Make It Your Own: A Guide to RHK Hardware & Customization
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Make It Your Own: A Guide to RHK Hardware & Customization
At Rick Hinderer Knives, we’ve always believed your knife should be more than just a tool—it should be a reflection of you. That’s why we offer a wide selection of hardware options that let you tailor your RHK knife to fit your style, function, and preferences. Whether you’re chasing performance or putting your personal stamp on your knife, our “Make It Your Own” philosophy gives you the freedom to build it your way.
Why Customize?
Every Hinderer knife is built to perform—but how it looks, feels, and carries? That’s up to you. Customizing your knife doesn’t just change the aesthetics—it lets you:
- Fine-tune weight with different materials.
- Add visual contrast or color coordination.
- Swap in hardware.
- Make your EDC stand out from the rest of the Herd.
From subtle upgrades to full-blown “Make It Your Own”, our hardware line is designed to give you options—without compromising quality.
Our hardware is precision-machined in-house. Here's a look at the most popular components you can upgrade:
- Pivot Screws
- Pivots
- Handle Screws
- Handle Nuts
- Standoffs
- Pocket Clips & Filler Tabs
- Lockbar Stabilizers
- Scales
- Backspacers/H.M.B.S.
Each piece is available in finishes like Stonewash, Working Finish, Battle Blue, and more—so you can match your setup or mix things up.
Built for Compatibility
With so many models and hardware options available, it can be tough to know what fits what. That’s why we put together a comprehensive compatibility chart to make customizing easier than ever.
Whether you're working on an XM-18, Eklipse, Half Track, or Full Track, the chart breaks down exactly what hardware works with your knife model.
Make It Your Own
No two Hinderers are alike—and that’s the point. Whether you're running a battle-worn build or a clean, anodized setup, our hardware gives you the tools to create something uniquely yours.
Ready to start building?
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Tag your build with #MyHindererBuild and show us how you’ve made it your own.
Hardware Compatibility Guide
Select your model to see compatible hardware.
Eklipse▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | Eklipse 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | Eklipse 3.5" |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Torx T6 |
| Scale | Eklipse |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
Eklipse 3" Liner Lock▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | Eklipse 3" |
| Handle Screws | Eklipse 3" |
| Handle Nuts | Eklipse 3" |
| Standoffs | Eklipse 3" |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Torx T6 |
| Scale | Eklipse 3" Liner Lock |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
Eklipse Automatic▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | Eklipse 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | Eklipse 3.5" |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Torx T6 |
| Scale | Eklipse Automatic |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | N/A |
| LBS | N/A |
Eklipse Skinny▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3" |
| Handle Screws | Eklipse Skinny |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | Eklipse Skinny |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Torx T6 |
| Scale | Eklipse Skinny |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
Firetac▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | Firetac |
| Handle Screws | Firetac |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | Firetac |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | Firetac |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
Full Track▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | Full Track |
| Handle Screws | Full Track |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | Full Track |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Full Track Tool |
| Scale | Full Track |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | N/A |
| LBS | N/A |
Halftrack▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | Eklipse 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | Halftrack |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Torx T6 |
| Scale | Halftrack |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | N/A |
| LBS | N/A |
Jurassic▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | Eklipse 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | Eklipse & H.M.B.S. Standoff |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Torx T6 |
| Scale | Jurassic |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
Maximus▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | Maximus |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | Maximus |
| Pocket Clip | Maximus |
| Filler Tab | Maximus |
| LBS | N/A |
MP-1▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | Eklipse 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | H.M.B.S. |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Torx T6 |
| Scale | MP-1 |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
Project X▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | Project X |
| Handle Screws | Project X |
| Handle Nuts | Project X |
| Standoffs | Project X |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Project X Tool |
| Scale | Project X |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-18 3"▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3" |
| Handle Nuts | XM-18 3" |
| Standoffs | XM-18 3" |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 1/16 |
| Scale | XM-18 3" |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-18 3" Skinny Liner Lock▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3" Skinny |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3" Skinny |
| Handle Nuts | XM-18 3" Skinny |
| Standoffs | XM-18 3" Skinny |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 1/16 |
| Scale | XM-18 3" Skinny Liner Lock |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-18 3.5" Skinny Sheepsfoot▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3.5" Skinny Sheepsfoot |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | XM-18 3.5" Skinny Sheepsfoot |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-18 3.5 Skinny |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-18 3.5"▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | XM-18 3.5" |
| Standoffs | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-18 3.5" |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-18 3.5" Automatic▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | XM-18 3.5" |
| Standoffs | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-18 3.5" Automatic |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | N/A |
| LBS | N/A |
XM-18 3.5" Fatty▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | XM-18 3.5" Fatty |
| Standoffs | XM-24 |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-18 3.5" |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-18 3.5" Liner Lock▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | XM-18 3.5" |
| Standoffs | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-18 3.5" Liner Lock |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-18 3.5" Sheepsfoot▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | Eklipse 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | N/A |
| Standoffs | Eklipse |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-18 3.5" |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-18 3.5" Skinny▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | XM-18 3.5" Skinny |
| Standoffs | XM-18 3.5" Skinny |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-18 3.5" Skinny |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-18 Slipjoint▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 Slipjoint |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 Slipjoint |
| Handle Nuts | XM-18 Slipjoint |
| Standoffs | N/A |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-18 Slipjoint |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-24▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | XM-24 |
| Standoffs | XM-24 |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-24 |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |
XM-24 Skinny▶
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Pivot screw | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screws | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Nuts | XM-24 Skinny |
| Standoffs | XM-18 3.5" |
| Handle Screw Tool Size | Hex 5/64 |
| Scale | XM-24 Skinny |
| Pocket Clip | Standard |
| Filler Tab | Standard |
| LBS | Standard |