Lets see some Hinderer action

My first Hinderer arrived today, if you don't count my 0392 and 0562. I found a lnib base model Eklipse skinny hollow in Magnacut for $310, looks like it has some slight chips to the edge but that's no big deal, going to sharpen it up anyway. Already have Sharp Dressed Knives black micarta scale and matching filler coming too 😂 will post final result later. Initial impressions are great though, definitely very carry able, stop pins actually usable as thumb studs. I might have to find an Xm18 skinny hollow next lol

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In regards to sharpening, does anyone have any guidance on edge angle for a skinny hollow grind?
 
As a new Hinderer fan, can someone enlighten me on whether a normal width, xm-18 slicer hollow in Magnacut has ever been offered? I love my skinny hollow eklipse but I feel like it's a crime to not own an original width, and the xm has become very appealing to me. I am looking for a working finish and was able to find a 20cv, but would prefer Magnacut if it exists.
 
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Dadpool said:
AFAIK, no.
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Noted. I called monkey edge and they thought it was offered before but I still haven't been able to see one anywhere, at retailers or people posting their pieces. No big deal, I just thought Magnacut combined with hinderer is extra cool. The ultimate American knife with the spiffy high tech American stainless. I have alot of 20cv already, but it's treated me well so no problem.
 
Magnacut is, sadly, no longer American. Crucible’s IP was purchased by Erasteel. I believe they are French. I read the quality has improved, so that’s the upside.
 
SharpBits said:
Magnacut is, sadly, no longer American. Crucible’s IP was purchased by Erasteel. I believe they are French. I read the quality has improved, so that’s the upside.
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Ah I forgot about that. I too read that the Erasteel version tested a little bit better. I'm not mad about it, but it's a shame we lost another steel company.
 
I'd like to get the groups opinions and recommendations for my next Hinderer. For reference, my experience thus far is Eklipse skinny hollow, and ZT 0392WC and 0562MIC.

I think I want an XM-18 but could be convinced for a Jurassic. I am all about the slicer hollow grind, but I want to hear what you think about whether I should get a normal width or skinny. I do plan to use it, nothing hardcore, primarily breaking and opening boxes and cutting hay bale strings. I do definitely prefer the skinny blade just for the extra slicing performance, and while the skinny Eklipse is definitely not uncomfortable by any means, I definitely prefer the ergonomics of a fatter handle.

So xm-18? Or Jurassic? And normal? Or skinny? I guess my perfect Hinderer would be normal width with a skinny hollow blade, a guy's gotta dream.
 
The Jurassic is more comfortable than the XM18, in my opinion. The XM18 looks better to me, however. A skinny hollow Jurassic sounds pretty good to me. :cool:
 
SACBALLZ said:
As a new Hinderer fan, can someone enlighten me on whether a normal width, xm-18 slicer hollow in Magnacut has ever been offered? I love my skinny hollow eklipse but I feel like it's a crime to not own an original width, and the xm has become very appealing to me. I am looking for a working finish and was able to find a 20cv, but would prefer Magnacut if it exists.
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SACBALLZ said:
Noted. I called monkey edge and they thought it was offered before but I still haven't been able to see one anywhere, at retailers or people posting their pieces. No big deal, I just thought Magnacut combined with hinderer is extra cool. The ultimate American knife with the spiffy high tech American stainless. I have alot of 20cv already, but it's treated me well so no problem.
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SACBALLZ said:
Ah I forgot about that. I too read that the Erasteel version tested a little bit better. I'm not mad about it, but it's a shame we lost another steel company.
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SACBALLZ said:
I'd like to get the groups opinions and recommendations for my next Hinderer. For reference, my experience thus far is Eklipse skinny hollow, and ZT 0392WC and 0562MIC.

I think I want an XM-18 but could be convinced for a Jurassic. I am all about the slicer hollow grind, but I want to hear what you think about whether I should get a normal width or skinny. I do plan to use it, nothing hardcore, primarily breaking and opening boxes and cutting hay bale strings. I do definitely prefer the skinny blade just for the extra slicing performance, and while the skinny Eklipse is definitely not uncomfortable by any means, I definitely prefer the ergonomics of a fatter handle.

So xm-18? Or Jurassic? And normal? Or skinny? I guess my perfect Hinderer would be normal width with a skinny hollow blade, a guy's gotta dream.
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Based on your previous comments, I'd say you might be overthinking things. Get the model that speaks to you! If you hate it when you take delivery (not likely), return it for something different. You can't go wrong with a Hinderer, as far as I'm concerned.
 
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