Yay! Threw on some old scales just to play around and hopefully, in the next few weeks, I can get to work on the next set.
Looks great, Larry! My MT28 came today and I just ordered a bunch of hardware and a couple slabs of Micarta for scales, as well as some brass corby bolts to finish the PD#1 Mule I have. I've got stabilized Ebony wood for those handle scales. I just hope it all turns out acceptably. :rolleyes:
- Connor
"What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
Yay! Threw on some old scales just to play around and hopefully, in the next few weeks, I can get to work on the next set.
Looks great, Larry! My MT28 came today and I just ordered a bunch of hardware and a couple slabs of Micarta for scales, as well as some brass corby bolts to finish the PD#1 Mule I have. I've got stabilized Ebony wood for those handle scales. I just hope it all turns out acceptably. :rolleyes:
I'm eager to see how turns out Connor! I'm torn between terotuf or carbon fiber.
-Larry
Hebrews 13:6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
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I admit I just grabbed the photo of your scales, Larry.
I've got some bog oak that I'm stabilizing for black wood. I was picturing a mixed wood for Spy27, but your scales have me thinking of using some burlap micarta.
I went with the boltaron sheath for my MT28, but I'm really digging the look of those leather ones in in-person pictures.. I may have to pick one up at some point :)
I've got a boltaron sheath from SheathPro is very similar, or possibly the same as the ones direct from Spyderco. I've also got a pair of kydex sheaths I made myself which are very functional (I use them for IWB carry) although not nearly as pretty. I think you'll like the boltaron - very well made and fits perfectly (assuming its similar/same as my SheathPro model).
I like to use the leather sheaths when I'm out hiking/camping as they tend to feel less tactical and to me feel better in the environment. The kydex/boltaron sheaths are my preference for use around the house (when I can figure out a reason to justify carrying a fixed blade). For my favorite fixed blade knives, I eventually end up with both a kydex and a leather sheath option - Mules, South Fork, BK16.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on the sheaths, Capt'n, I appreciate it! I typically prefer boltaron/kydex as well, but I have a feeling I'll be getting the leather soon too! :)
After a "weather delay," my Mule finally landed this morning! Can't wait to go home and open it up! :D
My single Mule made it to my state days ago, but has been stuck on the other end of Texas with "weather delay" all week.
I bet she's cold where ever she is.
My single Mule made it to my state days ago, but has been stuck on the other end of Texas with "weather delay" all week.
I bet she's cold where ever she is.
She can take it. Spy27 has decent toughness and corrosion resist.
Mine has arrived today, after a two day delay due to misrouting. I'll give it a paracord wrap in the evening. Maybe I'll post a pic of the poor result afterwards.
Michael 48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels . Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed SchemppFeel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
My paracord work is far from being perfect, but also not half bad. It'll do. It's a two layer wrap, to provide a better grip. A base wrap with the cored reddish paracord, and on top the blueish (apparently).
The MT28 came pretty darn sharp ootb. Tomorrow it will be put to a first test in the kitchen. :)
Michael 48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels . Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed SchemppFeel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
