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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...

I've been tinkering with the idea to make profile mod scales for the Mule Team. No tang modifications needed. This is just a rough alpha to get some input on the design.

Nearly everyone that makes a Mule handle has to drill some holes I assume. If you have some good tips or ideas for people who might be trying to figure out how to drill their handle holes or maybe learning to use a drill press for the first time this is...

Sal, Can we see a mule in this?
I did a pre order of one. I will let you know how I like it.

I was a little surprised not to see an actual performance thread rather other than sharpening and first impressions. Hopefully this thread will begin receiving some additional feedback (or linked to the current running performance thread that I am unaware...

No science, all fun. Magnacut Mule in Halpern scales versus Para 3 Spy 27. I suspect the geometry had more stake in this one than the steel.

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The Magnacut Mule went longer and produced more curles....

with my first mule successfully ordered, i'm naturally looking into scale and sheath options.

scales:
i looked at the gallery scales. i'm not sure i want g10 for this knife and i've seen mixed reviews of the texturing. so, i'd prefer micarta, but i'm...

If the mule program gets new life breathed into it via a folding mule, what is your preference?? Select all of the ones that you would participate in by buying most or all of the new steels that are released in this format.

While my preference is the...

Hi, I've searched through the old threads on this Mule, but I think making a new one is better, since it's a new subject.
I've recently bought a MT22P, the seller had used it, broke the very very end of the tip and the rest of the edge was simply rolled...

Any idea when the next mule will be coming out?

The poll only has room for 10 options so I picked 10 out of the 32 past Mule Teams (both lists are in release date order).

You can check as many of the 10 options as you like and you can change your vote.

MT01 - Steel: 52100 | Released: January...

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....

This is the first version of my 3d printed sheath that's going to be matched up to my scale designs. It is a 2 piece clam-shell that uses the Spydiehole for retention. The belt clip still needs designed, not sure how it's gonna look yet. Once I test and...

As announced in Reveal 9 , the upcoming MT32P Mule Team will be fitted with SRS13/SUS405 steel.

Below is the description from the prospectus :

Spyderco’s unique Mule Team Series elevates the concept of a “mule” in-house test knife by allowing our...

Hi, I have a new interest in the Mule Team blades. I have been saving some burl maple for the right project.
How often does Spyderco release the Mule Team blades?
Thank you

In the spirit of the recent Random Acts Of Kindness thread I have decided to do my own giveaway as my random act of kindness.

I have recently been 3D printing Mule scales as well as making some custom leather sheaths for my mules. I would like to offer...

What is your Maggie Mule performance? I just got my two this morning :star-struck and will have to scale up and put to the gauntlet. Mine came pretty sharp, enough to shave but not pop arm
hair cleanly. Will have to strop and see results. The first one I...

Who here got one? I was able to get one without issue this morning. How was it for y’all?

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Hello Mule heads!

I decided that it's been too long since my last Mule handle and it is time to make a new one. This time however, I am going to take pictures of every step of the process so you can follow along and...

Not really sure if the Sheath has any kind of warranty or not but I thought I would ask.

Tried email and got this canned response.

Thank you for contacting Spyderco Warranty/Repair. This department will be partially staffed until March 28th ,...

Since the Mule Team Series is about exploring the cutting edge of knife steel products, what about a dip into the past? What I am proposing is a series of mule team blades using some of the first metals used by man. We all know what a great steel is...

Hi, I have a 204P mule, I brought from a guy who had 2, the story goes is…..they scrapped the 204P run because of heat treat problems, but a hand full made it out the foundry!
The one I have hasn’t even been sharpened and has a notch, a big one at that…...

Is there any group of folks that tradetheir mules? I have the MT31 and MT 32 that I'm getting close to finishing up with (still need to write reviews). I'd like for other people who missed either of them to be able to get to use and review them.

Also,...

Here is a teaser for a new build….

Ultem®
High strength plastic with outstanding electrical and high service temperature properties
Ultem® (polyetherimide) is a semi-transparent high strength plastic material that can operate in high service...

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Picked up a few Resin blocks for scales

#1 (from #dripartco)

#2 with a wicked Glow in the Dark colouring (from #dankblanks)

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to give a quick review and some pictures of some scales that I picked up on Etsy from Philip over at Hazy Design Studio (@Hazy_Design_Studio on Instagram and HazyDesignStudio on Etsy)

I ended up picking up the Purple Haze...

I recently got a beautiful block of Coolibah Burl that I want to turn into scales for my Z-Wear Mule. The block has a large split (1/64” - 1/16”) down most of the middle. I would like to use epoxy (black I am thinking) to pour in the crack to hold the...

Edit: So I will keep my adventures in making scales in this one thread to not clog forum up, and occasionally bump upon completions.

v1.1 (2nd Micarta, w/BurlyRamp)
I've been messing around in the shop with some random micarta sheets I had laying...

Is there currently no feedback thread for MT 31 in sv45n?

Got my MT32 yesterday. Initial thoughts/impressions are as follows:

1. The finish is very good, nicer than any of the other 3 mules I have. The handle has a little radius to it with softened edges which makes it very comfortable with the Halpern scales...

...front bumper cover 😁

Still cuts through paper cleanly.

We've had two mule pre-release polls (that I'm aware of) that sampled the forum's interest in an upcoming mule. I've been curious whether one could roughly predict demand from a forum poll. Two events is not enough to get a stable estimate, obviously! But...

I am already part of the MNOSD group but it seems that an unofficial group of the Mule Team Army would be a fun group showing Mule pride and all things Mule. It is pretty much already here with the forum. What do you all think? Everyone gets a membership...

I was lucky enough to get Z-Max and Z-Wear mules and had the bright idea to follow the Z theme and make myself some Zebrawood scales. It turned out to be a lot of work, and they're far from perfect, but I'm happy to have something unique that I made and...

Just got an email from Halpern Titanium with a link to preview their new website for ordering Mule handles- actual sales won't go live until 4:30 PM EST on Monday but you can start looking to see what's available.

Separate page to purchase extra...