The Hinderer XM-18 3.5 is a rugged, American-made folding knife built around Rick Hinderer’s proven design philosophy and engineered for hard use. This Non-Flipper Recurve configuration brings a distinctive blade profile to the XM-18 platform, giving it a capable cutting edge with plenty of character.
The 3.50-inch CPM MagnaCut blade features a stonewashed finish and a recurve grind that provides a versatile cutting geometry for a variety of everyday and demanding tasks. MagnaCut is known for its excellent balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance, making it a strong choice for a hard-use folding knife. At 0.165 inches thick, the blade has the substantial construction you’d expect from an XM-18.
The handle combines translucent green G-10 with titanium, creating a rugged, eye-catching build that’s comfortable in hand while providing the durability needed for serious use. Measuring 4.75 inches, the handle gives you a solid grip without making the knife unnecessarily bulky. The overall handle thickness is 0.540 inches, while the titanium lockside measures 0.165 inches and the liner measures 0.050 inches.
True to the XM-18 platform, this knife is built with a robust frame and dependable lockup. The lockside features Hinderer’s Working Finish, giving the titanium a purpose-driven appearance that complements the stonewashed blade. The Tri-Way Pivot System gives you the flexibility to tune the knife’s action to your preference with the included bearing, phosphor bronze washer, and nylon washer options.
With an overall length of 8.25 inches and a weight of 5.6 ounces, the XM-18 3.5 offers a substantial yet manageable package for everyday carry, field use, and hard-use cutting tasks. The Non-Flipper configuration gives this model a clean profile while keeping the focus on its rugged construction and distinctive recurve blade.
Made in the USA, the Hinderer XM-18 3.5 combines CPM MagnaCut steel, titanium, G-10, and Hinderer’s hard-use design into a folding knife built to handle serious work. It’s a capable American-made tool with the toughness and unmistakable style that make the XM-18 a standout in the world of premium folding knives.
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