Hinderer XM-18 3.5 Spearpoint – Blue/Black

The Hinderer XM-18 3.5 Spearpoint – Blue/Black is the combination of over 25 years of old world knife making craftsmanship combined with modern 3D design and CNC technology. The result is a folder that performs like a fixed blade and has become one of the benchmarks in the hard use folder category. This XM-18 has a 3.5″ Spear Point blade (CPM-S45VN steel) with Hinderer’s working finish. The front handle is textured Blue/Black G-10 that provides a dependable grip. The titanium framelock side features the patented Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer (LBS) which prevents over torquing of the lockbar which can happen under stress. The titanium framelock side has Hinderer’s working finish.

CPM-S45VN Steel: CPM-S45VN is a quality stainless steel from Crucible Industries. Despite the high level of toughness in this steel, which usually diminishes a steel’s wear resistance, this steel does not lose out on a superior resistance to wear and chipping. Combined with carbon, the niobium carbides make the steel more effective in providing resistance to wear and edge chipping than if it were more dependent on chromium, which is the case with many other steels. The resulting edge holding ability of this steel is remarkable, ensuring S45VN steel to be a long lasting one.

This is a Gen 6 model with Hinderer’s new Tri-Way pivot system which allows you to configure your XM-18 further than ever before! The system lets the end-user configure their knife’s pivot system to their own personal preference, with choice of bearing, teflon washers or bronze phosphor washers. Simply disassemble the knife, and install whichever option suits your needs!

Hinderer Knives Tri-Way Pivot System Explained (YouTube Video)

Hinderer XM-18 3.5 Spearpoint – Blue/Black Specifications:

Overall Length: 8.25″
Blade Length: 3.50″
Cutting Edge:3.125″
Blade Thickness: 0.19″
Blade Material: CPM-S45VN
Hardness: 60-61 RC
Blade Style: Spearpoint
Blade Grind: Flat
Finish: Working
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 4.75″
Handle Thickness :0.56″
Handle Material: G-10
Color: Blue/Black
Frame/Liner Titanium
Weight: 5.61 oz.

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