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I realize this is a long shot, but does anyone have a CAD or CNC file of a mule scale that they'd be willing to share?

I have a very small hobby cnc machine and I've been playing with making mock mule scales out of soft woods, but the hard part for me...

Well I figured since everyone is starting to get their Mules. Handles and cord wraps are getting done. Lets have a picture thread. :)

So post your Mule :D :D :D

I'll start of course with mine.

Natural G-10 With an Anso texture. It looks...

As the title says

Be good to see numbers of who’s in for the long haul or in for a few.

Started putting together my Mule Team package last night. Found that the G10 handle (Mule Team supply) has a footprint that does not cover the tang steel fully - the steel of the tang sticks out couple of milimeters on all sides. Anyone else with this...

Just got my Spy27 Mule today. My very first one. Out of the box impressions are good. Scary sharp. Blade is nicely finished. Even grinds. Smaller than I initially thought it would be, but am extremely happy with the size. Ordered scales and sheath too....

Hi All,

Happy Valentine's Day. One of the days that you make the time to appreciate your loved ones.

Back on subject. The most recent Mule Team sale was off by quite a bit on the demand. We thought it might sell faster than the last one (years to...

Hey, everyone!
We're happy to announce the MT28P CPM SPY27 Mule Team will be released on Friday, 12-Feb-2021 at 10:00 am MST.

You'll find it and more details here,

Mule Team handle scales (MTGBK) and sheaths (MTLSH and MTSH) will also be available...

I finally installed my scales on my first Mule this afternoon and have been experimenting with how to EDC this awesome fixed blade. Unfortunately I'm having a hard time finding a concealed and comfortable way to carry it with the Boltaron sheath.

I...

So according to Sal, a mule is an experimental knife used for testing.
I have some questions of my own that required experimentation.

1. Would I like carrying a fixed blade knife?
2. What's up with this SPY27 stuff?
3. Can I make my own scales and...

Sal’s mentioned that there are no real rules around the Mule Team series, beyond the intention that they provide a consistent testing platform for ‘Real World Use’. They’re also a great canvas for tinkering, for everyone from folk just dipping their toe...

Thought I would start a list of 3rd party Mule handle makers.

Cuscadi has some great ones. I ordered a set of Glow in the Dark ones a few months ago. Great fit and knife with these scales fits in Spyderco’s boltron sheath sold on Spyderco website

I'm going to be installing my new G10 scales on my SPY 27 Mule this weekend and just curious if anyone puts anything on the blank prior?

I saw on another forum where someone put a thin coating of frog lube on before installing his scales. I don't have...

Hi All,

I think you should know that all of this was Kristi's doing. The subforum, the idea, the chasing for comments. It took a long time and a lot of work.

All of you that enjoy this forum, me included, are grateful to Kristi for making it happen....

So what's the consensus on PD1? I know a good while back Calavera Cutlery stopped using 3V and started using PD1 in their El Patron folder, just curious the opinions of those here who's tried it?

Mule #12 of Cruwear in 2011. This was the first tool steel offering in the series, and the mule that was re-heat-treated and then underlined CRUWEAR on the ricasso, I think. The description on the Spyderco website states: Upstate New York's Crucible Steel...

Keeping it cheap and ugly to match my style. I dream that I can leave it on a picnic table and no one would steal it, unless they knew what it was. Made from leftover leather, cord and too much time. For the record, cord wraps suck. I am saving for a...

Fellow Mules,

Now that the SPY27 Mule is landing in mailboxes (and has already been in the hands of some lucky SFO-adjacent folks for a few days) it seems like a good time to set up a thread separate from the reveal and release date announcement ones....

There seems to be a lot more discussion on Mule Team sales lately. It's been brought up that its hard to gauge how fast a particular Mule will sell. For example the PD#1 took 3 years to sell out but Spy27 did so in hours. Why would a series that's...

Well darn, I was hoping this template would be more useful than it is in .jpg format, but I could not post it in either .ai (vector) or .pdf format. This is a direct scan converted to an Illustrator (vector) image of the SPY27 mule, but for purposes of...

Who's excited for the new Z-Max mule in Reveal 7?
Z-Max
Carbon: 2.00
Chromium: 4.00
Vanadium: 5.00
Molybdenum: 5.00
Tungsten: 10.00
Cobalt: 9.00

Since hearing the news that the MuleTeam program was not being cancelled afterall, I really wanted to show my appreciation to Spyderville and give away one of my mules that I've made scales for.

The past couple of years my biggest hobby had been...

Love to get my hands on tree or four of the Patches (I think). Anyone know how to do it? :D

Edited for spelling by OP

Who else would like a MuleTeam shirt, hat or boxershorts? :p Seriously I would love to have a MT team member t-shirt or even one of the soft cases with a nice logo or scene with a MT theme on it. How about bandanas?

What would you like to have to show...

The title pretty much says it all. I predict that most of you will be pro. It's a safety feature after all, and part of Spyderco's original design. It's just...

I for my part intend to test the upcoming SPY27 and Z-Max mules (if I get one of the latter...

So I'm trying to stay ahead of the game and get a sheath to go with my first Mule I'm hoping to score on Friday.

I have a few questions about the Boltaron Sheath available thru purchase directly from Spyderco. Is this a new sheath or standard offering...

I love that all the mule threads are in one place! Thanks so much TazKristi and anyone else responsible for this great forum. It's nice to be able to look at the beautiful knives of forum members.

It's kinda sad though since most of the Mules are...

Kristi, do you think you could drop a note when they are back in stock?!

Who wants which type, and which quantity? Me personally, I'm up for TWO Boltaron sheaths.

I’m going to be trying to get two mules so that I can do a comparison in the spirit of the mule team. I am curious about the 28 and 29, but 31 is also intriguing. If you were choosing two from these three that are coming ‘soon’, which two would you choose?

This is a continuation of the Mule thread. Let's forget the fixed blade mule for now, and pretend the mule is based on whichever platform seems best(there will be another poll for that one later.), would you buy one?

There will be another poll for...

My index finger is never happy with the mule team handle, for me the radius is too large near the hilt, around 3/4 radius. I would like to modify it to a smaller radius, maybe 1/2 , as seen below. But...how would I do this? I have a small 400 lb hobby...

Hey, everyone:
We just sent out the January byte (Spyderco's e-newsletter). We've included some awesome information about the Mule Team. If you aren't a subscriber already, you can view it here, .

If you'd like to subscribe visit, to sign up!

Kristi

Hey, I'm new here. I just learned about this and I'm really excited to buy a mule. The website shows 3 versions and they all say coming soon ... Any idea when they're available? Do I just keep checking back at the website? Thanks!

Edit- do they sell...

This is my first attempt at a knife handle. I started by making a practice one out of wood. Learned a few things like a drill press is needed for all pin holes to line up perfect. I tried to just use the knife as a guide when using wood. That didn't work...

Just purchased a couple of Mule,s

Mule Team 23 CPM 20CV - PlainEdge (MT23P)

Mule Team 27 Micro-Melt PD#1 - PlainEdge (MT27P)

Not the smartest tool in the shed when it comes to types of modern steel

I have read a bit about both but seems they...

Now that the MT is officially not DEAD and in the new Reveal, my eagerness meter is the red. Of all my mules only 2 are stainless and both are non-users because of the handles I've put on them, so I can't wait to get hold of this SPY27 MT and put it to...

Went camping this past weekend and took my M4 Mule (with Micarta scales). I used the knife for basic bushcrafting. I made feather sticks, tinder by scrapping the inside of bark and camp tools from small tree limbs to name a few things.

The knife would...

I love Spyderco knives but I’ll admit I don’t keep up on all the ins and outs. So, the other day I was excited to see the Spy27 mule is upcoming and then in scrolling through I noticed the S45VN mule is also listed as upcoming. However, the Spy27 is set...

Im new to the forums so i appplogize if this has been covered. I keep looking at the mule team knives waiting for them to be released. Is that how it works? Just keep looking back until they r available? Is there any way i can assuredly get one?

Hello to everyone on the Spyderco Forums, I hope you are all doing well today! With the Spyderco Mule Team set to return soon, I thought now would be a nice time to start a Mule Team picture/appreciation thread to bide us over until the SPY27 Mule Team is...