should there be any up and down blade play in a xm 18

[cofade2black]

hi I just got my xm 18 3 inch and I noticed a slight blade play up and down, is this normal, have any of you guys had this?

 

[Maprik]

I just checked my 3" and I have no blade play in any direction.

 

[김원진]

that's a negative over here

 

[Jaytaylor]

No play at all in my XMs.

Where did you get your XM? Was it direct from Hinderer or secondary market?

Is it new or used?

Sounds like this one needs a trip back to the workshop.

Give Rob a PM/email.

 

[RDA]

hi I just got my xm 18 3 inch and I noticed a slight blade play up and down, is this normal, have any of you guys had this?

Is the pivot adjusted properly?

 

[mamun1024]

Negative for the couple I have.

 

[Kenny_Powers]

I just recieved my first XM yesterday and noticed the same thing it has no side play but just the slightest up and down play guess I gotta send it in

 

[cofade2black]

after careful examination I realized that I was pressing in the lock bar when checking this. I checked without doing this and it is solid. I am getting a armer tool today, what would be the best way to adjust the pivot? by the way Rick makes a awesome knife.

 

[RubiconSS]

Answer to question - No.
Rock Solid is the correct (and in all liklihood) adjustment.
Watch where your fingers are and cycle the knife several times making sure it seats.
I'm confident "rock solid" will be the verdict in the end.
In the extremely unlikely event that isn't the case - get back to us.

 

[emel]

I handled a few Hinderers the last 15 months when I started collecting them, none of them had any up and down play, if that's the case I would send it in.

Also make sure you don't put oil on the lockface, keep it dry and let it break in, but thats a no no for any framelock knife.

 

[Shooter45]

Both of mine that I purchased recently have been bank vault tight.

 

[Seven1Niner]

Is the pivot adjusted properly?

+1. Most likely this is the culprit. The pivot screw can sometimes get loose. A drop of blue locktite is usually what it takes.

 

[Lone_Wolfe]

I thought Rick said not to use Locktite on XM's.

 

[Striderco]

No blade play what so ever on my XM's! Im sure they ll take care of ya!

 

[RDA]

I thought Rick said not to use Locktite on XM's.

Only on the pivot (use sparingly), DON'T use it on the standoff screws, the stabilizer screw or the pocket clip/filler screws.

As an alternative to loctite, I use Vibra-Tite VC-3 on the pivot screw when I need something.

 

[Lone_Wolfe]

Ahhh, I see. Thank you.

 

[JTR357]

No,Hinderers Do Not have play in any direction.

 

[Kenny_Powers]

I think it might be because of the lockbar tension because I can gently press on mine and the up and down play goes away

 

[kriegbubby]

I have 2 no blade play shouldn't be any

 

[Need2Know]

I almost ignored this as it screams operator error.

Never had an issue with any of my XMs. Not a fanboy blowing smoke. I'm serious! These did not become my favorite folders by accident or hype.