Need help picking out a Mule.
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Need help picking out a Mule.
With the news that the Mule team project is coming to an end, I realized I have one more set of Halpern scales that are unused. I'd like to pick out one more Mule to order before they are all gone. I'm looking for some suggestions based on the current available Mules.
My current Mule collection consists of:
K390 x2
S110V x2
CPM 20CV x1
LC200N x1
Of the current Mule offerings that I do not have on Spyderco's website it looks like the following are available:
CTS B70P
RWL 34
Micro Melt A11
Micro Melt PD#1
I guess I have two main criteria in what I'm looking for. First would be stainless. I'm just not a fan of patina knives so the Mule that has the most corrosion resistance would be the most likely pick. Second would be something different to compliment the Mule's I already have. I think I'm leaning towards the RWL 34 Mule. Any other Mule experts have some suggestions for me?
My current Mule collection consists of:
K390 x2
S110V x2
CPM 20CV x1
LC200N x1
Of the current Mule offerings that I do not have on Spyderco's website it looks like the following are available:
CTS B70P
RWL 34
Micro Melt A11
Micro Melt PD#1
I guess I have two main criteria in what I'm looking for. First would be stainless. I'm just not a fan of patina knives so the Mule that has the most corrosion resistance would be the most likely pick. Second would be something different to compliment the Mule's I already have. I think I'm leaning towards the RWL 34 Mule. Any other Mule experts have some suggestions for me?
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
I can't look up the others but a11 is basically k390 and pd1 is cruwear and both patina
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
You have 2 K390 so I would pass on the A11. They are very similar and not stainless.
PD1 is basically Cruwear. It is pretty stainless in my experience but is not considered stainless. I absolutely love Cruwear. Do you have a Cruwear folder? If not I would get the pd1 and check it out.
RWL34 is basically CPM154. I don't have any experience with it but it is reported to be a great basic stainless steel.
B70P looks really cool and it is quite unique. The allow content is not really high but it does have a touch of niobium. Not many alloys with that in it.
Since you mentioned stainless being important don't rule out LC200N. I am pretty sure it is still available.
PD1 is basically Cruwear. It is pretty stainless in my experience but is not considered stainless. I absolutely love Cruwear. Do you have a Cruwear folder? If not I would get the pd1 and check it out.
RWL34 is basically CPM154. I don't have any experience with it but it is reported to be a great basic stainless steel.
B70P looks really cool and it is quite unique. The allow content is not really high but it does have a touch of niobium. Not many alloys with that in it.
Since you mentioned stainless being important don't rule out LC200N. I am pretty sure it is still available.
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
Very helpful. Thanks. I already have the LC200N Mule. It's pretty sweet. I like that steel. PD1 sounds interesting. I do not currently have a Cruwear folder. I might need to research that one.bearfacedkiller wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:36 amYou have 2 K390 so I would pass on the A11. They are very similar and not stainless.
PD1 is basically Cruwear. It is pretty stainless in my experience but is not considered stainless. I absolutely love Cruwear. Do you have a Cruwear folder? If not I would get the pd1 and check it out.
RWL34 is basically CPM154. I don't have any experience with it but it is reported to be a great basic stainless steel.
B70P looks really cool and it is quite unique. The allow content is not really high but it does have a touch of niobium. Not many alloys with that in it.
Since you mentioned stainless being important don't rule out LC200N. I am pretty sure it is still available.
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
Oops! Didn't see the LC200N there for some reason.
Also, why does my stupid phone ( who named them smart phones? ) insist on changing alloy to allow all the time?
Also, why does my stupid phone ( who named them smart phones? ) insist on changing alloy to allow all the time?
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sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
I'm about to purchase my 1st mule and this sounds like the perfect start.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Found it!
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Found it!
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
Is the Mule team project is really coming to an end?
All I could find was a July 3rd post where Sal said "No new Mule Teams planned at this time."
I think this means suspension with the possibility of resumption in the future.
I know there was a lot of discussion about changes, but I don't remember Sal saying the current mules were being discontinued.
I collect the current mules & would like to know the fate of the current mule program.
Bill Maier
All I could find was a July 3rd post where Sal said "No new Mule Teams planned at this time."
I think this means suspension with the possibility of resumption in the future.
I know there was a lot of discussion about changes, but I don't remember Sal saying the current mules were being discontinued.
I collect the current mules & would like to know the fate of the current mule program.
Bill Maier
Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
Where are you buying from?
I was thinking about getting a mule. Probably lc200n.
I was thinking about getting a mule. Probably lc200n.
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It looks like they are out of stock.. Do you just check daily for stock?Chopping Broccoli wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:09 pmI'm pretty sure the only place you can buy them is from spyderco.com
LC200N would be a good pick of the current ones available.
Haves: Hungarian x5, Firefly x2, Orange Dragonfly 2, Orange Delica 4, Blue Delica 4, Orange Endura 4, Sliverax, Blurple Manix 2 s110v, Burnt Orange Meerkat hap40/sus410, spy dk orange, Pingo orange, Military Fluted Titanium, Lil sub-hilt, para 3 Rex45, friction folder, cricket, techno v1 xhp, spydiechef, slysz bowie, paysan, nirvana, subvert, ikuchi, smock, shaman (4v), shaman (cruwear), drunken, Caribbean (pe sheep)
Wants: parata, kapara
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Your best bet is to call them. The website doesn't always follow realitytalesk wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:35 pmIt looks like they are out of stock.. Do you just check daily for stock?Chopping Broccoli wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:09 pmI'm pretty sure the only place you can buy them is from spyderco.com
LC200N would be a good pick of the current ones available.
S30V, VG10, M4, XHP, BD1, Cruwear, Elmax, Maxamet, 204P, H1, K390, A11, Rex45, LC200N, M390, 20CV, BD1N, S45VN waiting to afford MagnaCut
Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
koenigsegg wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:39 pmYour best bet is to call them. The website doesn't always follow realitytalesk wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:35 pmIt looks like they are out of stock.. Do you just check daily for stock?Chopping Broccoli wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:09 pmI'm pretty sure the only place you can buy them is from spyderco.com
LC200N would be a good pick of the current ones available.
Thanks to all in this thread. I completed my order for my first mule (lc200n).
Issues with the website for international checkout but the people in the shop were able to processed it manually.
Good crew over at the spyderco outlet.
Haves: Hungarian x5, Firefly x2, Orange Dragonfly 2, Orange Delica 4, Blue Delica 4, Orange Endura 4, Sliverax, Blurple Manix 2 s110v, Burnt Orange Meerkat hap40/sus410, spy dk orange, Pingo orange, Military Fluted Titanium, Lil sub-hilt, para 3 Rex45, friction folder, cricket, techno v1 xhp, spydiechef, slysz bowie, paysan, nirvana, subvert, ikuchi, smock, shaman (4v), shaman (cruwear), drunken, Caribbean (pe sheep)
Wants: parata, kapara
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
That's great!
I thought the LC200N ones were all gone. I bought a PD#1 instead, and I'm still working on putting handles on. (Been really busy the past few weeks.)
Enjoy that mule and let us know what you think.
I thought the LC200N ones were all gone. I bought a PD#1 instead, and I'm still working on putting handles on. (Been really busy the past few weeks.)
Enjoy that mule and let us know what you think.
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
Website error. I called the shop and they updated the stock. There are about 50 left.The Meat man wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:58 pmThat's great!
I thought the LC200N ones were all gone. I bought a PD#1 instead, and I'm still working on putting handles on. (Been really busy the past few weeks.)
Enjoy that mule and let us know what you think.
I am excited to play with lc500n!
Haves: Hungarian x5, Firefly x2, Orange Dragonfly 2, Orange Delica 4, Blue Delica 4, Orange Endura 4, Sliverax, Blurple Manix 2 s110v, Burnt Orange Meerkat hap40/sus410, spy dk orange, Pingo orange, Military Fluted Titanium, Lil sub-hilt, para 3 Rex45, friction folder, cricket, techno v1 xhp, spydiechef, slysz bowie, paysan, nirvana, subvert, ikuchi, smock, shaman (4v), shaman (cruwear), drunken, Caribbean (pe sheep)
Wants: parata, kapara
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
I spoke with spyderco outlet today.QUICKSILVER wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:22 pmIs the Mule team project is really coming to an end?
All I could find was a July 3rd post where Sal said "No new Mule Teams planned at this time."
I think this means suspension with the possibility of resumption in the future.
I know there was a lot of discussion about changes, but I don't remember Sal saying the current mules were being discontinued.
I collect the current mules & would like to know the fate of the current mule program.
Bill Maier
The paraphrased short version is :
Mule is not cancelled. They are taking a break and working through current inventory before making a new mule.
So I guess your wallet gets a brief reprieve before the next minute shows up.
Haves: Hungarian x5, Firefly x2, Orange Dragonfly 2, Orange Delica 4, Blue Delica 4, Orange Endura 4, Sliverax, Blurple Manix 2 s110v, Burnt Orange Meerkat hap40/sus410, spy dk orange, Pingo orange, Military Fluted Titanium, Lil sub-hilt, para 3 Rex45, friction folder, cricket, techno v1 xhp, spydiechef, slysz bowie, paysan, nirvana, subvert, ikuchi, smock, shaman (4v), shaman (cruwear), drunken, Caribbean (pe sheep)
Wants: parata, kapara
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Wants: parata, kapara
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
talesk wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:32 pmI spoke with spyderco outlet today.QUICKSILVER wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:22 pmIs the Mule team project is really coming to an end?
All I could find was a July 3rd post where Sal said "No new Mule Teams planned at this time."
I think this means suspension with the possibility of resumption in the future.
I know there was a lot of discussion about changes, but I don't remember Sal saying the current mules were being discontinued.
I collect the current mules & would like to know the fate of the current mule program.
Bill Maier
The paraphrased short version is :
Mule is not cancelled. They are taking a break and working through current inventory before making a new mule.
So I guess your wallet gets a brief reprieve before the next mule shows up.
Haves: Hungarian x5, Firefly x2, Orange Dragonfly 2, Orange Delica 4, Blue Delica 4, Orange Endura 4, Sliverax, Blurple Manix 2 s110v, Burnt Orange Meerkat hap40/sus410, spy dk orange, Pingo orange, Military Fluted Titanium, Lil sub-hilt, para 3 Rex45, friction folder, cricket, techno v1 xhp, spydiechef, slysz bowie, paysan, nirvana, subvert, ikuchi, smock, shaman (4v), shaman (cruwear), drunken, Caribbean (pe sheep)
Wants: parata, kapara
In the mail:
Wants: parata, kapara
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Re: Need help picking out a Mule.
For the OP -- it all depends on your tastes really.
The B70P gets top points for being something nobody has ever heard of or talks about.
I sure like the A11 (but I don't have any K390, so it is pretty unique in my world). You essentially never need to sharpen it. Crazy stuff.
It will rust. I was using my A11 mule in the kitchen and on a tip pulled the scales off and indeed water was being held under the scales by
capillary action and some rust was developing. No big deal given that part of the knife can be aggressively brushed clean.
But now my LC200N mule is my "kitchen knife". The nice part about a mule in the kitchen is that you have an excuse to use it
all the time.
I am waiting for Bloke to take note of "mule in the kitchen" and come up with something.
Nothing like a mule in the kitchen!
The B70P gets top points for being something nobody has ever heard of or talks about.
I sure like the A11 (but I don't have any K390, so it is pretty unique in my world). You essentially never need to sharpen it. Crazy stuff.
It will rust. I was using my A11 mule in the kitchen and on a tip pulled the scales off and indeed water was being held under the scales by
capillary action and some rust was developing. No big deal given that part of the knife can be aggressively brushed clean.
But now my LC200N mule is my "kitchen knife". The nice part about a mule in the kitchen is that you have an excuse to use it
all the time.
I am waiting for Bloke to take note of "mule in the kitchen" and come up with something.
Nothing like a mule in the kitchen!