The thumb studs are not for aesthetics on the flipper. They are the blade stops in the open position on both models. The detent is stronger on the flipper version making it harder to use the thumb studs. Edit: oh and its only a gen 4 in the 3” version. 👍
@JackGHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, meant to clarify that the thumb studs on the flipper aren’t usable as thumb stud deployments imho and I’ve asked many other people that have the same experience. Love my non-flipper tho! Mahalo
@Quagmire9253 жыл бұрын
@@JackGHobbies I have the same knife except its red and working finish on the blade. Its a fantastic knife. Much better ergos without the flipper tab for my hands. Its a keeper for sure. 👍
@paddyspotatopeelers21543 жыл бұрын
I've got the 3" slippy version which I think you would love.thinner knife but perfect edc.i would love this model though for harder use.atb paddy
@JackGHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paddy. Hope you are well. Every time I see the Slippy I want to buy it :-) I actual haven't owned a slippy since I was a kid and discovered the Buck lockback. I've become attached to my fingers. Loving the XM-18 3".
@derekmeester3223 жыл бұрын
How did you find a 3 inch non flipper?!
@JackGHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Lots of time on the Internet!
@derekmeester3223 жыл бұрын
@@JackGHobbies fair enough. 😂
@JackGHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Bought this one on SMKW. Also bought one from DLT Trading who is a good seller. Their search isn’t great so keep poking around the site. Stay well sir!