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This thing is at 70 HRC? Sal, what was the attained hardness of the CPM REX 121 Sages? I know it can get up to 72 HRC (?), right? This is an interesting concept, but I can conceive of a dozen reasons it might not be Mule Team suitable.

I’m going to put in my 2¢ for dream mules.
First, a bit wacky but who knows. Stellite 3. I’m open to that being a stupid idea, but I’d be interested to hear analysis.
Second, Böhler S290 MicroClean. I’ve heard this called out as a rival to Crucible CPM REX 121. But it is a rather different mix ...

Michael Janich wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 28, 2024 6:53 am

Dear StabithaBadcock:

Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.

Stay safe,

Mike

Thank you, it’s about time I signed up, been watching from the sidelines for ages.

The Seki City mules have a distinctly hand made feel. On one of my MT41s you can distinctly see the wire wheel used around the trademark hole, perpendicular to the grind plane grain. At the thumb ramp – and all about the handle and spine – the edge is noticeably rounded. The best one is this: sight ...