Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5" TC4 Titanium 3D Dragonscale Scales — Upgrade Your Pocket

The XM-18 Is Already a Beast. These Scales Make It a Legend.

The Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5" is one of the most respected tactical folders ever made — built to a standard that most knives can only aspire to. But even legends have room to evolve. The TAITAN EDGE TC4 Titanium 3D Dragonscale Scales take your XM-18 from "serious carry" to "serious statement."

Machined from TC4 titanium (Grade 5, Ti-6Al-4V) and CNC-textured with a deep, aggressive 3D dragonscale pattern, these scales add grip, character, and an unmistakable visual identity to your Hinderer. Run your thumb across the surface and feel the difference — each scale catches light and grip simultaneously, like armor that works.

Why TC4 Titanium?

• Grade 5 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) — the same alloy used in aerospace and medical applications. Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
• Corrosion resistant — won't rust, won't tarnish, won't let you down in any condition
• Lightweight authority — adds zero unnecessary weight while dramatically upgrading feel and grip
• Anodizable — takes color beautifully if you want to go further

The 3D Dragonscale Texture

This isn't a surface engraving or a laser etch. The dragonscale pattern is CNC-machined in full 3D relief — raised, tactile, and aggressive. It provides a secure grip in wet or dry conditions and gives the XM-18 a visual presence that stops people mid-sentence. You'll know it the moment you pick it up.

Specifications

• Material: TC4 Titanium (Grade 5, Ti-6Al-4V)
• Texture: 3D CNC-machined Dragonscale pattern
• Compatibility: Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5"
• Fit: Drop-in replacement using existing hardware
• Finish: Raw titanium (anodizing available on request)
• Weight: Lighter than G-10, stronger than most alternatives

Made to Order

Each set is individually machined and finished. Production time reflects precision craftsmanship. Final sale — no returns on custom-machined scales.

Grip harder. Carry better. Look like nothing else.