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Since receiving the Street Bowie I have had a urge for a EDC fixed blade.... As a natural reaction, I am now eying the Street Beat.

It seems like it will suit my needs perfectly for NYC carry. The cooler and colder weather is coming(Thank GOD!) and I...

Hey folks. I was taking a few photos of my first mule knife today. I thought to myself, man that photo would be nice if the mule was black coated. Anyone up for a coated mule? Doesn't have to be black, I wouldn't mind seeing a tan or olive drab either....

Hi all,

We regret to inform you that the recent Mule Team 12 for Cruwear was not heat treated properly and the performance of the steel cannot be reached as is. We have stopped shipping the piece and we are recalling all those sent out for re-heat...

I just received my mule team 12 in the mail yesterday and on its breakin run I bent the crap out of it. I was cutting some kindleing off a mesqute branch when I came accross a knot so I wiggled the blade back and fourth to break through it and the blade...

It seems like this thing is taking forever to sell out, I think its been out since February for petes sake! Seems to me to be the most unpopular mule yet!

Just wondering if anyone had any idea how many are made in a mule run, and how long the Cobalt will...

Hi Everyone, I am going to get my first Mule and I am trying to decide between the Cobalt and the M390 that are both still available. Any advice on which to get? How do these two steels compare to each other?

Thanks.

I don't have a machine shop and I assume most of you don't either.

What machines do you use to make your handles? Dremels or something else?

For those who have reshaped the blade blank, what do you use to remove metal from that hardened blade blank?...

Some Mule handles have rivets very close to the border/edge of the handle, thus making the G10 or Micarta material very thin at that spot - outboard of the pin.

Is there a rule of thumb on how close you can get to the edge without making the handle...

In general, is it feasible to weld fill one of the small holes toward the far end of the handle of a mule blank?

Like the stainless M390 blank for instance?

This is for recontouring/grinding the handle where a hole happens to be.

thanks

Romans 3: So...

So today was a historic day for my father and I. This is the day we attempted to make our first knife handle. I chose a desert ironwood for the scales. I showed up at my fathers house this morning and he had a 40.00 table saw from walmart set up and a...

MT11P – Mule Team Fixed Blade featuring M390 Microclean Steel

MT11P will be available for sale on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 1000MDT

All sales will be handled by the Spyderco Factory Outlet. You can order online here .

Cost: $74.95

Domestic Shipping...

Any word on the next type of steel and when it will be available?

I like the mule blank but with small to medium size hands, its just seems too big.

Is there a smaller 7 inch knife similar to the mule?

Or has anyone modifed or smallified their mule to make it smaller and shorter?

Thanks

Romans 3: So then, each of...

Hey everybody! Im new here, so far, loving this forum!

From reading the comments on Mules the last couple of days, I noticed there is a huge desire for a Mule in s110v. It seems to me to be by far the most requested steel for a Mule based on the many...

Hey forum, slap me if I am too eager, but I was wondering of what steel the next mule (#12) will be made? Any news on a release-date? I have lots of handle-stuff-material and about half a cow waiting :D

Is it not an idea to bring out blade blanks ot the...

I just picked up a used MT10 BD1. I noticed the holes have odd drill markings where it looks like the bit went in. Would this make it a second? Is this normal or considered unusual?

Preface: Many here are much better than I am at this kind of thing. I am very appreciative of the knowledge they've shared during my time here. I have learned much, but there is still much I do not know :)

I've read that this material is pretty...

Itching to play with the M390 Mule so I decided to swap handles temporarily with the Super Blue Mule while I'm waiting for the new set of Halpern handles to come in. I expected there would be some corrosion as the Super Blue has been used and washed...

I just tried my halpern option 4 scales,and the pins ,are to big for the damascus mule pin holes,they fit the Mt11 mule just fine.If I read correctly the pin holes in both mule's should be 5/16 for both correct?

Halpern Titanium Limited Edition Grips for the Spyderco Mule Team - Mule Projects!

So, I am proud to say that for the first time, I will get my review in, on time!

Halpern Titanium, the sole production handle manufacturer for the Spyderco Mule team...

Is there anybody that has all of the Mule's, 1-11? If so which ones do you prefer and why?

Thanks,
VG-10

Hello forum,

Spyderco presented us sofar 11 different mules. I was wondering what your top 3 in mules (steel) is and why? Since I jumped at the damascus I have missed some of the mules, so my top 3 is unfortunately limited. I will try to start it...

Hi guys, the glue has dried and I was able to do some BDR on my camera. That means I can finish this tutorial with the 52100.

Here we are; we have a blade with two (very) rough chunks of micarta attached to it. It is time to shape it. Before I show you...

So I ahve been out of the loop for awhile but I wonder what people think of the newest mule team knife? I thought about getting one but I don't know much about the properties and a quick look back doesn't sem to show any threads talking about the...

From what I've heard about White #1 (Carter Cutlery and other sources), it seems to take an incredible edge. Could someone fill me in in a little more detail? Also, do you think it would be wise if Spyderco were to make a Mule out of White #1 steel?

Hello guys,

getting more and more intrigued by knifemaking I thought it was time to take you on a little picture-tutorial in making handle-slabs on a mule.
I hope I am not number 13 of the dozen who shows tutorials here. The tutorial is chopped in two...

I've been using this Mule quite a bit over the past few months. While it stains and patinas easily it still takes an edge very easily and keeps it for a good while :) I took this one down to 20 deg inclusive and have had no problems with dry wood...

Starting a thread to see if there would be any interest in a ELMAX Mule Team. :spyder:

As some know I have done extensive testing on this steel and I believe it would be a great addition to the Mule Team Project.

It's a 3rd Generation Particle...

First post here. Hi everyone. I am looking to get my Spyderco Mule some wooden handle scales put on. Anyone know where I get get some?

Thanks

Looking for some nice handle slabs. Anyone do this stuff?

Something like the blue one but any of these 3 would be great.

Down to $60 online from Woodcraft.
IMO, that is a heck of a deal for an S30V blade.

As a reminder, here's what one looks like finished.
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Monday my second cobalt mule came in. It came together with a package of G10 and fresh new corbies. (yes, I missed those!)
My goal was to make a G10-mule this time. I showed you few wooden mules already but this time I decided on artificial...

I've had some time to play with what I see as the most beautiful mule team model to date, and I've put it through some excessive rigor. I'd like to offer my observations about the entire package.

Looks

The blade is absolutely beautiful. I couldn't...

I have a Halpern Titanium Handle for my Damscus Mule, but I have another on the way, and I'd like a different handle. I'm thinking wood, but I'm not equipped to make my own. Any suggestions on who is making them?

I could always go back to Halpern. The...

Hi there, most recently I showed my latest mule in Bocote, this morning I experimented on making a decent all-mule pocket sheath.
I chose to leave the belt loop, I might add one in later versions. Being an small knife I like those sheathed in my pocket or...

Hi guys,

here is my first (and fresh) 'handled' Cobalt special Mule. This time I put more time in shaping the handle to fit nicely in the hand. Bocote-wood, 3 brass-pins (4mm), handles glued, finished with 'Plastic wood' from Rustin and polished up to...

Sorry guys, I will keep you boring with my mule-projects. Sunday I showed you the white ash kitchen BD1, the very same day I made a rosewood aogami. Made up my mind on this Just finished it handfilling and sanding it.
It is the first rosewood I use and it...

i was thinking about buying halperntitanium mule scales, does anyone have them? are there any other choices for pre-made mule scales/handles?

Hi guys,

the mules keep on coming. On this one I thought to use a more common wood. Experimenting with exotic materials and woods is fine, but to make a decent handle we do not have to look oversea and there are really fine and not so expensive woods...

Sorry guys, I will keep you boring with my mule-projects. Sunday I showed you the white ash kitchen BD1, the very same day I made a rosewood aogami. Made up my mind on this Just finished it handfilling and sanding it.
It is the first rosewood I use and it...