XM - 18 generation differences

[giant1]

I am hoping we have an XM - 18 expert who can list what the differences are between the 3 generations of the XM - 18.

I know the gen 3 is not hand made by Rick and gen 1 was the only model with S30V, but really don't know much else and would appreciate some help.

Thank you in advance.

Edit to add: What are the visual differences between the 3 generations

 

[Kaizen1]

Here you go:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=597323&highlight=differences

My understanding is that everything on the Gen 3s are made by Rick except the outsourced grinds. That still makes it more of a custom than many other "custom" makers.

 

[giant1]

Here you go:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=597323&highlight=differences

My understanding is that everything on the Gen 3s are made by Rick except the outsourced grinds. That still makes it more of a custom than many other "custom" makers.

Thank you Kaizen1. :thumbup::thumbup: