Yuna or Hinderer?

[Bullitt196]

Hey all,

I've been eying both the Yuna (likely Hard series or Assassin) and the Hinderer XM18 as I've heard great things about both. I was hoping to get some thoughts or comparisons about how they stack up. I currently have a couple darrel ralphs, have had my fair share of striders and also a few sebenzas along the way. Just looking for the next one.

Purpose would likely be EDC, nothing too crazy but a great functional and aesthetic knife.

 

[Lorien]

I like them Yunas. The laminated steel is cool and the designs are funky.
Can't speak to the f&f as I've never handled one, but they look well thought out. Seems like a lot more goes into them than most tactical folders.

 

[applevalleyjoe]

The Yuna Hard 1 is attractive. I especially like the options available including thicker parts and a variety of scales to choose from. My only problem is that I am loath to send $500 to Thailand sight unseen. I certainly wish that someone here carried his line and/or served as an intermediary in the process.

 

[ExMachina]

I am loath to send $500 to Thailand sight unseen. I certainly wish that someone here carried his line and/or served as an intermediary in the process.

i don't think you mean to imply what you are implying...however, it does prompt me to say that Yun is a straight arrow and is as honest and conscientious a craftsman as you will ever find.

i had no qualms about entrusting Yun w/ my knife order and he not only delivered, he delivered in advance of when he promised.

 

[STEELWHORE]

i don't think you mean to imply what you are implying...however, it does prompt me to say that Yun is a straight arrow and is as honest and conscientious a craftsman as you will ever find.

i had no qualms about entrusting Yun w/ my knife order and he not only delivered, he delivered in advance of when he promised.

+1 to that :thumbup: i would happily front up the full amount in advance to Yun.In my experience the fit and finish are second to none,every detail perfect.

 

[ExMachina]

Hey all,

I've been eying both the Yuna (likely Hard series or Assassin) and the Hinderer XM18 as I've heard great things about both. I was hoping to get some thoughts or comparisons about how they stack up. I currently have a couple darrel ralphs, have had my fair share of striders and also a few sebenzas along the way. Just looking for the next one.

Purpose would likely be EDC, nothing too crazy but a great functional and aesthetic knife.

my opinion: Hinderer's are over-priced and kind of boring (probably just seen too many of them)

OTOH, a yuna is going to be pretty much one of a kind (it's hand-made, in the most literal sense of the word) plus Yun's designs are varied, distinct but they are functional too.

the downside?--well, i did end up with something closer to a work of art than i had planned. my first yuna--which i had fully intended to carry--has still seen very little use just cuz it's so pretty

 

[petah]

The Yuna Hard 1 is attractive. I especially like the options available including thicker parts and a variety of scales to choose from. My only problem is that I am loath to send $500 to Thailand sight unseen. I certainly wish that someone here carried his line and/or served as an intermediary in the process.

I Have been burned by more people from the USA than all my dealings in Asia. Location Means nothing.

 

[Chefget]

I like both knives...but the Yuna gets the top vote.

I believe I bought the first knife Yun sold here on the forums (and some since) His knives are not only incredibly well built, but wonderfully out of the box designed!

Also Yun's communication skills AND ship times are better than *most* of the makers I have dealt with here in the states.

Really great knives!

-Michael