New XM-18 Production Slicer Grind!!

Bushmaster-M4gery said:
No. Blade needs to be fitted to lock still.
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Ya I assumed this would be the case. I meant that if we sent in our existing knife, could they reblade it with a slicer production blade? The reason I ask this is that my existing production spanto blade is quite used and I was thinking of having it replaced anyways. However, if I could purchase a new production slicer blade instead it would be much preferrable.
 
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Awesome. Do you have a comparison pic with a standard spanto? Very interested in the spine and tip thickness.
 
Ajax Ademaro said:
Ya I assumed this would be the case. I meant that if we sent in our existing knife, could they reblade it with a slicer production blade? The reason I ask this is that my existing production spanto blade is quite used and I was thinking of having it replaced anyways. However, if I could purchase a new production slicer blade instead it would be much preferrable.
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Let's see this "quite used" spanto blade? I have yet to see one that ever showed any measurable wear.
 
Second that. That would indeed be a sight to see. Heck, EDC my 3" often and even the bead-blasted frame lock/clip side still looks excellent, only one very faint rub mark on the clip- top side. Oh, and the blade...forget about it- no blaring scratches. Then again, guess it just depends on what's your definition of EDC. Maybe, its time to take it camping and let it loose in the wild.
 
RDA said:
Let's see this "quite used" spanto blade? I have yet to see one that ever showed any measurable wear.
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I should clarify, It looks quite used by my standards. I attempted to reprofile the edge on my edgepro a few months back and marred up the blade quite badly. I have had no problem reprofiling any of my spear point blades but the sponto grind gave me quite a bit of trouble. Probably nothing that a tumble and resharpen couldn't fix (hopefully). Either way for my uses, a sponto blade style is overkill anyways and I'd much rather prefer the spear point if I had a choice.

I have since talked to Rob however and he advised me that they have not made any immediate plans or even really discussed releasing the production slicer into the 3" XM. Additonally, they will not sell just a blade so reblading my existing knife is not an option. I will take a picture of my current blade and then send it in to RHK for a refurbish and then post before and after pictures.

cheers,

Kyle
 
Any chance that we can see a view from the top, looking down the spine? I'm interested to see how thick the tip is. I know it's thinner than the Spanto by design for its intended use but I'm curious how thin it actually is as it relates to tip strength.

I'm sure it's plenty strong. My interest is mostly academic.
 
RDA said:
Let's see this "quite used" spanto blade? I have yet to see one that ever showed any measurable wear.
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Trust me that I EDC an XM-18 3.5" "every day" and my blade is "quite well used." I do have one issue though. Other than not having a perfectly fresh grind, as applied by Rick, it still looks brand spanking new!! :thumbup:

The way I use the h*ll out of my XM-18 and keep it looking so damn pretty is I don't break one cardinal rule. NO jamming it through metal or cutting rocks with it!! After all, that's what Ka-Bars, Beckers, ESEE and such are made for! :D :cool:
 
cziv said:
Trust me that I EDC an XM-18 3.5" "every day" and my blade is "quite well used." I do have one issue though. Other than not having a perfectly fresh grind, as applied by Rick, it still looks brand spanking new!!
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I noticed the same thing with mine. I got the stonewashed finish on Rick's recommendation and the damn thing just won't scratch, chip, or wear. It's amazing.
 
Grapeshot said:
I noticed the same thing with mine. I got the stonewashed finish on Rick's recommendation and the damn thing just won't scratch, chip, or wear. It's amazing.
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Yeah, I forgot to mention that "stonewash finish" takes on a whole new meaning from Rick. They are absolutely the nicest stone washed finishes of any company. :thumbup:
 
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