Rick Hinderer XM-18

[OuchThatsSharp]

All right! Another excellent acquisition. Rick Hinderer large 3 1/2 inch XM-18 with Blue G-10 scale. This one will go with the small 3 inch Orange XM-18 I have. This will probably be my last custom purchase. This is getting out of hand for me. I'm still kicking around the idea of actually using this one too. :D

I also built a new photo/light tent setup to hopefully take some better pics. GMaggos, I'll post some pics of it later. I think the pics turned out better overall. I still like the light/reflection effects I get with the white poster board though.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/pkdmslf/Blue-XM-18-2.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/pkdmslf/Blue-XM-18-Back-1.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/pkdmslf/Blue-XM-18-Lock.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/pkdmslf/Blue-XM-18-Blade-Center.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/pkdmslf/Blue-XM-18-Collage.jpg

[kimjune01]

That is a handsome knife!
Is the last picture photoshopped? or did you buy 2?

[OuchThatsSharp]

Collaged in PS. Working on my PS skills. I do have a small Orange 3 inch XM-18 flipper as well. I'll take more pics as time allows. Taking pics is cheaper than buying knives. :D

[amen74]

What a beautiful knife! I love it! Looks great in blue. Great pics too.

[SoCal Operator]

Ouch, you make me drool on BF, then you bring your amazing Hinderer goodness here... where am I safe?

[mrappraisit]

OTS - Nice custom. Looks like a big thick blade. How do you like the psuedo-Tanto tip?

[OuchThatsSharp]

The tip was one of the selling points for me. Extra strong and it makes the tip thicker. I don't think I'll be breaking the tip off of this one.

[jujigatame]

Considering you've got two XMs I say heck yeah, use that puppy! Some stuff is better admired than used but when it comes to knives I find using is most of the fun. Nice score.

[TheKnifeCollector]

CONGRATS!! That is a sweeeeeet XM-18!!

The XM-18 IS made to be used!