Hinderer Knives: XM-18 3.5 inch Skinny Slicer w/Tri-Way - Battle Black

The XM-18 Skinny 3.5 inch is just what it sounds like: a thinner version of the normal XM-18 3.5 inch. The Skinny blade is 0.140 inch thick, 0.025 inch thinner than a standard XM-18 3.5 inch blade (0.165 inch). Hinderer makes it all work by using a combination of standard XM-18 3.5 inch and 3 inch hardware, and some parts just for the Skinny. The whole package gives you the same hard use knife in a bit slimmer overall package. If you are looking to get some new parts to swap out to customize the Skinny, the part break down is: • Skinny Pivot Screw = Hinderer XM-18 3 Inch/B-2 Pivot Screw • Skinny Scale Screws = Hinderer XM-18 3.5 Inch/A-10 Scale Screws • Skinny Standoffs = Skinny Unique • Skinny Handle Nuts = Skinny Unique • Scale - Skinny Unique The Blade: The Hinderer Slicer blade profile is especially good at -you guessed it- slicing! The Slicer is similar to a spearpoint profile, but with a primary grind that sort of angles up towards the tip, resulting in a little bit thinner and "more slicey-like" tip. Great overall use profile with Hinderer's Battle Black finish The Frame: Titanium lock side and scale liner are titanium with Battle Black finish. The G10 scale has Hinderer's XM texture for secure grip. Tri-Way Pivot System: Hinderer's new Tri-Way pivot system lets you 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! Note: Disassembly of pivot is required to change pivot system. Hinderer Armorer Tool is recommended for the job. Remember, use the right tools, or feel like a fool! About the XM-18:The XM-18 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 that has become one of the benchmarks in the hard use folder category. • Framelock side features the patented Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer (LBS) which prevents over torquing of the lockbar which can happen under stress (especially when using gloves). • The XM-18 series of folders are completely modular. Just about every part (including scale, screws, standoffs, pivot, clip, etc.) can be changed by the user to suit their tastes. • Pocket clip can be set for tip-up or tip-down carry. • Can be deployed using flipper tab or blade stud