Hinderer Question

jackman2

jackman2

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I have been collecting knives for a while, having gotten many fine production knives, including a Sebenza, PTCC and a game Warden, to name a few. I love them, but have always wanted to own a custom. I have had my eye on an xm18, but the prices are ridiculous, not to mention the wait time or inability to even get on a waiting list. So last week I bought a Flashpoint. It was pretty cheap and I like small fixed blades. I figured at least I could own a custom knife and one from a pretty well known and respected maker.

It came yesterday. It is a great little knife and I am pleased.

My question has to do with changes in Rick's production process I have read about in regards to the 3rd generation XM 18's. I understand that some of the work has been done outside of his shop, bringing up the question of whether they are truly custom.

Don't get me wrong, I love the knife. But, I was wondering how much of the creation of my Flashpoint was done by Rick himself? Is the Flash point a custom knife? Is it laser cut or ground by a machine first, then sharpened and polished by him? It seems flawless, much like a machine did it. Is he just that good? How does this work? I am fine with it either way, as the knife is pretty bad ass. I was just curious.
 
Pretty sure current gen flashpoints would be what we call a midtech/semi-custom

Blade is Pre-CNC'd, rick sharpens them, rick makes the G10... but blade is not actually ground by Rick.

I Think.
 
Not so much, Sebenza is considered a production knife (mind you, with very close tolerances). Think of it as a cross between a sebbie and a full on custom... thus the "mid" in "midtech"
 
As far as I know Rick does not grind all the blades himself any more, but a close friend still does. I think that is it, but can be wrong. May want to post your question in the Rich Hinderer subforum.
 
myowngod said:
Not so much, Sebenza is considered a production knife (mind you, with very close tolerances). Think of it as a cross between a sebbie and a full on custom... thus the "mid" in "midtech"
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Actually, a friend & Forumite did a tour of CR Knives & was surprised at how much was done by hand.

As to the OP's question, I think most of it's done by hand, just not necessarily by Rick's hands.
 
rick is having a get together next month on the 11th. if you can make it there, you can get your question answered in person. here is the location. 5373 Columbus Rd
Shreve Ohio 44676
 
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