Mule Z-Wear PM initial impression and experience

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Re: Mule Z-Wear PM initial impression and experience

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defenestrate wrote:
Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:19 pm
Thanks, nice review! the Z-wear is a great overall option as a mix of edge retention and toughness. If more people were used to/comfortable with high carbon (non-stainless) steels I think it would be very popular, especially when they realized it's basically Cruwear.
Thank you, defenestrate!
Of course it's not stainless, but it's really a very good and balanced steel!
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Coffee time! :cheap-sunglasses

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Thank you, it was interesting to read and see. Congratulations on your flawless victory over the box and chicken :)
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DerRock wrote:
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:50 am
Thank you, it was interesting to read and see. Congratulations on your flawless victory over the box and chicken :)
Thank you! :respect
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Sharing with you my experience with the paracord Mule handle wrapping.
Removed the G10 scales and wrapped my Z-Wear Mule handle with Olive Drab paracord.
There are lots of paracord handle wrapping techniques on the forum and on the net in general. I chose this one I saw on YouTube. It creates texture, a bit of thickness and looks quite interesting.
I like the result so far.

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And I also decided to finish the wrapping with a wrist lanyard-loop.

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What do you guys think? :thinking
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I can't view this thread, the pictures are galacially slow to load.
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Bolster wrote:
Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:02 pm
I can't view this thread, the pictures are galacially slow to load.
Hi Bolster! It's faster to see them here I guess:
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MagnaCut Mule made it all the way around the world to Russia to join his Z-WEAR brother
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Looks like we have matching mules…this is my test maggie
309A7108-8AE5-4397-83CD-1D596D6828D8.jpeg
Crucarta: Shaman (x2), Manix 2, Lil Native, Delica, GB2 & PM2
Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. “15v-arta” Shaman. REC Manix. K-carta Endura, P4, Dragonfly and Delica.
Favorites: Shaman, Sage 5 lightweight, Sheeps Caribbean, Manix, Endela and all things Stretch
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Manifestgtr wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:41 am
Looks like we have matching mules…this is my test maggie

309A7108-8AE5-4397-83CD-1D596D6828D8.jpeg
And the Green Paracord wrapping just like on my Z-Wear Mule )
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AlexRus wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:04 am
Manifestgtr wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:41 am
Looks like we have matching mules…this is my test maggie

309A7108-8AE5-4397-83CD-1D596D6828D8.jpeg
And the Green Paracord wrapping just like on my Z-Wear Mule )
Paracord actually feels pretty nice on these. At some point, I’m sure I’ll end up getting some scales but in the meantime, you could definitely do a lot worse.
Crucarta: Shaman (x2), Manix 2, Lil Native, Delica, GB2 & PM2
Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. “15v-arta” Shaman. REC Manix. K-carta Endura, P4, Dragonfly and Delica.
Favorites: Shaman, Sage 5 lightweight, Sheeps Caribbean, Manix, Endela and all things Stretch
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Manifestgtr wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:01 am
AlexRus wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:04 am
Manifestgtr wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:41 am
Looks like we have matching mules…this is my test maggie

309A7108-8AE5-4397-83CD-1D596D6828D8.jpeg
And the Green Paracord wrapping just like on my Z-Wear Mule )
Paracord actually feels pretty nice on these. At some point, I’m sure I’ll end up getting some scales but in the meantime, you could definitely do a lot worse.
Agreed!
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AlexRus wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:14 am
MagnaCut Mule made it all the way around the world to Russia to join his Z-WEAR brother
Have you had a chance to compare them much?
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Crox wrote:
Thu Jan 20, 2022 7:53 am
AlexRus wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:14 am
MagnaCut Mule made it all the way around the world to Russia to join his Z-WEAR brother
Have you had a chance to compare them much?
Not yet. I use Z-wear and MagnaCut wasn't used yet. But I noticed that factory sharpeness on the Magnacut Mule was much duller than on the Z-wear one. I guess it's just that factory edge thing, it's always random/different and doesn't say anything about the steel properties)
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Here is my first ever self-made Mule Team handle (purple stabilized poplar wood by raffir) and kydex:
everything done by hand (I skipped some grits so you can still see grind lines from initial filing)

I did an impact test on the factory edge
(almost factory; you can see I left a secondary bevel after first reprofiling/cleaning of the factory edge):
I tried to baton through a shimano shifting cable.
It did not separate the cable (maybe shimano uses some high quality hardened steel wires ...)
The edge took some damage but sharpened out nicely.
Z-Wear is very similar to Cruwear and Magnacut: gets scary sharp easily with an polished edge
Edge retention seems similar to my S45VN Mule in my EDC use.

I plan to thin out the handle as it is currently too thick for the Spyderco leather sheath.
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after reprofiling and sharpening
after reprofiling and sharpening
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edge damage on factory secondary bevel after batoning on steel wires
edge damage on factory secondary bevel after batoning on steel wires
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boltaron sheath
purple poplar wood handle with carbon pins
purple poplar wood handle with carbon pins
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She's a 'beaut, worm! I wrecked a df2 hb pull cutting some rubber gasket that had a stranded steel cable hidden in it. Looks like you turned it around nicely!
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