- Blade Grind: Spear Point
- Blade Length: 3.50″
- Handle Length: 4.75″
- Overall Length: 8.25″
- Blade Thickness: 0.165″
- Lockside Thickness: 0.165″
- Liner Thickness: 0.050″
- Overall Handle Thickness: 0.540″
- Handle Material: Blue G10
- Blade : Working Finish
- Lockside: Battle Bronze
- Weight: 5.6oz
- Made in the USA
? About the XM-18
- The XM-18 blends over 25 years of traditional knife-making experience with modern CNC and 3D design
- Engineered to deliver fixed-blade-level performance in a folding knife
- Widely regarded as a benchmark in the hard-use folder category
? Carry & Deployment
- Pocket clip supports tip-up or tip-down carry
- Blade deployment via flipper tab or thumb stud
⚙️ Tri-Way® Pivot System
- Hinderer’s Tri-Way Pivot System allows full customization of the knife’s action
- Configure to run on:
- Ball bearings for fast, smooth deployment
- Phosphor bronze washers for a controlled, hard-use feel
- Teflon washers for consistent, low-friction operation
- Pivot disassembly required to change configurations
? About the XM-18
- The XM-18 blends over 25 years of traditional knife-making experience with modern CNC and 3D design
- Engineered to deliver fixed-blade-level performance in a folding knife
- Widely regarded as a benchmark in the hard-use folder category
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? Lock & Safety
- Titanium frame lock equipped with the patented Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer (LBS)
- Prevents over-extension of the lockbar during hard use
- Especially beneficial when operating the knife with gloves
? Modular Platform
- Fully modular design allows user customization of:
- Scales
- Hardware
- Standoffs
- Pivot system
- Pocket clip
- Built to be tuned, upgraded, and personalized