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by azdonw
Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Re: Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)

jmj3esq wrote:
Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:48 am
Well done! I was in Colorado on an elk hunt in September with bow. I had my 15V mule all ready to go, but my hunting group ate tag soup. It was a rough 2 weeks.
Thanks. That sounds like most of bow hunting in CO-- really tough.
by azdonw
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Re: Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)

Fireman wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 10:01 pm
What a great test👍
Thanks! I actually bought this knife for this very test. I do wish Spyderco made a better shaped Mule for skinning, but it worked pretty good.
by azdonw
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Re: Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)

steelbuckeye wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:26 pm
Awesome job, looks like a great shot! I’ve used my magnacut mule on two deer last year so far and it worked well. Hopefully I’ll use it on another here soon this year.
Thanks a lot. I hope you do get a chance to use your magnacut this year!
by azdonw
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Re: Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)

Wandering_About wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:26 pm
Nice! Good to see a Mule getting this kind of use! And congrats on a successful hunt.
Thanks so much!
by azdonw
Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Field dressed entire elk with PMA11 Mule! (graphic)

Shot this cow elk with my 50 cal muzzleloader at about 180 yards. It was about 5:00, so I knew I'd be skinning and quartering her mostly in the dark. I proved that PMA11 steel holds a VERY sharp edge for a LONG time. Even though I skinned the cow, filleted the backstraps away from the ribs, then sep...
by azdonw
Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My 1st Spyderco folder (SS Stretch K390 content)
Replies: 8
Views: 492

Re: My 1st Spyderco folder (SS Stretch K390 content)

Congrats. I went back and forth between the Stretch and the Endela. Finally settled on the Endela and it hasn't left my pocket since. Between the knife design and blade steel, it turned out to be the perfect EDC. I bet you end up feeling the same way about your Stretch. Both knives are awesome and ...
by azdonw
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My 1st Spyderco folder (SS Stretch K390 content)
Replies: 8
Views: 492

Re: My 1st Spyderco folder (SS Stretch K390 content)

Not only does it have good edge retention, but it's got good razor sharp edge retention. This knife exudes function. It always makes pocket time, except when I need a smaller knife for lightweight shorts. Exactly. Originally, my dream knife steel was CPM110V, but merely holding a "working edge...
by azdonw
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My 1st Spyderco folder (SS Stretch K390 content)
Replies: 8
Views: 492

Re: My 1st Spyderco folder (SS Stretch K390 content)

I’m pretty new to the stretch as well…just got mine in recently. The thing I’ve started to notice is that the clip implementation is basically “perfect” on this knife. If you have average hands like mine and you’re using the choil, your hand rests in the spoon. Behind the choil and your hand rests ...
by azdonw
Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My 1st Spyderco folder (SS Stretch K390 content)
Replies: 8
Views: 492

My 1st Spyderco folder (SS Stretch K390 content)

Well, I finally did it. Not my first Syderco--that was this https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=81266 PMA11 Mule build. But I've been eyeing the Stretch for years, primarily as a backup hunting knife. Then Sal put out these Straight Spine K390 versions and I finally bit the bullet. I...
by azdonw
Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Kydex sheath build for Mule with photo tutorial
Replies: 9
Views: 2007

Re: Kydex sheath build for Mule with photo tutorial

500Nitro wrote:
Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:02 pm
You have inspired me to have a go as well.

What thickness is your kydex sheet ?
Cool! It is 0.06" (1.5mm), and it was about $6 shipped from China on Ebay.
by azdonw
Sat Oct 13, 2018 1:41 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Kydex sheath build for Mule with photo tutorial
Replies: 9
Views: 2007

Re: Kydex sheath build for Mule with photo tutorial

Very nice. I had meant to thank you earlier. You have shown me enough to get me wanting to try my hand. Much appreciated. Nice work! Thanks Tom! Glad I inspired. I hope you get on it--just do it! I know you said I should get a Spyderco folder, too, and I really want one. I'm especially interested i...
by azdonw
Fri Oct 12, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Kydex sheath build for Mule with photo tutorial
Replies: 9
Views: 2007

Re: Kydex sheath build for Mule with photo tutorial

Naperville wrote:
Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:40 pm
Looks great!
Thanks, Naperville!
legOFwhat? wrote: Well done mate! Hope you didn't scratch those counter tops up or you may have splainin' to do to the wife. :D
Thanks! No splainin' to do. I was real careful, I did 90% of our kitchen remodel myself :) .
by azdonw
Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Kydex sheath build for Mule with photo tutorial
Replies: 9
Views: 2007

Kydex sheath build for Mule with photo tutorial

Well as promised in this thread about my PMA11 Mule build http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtopic.php?t=81359 , here is my photo tutorial of my kydex sheath build. First, I applied three layers of packing tape to each side of the blade so that the kydex would be less likely to scratch the blade. h...
by azdonw
Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any plans for a breaking knife?
Replies: 2
Views: 455

Re: Any plans for a breaking knife?

I'd be interested in a 6" curved semi-flexible blade. But which steel??
by azdonw
Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Mule Team 26 PMA11 custom handle build with illustrated tutorial
Replies: 16
Views: 2474

Re: Mule Team 26 PMA11 custom handle build with illustrated tutorial

Great job! I have the same mule waiting for my lazy @$$ to make some scales Just do it! Way to go azdon! You done good. Watch out, it can be habit forming. I started making my own micarta and using fancy hardwood. Maybe I will try bolsters some day. Now that's hardcore! Well done mate! Just receive...
by azdonw
Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Mule Team 26 PMA11 custom handle build with illustrated tutorial
Replies: 16
Views: 2474

Re: Mule Team 26 PMA11 custom handle build with illustrated tutorial

Brackish wrote:
Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:09 pm
Looks awesome!
Thanks much, Brackish!
by azdonw
Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Mule Team 26 PMA11 custom handle build with illustrated tutorial
Replies: 16
Views: 2474

Mule Team 26 PMA11 custom handle build with illustrated tutorial

Thought I'd post a little montage and describe how I did this, my first Mule (and first Syderco). I ordered a set of 1/8" olive drab green canvas micarta scales from ebay. My design is for a fairly lightweight hunting/skinning knife. I first traced the knife outline onto one scale. https://euu2...
by azdonw
Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: My 1st Spydie: Mule Team 26 PMA11 edge porn (20X loupe, too)
Replies: 15
Views: 2395

Re: My 1st Spydie: Mule Team 26 PMA11 edge porn (20X loupe, too)

Love my PD#1 mule! Although I did buy the G10 scales and G-clip with it I plan to make up a few different style handles just to get some practice and probably pick up a few mules like your PMA11. I really appreciate Sal and the spyderco team on doing these mules. Wish I would have known about these...
by azdonw
Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: My 1st Spydie: Mule Team 26 PMA11 edge porn (20X loupe, too)
Replies: 15
Views: 2395

Re: My 1st Spydie: Mule Team 26 PMA11 edge porn (20X loupe, too)

I have a collection of mules that I have made handles for. My advice and best practice is: 2 handle pins is much easier to line up than 3 or more. You can attach the he slabs and sand paper or coping saw won’t hurt it. Have fun. You can do it. Thanks for the advice. I am planning on two pins and tu...
by azdonw
Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:01 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: My 1st Spydie: Mule Team 26 PMA11 edge porn (20X loupe, too)
Replies: 15
Views: 2395

Re: My 1st Spydie: Mule Team 26 PMA11 edge porn (20X loupe, too)

I have a collection of mules that I have made handles for. My advice and best practice is: 2 handle pins is much easier to line up than 3 or more. You can attach the he slabs and sand paper or coping saw won’t hurt it. Have fun. You can do it. Thanks for the advice. I am planning on two pins and tu...