question for those with a XM flipper.

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pmvf1402

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I'm new to the site and did do a search with no luck. Could someone tell me how much the flipper projects out the back with the blade in the closed position on the 3½ and 4" blades? I think I've fallen in love with this knife but I work with thick gloves and worry that it may or may not be a issue. Thanks in advance for your time.
 
I mic'd mine at about 3/8" for the 4" and 1/4" for the 3.5"
 
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Ty to both of you. That should be enough to open with gloves. Now just to get in line for one lol.
 
pmvf1402 said:
I'm new to the site and did do a search with no luck. Could someone tell me how much the flipper projects out the back with the blade in the closed position on the 3½ and 4" blades? I think I've fallen in love with this knife but I work with thick gloves and worry that it may or may not be a issue. Thanks in advance for your time.
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You may find it reassuring that the "XM" (designed by Rick) was indeed designed as a Hard Use Knife for use while wearing heavy gloves (Fireman's gloves) as part of their compliment of turnout gear.
So, I think you will find the "flipper" a handy deployment method and as mentioned the XM 24 (4") may be a good choice but the XM 18 (3.5") is great as well for all around use.
Enjoy
 
Flipper not only works w/ gloved hands but can be dileberatly caught on gear/ pockets, etc. to start the blade open, then complete w/ studs or a quick flicking motion.
 
My XM 24 works very well with work gloves on, this knife transitioned from tac vest on SWAT to chores on farm without missing a beat.

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pmvf1402 said:
Ty for the info and torturing me with a pic. ;) nice knife
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A word of advice: don't hold your breath while looking for a Ti front scale like that, you'll turn very blue. I think the most direct way to get one is find someone who already has one and offer to trade them a car or a house for it :)
 
Not a joke...

Carl Jacobsen said:
A word of advice: don't hold your breath while looking for a Ti front scale like that, you'll turn very blue. I think the most direct way to get one is find someone who already has one and offer to trade them a car or a house for it :)
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Didn't think I was. As hard as it is just to find a knife. I have no doubt i would have a better chance of getting a picture of Sasquatch
 
pmvf1402 said:
Didn't think I was. As hard as it is just to find a knife. I have no doubt i would have a better chance of getting a picture of Sasquatch
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See, the real hardcore folks are the ones that get the picture of Sasquatch using his Ti handled DLC coated XM-18.
 
I'd really like to have an FDE DLC textured Ti scale. So much so that I'd fight Sasquatch for it.
 
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