My new Hinderer XM-18

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tknife

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Rick is one of the coolest makers and does some awesome work. This is probably the best all around folder I've owned. It's tough as a tank, but still light and easy to carry. The tip is his Spanto design, which gives it a razor cutting edge while still keeping full thickness for strength.
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That is sweet! Looks very comfy and practical.:thumbup: Rick does make some great knives!
 
It looks like there is no stop pin behind the tang.Is the only thing holding the blade open the frame-liner lock?
 
Thanks for the nice words. It truly is a beast, with a softer side :)
ROBB- the thumbstuds act as the stop pins. It opens super smooth and locks up like a fixed blade. On Rick's site, theres video of him throwing one over and over, running it over, etc. It's unbelieveably tough!
 
Awesome, awesome, awesome!

Awesome.

I must have one of these! I owm two of Hinderer's knives and they are beyond reproach. He makes an amazingly tough yet smooth folder and yours appears to be right on. :thumbup:

Congrats!
 
It looks like there is no stop pin behind the tang.Is the only thing holding the blade open the frame-liner lock?
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No, have a look at where the thumbstuds land when the knife is open. They double as stop pins.
 
Great knife, Ricks makes fantastic knives. I currently have two Flames and they are very strong and smooth knives. The XM-18 is built even stronger than they are, so this thing must be a tank.
 
Awwwww man!!!

Sexy, really tough, well designed and engineered. . . and a "spanto" point!

Must win lottery/ask for inheritance in advance/find gullible financier
 
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