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The Knives of Rick Hinderer

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 26, 2013 at 8:04

Reply by Ron Migdal (a.k.a. tower) on October 20, 2011 at 23:25

difference between a ZT 0550 and a ZT O551?

Yes. The 0550 has a blade made of Vanax Steel and a diagonal patterned G-10 scale.

The 0551 has an Elmax blade and a brick patterned G-10 scale.

They both have Ti lockbar sides.

Reply by Robert Vargas on November 28, 2011 at 13:17

Thanks Ron!!

Ron Migdal (a.k.a. tower) said:

Yes. The 0550 has a blade made of Vanax Steel and a diagonal patterned G-10 scale.

The 0551 has an Elmax blade and a brick patterned G-10 scale.

They both have Ti lockbar sides.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 26, 2013 at 8:07

Comment by Steve Hanner on April 11, 2012 at 15:03

Hinderer fans we have a fs posting in forum If anyone is interested:

http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/fs-rick-hinderer-gen-ii...

Comment by Manville D. Smith X on February 10, 2012 at 18:20

I recently ordered a CQC 15 but as I look at these frame lock super knives my interest grows. I was going to “Pimp” my emerson but I might end up saving for a Hinderer. I contacted him and he said 3 inch models are coming in may and XM 24s will follow in june and mid summer comes the 3.5 inch XM 18s. with the LE discount its $350 and its $500 for the XM 24s that is if you are a first responder and eligible for purchase directly from him. I asked him about this and he said my Police Explorer status would suffice.

Comment by Ron Migdal (a.k.a. tower) on November 6, 2011 at 20:55

Yes, Happy Birthday, my friend!

MANAGERComment by Steve Hanner on November 4, 2011 at 19:24

Happy Birthday to Rick Hinderer

Comment by Ron Migdal (a.k.a. tower) on August 6, 2011 at 1:09

Chris, I like it fine, it is a very durable folder. But the precision & pivot doesn't come close to a true Hinderer. Of course, neither does the price tag. If I were you and I could wait, I'd dispense with the 0551 and wait for the 0561. With its KVT washer, that should be THE collaboration knife. If you must have an 0551, make me an offer :-).

Comment by Chris Stookey on August 6, 2011 at 0:58

Hey Ron! Great pic with Rick! And groovy photo of your collection! How do you like the ZT Hinderer? I've been cruising for one...but each time I get ready to buy, the store is sold out!

Comment by Ron Migdal (a.k.a. tower) on August 5, 2011 at 2:46

Pix of my current collection

Comment by Ron Migdal (a.k.a. tower) on August 3, 2011 at 14:02

Chris, just tighten the pivot screw a smidgen and it should take care of everything. Turn the screwhead on the G-10 scale side rather than the Ti lockbar side. If all tolerances are correct, you should mot need anything to prevent nut rotation on the Ti side. You will almost certainly overtighten so then just back off to where it feels just right to you.

MANAGERComment by Steve Hanner on August 2, 2011 at 15:54

Now that's a good picture right there with the man himself and a thumbs up to all the folks at iKC, We appreciate it! I am really interested in seeing pictures of what you got.

Comment by Ron Migdal (a.k.a. tower) on August 2, 2011 at 14:26

What a fantastic weekend! Picked up 3 new 24's (one is a custom), took the TDI knife course, Watched Rick make a couple of blades and got treated to Hospitality Hinderer Style!

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 26, 2013 at 8:11

omment by Chris Stookey on July 31, 2011 at 0:33

Thanks, Steve! I think that mine has the Latrobe Duratech steel.

Comment by Chris Stookey on July 31, 2011 at 0:25

Thanks for confirming that I've got a Gen 3, Ron. I love it. The way that it fits my hand...is really better than anything else out there. I have my pocket clip oriented for tip down. I do this because the blade retention is actually pretty poor; the blade can swing out of the handle very easily. I suppose that I could tighten the pivot? It seems to me that the detent should really hold the blade shut. Do your Hinderers do this?

Comment by Ron Migdal (a.k.a. tower) on July 24, 2011 at 23:46

Although, the hardware does not look contemporary. Rick is using flat washers and bolt heads now.