Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
Just like the title says. With Spy27 possibly becoming a permanent mule, would also offering it in different coatings ever be an option? DLC, Cerakote, TiCN and such. I think it could be nice to compare the different types using the mules. Mainly corrosion and durability testing. Would it add too much cost or production time? Would anybody else be interested in comparing the types of coatings with the Mule format?
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Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
I like to judge patina over time so myself I would not go for a coated blade.
But a constant SPY27 would be good for that....
But a constant SPY27 would be good for that....
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Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
Hmm...
The mule team project was intended to test new steels and their properties, compare them new steels with one another on the knife with the exact same blade geometry. Any coating would mess the results of steel testing, IMHO
But the idea of testing and comparing different types of blade coating is quite interesting by itself though. I mean if one of the Mules (SPY27 for example) really becomes a permanent product :)
The mule team project was intended to test new steels and their properties, compare them new steels with one another on the knife with the exact same blade geometry. Any coating would mess the results of steel testing, IMHO
But the idea of testing and comparing different types of blade coating is quite interesting by itself though. I mean if one of the Mules (SPY27 for example) really becomes a permanent product :)
Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
Yes. I agree. Only if the Spy27 becomes a permanent offering could I see this being beneficial.
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Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
Mules need a coat to keep them warm in cold weather.
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Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
Since the original idea was to get "a piece of the stuff" into interested hands as inexpensively as possible, and coatings add expense without helping with evaluating the steel, I don't see it happening.
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AlexRus took the words right out of my mouth. :)
Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
Since Mules are somewhat of a "do it yourself" product, why not "do it yourself?" Ceracote, Duracoat, parkerizing, plating... they're all easier than baking a loaf of bread, and not very expensive to get set up.
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This actually makes perfect sense, and I guess I wasn’t looking at it like that. I did some reading and I think I actually can do a couple myself.RustyIron wrote: Since Mules are somewhat of a "do it yourself" product, why not "do it yourself?" Ceracote, Duracoat, parkerizing, plating... they're all easier than baking a loaf of bread, and not very expensive to get set up.
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Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
I might be interested in getting a coasting on a Mule in time, but it defeats the purpose of the project to coat a Mule and then compare it to another uncoated (or differently coasted) mule. If we do see a steady supply in time of SPY27 or another established steel, I wouldn't mind a coated one but i would greatly prefer another Mule to a coating.
Trying a new coasting on a well-known "standard" Mule might actually be a great way to compare, however. As long as the chance to try different steels comes first.
Trying a new coasting on a well-known "standard" Mule might actually be a great way to compare, however. As long as the chance to try different steels comes first.
Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
Never say never. :p
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Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
PStone - Great idea. I think coated mules would add an element to the ideology behind testing, despite the possible contradiction of trying to test the steel itself.
I don't know that SPY27 would be the steel I'd want to test coated. From what I understand it's a well rounded combo of properties to begin with. The coating may benefit a high edge retention, low corrosion resistance steel more since it would help protect against corrosion. Ultimately I'm not sure it would drive me to buy one, but it's still a great idea.
I don't know that SPY27 would be the steel I'd want to test coated. From what I understand it's a well rounded combo of properties to begin with. The coating may benefit a high edge retention, low corrosion resistance steel more since it would help protect against corrosion. Ultimately I'm not sure it would drive me to buy one, but it's still a great idea.
Re: Any chance we will ever see coated Mule?
I like that idea, if I get a Z-Max, I might try coating it with something along the lines of Cerakote, Duracoat, Alumahyde, etc.