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I have a user Hinderer XM-18 3" flipper I'd like to trade for a Les George framelocked ESR, Titanium handles and swedged blade.
Here's the skinny on my knife; I've used, carried, sharpened and used this knife for the better half of the past year. There is some scratches to the blade and some scuffing on the clip. It has been hand sharpened by me but currently is nearly "arm hair" shaving sharp. Honestly everything I am describing is not all that bad and a quick trip to the spa would bring this one back to near perfect but I'm just disclosing what you'll be receiving if your interested.
With that said I traded for this knife last May. I noticed it was kind of "notchy" when I opened it slowly. I took it apart to clean it and noticed 3 small dimples where the detent ball rides the blade. I contacted Rob Orlando concerning this and we basically came to the conclusion It is not an issue an far as performance is concerned and I should just use the crap outta it! Anyway "full disclosure"
These dimples are not causing any premature wear to the detent ball and I've carried this almost everyday since I took possession. Otherwise this XM is really very smooth even with the imperfections. Lockup is vault-like at 50% and the blade centers perfectly. It has a stonewashed blade and Ti lock-side as well.
I will not sell and I am interested in only the framelocked George ESR. As long as the ESR being offered is in at least near mint condition I'll go straight swap. PM or email me (jwritchie76@yayoo.com) with questions or offers and Thanks for looking!
Jason
**Lanyard and bead not for trade. The pivot tool will stay with the knife.
**Dimples mentioned in description
Here's the skinny on my knife; I've used, carried, sharpened and used this knife for the better half of the past year. There is some scratches to the blade and some scuffing on the clip. It has been hand sharpened by me but currently is nearly "arm hair" shaving sharp. Honestly everything I am describing is not all that bad and a quick trip to the spa would bring this one back to near perfect but I'm just disclosing what you'll be receiving if your interested.
With that said I traded for this knife last May. I noticed it was kind of "notchy" when I opened it slowly. I took it apart to clean it and noticed 3 small dimples where the detent ball rides the blade. I contacted Rob Orlando concerning this and we basically came to the conclusion It is not an issue an far as performance is concerned and I should just use the crap outta it! Anyway "full disclosure"
These dimples are not causing any premature wear to the detent ball and I've carried this almost everyday since I took possession. Otherwise this XM is really very smooth even with the imperfections. Lockup is vault-like at 50% and the blade centers perfectly. It has a stonewashed blade and Ti lock-side as well.
I will not sell and I am interested in only the framelocked George ESR. As long as the ESR being offered is in at least near mint condition I'll go straight swap. PM or email me (jwritchie76@yayoo.com) with questions or offers and Thanks for looking!
Jason
**Lanyard and bead not for trade. The pivot tool will stay with the knife.
**Dimples mentioned in description
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