{"id":2997,"date":"2018-07-02T08:27:57","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T08:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/?p=2997"},"modified":"2021-01-29T12:01:57","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T12:01:57","slug":"knife-review-hinderer-knives-xm-slippy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/?p=2997","title":{"rendered":"Knife Review: Hinderer Knives XM-Slippy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hinderer Knives&#8217; XM-Slippy was designed to answer the high demand from the European market for a Rick Hinderer knife that could be carried in areas with more restrictive knife carry laws; as its name suggests, it is a slip-joint knife. The knife was debuted at IWA 2017 and is currently entering into its second production run. The XM-Slippy shown in this review is a first run knife and externally there is no visible change when compared to the second run. Designed to be as universally EDC legal as possible, the thumb disc can easily be removed for two-handed opening if required.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300856.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"597\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300856.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300856-600x448.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300856-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300856-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">New Review Format 2018!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i>Tactical Reviews is known for very detailed reviews using many high quality images. This has meant quite a lot of scrolling to read most reviews. In the new format, the review contains &#8216;responsive image galleries&#8217; to better display these images as a slide show with captions.<br \/>\nNOTE: On a PC it is best to use the arrow keys to move through the images. Captions can be hidden by clicking the small &#8216;x&#8217; in the caption box. To enable them again, close the gallery and reopen it.<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>A few more details:<\/h3>\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the box?:<\/h4>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-3005 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-3005 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-3005\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:false,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/01-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-boxed-grey-P1300735.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3006\" data-caption-title=\"01 Hinderer XM Slippy boxed grey P1300735\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/01-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-boxed-grey-P1300735\/3302459141.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/03-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-box-contents-P1300743.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"In the box is the XM-Slippy in a plastic bag, along with a small Allen key and instruction sheet for the re\/movable thumb stud.\" data-caption-desc=\"In the box is the XM-Slippy in a plastic bag, along with a small Allen key and instruction sheet for the re\/movable thumb stud.\" data-attachment-id=\"3007\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/03-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-box-contents-P1300743\/4133642077.jpg\" title=\"In the box is the XM-Slippy in a plastic bag, along with a small Allen key and instruction sheet for the re\/movable thumb stud.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">In the box is the XM-Slippy in a plastic bag, along with a small Allen key and instruction sheet for the re\/movable thumb stud.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/04-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-instructions-P1300746.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3008\" data-caption-title=\"04 Hinderer XM Slippy instructions P1300746\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/04-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-instructions-P1300746\/2698070066.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/05-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-box-contents-P1300749.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3009\" data-caption-title=\"05 Hinderer XM Slippy box contents P1300749\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/05-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-box-contents-P1300749\/1960161478.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<h4>A good look round the XM-Slippy &#8211; Things to look out for here are:<\/h4>\n<p>This example has the VERY orange G10 handles, but the XM-Slippy is also available in much more neutral colours. The stonewashed steel pocket clip is fitted by default in the tip down position and is pretty thick and sturdy (also read &#8216;stiff&#8217;).<br \/>\nOne design aspect needs a little more attention; the smoothing\/easing of all edges. A very obvious example of this are the edges of the back-spring, and the bevelled edges provide shadow lines along the back of the handle. The fact all edges are eased\/rounded gives it a distinct look and feel and a great comfort in the hand and pocket. Some might criticise the fact that the H doesn&#8217;t look as tight as they would expect, but this is as it should be; the combination of the easing and the fact there is an internal stop-pin results in this appearance, the blade itself is spot on and perfectly positioned.<br \/>\nPeering into the liners, you can see the very end of the clip screws just coming through the liner, but there is no contact with the blade; it does mean the screws are as stable as they possibly could be as they fill the threaded hole completely.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-3010 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-3010 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-3010\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:false,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300824.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3011\" data-caption-title=\"00 Hinderer XM Slippy feature P1300824\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300824\/843216390.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/06-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-folded-P1300751.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The Hinderer logo - always a good thing.\" data-caption-desc=\"The Hinderer logo - always a good thing.\" data-attachment-id=\"3012\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/06-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-folded-P1300751\/2428489058.jpg\" title=\"The Hinderer logo - always a good thing.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The Hinderer logo - always a good thing.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/09-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-orange-P1300760.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"This example has the very orange G10 handles.\" data-caption-desc=\"This example has the very orange G10 handles.\" data-attachment-id=\"3013\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/09-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-orange-P1300760\/110331145.jpg\" title=\"This example has the very orange G10 handles.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">This example has the very orange G10 handles.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/11-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-closed-clip-P1300765.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3014\" data-caption-title=\"11 Hinderer XM Slippy closed clip P1300765\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/11-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-closed-clip-P1300765\/2671004560.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-P1300775.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A stonewashed steel pocket clip is fitted by default in the tip-down position.\" data-caption-desc=\"A stonewashed steel pocket clip is fitted by default in the tip-down position.\" data-attachment-id=\"3015\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/13-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-P1300775\/2678386456.jpg\" title=\"A stonewashed steel pocket clip is fitted by default in the tip-down position.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A stonewashed steel pocket clip is fitted by default in the tip-down position.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-blank-P1300777.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The tip-up clip position has a blanking plate fitted.\" data-caption-desc=\"The tip-up clip position has a blanking plate fitted.\" data-attachment-id=\"3016\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/14-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-blank-P1300777\/2009631580.jpg\" title=\"The tip-up clip position has a blanking plate fitted.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The tip-up clip position has a blanking plate fitted.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/15-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-pivot-P1300782.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"On the clip side of the pivot bolt, the nut is flush and uses a &#039;security&#039; style two-slot design.\" data-caption-desc=\"On the clip side of the pivot bolt, the nut is flush and uses a &#039;security&#039; style two-slot design.\" data-attachment-id=\"3017\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/15-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-pivot-P1300782\/3117677262.jpg\" title=\"On the clip side of the pivot bolt, the nut is flush and uses a &#039;security&#039; style two-slot design.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">On the clip side of the pivot bolt, the nut is flush and uses a 'security' style two-slot design.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/16-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-pivot-bolt-P1300785.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The pivot uses an Allen head bolt.\" data-caption-desc=\"The pivot uses an Allen head bolt.\" data-attachment-id=\"3018\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/16-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-pivot-bolt-P1300785\/1073363830.jpg\" title=\"The pivot uses an Allen head bolt.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The pivot uses an Allen head bolt.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/17-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-spring-P1300788.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"All edges of the back-spring are eased\/bevelled providing shadow lines along the back of the handle.\" data-caption-desc=\"All edges of the back-spring are eased\/bevelled providing shadow lines along the back of the handle.\" data-attachment-id=\"3019\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/17-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-spring-P1300788\/3936768845.jpg\" title=\"All edges of the back-spring are eased\/bevelled providing shadow lines along the back of the handle.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">All edges of the back-spring are eased\/bevelled providing shadow lines along the back of the handle.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/18-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-spring-P1300790.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A closer look at the back-spring and the jimping for a reverse grip.\" data-caption-desc=\"A closer look at the back-spring and the jimping for a reverse grip.\" data-attachment-id=\"3020\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/18-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-spring-P1300790\/3388481662.jpg\" title=\"A closer look at the back-spring and the jimping for a reverse grip.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A closer look at the back-spring and the jimping for a reverse grip.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/20-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-jimping-P1300799.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Jimping on the handle goes through the liners and G10.\" data-caption-desc=\"Jimping on the handle goes through the liners and G10.\" data-attachment-id=\"3021\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/20-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-jimping-P1300799\/3829693535.jpg\" title=\"Jimping on the handle goes through the liners and G10.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Jimping on the handle goes through the liners and G10.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/21-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-centring-P1300800.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Blade centring was spot-on.\" data-caption-desc=\"Blade centring was spot-on.\" data-attachment-id=\"3022\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/21-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-centring-P1300800\/924936094.jpg\" title=\"Blade centring was spot-on.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Blade centring was spot-on.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/22-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-washer-P1300803.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Peering into the pivot, you can see the phosphor-bronze washers and the very end of the clip screws just coming through the liner.\" data-caption-desc=\"Peering into the pivot, you can see the phosphor-bronze washers and the very end of the clip screws just coming through the liner.\" data-attachment-id=\"3023\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/22-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-washer-P1300803\/3742488772.jpg\" title=\"Peering into the pivot, you can see the phosphor-bronze washers and the very end of the clip screws just coming through the liner.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Peering into the pivot, you can see the phosphor-bronze washers and the very end of the clip screws just coming through the liner.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/23-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-P1300811.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The clip is made from thick steel and is very sturdy.\" data-caption-desc=\"The clip is made from thick steel and is very sturdy.\" data-attachment-id=\"3024\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/23-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-P1300811\/2220614176.jpg\" title=\"The clip is made from thick steel and is very sturdy.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The clip is made from thick steel and is very sturdy.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-plunge-P1300830.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A wide finger\/sharpening\/safety choil spans the smooth plunge line.\" data-caption-desc=\"A wide finger\/sharpening\/safety choil spans the smooth plunge line.\" data-attachment-id=\"3025\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/26-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-plunge-P1300830\/3230858305.jpg\" title=\"A wide finger\/sharpening\/safety choil spans the smooth plunge line.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A wide finger\/sharpening\/safety choil spans the smooth plunge line.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/27-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-tip-P1300832.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3026\" data-caption-title=\"27 Hinderer XM Slippy tip P1300832\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/27-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-tip-P1300832\/2718261911.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/28-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-texture-P1300840.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3027\" data-caption-title=\"28 Hinderer XM Slippy texture P1300840\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/28-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-texture-P1300840\/1339617266.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/29-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-open-angle-P1300844.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3028\" data-caption-title=\"29 Hinderer XM Slippy open angle P1300844\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/29-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-open-angle-P1300844\/926635813.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/30-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-H-P1300860.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"By intent, all edges are eased\/rounded giving it a distinct look and feel.\" data-caption-desc=\"By intent, all edges are eased\/rounded giving it a distinct look and feel.\" data-attachment-id=\"3029\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/30-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-H-P1300860\/2039792347.jpg\" title=\"By intent, all edges are eased\/rounded giving it a distinct look and feel.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">By intent, all edges are eased\/rounded giving it a distinct look and feel.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/32-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-H-P1300865.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The combination of the easing and the fact there is an internal stop-pin means the H doesn&#039;t look as tight as some would expect, but it is as it should be.\" data-caption-desc=\"The combination of the easing and the fact there is an internal stop-pin means the H doesn&#039;t look as tight as some would expect, but it is as it should be.\" data-attachment-id=\"3030\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/32-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-H-P1300865\/834260302.jpg\" title=\"The combination of the easing and the fact there is an internal stop-pin means the H doesn&#039;t look as tight as some would expect, but it is as it should be.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The combination of the easing and the fact there is an internal stop-pin means the H doesn't look as tight as some would expect, but it is as it should be.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/59-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-exploded-Hinderer-XM-slippy-Blade_Assembly_rev2-1.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Exploded view.\" data-caption-desc=\"Exploded view.\" data-attachment-id=\"3031\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/59-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-exploded-Hinderer-XM-slippy-Blade_Assembly_rev2-1\/296989545.jpg\" title=\"Exploded view.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Exploded view.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<h4>Rick Hinderer&#8217;s Thumb Disc:<\/h4>\n<p>The Hinderer adjustable thumb disc uses a small grub screw (0.035&#8243; Allen key) to secure it in place. The Thumb Disc channel is the same on both sides of the CPM20CV blade, forming a T-shaped section that the thumb disc slides onto. The thumb disc can be positioned anywhere along the channel, or removed, allowing the user to find the best location for them.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-3032 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-3032 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-3032\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:false,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/07-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-P1300755.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The Hinderer adjustable thumb disc.\" data-caption-desc=\"The Hinderer adjustable thumb disc.\" data-attachment-id=\"3033\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/07-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-P1300755\/4104780699.jpg\" title=\"The Hinderer adjustable thumb disc.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The Hinderer adjustable thumb disc.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/10-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-closed-P1300763.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3034\" data-caption-title=\"10 Hinderer XM Slippy closed P1300763\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/10-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-closed-P1300763\/4283543360.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/12-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-steel-P1300771.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The Thumb Disc channel is the same on both sides of the CPM20CV blade.\" data-caption-desc=\"The Thumb Disc channel is the same on both sides of the CPM20CV blade.\" data-attachment-id=\"3035\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/12-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-steel-P1300771\/949221562.jpg\" title=\"The Thumb Disc channel is the same on both sides of the CPM20CV blade.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The Thumb Disc channel is the same on both sides of the CPM20CV blade.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/19-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-P1300796.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Looking at the top of the disc you can see the small grub screw used to secure it in place.\" data-caption-desc=\"Looking at the top of the disc you can see the small grub screw used to secure it in place.\" data-attachment-id=\"3036\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/19-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-P1300796\/3594134010.jpg\" title=\"Looking at the top of the disc you can see the small grub screw used to secure it in place.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Looking at the top of the disc you can see the small grub screw used to secure it in place.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/24-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-part-open-P1300818.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3037\" data-caption-title=\"24 Hinderer XM Slippy part open P1300818\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/24-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-part-open-P1300818\/1714038946.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/25-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-channel-P1300827.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The Thumb Disc can be positioned anywhere along the channel, or removed.\" data-caption-desc=\"The Thumb Disc can be positioned anywhere along the channel, or removed.\" data-attachment-id=\"3038\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/25-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-channel-P1300827\/3210285658.jpg\" title=\"The Thumb Disc can be positioned anywhere along the channel, or removed.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The Thumb Disc can be positioned anywhere along the channel, or removed.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/34-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-opening-P1300884.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"This allows the user to find the best location for them.\" data-caption-desc=\"This allows the user to find the best location for them.\" data-attachment-id=\"3039\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/34-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-opening-P1300884\/2250169223.jpg\" title=\"This allows the user to find the best location for them.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">This allows the user to find the best location for them.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/35-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-adjust-P1300894.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The channel on each side of the blade forms a T-shaped section that the thumb disc slides onto.\" data-caption-desc=\"The channel on each side of the blade forms a T-shaped section that the thumb disc slides onto.\" data-attachment-id=\"3040\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/35-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-adjust-P1300894\/11554981.jpg\" title=\"The channel on each side of the blade forms a T-shaped section that the thumb disc slides onto.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The channel on each side of the blade forms a T-shaped section that the thumb disc slides onto.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/36-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-adjust-P1300897.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Using the 0.035&quot; Allen key provided, the thumb disc position can be adjusted.\" data-caption-desc=\"Using the 0.035&quot; Allen key provided, the thumb disc position can be adjusted.\" data-attachment-id=\"3041\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/36-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-adjust-P1300897\/2070814886.jpg\" title=\"Using the 0.035&quot; Allen key provided, the thumb disc position can be adjusted.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Using the 0.035\" Allen key provided, the thumb disc position can be adjusted.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/40-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-P1300912.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A close look at the thumb disc when taken off the knife.\" data-caption-desc=\"A close look at the thumb disc when taken off the knife.\" data-attachment-id=\"3042\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/40-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-P1300912\/3305582469.jpg\" title=\"A close look at the thumb disc when taken off the knife.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A close look at the thumb disc when taken off the knife.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/42-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-end-1-P1300923.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"With the shape of the channel, this is realistically one extreme position the disc can be located.\" data-caption-desc=\"With the shape of the channel, this is realistically one extreme position the disc can be located.\" data-attachment-id=\"3043\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/42-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-end-1-P1300923\/2841114365.jpg\" title=\"With the shape of the channel, this is realistically one extreme position the disc can be located.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">With the shape of the channel, this is realistically one extreme position the disc can be located.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/43-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-end-2-P1300925.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Moving to the other extreme position.\" data-caption-desc=\"Moving to the other extreme position.\" data-attachment-id=\"3044\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/43-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-end-2-P1300925\/918028478.jpg\" title=\"Moving to the other extreme position.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Moving to the other extreme position.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<h4>The XM-Slippy with Thumb Disc removed:<\/h4>\n<p>If you need to disable OHO or prefer the look without the thumb disc you have the choice as the thumb disc can be completely removed.<br \/>\nThe thumb disc slot also acts like a large nail-nick giving you something to grip to open the blade.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-3045 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-3045 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-3045\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:false,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/37-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-off-P1300898.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Using the 0.035&quot; Allen key the thumb disc can be completely removed.\" data-caption-desc=\"Using the 0.035&quot; Allen key the thumb disc can be completely removed.\" data-attachment-id=\"3046\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/37-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-stud-off-P1300898\/1593977845.jpg\" title=\"Using the 0.035&quot; Allen key the thumb disc can be completely removed.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Using the 0.035\" Allen key the thumb disc can be completely removed.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/38-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-no-stud-P1300906.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"If you need to disable OHO or prefer the look without thumb disc you have the choice.\" data-caption-desc=\"If you need to disable OHO or prefer the look without thumb disc you have the choice.\" data-attachment-id=\"3047\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/38-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-no-stud-P1300906\/3480490046.jpg\" title=\"If you need to disable OHO or prefer the look without thumb disc you have the choice.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">If you need to disable OHO or prefer the look without thumb disc you have the choice.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/39-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-no-stud-P1300909.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The thumb disc groove also acts like a large nail-nick giving you something to grip to open the blade.\" data-caption-desc=\"The thumb disc groove also acts like a large nail-nick giving you something to grip to open the blade.\" data-attachment-id=\"3048\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/39-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-no-stud-P1300909\/183636065.jpg\" title=\"The thumb disc groove also acts like a large nail-nick giving you something to grip to open the blade.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The thumb disc groove also acts like a large nail-nick giving you something to grip to open the blade.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Explained by the Maker:<\/h3>\n<p><i>The reasons for certain design choices may not be clear when simply looking at an object, so this section is intended to give an insight into the thinking behind a design by speaking to the designer themselves.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>While at IWA 2018 I had the good fortune to be able to talk to Rick Hinderer about this knife.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DNBZHDyIIqc?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><i><strong><small>Video Edited with &#8211; Cyberlink Director Suite 5 (PowerDirector 16 and AudioDirector 7)<br \/>\nCamera &#8211; Panasonic HC-V770&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microphone &#8211; Tonor TN120308BL<\/small><\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<h3>The Blade and Handle Geometry:<\/h3>\n<p>Most knife specifications have a basic description of the blade geometry, but in this section I will be taking a more detailed look at geometry and balance.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/57-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-grind-P1320159.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/57-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-grind-P1320159.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/57-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-grind-P1320159-600x390.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/57-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-grind-P1320159-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/57-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-grind-P1320159-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using a set of gauges and precision measuring equipment including a Vernier protractor, callipers, fixed radius gauges and the unique Arc Master adjustable radius gauge (the one that looks like a crossbow).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Knife-measuring-P1180483.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"493\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Knife-measuring-P1180483.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Knife-measuring-P1180483-600x370.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Knife-measuring-P1180483-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Knife-measuring-P1180483-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These measurements have been tabulated and are presented along with a few reference blades (8&#8243; Chef&#8217;s Knife, 5.5&#8243; Santoku and the popular F\u00e4llkniven F1).<\/p>\n<p>Key aspects such as the primary bevel angle, grind type, blade depth, blade thickness, length, weight are detailed, along with balance information.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/58-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bevel-P1320183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/58-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bevel-P1320183.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/58-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bevel-P1320183-600x461.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/58-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bevel-P1320183-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/58-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bevel-P1320183-768x590.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The &#8216;Balance relative to the front of the handle&#8217; tells you if the knife will feel front heavy, or if the weight is in your hand (a positive value means the weight is forward of the front of the handle). The &#8216;Balance relative to the centre of the handle&#8217; indicates how close to a &#8216;neutral balance&#8217; the knife has in the hand.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-balance-P1320154.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"248\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-balance-P1320154.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-balance-P1320154-600x186.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-balance-P1320154-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-balance-P1320154-768x238.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the case of full convex grinds the approximate centre of the grind is used for the primary bevel angle estimate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/xm-slippy-parameters.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"737\" height=\"404\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/xm-slippy-parameters.jpg 737w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/xm-slippy-parameters-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/xm-slippy-parameters-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The blade is made from CPM20CV steel.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">New for 2018! BESS Certified sharpness testing:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i>The BESS &#8216;C&#8217; scale of sharpness, developed by Mike Brubacher (Brubacher Edge Sharpness Scale) will now become part of Tactical Reviews&#8217; knife testing process. Initially this will be used to verify the sharpness of the factory edge and allow the knife to be brought to a minimum standard sharpness before testing a blade&#8217;s cutting performance.<\/i><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-2640 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-2640 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-shadow-small fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-2640\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bess_c_bessu.png\" data-caption-title=\"A chart showing where on the BESS scale a blade is.\" data-caption-desc=\"A chart showing where on the BESS scale a blade is.\" data-attachment-id=\"2637\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/02\/bess_c_bessu\/3375096401.png\" title=\"A chart showing where on the BESS scale a blade is.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A chart showing where on the BESS scale a blade is.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/55-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bess-P1310309.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/55-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bess-P1310309.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/55-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bess-P1310309-600x422.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/55-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bess-P1310309-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/55-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-bess-P1310309-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The XM-Slippy&#8217;s factory edge has an average BESS &#8216;C&#8217; sharpness of 399. This was a show exhibit knife, so I would not comment on the absolute sharpness after all the handling and trying out it has had. As it was, the edge didn&#8217;t appear to have any rolling or damage, and with this edge would slice 80gsm well enough although not the cleanest of cut.<br \/>\nFor testing I have taken the edge to a 30 degree inclusive angle and a BESS score of 200, at which point it is shaving arm hair with ease.<\/p>\n<h3>What it is like to use?<\/h3>\n<p>Colour is a matter of taste, and for me the Orange is perfect. I like to see where I&#8217;ve put down important tools, or worst case dropped\/lost, but moving beyond the Oranginess&#8230;<br \/>\nThere is a finesse to the overall finish which starts to sink in the more you use it. The XM-SLippy, has only one sharp edge, exactly where it should be. All the other corners are smoothed so that nothing catches on your hands, gloves or pockets. I cannot stress enough how much this adds to the quality feel as nothing &#8216;jars&#8217; while you handle or use it. Some knives have an unrelenting crispness to their finish and this can mean that edges are sharp, the corners of liners, blade stop, back-spring etc, all of which can become fatiguing to your hands and pockets &#8211; not so with the XM-Slippy.<br \/>\nMany slip-joints use a half-stop position for the blade, and in a two handed opener I don&#8217;t object to this, but for a one-handed-opener, I find this a big no-no. The XM-Slippy has no half-stop, so the blade swings out smoothly all the way to snap into the open position without interruption. In my view this is exactly as it should be for a OHO, slip-joint or not. There are some that argue that the half-stop add to the safety in case of accidental closing, so the blade doesn&#8217;t close on your fingers. I&#8217;d counter that by saying that if your slip-joint is closing on you, you are not using it correctly, and if you have sufficient force to start closing the blade onto your fingers it is quite likely to keep going through a half-stop anyway. Rick has definitely got this right.<br \/>\nA design feature shown in the gallery is the relatively large choil. This is not really a finger choil, though can be used as such carefully, and it is too large for a sharpening choil. Instead its design purpose is so that if the blade is closed onto your fingers, it is the choil that actually hits your finger (see gallery) giving you some protection from injury.<br \/>\nBeing based on the XM platform, the look is of course familiar, but it also includes some jimping which might be a little overkill for a slip-joint. The forward thumb grip is useful, but clearly when applying a lot of force with a slip-joint you need to be careful. There is jimping for a reverse grip and I&#8217;d say it is wholly unsuitable to use a slip-joint with a reverse grip, so don&#8217;t take its presence as a suggestion to use the XM-Slippy like this.<br \/>\nRick has designed in easy user customisation for the XM-Slippy; starting with the pocket clip, which has two options, tip-up or tip-down. Keeping the refined finish complete, there is a blanking plate to fill in the alternate clip position, and swapping the pocket clip position is nice and easy. Using a standard Phillips screwdriver, simply undo the two screws holding the pocket clip and the two holding the blanking plate. Swap round and replace the screws&#8230;but wait, there is the next part. With the pocket clip off the knife, there is only a single screw holding the handle scale on. Take out that last screw and the G10 scale can be lifted off. Its fit is beautifully precise. A nice feature when swapping the handle scales is that with the scale removed, the knife is still fully functional, as the liners are held together with other fixings.<br \/>\nThis example is fitted with the Hinderer &#8216;slicer&#8217; blade which is an excellent general purpose blade shape for an EDC knife.<br \/>\nIs the adjustable thumb disc a gimmick? Maybe, maybe not. Though I can never see the extreme positions you could put the disc being used by anyone, the length of the thumb disc slot looks right for the proportions of the blade. Even small adjustments can make a big difference for your experience of using the knife, so don&#8217;t be afraid to move it about and try. I&#8217;ve settled on a position that is different to all my other knives with thumb stud \/disc. Then of course you can take it off, if you are visiting an area where the law does not permit one-handed-opening. I have found the thumb disc slot does collect a bit of pocket dust, but nothing compared to a pivot or the handles, so not to worry, and anything other than a perfectly plain blade will fail the &#8216;peanut butter&#8217; test anyway.<br \/>\nThe factory\/show edge needed attention before I started to really use it, and the CPM20CV proved to be very easy to sharpen and took a razor edge with very little work. My current sharpening method is to use a small belt sander (120 grit with a light touch) with bevel angle guide to reprofile to 15 degrees per side followed by a good stropping with a polishing compound, the edge on this blade simply wanted to be super sharp.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-3049 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-3049 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-3049\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:false,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/33-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-finger-P1300868.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The large choil provides a degree of safety if the blade closes by mistake. It brings the cutting edge away from the finger as shown in the half-open position.\" data-caption-desc=\"The large choil provides a degree of safety if the blade closes by mistake. It brings the cutting edge away from the finger as shown in the half-open position.\" data-attachment-id=\"3050\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/33-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-finger-P1300868\/745239834.jpg\" title=\"The large choil provides a degree of safety if the blade closes by mistake. It brings the cutting edge away from the finger as shown in the half-open position.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The large choil provides a degree of safety if the blade closes by mistake. It brings the cutting edge away from the finger as shown in the half-open position.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/44-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-in-hand-P1300940.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Using the thumb ramp.\" data-caption-desc=\"Using the thumb ramp.\" data-attachment-id=\"3051\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/44-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-in-hand-P1300940\/1614547550.jpg\" title=\"Using the thumb ramp.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Using the thumb ramp.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/45-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-in-hand-P1300942.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"You can move slightly further forward to utilise the choil.\" data-caption-desc=\"You can move slightly further forward to utilise the choil.\" data-attachment-id=\"3052\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/45-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-in-hand-P1300942\/2965913595.jpg\" title=\"You can move slightly further forward to utilise the choil.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">You can move slightly further forward to utilise the choil.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/46-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-in-hand-P1300946.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Not really suitable use for a slip-joint, but the reverse grip has jimping for the thumb.\" data-caption-desc=\"Not really suitable use for a slip-joint, but the reverse grip has jimping for the thumb.\" data-attachment-id=\"3053\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/46-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-in-hand-P1300946\/2491253262.jpg\" title=\"Not really suitable use for a slip-joint, but the reverse grip has jimping for the thumb.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Not really suitable use for a slip-joint, but the reverse grip has jimping for the thumb.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/49-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-swap-P1300973.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Swapping the pocket clip position is nice and easy.\" data-caption-desc=\"Swapping the pocket clip position is nice and easy.\" data-attachment-id=\"3056\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/49-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-swap-P1300973\/3596660284.jpg\" title=\"Swapping the pocket clip position is nice and easy.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Swapping the pocket clip position is nice and easy.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/48-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-swap-P1300970.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"With the blanking plate removed the clip fits in perfectly.\" data-caption-desc=\"With the blanking plate removed the clip fits in perfectly.\" data-attachment-id=\"3055\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/48-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-swap-P1300970\/3512855296.jpg\" title=\"With the blanking plate removed the clip fits in perfectly.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">With the blanking plate removed the clip fits in perfectly.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/47-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-swap-P1300965.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Like this, the handle scale can be removed.\" data-caption-desc=\"Like this, the handle scale can be removed.\" data-attachment-id=\"3054\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/47-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-clip-swap-P1300965\/811904321.jpg\" title=\"Like this, the handle scale can be removed.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Like this, the handle scale can be removed.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/50-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-handle-off-P1300975.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"With both the clip and blanking plate removed, there is only a single screw holding the handle scale on.\" data-caption-desc=\"With both the clip and blanking plate removed, there is only a single screw holding the handle scale on.\" data-attachment-id=\"3057\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/50-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-handle-off-P1300975\/2645852460.jpg\" title=\"With both the clip and blanking plate removed, there is only a single screw holding the handle scale on.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">With both the clip and blanking plate removed, there is only a single screw holding the handle scale on.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/51-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-handle-off-P1300981.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The handle scale is beautifully precise in its fit.\" data-caption-desc=\"The handle scale is beautifully precise in its fit.\" data-attachment-id=\"3058\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/51-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-handle-off-P1300981\/4121046729.jpg\" title=\"The handle scale is beautifully precise in its fit.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The handle scale is beautifully precise in its fit.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/52-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-handle-off-P1300979.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"With the scale removed, the knife is still fully functional.\" data-caption-desc=\"With the scale removed, the knife is still fully functional.\" data-attachment-id=\"3059\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/52-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-handle-off-P1300979\/3727613155.jpg\" title=\"With the scale removed, the knife is still fully functional.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">With the scale removed, the knife is still fully functional.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/53-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-size-P1300990.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"To give an idea of scale, here it is next to a standard Victorinox.\" data-caption-desc=\"To give an idea of scale, here it is next to a standard Victorinox.\" data-attachment-id=\"3060\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/53-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-size-P1300990\/2230707431.jpg\" title=\"To give an idea of scale, here it is next to a standard Victorinox.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">To give an idea of scale, here it is next to a standard Victorinox.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/54-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-size-P1300994.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"3061\" data-caption-title=\"54 Hinderer XM Slippy size P1300994\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/06\/54-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-size-P1300994\/2068708707.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Review Summary<\/h3>\n<p>The views expressed in this summary table are from the point of view of the reviewer\u2019s personal use. I am not a member of the armed forces and cannot comment on its use beyond a cutting tool or field\/hunting knife.<\/p>\n<p>Something that might be a \u2018pro\u2019 for one user can be a \u2018con\u2019 for another, so the comments are categorised based on my requirements. You should consider all points and if they could be beneficial to you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cms_table\">\n<table class=\"cms_table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"cms_table_tr\" valign=\"top\">\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><b>_______________________________________________<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><b>_______________________________________________<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cms_table_tr\" valign=\"top\">\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><b>Things I like<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><b>What doesn&#8217;t work so well for me<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cms_table_tr\" valign=\"top\">\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><b>_______________________________________________<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><b>_______________________________________________<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cms_table_tr\" valign=\"top\">\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\">High quality fit and finish.<\/td>\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\">Expensive when compared to most slip-joint knives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cms_table_tr\" valign=\"top\">\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\">Adjustable \/ removable thumb disc.<\/td>\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\">Pocket clip a bit tight for my taste.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cms_table_tr\" valign=\"top\">\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\">All edges smoothed making it especially hand and pocket friendly.<\/td>\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cms_table_tr\" valign=\"top\">\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\">CPM20CV steel takes a super sharp edge (with ease &#8211; depending on your sharpener).<\/td>\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cms_table_tr\" valign=\"top\">\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\">Pocket clip can be positioned for tip-up or tip-down use.<\/td>\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cms_table_tr\" valign=\"top\">\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\">Simple to replace\/change handle scales.<\/td>\n<td class=\"cms_table_td\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300928.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"472\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300928.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300928-600x354.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300928-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/00-Hinderer-XM-Slippy-feature-P1300928-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Discussing the Review:<\/h4>\n<h5><i>The ideal place to discuss this reviews is on a forum. If you started reading the shorter forum version of the review, but followed the link this full exclusive review, please return to that forum to discuss the review there.<br \/>\nIf you read the review entirely on Tactical Reviews, please consider one of the following to join in any discussion.<\/i><\/h5>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bladeforums.com\/index.php?forums\/knife-reviews-testing.718\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BladeForums &#8211; Knife Reviews<\/a><\/b> (US based Forum for Knife Discussion)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.candlepowerforums.com\/vb\/forumdisplay.php?181-Knife-Reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CandlePowerForums &#8211; Knife Reviews Section<\/a><\/b> (Largest and Friendliest Flashlight Community Forum)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/bessex.com\/forum\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The BESS Exchange<\/a><\/b> &#8211; A forum discussing technical aspects of sharpness and truly understanding your sharpening process.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0.png 200w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hinderer Knives&#8217; XM-Slippy was designed to answer the high demand from the European market for a Rick Hinderer knife that could be carried in areas with more restrictive knife carry laws; as its name suggests, it is a slip-joint knife. 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