XM-18 not my favorite hinderer

Nathan Ihrke · Mar 23, 2011

Anyone else think his other knives look better? The xm-18 may be more functional but I have always thought his firetac was his best knife. I kinda feel he is just being short changed with the xm

arjung · Mar 23, 2011

I have handled a custom firetac and agree, it definitely is a nicer folder for me. The XM is a tank, but the firetac is a Lamborghini

RevDevil · Mar 23, 2011

Hard to say really, I've only handled the XM18, XM24, and the FXM. I think the XM18 would be even better if it ever gets offered in alternate grinds.

Noctis3880 · Mar 23, 2011

Yeah, and I'll bet it slices better too. However, two different knives for two different purposes. I still have to remind myself that the XM-18 is meant for firefighters and rescue workers, either for prying a door open or cutting stuck seatbelts. Still, it fits my hand perfectly and would be absolutely perfect if I had a slicer grind and a stronger detent.

BP Green · Mar 23, 2011

I like the XM-18 precisely because I use it for what it was designed to do. It is exactly what I was looking for in a duty knife.

Off duty I have other knives I like to carry as well but the XM 18 almost always comes along then too. It never stays home when I'm working though.

dsmegst · Mar 24, 2011

I just received my 3.5 inch XM-18 and I must say, it's a great knife. But not having handled any other Hinderers, I'm curious how they are.

stormyone · Mar 24, 2011

This thread needs pics.

Nathan Ihrke · Mar 24, 2011

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I think the xm-18 is a great knife that excels at it's given tasks, I've always been a fan of Rick's other knives

spyken · Mar 25, 2011

Nathan Ihrke said:
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I think the xm-18 is a great knife that excels at it's given tasks, I've always been a fan of Rick's other knives

oh, now you've made me regret again that I sold that firetac:grumpy:. At that time I thought I would be getting a custom spanto but in the end it didn't happen. I wished I did not have such a limited knife budget. The firetacs are my favourite also :thumbup:

RevDevil · Mar 25, 2011

spyken said:
oh, now you've made me regret again that I sold that firetac:grumpy:. At that time I thought I would be getting a custom spanto but in the end it didn't happen. I wished I did not have such a limited knife budget. The firetacs are my favourite also :thumbup:

If we are at all lucky, maybe ZT and Rick H will push one of thefiretac designs under teh ZT name...