Hinderer XM 18 3.5" VS XM 18 3" - Gen 6 / Tri Way 2020

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@metal_complex 4 жыл бұрын

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@CameronDunn 3 жыл бұрын

I've been doing a lot of research and for some reason, I keep coming back to your videos, it's almost as if you're a big Hinderer fan and have made a bunch of really helpful videos. Who knew?!?

@JimAlaska49 4 жыл бұрын

You should rename this channel the Hinderer Complex :)

@addictedtowarthunder4610 4 жыл бұрын

Hey metal..question- is the travel stop on the half track the same size as all travel stops on all the other hinderer models? I can’t find the info online anywhere

@vujade06 4 жыл бұрын

I just purchased my first hinderer xm-18 vintage 3.5. I got it yesterday and I'm having a hard time with the lock back sticking. Does this require a break in period or adjustment. My thumb is raw from trying to close the knife. Any suggestions?

@jimm244 3 жыл бұрын

My first Hinderer will almost certainly be a 3” Wharnie tri-way, if/when it ever materializes. Working finish with orange scale is negotiable. 😉

@rtaveno 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get one!? Mine is on the way, they are out there!

@renorunner12 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comparison. Pretty sure I'm gonna get a 3 inch or a half track pretty soon here. I have 2 of the 3.5's - a vintage bowie and a skinny slicer. The full thickness bowie is great in jeans but drives me crazy in dress pants or gym shorts. The skinny (with G10 scale) is great in any pants - slim and light enough for even my lightest gym shorts - even chasing dogs around the back yard. If I could only keep one knife, that would be the one.

@David-vi9mm 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video, as always. However, if someone is considering a Hinderer for the first time, go with the 3.5". Much like when you're buying a gun safe, always get the bigger one; you won't regret it.

@ChaosQuixotic 4 жыл бұрын

Complex you absolutely nailed it with this one. I started with knives again like 4 years ago and drooled over a XM-18 but it was a bit out of the $ range. I pulled the trigger last week on my first XM, I got the 3.0 for exactly why you said and your conclusion is spot on wow. Are you sure the hardware on a 3.0 is not 1/16 Allen not T6?

@Dmhlcmb Жыл бұрын

I have the 3.5” and the 3”. I only bought the 3” to fund my friend’s trip to blade show but I started carrying it because it’s so much lighter. That same friend now has a skinny 3.5” and I’m convinced it is the best of both worlds. Bigger knife, lighter weight. It’s amazing, and I don’t have one😢. My next hinderer is going to be a project x though.

@Antimonyish 4 жыл бұрын

3.5" Skinny is where it's at for EDC. The stock thickness, grind and weight are just right. I still love my regular, but much like your Ti scaled Hinderer, it's a safe queen, while I EDC the 3.5" Skinny.

@dustinhankins2153 3 жыл бұрын

Would have liked to see some size comparisons with the 3 inch. I have a vintage Hinderer xm slippy. I believe it’s the same size and it fits my hand perfect although I do have small hands.

@WVFAN1958 Жыл бұрын

I own both..need to find new hardware for my XM-18 3.0 any suggestions. ? Thanks for sharing your videos.

@stevendalton7686 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos convinced me to try Hinderer. I've picked up a Jurassic with the slicer grind and the new XM18 skinny skinner, both from usa made blade. I'm ruined. Everything else, including my Inkosi, has been displaced from my pocket.

@TheFreak297 3 жыл бұрын

Can anyone fill me in on how to come by a green frame hinderer like his. I see different colors from time to time and I wonder what that means

@frankiejdwm_edc1037 4 жыл бұрын

Hoping to have my 3.5" by May. Wear XL work/rubber/just about ever glove, so 3" just won't work for me, I like 3.25" to just under 4" on most knives, although I do have a couple mini knives as well the Spyderco McBee is one of my favorites and thats under 2" badass wharnie Ti framelock, but couldn't be my primary carry.

@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 3 жыл бұрын

I like folding knives that are very robust and heavy. What would you recommend? Great video thank you.

@USCavalry1 3 жыл бұрын

Get the new iteration of the Benchmade Adamas when it comes out in a month.

@hectorg0314 4 жыл бұрын

You have finally convinced me to finally start saving up for a 3.5”!

@metal_complex 4 жыл бұрын

😁👍👍👍👍

@nathangarcia4522 4 жыл бұрын

Love that titanium scale. I've been holding out hope for over a year for another batch of XM-24 titanium scales to be released. Starting to give up.

@metal_complex 4 жыл бұрын

You and me both

@nathangarcia4522 4 жыл бұрын

@@metal_complex At this point if it ever happens I'll probably behave like these TP hoarders but scales for knives I don't even have yet.

@metal_complex 4 жыл бұрын

@@nathangarcia4522 lol I've been there 🤣🤣

@TheFallenAngel187 3 жыл бұрын

@@nathangarcia4522 well it happened this last week haha

@nathangarcia4522 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFallenAngel187 where are they? Checked Hinderers site and nothing?

@tonimathias-grumley6631 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I just got my new Hinderer XM-18 3” Tri-Way in Black stonewash, what a beautiful knife! Question: how do I get it to flip open smoothly and effortlessly? It has a really stiff detent. I am just kinda amazed it comes from DLT this way with the inspection... How do I adjust this? Do I need to take it apart someway? When I flip it, the blade comes open about half way. Does it need to be sent back - thank you for your help,

@metal_complex 4 жыл бұрын

The detents on all (*edit*) *Tri way* XM flippers is very stiff. Make sure your hand is not contacting the lock on the clip side. Sometimes its best to "pre load" the flipper on the xm instead of "light switching" it. The break of the detent should be more than enough to throw the blade if your fingers aren't causing excess pressure to be applied to the lock side. The pivot could also be a tad tight. It can usually be loosened with a penny. If none of this works, you might consider sending it back 👍

@dustinhankins2153 3 жыл бұрын

I have two and both of mine have very light detents. I have the opposite problem. Mine do not deploy fully unless I press the flipper just right or use some wrist.

@HuntieWeeger Жыл бұрын

I want a hinderer I just don't know how to acquire one

@Mainrollman 2 жыл бұрын

“The nice thing is that almost all the time, if you’re wanting a 24, 3.5” or 3” you can find some variant of one of them somewhere out there.” That comment hasn’t aged well. 😂

@Magoot2456 Жыл бұрын

Hmm 3" or 3.5"....BOTH! lol. Trying to purchase a 3" right now. Got 2 3.5's already :) after the 3"...then I'll be hunting for the xm 24!!!

@Frip36 4 жыл бұрын

Are you willing to sell the top one yet?

@davidlane6808 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t mind having a 3” to go with my 3.5 but the fact that they are the same price makes no sense. You’re getting way less knife with the 3” so it should be priced accordingly. Kinda like large vs small CRK pricing.

@bobbyfranklin4894 4 жыл бұрын

Do your Hinderers eat your pocket up. That's my only complaint is how bad they tear my pockets up

@braydenmiller8021 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll say it a hundred times more, the 3.5 skinny with a regular titanium scale is the sweet spot.

@renorunner12 4 жыл бұрын

I keep looking at that. Do you need longer screws to make that work, or do they just not go as far into the Chicago screws? I keep hoping they'll make a skinny ti scale soon - I like the slimness in pocket.

@braydenmiller8021 4 жыл бұрын

Mike I personally just use the original skinny hardware and that works perfectly fine.

@braydenmiller8021 4 жыл бұрын

Mike you don’t need different hardware, the skinny screws do the trick just fine!

@dustinhankins2153 3 жыл бұрын

Can you spyde flick the 3.5 with that fuller?

@Rick-mo2zm 5 ай бұрын

You sound like a tool

@Joker-yb6ks 2 жыл бұрын

I just get 1 hinderer xm-18 3, i like small knife, easy carry, use light work, if camping i use zt0393.

@nyceuc2660 2 жыл бұрын

WHERE DID YOU GET THE TITANIUM SCALES FROM?????

@metal_complex 2 жыл бұрын

Secondary market 5 years ago

@Jrtowns1 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the 3 inch was cost adjusted. But for the exact same $425 entry point I’ll take the 3.5 every time. If the 3” was was $350 or $375 I’d be all over it.

@Magoot2456 Жыл бұрын

The 1/2" difference is literally a few bucks in materials...it still takes the exact same time and such to make the 3" and 3.5". The prices on these knives aren't due to materials, it's from the quality and precision that goes into these knives...and being made in USA :)

@byjynydjshsnny2430 Жыл бұрын

They are both worth more so would be pretty stupid not to buy it.

@Jrtowns1 Жыл бұрын

@@byjynydjshsnny2430 I currently own one of each.

@rdk5854 4 жыл бұрын

Are there fake Hinderers? I found a used one for 309.00.

@metal_complex 4 жыл бұрын

A used fake Hinderer for $309?... you can get a REAL used Hinderer for that price. Stay away from all fakes. They're nowhere near the real deal when it comes to quality, and we shouldn't be supporting companies that do this sort of thing anyway.