Rick Hinderer's Heat Treat

Flatlander1963

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I was browsing Rick's website and noted he sends his blades out for heat treating (this page seemed to be current in 2008). I was wondering who does/did the HT for him?

Also, are all the blades S30V in the XM-18 III? Thanks gw
 
Flatlander1963 said:
I was browsing Rick's website and noted he sends his blades out for heat treating (this page seemed to be current in 2008). I was wondering who does/did the HT for him?

Also, are all the blades S30V in the XM-18 III? Thanks gw
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AFAIK Gen IIIs, unless otherwise noted, have completely outsourced blades (not necessarily foreign mind you, but not in his shop) unless they are designated hand ground by Rick.

Most, but not all, xm-18 gen III blades are duratec 20cv. All 3" models are, he has made some 3.5" in another steel but I cant remember which one off the top of my head.
 
Ricks blades are mid-tech blanked and rough ground, however according to Rick all blades are finished in his shop.

All of his blades are 20cv unless ordered otherwise.

whoever Rick uses does a fantastic job at the H/T.
 
I'm not familiar with Duratec 20cv. I went on the Latrobe site and read about it and it sounds impressive. What is it most similar to in the more familiar knife steels? Thanks
 
From the composition alone Duratech 20CV is somewhat close to CPM S60V.
 
20v does have some similarity to 60v . may be the way to go since my info says 60v is discontinued. anyway 60v was a terrific performer.
 
I guess what I really want to ask is to the guys to bought a XM-18 and got rid of it.
Did you sell it because its overhyped or was there something functional that was an issue?

I bought a Sebenza and sold it because I was underwhelmed with the knife verses the cost. For some reason I don't think I'm going to feel that way about the XM-18. Maybe its due to the additional degree of Overbuilt found on the Hinderer.

Anyway, if anyone wants to share their general likes and dislikes I'd appreciate it.
 
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