug me the same way, because of the overall larger dimensions; the ZT 0561 for instance does not irritate my hand.

Now, the XM-18 works fine for me.
No pics to post right now, but I'll take some at some point.