Hinderer XM-18 vs Zero Tolerance 0560

Published: 12 years ago

A quick comparison between these two knives

This third generation XM-18 features a 3 1/2" tumble finish blade with a flat grind and a textured orange G10 and tumble finish titanium handle.

The Spanto blade offers maximum cutting potential in a blade with a durable tip for prying. The non-lockbar side has an embedded titanium liner in the G10 to add rigidity and provide a solid rest for the spacers. The pivot screw is specifically designed for the XM-18 as are the spacer posts. Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer, smooth opening, solid lockup. Grooved thumbrest. The pocket clip can be mounted for either tip up or tip down carry.

Product Details:
Blade size: 3.5"
Clip: Reversible
Closed: 4.72"
Handle: Textured Orange G10 / Tumble Finish Titanium
Spacer: Titanium Posts
Thumb studs: Dual Thumb Studs & Flipper
Weight: 5.8 oz

The Zero Tolerance 560 knife is a Rick Hinderer design that was announced at the 2011 Blade Show. The 0560 features a premium stonewashed Elmax blade with a plain edge and ambidextrous thumb stud. The handle has a 3D machined 6AL4V titanium frame-lock and a G-10 front handle scale. Includes 4-way reversible pocket clip.

Specifications:
Overall Length: 8.8"
Blade Length: 3.75"
Blade Steel: Elmax
Closed Length: 5.05"
Weight: 5.8 oz.
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