Show your Mule
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I think I’m ready to call my first mule project “done”. I got the REX76 Mule as only the blade with the intention of making my own scales and sheath. I learned a LOT along the way and will probably do things differently next time I try this, but a finished project is better than a project never started.
For the scales, I made my own micarta out of two old pairs of jeans. Epoxied them onto the tang and then used Chicago screws for hardware.
For the sheath I made a horizontal carry sheath out of some leather I had sitting around. Wet formed it around the knife and used some brown shoe polish to color the darker part.
For the scales, I made my own micarta out of two old pairs of jeans. Epoxied them onto the tang and then used Chicago screws for hardware.
For the sheath I made a horizontal carry sheath out of some leather I had sitting around. Wet formed it around the knife and used some brown shoe polish to color the darker part.
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Great job..so much more attachment now you made it yourself.
Micarta and all is impressive….
Micarta and all is impressive….
Im a vegetarian as technically cows are made of grass and water.
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Hi Huffmajo,
Welcome t our forum.
Good job.
sal
Welcome t our forum.
Good job.
sal
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Love the sheath. Been looking for a horizontal carry option for my EDC mules.
Well done.
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Well done.
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Welcome aboard. I really like how those scales turned out.hoffmajo89 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:45 pmI think I’m ready to call my first mule project “done”. I got the REX76 Mule as only the blade with the intention of making my own scales and sheath. I learned a LOT along the way and will probably do things differently next time I try this, but a finished project is better than a project never started.
For the scales, I made my own micarta out of two old pairs of jeans. Epoxied them onto the tang and then used Chicago screws for hardware.
For the sheath I made a horizontal carry sheath out of some leather I had sitting around. Wet formed it around the knife and used some brown shoe polish to color the darker part.
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Welcome aboard. Those are some nice wood scales. Ironwood is a favorite of mine.
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Hi Avmackey,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
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Here is another Ironwood. First mule and I chose to do the the scales with tools that live in the truck. The shop tools have not been set up.
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I don't know if other pics came up and am surprised I can see one. There was belt sander, cordless jigsaw, and router involved.
Next up will be a leather sheath with a Ulticlip
Next up will be a leather sheath with a Ulticlip
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I can see this one. Nice ironwood scales and welcome aboard!
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Love that color and the fit looks spot on. It's fancy in my book!
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For those who live in Texas, this is Ashe Juniper, AKA Mountain Cedar, stabilized with Cactus Juice. I’m not 100% sure the stabilization fully worked. I made the handles a bit on the thick side and really love this knife now!
First time posting pics so I hope they upload right!
First time posting pics so I hope they upload right!
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Got my M398 all dressed up and ready for use.
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Josh Crutchley wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:00 pmFinally finished them up and decided not to use pins so I can swap them between mules.
Looks great. I like screws, too. You can change your mind!
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Some great new scales and builds coming in guys …
Im a vegetarian as technically cows are made of grass and water.
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Nice piece of timber pickedjonnym wrote: ↑Sun Dec 04, 2022 6:21 pmFor those who live in Texas, this is Ashe Juniper, AKA Mountain Cedar, stabilized with Cactus Juice. I’m not 100% sure the stabilization fully worked. I made the handles a bit on the thick side and really love this knife now!
First time posting pics so I hope they upload right!
Im a vegetarian as technically cows are made of grass and water.