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Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5 · Spear Point
3.5″ blade · 0.165″ spine · 5.6 oz · ~0.79″ tall (derived)

Spine thickness, same scale

0.165″

Length and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.

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Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5

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The Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5 is a 3.5" spear point folder in CPM-20CV, flat ground. The handle is G-10 + Titanium, secured by a frame lock. Its spine is 0.165" against a 0.118" median for EDC folders here — stock this thick trades slicing for the ability to be pried with.

Blade: 3.5″
Weight: 5.6 oz
Steel: CPM-20CV
Price band: High-End

Best for

Everyday carry and general utility

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Specifications

Manufacturer-published figures, cross-checked against knifecenter, knivesplus.

Blade length: 3.5″
Spine thickness: 0.165″
Blade shape: Spear Point
Grind: Flat
Steel: CPM-20CV
Overall length: 8.25″
Closed length: 4.75″
Weight: 5.6 oz
Lock: Frame Lock
Deployment: Flipper
Handle material: G-10 + Titanium
Country of origin: USA

Why a spear point

Symmetrical or near-symmetrical about the centreline, so the point sits in the middle of the blade. Strong tip, even penetration, less belly than a drop point.

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About CPM-20CV

Crucible's answer to M390 and chemically near-identical to it. Superb edge retention and corrosion resistance, slow to sharpen.

Edge retention

5/5

Toughness

2/5

Corrosion resistance

5/5

Ease of sharpening

2/5

1-5 is a relative ranking drawn from published composition and hardness, not a lab measurement. Higher is better on every axis, and no steel is a 5 across the board — edge retention and toughness pull against each other. All CPM-20CV knives