The XM-18 3.5 inch is the flagship of the Hinderer lineup, and it is also the most customized, which makes this the busiest hardware page in the collection. Every part here is machined for the 3.5 inch frame, so it fits your knife without the sizing guesswork that comes from mixing models.
The complete kit is the signature Hinderer upgrade, swapping the entire hardware set in one go. Each kit includes the pivot screw, three scale screws, three handle nuts, three standoffs, and the lockbar stabilizer with its screw, all sized specifically for the 3.5 inch. Kits come in materials like brass, copper, and anodized titanium in bronze and blue, so you can keep it subtle or make the hardware the focal point of the knife. Copper and brass develop a patina over time, which many owners prize for the character it brings.
If you would rather build the look one piece at a time, the scale screws, pivots, standoffs, and lockbar stabilizer are all available on their own, alongside scales in a range of finishes and materials for the 3.5 inch. This is the customization that makes the XM-18 3.5 inch such a personal knife, and it sits within the wider range of Hinderer parts and accessories that covers the rest of the lineup. Use the right tool and take your time on install, and the finish stays flawless.