Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Show Side Scale — TC4 Titanium with Copper Damascus Inlay

The Show Side. The Statement Side.

On the Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5", the show side scale is everything — it's what the world sees when your knife is clipped to your pocket, laid on your desk, or opened in front of someone who knows what they're looking at. The TAITAN EDGE TC4 Titanium Show Side Scale with Copper Damascus Inlay makes that moment count.

Machined from aerospace-grade TC4 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) and inlaid with hand-forged copper Damascus, this scale delivers a combination of raw strength and visual drama that no factory option can touch. The copper Damascus inlay flows through the titanium like liquid fire — warm, layered, and alive with pattern. Every piece is unique. Every carry is a conversation.

The Power of Copper Damascus

• Hand-forged copper Damascus — layered copper alloy with a flowing, organic pattern that develops a rich patina over time with carry
• Living finish — the copper inlay deepens and warms with use, making your scale more personal the longer you carry it
• Striking contrast — warm copper tones against the cool grey of TC4 titanium create a visual tension that commands attention
• No two alike — each inlay is hand-forged from a unique billet; your scale is one of a kind

TC4 Titanium Foundation

• Grade 5 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) — aerospace-spec alloy with exceptional strength, zero corrosion, and minimal weight
• Precision CNC-machined — tight tolerances for a drop-in fit on the XM-18 3.5"
• Anodizable — the titanium base can be anodized to complement the copper inlay if desired

Specifications

• Base Material: TC4 Titanium (Grade 5, Ti-6Al-4V)
• Inlay Material: Hand-forged Copper Damascus
• Scale Position: Show side only
• Compatibility: Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5"
• Fit: Drop-in replacement using existing hardware — no modification required
• Finish: Raw TC4 titanium with natural copper Damascus patterning
• Patina: Copper inlay develops naturally with carry

Made to Order

Each scale is individually machined and inlaid by hand. Production reflects the precision and care required for this level of craftsmanship. Final sale — no returns on custom-forged scales.

One side. All the attention. Upgrade your Hinderer.