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I have evolved from sub 40$ CRKT's, Kershaw etc. In the last few years into 100-250$ ZT's Spyderco's and TRM's. In the last year. Now I dream of a Hinderer especially because I am from Ohio. MC, this video may be the sign I have been looking for to make the next jump. 😁🔪⚔👍
Do it bro, it's totally totally worth it, just try to do me a favor if you get one reply back to me I'd love to hear what you got if possible, thanks 😁
My first Hinderer was an XM-18 3.5 Spanto. In my mind the spanto is synonymous with Hinderer and I really wanted that blade style in particular. Sure, it's not the best slicer in the world but I knew what I was getting into with that thickness of blade stock and I've really enjoyed using it.
Hinderer knives have definitely come a long way over the year. I wish they focus on the "lock-up" next. I have an XM-18, an Eclipse, and a Full Track, and they all give in to the slightest spine whacks even with 40% to 50% lock-up. My Reates and Bestchs can hold up against much stronger whacks. I know I'll never need to do that to my knives in the field, but for the price, I expect my Hindereres to hold up too. I love their fit, finish and ergos. They look pretty bad ass too. It's just the lock-up that doesn't inspire confidence. May be it's just me, may be I got all the lemons. I don't know... Anyway, thanks MC, for the awesome content!! Love it!!
I finally got a skinny no choil slicer in the last drop a week ago! It surprises me how much lighter it is than the standard XM-18 or 0562. The detent is a bit stiff so my finger is still getting used to it, but it’s simply a great knife. I love the overbuilt feeling of the standard thickness XM, though I’m sure the skinny is way tougher than I expect or need 👍
I bought my first Hinderer after watching your videos and just bought my third, this same skinny no choil slicer from DLT trading. It’s amazing, drops shut like a dream (after I tweaked the lock bar tension), and is my favorite of the three. I would agree that it’s definitely superior to my 0562 (the double clutch is irritating) and that it’s the ideal model to start on the hinderer slippery slope. It’s up there with my favorite knives with only two drawbacks, 1) I’m just not a big fan of the working finish, it actually shows more wear for me than a standard stonewash, and 2) I want a milled titanium skinny scale. I may do a diy hand rubbed finish on the main bevel and will keep my fingers crossed for a fancy scale.
You introduced me to Hinderer knives... I don't have one yet, but it's models like this that make me drool, I love thin slicey knives. And the Hinderer knives just look like a work of art. I know I'm gonna buy one eventually, but I might have to get my girlfriend one at the same time so that she can't get mad at me lol.
Whats up MC I just bought my first Hinderer a week ago... it's an XM 18 3.5" Slicer with CPM20CV and Workingfinish and I love it. I just found this Video and had to laugh hard cause I did a lot right on accident 😀 Didn't go for the Skinny but it still Cuts :😀 (big surprise right?) Take care und congrats to the Chiefs win, i watched the game in germany, it was crazy till the verry end!
First hinderer was a 3" wharny several years ago. It would barely flip with that light blade and weak-ass detent. I recently got the new tri-way 3.5" spanto and it flips excellently, and the extra size of the 3.5" is a real improvement to me. On the negative side, this is the dullest knife I've ever purchased. I'm going to have to sharpen this immediately. It will just barely draw cut printer paper.
Skinny Sheepsfoot was my XM-18 gateway as well. I now own a regular, that's a bit of a safe queen, but the skinny gets used daily. I even swapped to the teflon washers so I don't worry about gunking up the pivot with debris. My perfect knife would be a Skinny blade, but with regular scales. Skinnies cut, and they cut very well, even gives my Inkosi a run for it's money, but that hollow grind is just peeeerfect.
Have my first Hinderer coming today. A second hand XM-24 Wharny in M390. Super excited. The price was too good to pass up. Also has a custom silver CF scale.
Finally was able to aquire an xm 18 3.5 slicer, should be here this week and boy am I excited to try it out. I got the gray g10 and battle blue finish. Tha k you for all the info I see a lot of hate for these knives out there but I happen to enjoy the look so I have high hopes for mine
As far as appearance. It's 5 out of 10 for me. But I think I lean more towards quality as I spend more and more money as I progress in my collecting. Great video like all ways.
Been looking at Hinderer lately. Was in sticker shock at first, but over time I am now up to $200-300 as the new norm. So many variants so starting my research into the next level purchase. My wallet is not going to be happy.
I’m looking for my First Hinderer, I carry daily for work as a Heavy Equipment salesman but I also am a Hunter using my knives on Moose, Caribou, and more. This is still your recommendation overall?
Dear Metal Complex, I hope you keeping well! We're coming to Christmas, and I love to bring a nice knife to Christmas dinner to open gifts. I own a hindere XM18, Protech Malibu, and SOG Kiku. Should I use one of the higher end knives? Should I leave them at home? Love to know you thoughts on collecting knives that you save up for, finally own, and need to decide to use or not to use. Thank you very very much! Cheers
Thanks for the advice. Still not sure if I'll go down the hinderer rd. Still looking for next purchase though. I definitely want USA made. I have benchmade 940, microtech ultratech, zt, spyderco and a non USA kizer. I really like the mass drop
I have two of the original grail knives, the Sebenza and the Strider SNG, purchased over a decade ago. The Hinderer was the only one of the trifecta I didn’t originally purchase. I have been considering purchasing one now, so a idea of which one to buy has helped. Thanks.
Hey average Joe it maybe a year later but if you're still considering a Hinderer. I'd recommend the Eklipse for the ergos, and less aggressive jimping. With that said nothing wrong with the xm18. Go with a skinny, or a 3.0 for regular edc and the standard or fatty for hardwork. I've also heard good things about the Jurassic and it looks like a solid design.
I've had many Hinderer XM-18's. The Gen 2 slicer grind non-flipper was my favorite. Least favorite was the gen 6. Hinderer was one of the few brands that knew how to make an excellent titanium framelock. They didnt need a steel insert.
I have my one Hinderer, gen 6 regular 3.5 inch slicer. Would love an xm-24. How about suggestions for my first Medford? Was thinking smooth criminal but have seen less than stellar reviews regarding the weak detent. Slim midi marauder maybe? Thanks.
I’m starting to come around to hinderer. In the past I’ve stayed clear because of the action. Since the gen 6, I got a regular, and now this, red g10, but with the tumbled stone wash finish. The detent on mine is incredible. It’s quite a bit stronger than my other one. Yeah, this is a more pocketable, edc friendly hinderer, and it’s not likely to leave my pocket any tine soon.
I have a half track. I want that wharnie no choil but I have a question. Without the choil am I missing out on how the knife was made too be? Might get a Jurassic
Is Rick still making knives..because I looked up there company and no knives at all . ? Would like to find a knife company that would sharpen and clean my XM-18 … thanks
Yes. The knives have become ridiculously popular and have been selling out almost instantly everywhere for about 3 years now. They no longer sit in stock despite hinderer increasing production.
They're out of stock everywhere at the moment. Your best bet is to sign up for email notifications at various retailers. The ones I have linked in my description are all good places
@@azraell33 yeah bro.... Just keep searching like me you'll find what you want ... I'm pretty sure Hinderer is going to pick production back up soon after this virus crap is over
They'll definitely be back. All Hinderer variants come in cycles. This one is a DLT Trading exclusive, so it actually never was available anywhere else.
@@metal_complex I fail to find the reference for "Skinny Slicer" across dlt trading webpage. Nothing below 0.165", so I don't know what I am looking for. Thanks for the vid, looking for my first XM-18
Yeah bro, I recently acquired the DLT exclusive battle black swedged spear M390 with black scales.... It is by far my favorite knife... I really really love it... It's worth it man...
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I have evolved from sub 40$ CRKT's, Kershaw etc. In the last few years into 100-250$ ZT's Spyderco's and TRM's. In the last year. Now I dream of a Hinderer especially because I am from Ohio. MC, this video may be the sign I have been looking for to make the next jump. 😁🔪⚔👍
Do it bro, it's totally totally worth it, just try to do me a favor if you get one reply back to me I'd love to hear what you got if possible, thanks 😁
So did u ever get one? Haha
MC- ordered one yesterday. Non flipper slicer with a blue scale. Working finish… and it’s partly your fault, mostly mine! Thrilled.
My first Hinderer was an XM-18 3.5 Spanto. In my mind the spanto is synonymous with Hinderer and I really wanted that blade style in particular. Sure, it's not the best slicer in the world but I knew what I was getting into with that thickness of blade stock and I've really enjoyed using it.
Even though it's few years old, this video was very helpful. Thanks!
Hinderer knives have definitely come a long way over the year. I wish they focus on the "lock-up" next. I have an XM-18, an Eclipse, and a Full Track, and they all give in to the slightest spine whacks even with 40% to 50% lock-up. My Reates and Bestchs can hold up against much stronger whacks. I know I'll never need to do that to my knives in the field, but for the price, I expect my Hindereres to hold up too. I love their fit, finish and ergos. They look pretty bad ass too. It's just the lock-up that doesn't inspire confidence. May be it's just me, may be I got all the lemons. I don't know... Anyway, thanks MC, for the awesome content!! Love it!!
I finally got a skinny no choil slicer in the last drop a week ago! It surprises me how much lighter it is than the standard XM-18 or 0562. The detent is a bit stiff so my finger is still getting used to it, but it’s simply a great knife. I love the overbuilt feeling of the standard thickness XM, though I’m sure the skinny is way tougher than I expect or need 👍
Kinda fell for the skinny. I think all my XM-18's will be skinnies from here on out.
I bought my first Hinderer after watching your videos and just bought my third, this same skinny no choil slicer from DLT trading. It’s amazing, drops shut like a dream (after I tweaked the lock bar tension), and is my favorite of the three. I would agree that it’s definitely superior to my 0562 (the double clutch is irritating) and that it’s the ideal model to start on the hinderer slippery slope. It’s up there with my favorite knives with only two drawbacks, 1) I’m just not a big fan of the working finish, it actually shows more wear for me than a standard stonewash, and 2) I want a milled titanium skinny scale. I may do a diy hand rubbed finish on the main bevel and will keep my fingers crossed for a fancy scale.
You introduced me to Hinderer knives... I don't have one yet, but it's models like this that make me drool, I love thin slicey knives. And the Hinderer knives just look like a work of art. I know I'm gonna buy one eventually, but I might have to get my girlfriend one at the same time so that she can't get mad at me lol.
Whats up MC I just bought my first Hinderer a week ago... it's an XM 18 3.5" Slicer with CPM20CV and Workingfinish and I love it. I just found this Video and had to laugh hard cause I did a lot right on accident 😀
Didn't go for the Skinny but it still Cuts :😀 (big surprise right?)
Take care und congrats to the Chiefs win, i watched the game in germany, it was crazy till the verry end!
First hinderer was a 3" wharny several years ago. It would barely flip with that light blade and weak-ass detent. I recently got the new tri-way 3.5" spanto and it flips excellently, and the extra size of the 3.5" is a real improvement to me. On the negative side, this is the dullest knife I've ever purchased. I'm going to have to sharpen this immediately. It will just barely draw cut printer paper.
Skinny Sheepsfoot was my XM-18 gateway as well. I now own a regular, that's a bit of a safe queen, but the skinny gets used daily. I even swapped to the teflon washers so I don't worry about gunking up the pivot with debris. My perfect knife would be a Skinny blade, but with regular scales. Skinnies cut, and they cut very well, even gives my Inkosi a run for it's money, but that hollow grind is just peeeerfect.
Have my first Hinderer coming today. A second hand XM-24 Wharny in M390. Super excited. The price was too good to pass up. Also has a custom silver CF scale.
9:38 when the knife is shown this way it looks like a beast. I had a ZT 0561 and it was a beast. Never had the real deal. Hopefully one day.
I have an xm-18 3.5 coming this week! Spearpoint, working finish.
Just the video I was looking for! Hoping to pick up my first Hinderer pretty soon
Finally was able to aquire an xm 18 3.5 slicer, should be here this week and boy am I excited to try it out. I got the gray g10 and battle blue finish. Tha k you for all the info I see a lot of hate for these knives out there but I happen to enjoy the look so I have high hopes for mine
As far as appearance. It's 5 out of 10 for me. But I think I lean more towards quality as I spend more and more money as I progress in my collecting. Great video like all ways.
I love my Jurassic, perfect fit for big hands!
I've got a 3" skinny slicer, not easy to find scales for compared to stock 3.5"
Other than that I love it
Hinderers don’t need much tuning, IMLE. You take them apart and put them back together, and they just WORK. EASY!
Been looking at Hinderer lately. Was in sticker shock at first, but over time I am now up to $200-300 as the new norm. So many variants so starting my research into the next level purchase. My wallet is not going to be happy.
I’m looking for my First Hinderer, I carry daily for work as a Heavy Equipment salesman but I also am a Hunter using my knives on Moose, Caribou, and more. This is still your recommendation overall?
Dear Metal Complex, I hope you keeping well! We're coming to Christmas, and I love to bring a nice knife to Christmas dinner to open gifts. I own a hindere XM18, Protech Malibu, and SOG Kiku. Should I use one of the higher end knives? Should I leave them at home? Love to know you thoughts on collecting knives that you save up for, finally own, and need to decide to use or not to use. Thank you very very much! Cheers
I started with a 0562 and saving for a Sebenza.
Thanks for the advice. Still not sure if I'll go down the hinderer rd. Still looking for next purchase though. I definitely want USA made. I have benchmade 940, microtech ultratech, zt, spyderco and a non USA kizer. I really like the mass drop
Thank you for this video, just what I needed
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Just saw one on DLT! I was about to buy another knife, and ran into this one. Lucky me! Snagged!
Me too.
Same, snagged a blue stonewash earlier today.
@@meatpopsickle1895 Got the same exact one!
That’s awesome. I’m excited as it’s my first Hinderer
Last time these were available was when I uploaded this video. Long time! Nice score guys 👍
The skinny sheep foot is really nice. Gen 4 non flipper slicer my favorite.
I have two of the original grail knives, the Sebenza and the Strider SNG, purchased over a decade ago. The Hinderer was the only one of the trifecta I didn’t originally purchase. I have been considering purchasing one now, so a idea of which one to buy has helped. Thanks.
Hey average Joe it maybe a year later but if you're still considering a Hinderer. I'd recommend the Eklipse for the ergos, and less aggressive jimping. With that said nothing wrong with the xm18. Go with a skinny, or a 3.0 for regular edc and the standard or fatty for hardwork. I've also heard good things about the Jurassic and it looks like a solid design.
If this is the best 1st Hinderer, what is the 2nd Hinderer to get?
I have that exact knife red and all and it’s probably my personal favorite Hinderer. Next I need to snag a Jurassic.
I definitely prefer the design without the choil, but I also like the design without the flipper.
Would love for my first Hinderer to be this one. Really cool.
I'd definitely start with the Skinny but would still send it out for a regrind.
I've had many Hinderer XM-18's. The Gen 2 slicer grind non-flipper was my favorite. Least favorite was the gen 6. Hinderer was one of the few brands that knew how to make an excellent titanium framelock. They didnt need a steel insert.
I think the 3" orig is better then the skinny. 3.5 different story. In fact, I like the weight of adding the ti scale esp in 3".
I have my one Hinderer, gen 6 regular 3.5 inch slicer. Would love an xm-24. How about suggestions for my first Medford? Was thinking smooth criminal but have seen less than stellar reviews regarding the weak detent. Slim midi marauder maybe? Thanks.
Slim midi is great. If you like the xm 24, the 187 is great too. DLT has them in 3V 👍
@@metal_complex Thanks!
I’m starting to come around to hinderer. In the past I’ve stayed clear because of the action. Since the gen 6, I got a regular, and now this, red g10, but with the tumbled stone wash finish. The detent on mine is incredible. It’s quite a bit stronger than my other one. Yeah, this is a more pocketable, edc friendly hinderer, and it’s not likely to leave my pocket any tine soon.
I’ve had a regular XM-18 in the past, I much prefer the skinny.
I have a half track. I want that wharnie no choil but I have a question. Without the choil am I missing out on how the knife was made too be? Might get a Jurassic
Na. Hinderer designed a custom no choil variant YEARS before DLT ever had the exclusive. Get the one you want 😊👍
What agency do you work for?
Is Rick still making knives..because I looked up there company and no knives at all . ? Would like to find a knife company that would sharpen and clean my XM-18 … thanks
Yes. The knives have become ridiculously popular and have been selling out almost instantly everywhere for about 3 years now. They no longer sit in stock despite hinderer increasing production.
Question: Do you know any really good knife sharpeners that I can trust ? Also what brand of washers you use in your XM-18. thanks
You have made me want a Hinderer, but I cannot find anyone that has them in stock!
They're out of stock everywhere at the moment. Your best bet is to sign up for email notifications at various retailers. The ones I have linked in my description are all good places
I like my XM18 3.5 skinny. It seems a little harder to customize it as far as hardware goes, or I am looking in the wrong places.
Check DLT 👍👍
@@metal_complex i keep my eye on that site, and usamadeblade.com. The screw sets for the skinny are practically non-esistant it seems.
They come back in stock periodically. Monkey edge is a good place too
@@metal_complex Thanks, I will put that one on my list as well.
@@azraell33 yeah bro.... Just keep searching like me you'll find what you want ... I'm pretty sure Hinderer is going to pick production back up soon after this virus crap is over
You don't seem to like the wharncliffe HIinderers, why is that?
Actually I've owned 2 wharncliffes. They're great!
Looked for your link but there’s too many surely you can do without my support
What a beautiful knife !!!
Awesome,great info
Not there yet, maybe some day.
There just to expensive, but luv to have one.
650$ up in the great white north, dam you MC
Just can’t bring myself to pull the trigger on spending that much money on a Hinderer. Dang...I guess I use need more money.
DLT trading is offering payment plans now 😁
Thanks for the advice MC, but I’m thinking XM24 fatty 😂💪🏻
Damnit boy!!! 😜😜😜
sold out everywhere... nice review but people will have to wait till they produce some more...
They'll definitely be back. All Hinderer variants come in cycles. This one is a DLT Trading exclusive, so it actually never was available anywhere else.
@@metal_complex I fail to find the reference for "Skinny Slicer" across dlt trading webpage. Nothing below 0.165", so I don't know what I am looking for. Thanks for the vid, looking for my first XM-18
Thats because the listing is removed until more arrive. There will be more 👍
I need an XM24
Yeah bro, I recently acquired the DLT exclusive battle black swedged spear M390 with black scales.... It is by far my favorite knife... I really really love it... It's worth it man...
I find the name Hinderer rather ironic as I am hindered by the price. Hinderer indeed.
That’s what I want
Good video. For me, I just do not like any knife that does not have the same color scale material/color on both sides.
You need a full ti XM 😉
I like my knives like my women, a little thick. You really have to be on the ball when these knives drop as they are not around long at the dealers.
this is white shark shape
More like a penguin shape
The flipper tabs just look so ridiculous
Oh well
You know that tab is kind of important because if you're having to put a lot of pressure on the blade it keeps your hand from sliding up on it....
First love your vids ☺☻