← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Head to head
Kizer Begleiter vs Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5
Kizer Begleiter runs a 3.5″ drop point blade in VG-10; Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5 runs 3.5″ of spear point in CPM-20CV. The Kizer Begleiter is the lighter of the two by 1.72 oz.
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- Kizer Begleiter · Drop Point3.5″ blade · 3.88 oz · ~0.85″ tall (derived)
- Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5 · Spear Point3.5″ blade · 0.165″ spine · 5.6 oz · ~0.79″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.165″
| Spec | KizerKizer Begleiter | HindererRick Hinderer XM-18 3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.5″ | 3.5″ |
| Spine thickness | — | 0.165″ |
| Overall length | 8.17″ | 8.25″ |
| Closed length | 4.59″ | 4.75″ |
| Weight | 3.88 oz | 5.6 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Spear Point |
| Steel | VG-10 | CPM-20CV |
| Grind | Flat | Flat |
| Lock | Liner | Frame Lock |
| Handle material | G-10 | G-10 + Titanium |
| Country of origin | China | USA |
| Price band | Mid | High-End |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.