Reviewing the Hinderer XM-18 3.5”

[@felixf5211]

Looks beautifully made. Enjoyed the video. Not having a great day at work. Everyone is expecting me to come up with a solution, while I'm watching knife videos. Think I got it, though.

[@doodysdaggers]

Priorities! Haha Well it’s Friday my dude, it’ll be over soon 😉

[@felixf5211]

@@doodysdaggers Everyone gets to go home except me. I own the company, so I'm there 7 days a week. Tomorrow, I'll do all of the administrative BS that didn't happen today, and plan for next week on Sunday then produce a schedule. Not complaining. Life could be worse. Been there. BTW, got my Cru Yojimbo sprint. It's freakin' beautiful.

[@doodysdaggers]

@@felixf5211 gotta do what ya gotta do! There are pros and cons for working for yourself 🤠 Oooo I’m jealous if that Yojimbo, I was so tempted to grab one. 😬

[@jeffhammond5875]

I'm in a wheelchair and I prefer all my knives with that kind of clip, I can grab it easier, so great for me. Just ordered one 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jasonmccomas7220]

I literally got an email from Hinderer today and ignored it and assumed they would be sold out and check the site not even ten minutes ago and the one I put on my wishlist a year or two ago was still available and and I pulled the trigger! I’ve tried for years to get a XM 18! No matter the blade shape. I have my ZT Hinderer knives and they are amazing but I can’t wait to handle an actual Hinderer XM 18!!! I’m so pumped to get it in hand!

[@doodysdaggers]

No way, congratulations! They’re not easy to get!

[@jasonmccomas7220]

@@doodysdaggers I’m stoked!!! I have the ZT Hinderers but never an actual Hinderer. Can’t wait to feel the difference. My ZT are amazing! So this should blow me out of the water. Hopefully.

[@DrDrewdude]

Thanks for the review! Love this knife 🤘

[@81ghale]

I have a couple 3.5” and currently one 3” but I’ve had other 3” versions. It’s tiny lol. Think mini griptilian, but sturdy. I will say the 3” carry’s better and I actually have it on me today, they’re nice. But I prefer the 3.5” action, but I like the skinny blade thickness better. The regular cuts way better than people act.

[@doodysdaggers]

I’ve always wanted to try the 3 inch, I feel like it would be a really nice daily carry, like you said

[@damalife101]

I just got my first Hinderer xm18 a week ago. I traded a shaman and some cash for one. Its a gen 4 warncliff fatty and the action on teflon is actually crazy smooth and its drop shutting too which blew me away. I also found a smoking deal for a gen 6 xm18 harpoon spanto so i snatched it up as well. I went from wanting a hinderer xm18 so badly to owning 2 in the same week. It made me lose my mind as well

[@doodysdaggers]

Awesome!

[@Beowulf_98]

They actually have a post stop pin (don't know how you didn't notice it) the thumb stud's are designed to stabilise the blade.

[@megacab]

Just bought one from patriot knife works. Looking forward to carrying it and using it at work. Got the slicer 3.5 with red g10 and blue titanium. Enjoyed hearing your thoughts on it.

[@Bitworker1]

I have the clip point. I do Ike your opinion, nonetheless. I haven’t played the edge back to 17° like I do on my other knives. It would be a huge bevel! I won’t even be able to get much higher than 20° on my tsProf. That is only thing I don’t like about my tsPro.

[@jessefleming1421]

Nice man. Love mine too, just got it a few days ago- non flipper. Can’t seem to stop watching the videos.

[@doodysdaggers]

That’s such a great version. I’d like a non flipper someday

[@jessefleming1421]

@@doodysdaggers that’s the curse! I kinda of wish I had a flipper. I’m sure it would be visa versa 😉

[@drinkwater1915]

Such a great looking knife. Definitely want one in my future.

[@nightrider5109]

Beautiful piece Congratulations

[@deadvikingtrolls]

While I have no plans of using one I'd like to handle a full track. Those and Hinderer knives in general look so tough.

[@april44]

Hey Dood! Mornin! Keep ‘em comin! Awesome job with content :)

[@doodysdaggers]

Mornin Dood!! Thank you very much! Hope you have a super amazing Friday and a bonkers weekend 😉

[@Mysmi]

I would love to see you do a live review of all the Shot Show knives and the ones you and the community are excited and less than stoked for.

[@doodysdaggers]

That’s a good idea, maybe we do that in tomorrow mornings stream!

[@Mysmi]

@@doodysdaggers I think it would be great to hear from the Doods and see what everyone liked

[@doodysdaggers]

@@Mysmi let’s do it! Tomorrow morning at 8am Pacific. We’ll be going over the 2023 new releases. 😉

[@m.houston6643]

I got 2 on the way. Wanted one to stash and one to use. They have the spanto as well. I wanted something durable/built to last. I just took a liking to Spydercos after planting a seed in my head for them (shamans in particular) I would like to start saving some more money but idk something tells me I’m going to like the hinderers and want more… atleast there’s a secondary market for things like this lol.

[@doodysdaggers]

Yes they are extremely tough knives! Especially the Spanto, you can freakin’ pry with that thing!

[@DavidV4444]

Great review and a beautiful Hinderer!

[@TheBeater2382]

Mine is on the way S45vn orange with bronze micarta. I have a 3-in and the flipper tab sucks when using. Great knife but flipper tab is uncomfortable. I'm hoping the 3.5 in isn't

[@robertdouglas4293]

Happy for you Bro, enjoy!

[@doodysdaggers]

Thank you!!🤠

[@gunterwalker4605]

Did you put a new titanium scale on that? If that is the working finish I have the exact knife coming in the mail in a day or two and am looking at getting rid of the G10 for titanium. I know Hinderer has the Ti scale in working finish in stock and if that’s what that is I’ll pull the trigger.

[@gunterwalker4605]

Never I went through the video 2x and saw you explained it was the working finish scale.

[@doodysdaggers]

Yep working finish. The stonewash finish is brighter and shinier

[@gunterwalker4605]

Thanks for the reply. I already ordered the Ti scale in working finish from Hinderer. Now that I have the working finish I think I’ll do a stone wash finish XM-18 next. But also trying to get a SNG and a Koenig Arius so I guess it depends on what I find first.

[@just_nate_8694]

I noticed Shigorov knives are like 750$ plus for something that does look like it should be. Curious what makes them so great.. anyone? Sorry it's off the subject. But I'm very very intrigued.

[@Richard_Cranium_Daily]

Partly, it’s name recognition. But rightfully so. As I understand from respectable reviewers, the tolerances, fit & finish, and action are unrivaled for a production knife. I own 2/3 of the Holy Trinity makers (just grabbed a Strider SMF), with Chris Reeve being the last. After obtaining a Chris Reeve, a Shirogorov is next.

[@doodysdaggers]

Yeah Deaner said it. I’ve never handled one, but the fit and finish and tolerances are perfection. Probably a fantastic detent too. I bought a Shiro clone back in the day, it was actually really good. I don’t support the making of clones but if that clone was that good, I imagine the real thing is mind blowing.

[@TheBeater2382]

You should use all your knives

[@ElCapAddict]

You still like this knife as much today as you did back when you made this video? What do you think of the Wharnecliff version? Late, but thanks for the video Doody. 7:36 Yes, you must use yo sh*t, Doody… 😈

[@doodysdaggers]

I still love it and will never sell it. Especially now that it’s got a hollow grind on it

[@TheBeater2382]

Detent on my 3in is absurd.

[@davidjensen4796]

I totally agree with what you're saying I have several or more indra knifes in fact I've got more than a lot more anyway I totally agree with what you're saying I fell in love with them a long time ago bit of a love and 8 relationship I ate it that much I get in touch with Rick to see what he's sending me and then he tells me I am a pain in the ass anyway the best there is the best there was the best that ever will be what more can I say today's date is 6 of the first 24

[@truthbetold7718]

I hate one sided knives.

[@Richard_Cranium_Daily]

Reviewing a Hinderer, Chris Reeve, Strider, and even a knife from the worlds greatest maker, Benchmade😅, is a bitter/sweet thing. It forces you to identify the design flaws of something you’ve been conditioned to give “idol” status. But, as a reviewer, it’s important to give an unbiased evaluation, and pop your own bubble. Unless your a fan boy that gushes and empties his wallet over an old knife design that’s given a “never used before” color scales, and stands in line, ready and willing to pay more money for it. 💩4🧠’s. There out there. Makers love and depend on fan boys (suckers). But, I digress. One issue that leaps out and should be addressed, and would not “taint” the XM-18 legacy, is to get rid of the Philips screws. Dumb. Very dumb. Here’s a question, you have $580 to spend on a new knife, you get a choice of only 2 knives: Benchmade Narrows Hinderer Project X 😂🤣😂😜

[@doodysdaggers]

Exactly. I like the shade you’re throwing at these BM enthusiasts. There are definitely blind fanboys out there, I like to think I’m not one. But it does take some thinking and self reflection to be able to point out flaws in something you love so much. The Phillips screws are stupid, I agree. Too thick behind the edge. Flipper tab is pointy but it serves a purpose. Overall it’s a fucking badass knife. Can’t wait to see you review that SMF 😂 And holy shit I didn’t even think of that comparison. Narrows or Project X. That’s absolute insanity

[@Richard_Cranium_Daily]

@@doodysdaggers Another aspect (huge), in addition to confronting the “idol” status, is this You spent $425 on it. $425! Then another $200+ to dress it out. The fan boy tendency would be default to confirmation bias, and gush about it even more, not willing, or more importantly, capable of any other mind set. I love Chaves designs. In terms of a neutral, sleek & sturdy design (not to mention bad assery), it checks all the boxes. But, are they perfect. Not quite. Is everything Chaves puts out perfect. Hell no! I ordered the T.A.K., both in the DP and Tanto. I sent them both back for credit. Keeping in mind, I own 12 Chaves. The T.A.K. is a horrible knife, reserved only for the Chaves fan boys. Rock on brother👍🤘

[@doodysdaggers]

@@Richard_Cranium_Daily agreed! You know it’s interesting, I’ve watched probably 6 different reviews of the TAK and nobody had any negative to say about it. Except you. And ya know whose opinion I trust over these knife KZbinrs? Yours. Haha If you have zero negative to say, more than likely you have an agenda and are pushing the product.

[@edsaban572]

Man!! That Hinderer is ugly… To me… I get everyone is different.

[@just_nate_8694]

YELLOW BADGE!!!! ONE MONTH!

[@doodysdaggers]

Wooooo Woooooo!!! Super cool guy alert!! Haha that’s so goddamn cool, you’re the man 🤠

[@just_nate_8694]

@@doodysdaggers that means next live I get to throw out my milestone 🤘. Sorry just excited.

[@doodysdaggers]

@@just_nate_8694 yup, make them jealous! Flaunt that shit! 🤠

[@DrDrewdude]

Ahh nice, I’ve got like 3 more days. Lol