XM-18 3.0"
The XM-18 3.0" is simply a smaller version of the iconic flagship model XM-18 3.5". Rick took the durability and toughness of the 3.5" version and condensed it down for everyone who favors a smaller folding knife. The blade locks up on a solid ¼ in diameter Thumb stud which is press fitted into the blade. This makes for a very strong lockup as there is no loosening of the thumb stud which can happen with two piece designs. The fact that the thumb stud locks up against the frame adds an incredible amount of strength to the sideways torque of the blade as the sideways stresses are being stopped by the whole handle side, thus relieving the stress that would normally be put on the pivot.
