Hinderer Newbie

Crone

Crone

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I've been thinking of purchasing a Hinderer lately and after searching I just have a few questions that maybe someone out there could answer...
Why the 'XM' title? Does it hold any significance?
The pattern used on the G10 scales seems very useful and eye-appealing. Is there a story behind it's development? Trial-and-error?
And just a fun question....what do y'all find so addicting about your Hinderers?:D

Also, is there anything I should keep in mind or look for as a prospective buyer?

Thanks
 
I have read and still am, and these are my thoughts formed into questions.
 
Some good questions, I'll do what I can.

Crone said:
I've been thinking of purchasing a Hinderer lately and after searching I just have a few questions that maybe someone out there could answer...
Why the 'XM' title? Does it hold any significance?
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XM was short for "experiment" (i.e., eXperimental Model) and 18 was Rick's unit number at the fire department.

Crone said:
The pattern used on the G10 scales seems very useful and eye-appealing. Is there a story behind it's development? Trial-and-error?
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Rick has done a lot of patterns and textures in his various knives up through the years (many of them were in titanium), I think he was trying to create a very grippy scale for a hard use knife that might be used in wet conditions. The G10 was to balance the overall weight of the knife and the original half liner was added to help bolster the strength (and ultimately became a full liner under the G10).

Crone said:
And just a fun question....what do y'all find so addicting about your Hinderers?:D
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Well, they are built incredibly well, fit and finish is very good for a hard use knife and for me, Hinderer Knives and the people are a class act throughout that I am pleased to call my friends.

Crone said:
Also, is there anything I should keep in mind or look for as a prospective buyer?
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Well, the first thing is to determine what size may be suitable for you, the 3" XM-18 is considerably different in scale compared to the XM-24 even though blade length is only 1" difference. The 3.5" XM-18 is a great size to make your first if you aren't sure what size to go with. From there, the type of blade would be a consideration depending on your use. After that, the various options and choices are endless.

Good luck.
 
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Crone said:
I've been thinking of purchasing a Hinderer lately and after searching I just have a few questions that maybe someone out there could answer...
Why the 'XM' title? Does it hold any significance?
The pattern used on the G10 scales seems very useful and eye-appealing. Is there a story behind it's development? Trial-and-error?
And just a fun question....what do y'all find so addicting about your Hinderers?:D

Also, is there anything I should keep in mind or look for as a prospective buyer?

Thanks
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Wow, not much I can add to RDA's excellent post, but I'll try.

Part of what I find addictive about my Hinderers, besides the obvious quality, is that I know that even if I use one it'll still hold it's value. It's not a 'collector's' knife, whose price is base so much on the fact that it's never seen the light of day. I have a 4G 3.5" spanto flipper in my pocket that I was using earlier. I know if I needed to, I could get my purchase price back out of it tomorrow. It's a tank of a knife that was made to be used.

What you should keep in mind is; What size do you want? Spanto, or slicer? Flipper, or non-flipper? Good luck choosing just one, and post pics what you get it! :cool:
 
Thanks for the great answers! Great post RDA!
As to what I'm planning on, a 3.5" spanto flipper and just keeping my eyes open for a good deal.
 
Crone said:
Thanks for the great answers! Great post RDA!
As to what I'm planning on, a 3.5" spanto flipper and just keeping my eyes open for a good deal.
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I apologize for my somewhat curt response earlier in this thread. I'm usually more welcoming of "newbies". We're all new to it at some point, and I am still learning new things.

Happy hunting. Maybe good fortune will find you this holiday season.
 
Hey Crone
welcome to the madness my friend
I see your fairly local to me
If you ever make it to harrisburg I'd be willing to meet up for a drink and share my (limited) hinderer insight
additionally I have a 3.5 spanto flipper if you want to try before you buy, so to speak
best of luck neighbor
 
If all goes well I should be buying my first hinderer in a few days. If I do get it I might work in a passaround for those interested.
 
Welcome Crone. We look forward to some pic and your thoughts on your knife. I do believe Hinderer's are in a class of their own. Some of what makes them so nice is hard to put into words. Took me awhile to make the jump but I am so glad I did. Again Welcome.
 
Most of your questions were asked, but I'll add my comments to your question "what do y'all find so addicting about your Hinderers?".

When I bought my first XM, which was an XM-18 3.5" flipper production spanto, it was the most I had ever spent on a knife, and thought that if I didn't like it, I could always sell it for what I paid. Well, once I had it in my hand, I knew I had found my knife, it just feels perfect. I like manual flippers, and I really like how the XM's flipper acts as a guard and hugs my index finger.
 
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