Today my first Mule Team knife arrived. I love it. I will either be making scales for this myself or paying someone to do it. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to do the latter.
I figure that we don't often see pictures of a Mule Team knife with other...
Did this one for grins in response to a post by Marion David Poff ( ) about handles and sheaths for the Mules. In it I responded that the handle configuration would likely enter into the equation because everyone's idea of what they want in a handle will...
What are the odds of getting a Mule done in a laminated steel? I've become of HUGE fan of Murray Carter's knives and he swears by laminated carbon steel (hand-forged of course). I know Spyderco has done it a few times with ZDP189, but I'm not a huge fan...
I found this useful link for cordwrapping handles. The Mule doesn't have the notches, but I've been using all those holes to lock down the wrap and it's working quite well. I put the blade in a vise to hold the handle still, otherwise it's like trying to...
My Mule is about to arrive and I'm planning out everything I need to order to make scales. I'm pretty set on my Micarta/G10 selection, but I am so lost as to what brass pin-stock to get. I've searched the forum and found that various people had a hard...
I’m a big fan of the whole Mule team project. I think it is an ingenious and generous way of allowing us KnifeKnuts to experiment with new steels while acting as guinea pigs for R&D at the same time.
The only weakness in the project, at least for me,...
My first attempt at adding scales to my M4 Mule. The Macadamia Nut wood came from the log in the first picture. The Loveless Fasteners were given to me by my friend. It could have used a little more sanding but since this was my first time doing this and...
This was my first attempt at making handle slabs and a sheath. I used brown canvas micarta with a dremel, hand drill and sand paper. I have room for improvement. My pin holes did not come out as well as I would have liked (needed a drill press). Still for...
I'm very much a beginning woodworker so this is still kind of rough, but here's my first stab at a set of scales. Zebrawood backed with Purpleheart, which didn't appear like I'd hoped. I think it came out a bit thick but a week or so of use will tell for...
Got started on my M4 Mule this morning.
So far so good. And yes, I know working with CF is not for everyone.
Used a shop vac & mask when I cant work it wet.
Still need to shape the sides a bit (maybe a swell) and polish it up.
Also I never use a lanyard,...
Hello,
This is my first post to the forum, been lurking for a while. Great crowd!
I've been a casual Spyderco user and fan since the early 90's and still have my first Spydie, a serrated Endura. I had totally taken it for granted. I carried it, and it...
Since the mule team knives can rust, does anybody know if coating them in a lower temp coating like IonBond DiamondBlack would affect the heat-treat of the steel? I believe the DLC treatment is done a little over 400 degrees like gun-bluing. I'm aware...
So I finally had an opportunity to truly use my MT01P Mule for something that I know stresses the edge and the steel. Here is what I have found so far.
I have been using my MT01 for piddly stuff here and there but now that the hunting season is here I’m...
My MT02P mule came today. I swapped the scales from my MT01. Here are a few rather poor pictures. Scales by Ray(RaytheBigfoot) and Kydex sheath by Scott(STR). We should start a new picture thread for the MT02P in the Photo Gallery Forum.
I'm probably in the minority here but I wanted to express my feelings on the timing of it. I was wondering if, say by some chance it was ready soon, it could be held off a month. Most of us just bought 3 or more spydercos this month alone ( police,...
One stated purpose of mule team is to allow people to
use and test the different steels, but i haven't seen
much feedback yet about the performance of the
52100 blades.
We're close to delivery on the first Mule Team run. Sure did seem to take longer than originally thought. 52100 is a great carbon steel and should be fun to cut with. Not fun to work with though.
I need to select another steel for the 2nd run. Please...
I keep thinking about the mule team I snagged, and how I never use it. I just don't have use for a non-folder, especially one without a sheath. Instead of spending money on a sheath, I think I'd rather spend the money on making it into a folder that I...
I was in the outlet store yesterday getting an old knife repaired when I heard about the Mule project and that another run was coming out this summer. Does anybody have any more details? I'd love to get my hands on one or two.
Had a Temperance, but the handle just never felt good in my hand. I really liked the blade though, so when the Mule came out I decided to get one. Soon as I handled the knife I knew it had potential. Decided to go all out & send it to Tom Krein for some...
Here are some beautiful scales done by potterma, mule scale maker extraordinaire. I got the package a couple of days ago, but decided to wait until to day to open it as a Fathers' Day present to myself. :)
Got a Mule in a trade recently. Going to need to get another for field carry since I like the pattern quite a bit for a smaller FB for the woods. This one I just wanted to beat around and test.
Handle hardly damaged from being whacked with a...
I ordered two last week and received them a few days ago. Photos are of one Mule Team. The other one looks pretty much perfect. Then I was lucky enough to get this custom. I have no idea what these stains are...
I decided to use my Mule Team knife for kitchen duty today, slicing up some tomatoes and avocados for lunch. After cutting up the food, I put the knife in a bowl in the sink, with the intention of washing up my dishes after I finished eating. Before you...
Who all makes scales for the Mule Team. I really need to get around to ordering some grips but have had trouble searching through the forums for makers and contact info.
If posting names and contact is forbidden by Board rules would someone please email...
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