Rick Hinderer Knives
Rick Hinderer’s legendary commitment to quality knives requires a generous spot in your collection. Hinderer Knives and accessories are shining examples of passion and zeal.
Rick Hinderer started building high quality art knives over 28 years ago. In that time, he has risen to the top of the pantheon of great knife designers. Rick Hinderer knife designs have been adopted by legendary brands such as Zero Tolerance and others. Rick has a passion for knives and a real zeal for life and getting the most out of it. Hinderer Knives and accessories are shining examples of passion and zeal.
Rick grew up as a Midwestern farm boy where he learned about hard work and the need to depend on quality tools. His hard work as a farrier enhanced his yearning for quality tools and allowed him the opportunity to forge his very first knife. Later in life his time as a firefighter/EMT garnered him a new perspective on using knives and tools in life and death situations. Because of his background it is no wonder Hinderer Knives are overbuilt with uncompromising fit and finish. Rick accepts nothing but perfection and this commitment to quality shines through on every Hinderer Knife. Whether you are buying one of the legendary XM folders or any other Hinderer knives for sale, you cannot go wrong with one of Rick’s blades and every serious collector should own at least one.
hinderer updates
- • New colors of the 3.5" XM-18 Skinner & Eklipse Spear Point are expected very soon
- • Keep an eye out for DLT Exclusive knives mid-2024
- • Check back here for updates from Hinderer
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all about hinderer
Rick’s design philosophy is deeply rooted in his experience with using his knives as part of his first responder tools.
All of Rick’s products are engineered to go the distance when it counts the most whether it be when life is on the line, or you just need a great knife!
the hinderer legacy
Rick Hinderer has been making high quality knives, pens, and tools for more than 30 years.
Design philosophy deeply rooted in his experience with using knives as part of his first responder duties.
Engineered to go the distance when it counts the most.
Rick Hinderer Knives hail from Shreve, Ohio, USA. Named after the designer and owner, Rick Hinderer, these knives are renowned for their quality and craftsmanship. Rick Hinderer not only designs and produces his own knives but has also designed some of the best-selling models for Kershaw and Zero Tolerance.
The Hinderer folding knife line includes several sizes of the XM series, such as the XM-18 in 3” and 3.5” versions, and the XM-24 in a 4” version. Other notable models include the Eklipse, Project X, Half Track, and Firetac. The XM lineup is available in various grinds, including spear point, tanto, bowie, spanto, skinner, and slicer. Additionally, DLT Exclusives offer unique grinds like the No Choil Spanto, Fullered Spear, and Swedged Spear.
To add to the variety, these knives come in a range of finishes such as stonewash, working finish, and DLC options.