Rex 76 mule. Who got one?

[Ramonade]

Got two that were planned, and one after restriction was lifted !
Sadly, even with Kristi great help and advices, they couldn't group it into one shipment, so shipping to France is harshfor two parcels !

[ZrowsN1s]

After seeing they were still around I got a second one. Going to send it to a knifemaker friend for some custom handles.

[z1r]

I finally got one!! It's my first mule knife!

Congrats! I'm sure you will love it. On my first ever trip to the SFO I scored a Spy27 MT. Gave one to my BIL who EDC's it. Glad I got a new one to try out.

[Hatuletoh]

I got two. My first two. I'm extremely pleased.
Finally got off my duff and remembered to check this forum in advance for the release date. It took three tries to get the final confirmation order page to load, and judging by the fact that there are still some available, I'm assuming the traffic was only moderately high. The M398 mule drop should be interesting.

[Fireman]

Got two that were planned, and one after restriction was lifted !
Sadly, even with Kristi great help and advices, they couldn't group it into one shipment, so shipping to France is harshfor two parcels !

Perhaps you could find someone to ship you the package of three to france and redirect the two packages to a US person to save money?

[Ramonade]

Got two that were planned, and one after restriction was lifted !
Sadly, even with Kristi great help and advices, they couldn't group it into one shipment, so shipping to France is harshfor two parcels !

Perhaps you could find someone to ship you the package of three to france and redirect the two packages to a US person to save money?

That would certainly do it. I think I'm gonna just pay the $25 added shipping this time. But next time I might just ask a forum friend who lives in the States to receive it for me, then ship it to France ! Economically speaking, it'd be better. Especially when it comes to customs fees. For three Mules, I'll pay something like 75€ (so $75 USD nowadays )

[clinton1]

I was fortunate to score! Busy at work and forgot about the release. Very surprised (but thankful) to find them still available. Second mule. Thanks all.

[Guts]

I was able to grab two. Saw that they lifted the limit later on, but I was rushing to even get one as I know these can sell out quickly. Wish I could've gotten 3 at the time to gift a couple to some family. I suppose I'll wait for the newer SPY27 version which I think I read will be regular production. Own an older MT22P which I got when it came out that's been great over the years.

[crazywednesday]

Just snagged one

[LimpCroissant]

I'm curious what you guys intended use is on this particular mule. I don't know a whole lot about REX 76 as it's a very rare steel to see used in knives. Are you guys planning on using it for a hard use utility knife, an outdoors fixed blade, an EDC, a kitchen steel? I'm just curious if you guys don't mind sharing.

[crazywednesday]

I'm curious what you guys intended use is on this particular mule. I don't know a whole lot about REX 76 as it's a very rare steel to see used in knives. Are you guys planning on using it for a hard use utility knife, an outdoors fixed blade, an EDC, a kitchen steel? I'm just curious if you guys don't mind sharing.

For me, it will be in the kitchen since it's hss and not very high on the toughness chart.

[LimpCroissant]

That sounds good Crazywednesday. I'd like to get one of these myself but I just can't spring it right now with all my knife purchases of late. And I have the SRS13 mule that I kind of bought for the kitchen and haven't really used yet.

[Team Sick]

I wasn't going to get one for a couple of reasons: 1) I promised my wife before the release date that I wasn't going to purchase any knives this month, 2) I really haven't had my eye on anything recently, 3) I really don't need any new knives. But, 1) I made the promise before the announced release date, 2) I graduated in 1976, 3) I don't have a Rex45 Mule and this is extremely similar and 4) I said if it was still available after a bike ride I'd get one, so I did. The one thing that is great about getting a mule now is that it is easier to get a variety of scales on the dedicated Halperntitanium site.

[yablanowitz]

I'm curious what you guys intended use is on this particular mule. I don't know a whole lot about REX 76 as it's a very rare steel to see used in knives. Are you guys planning on using it for a hard use utility knife, an outdoors fixed blade, an EDC, a kitchen steel? I'm just curious if you guys don't mind sharing.

Same as all the others, cordwrap the handle, take it to work and use it for whatever life and my job throw at me. If it dulls too fast to suit me, chips on hardwood, particle board or drywall, or just breaks, well, I have others.

[Fireman]

I'm curious what you guys intended use is on this particular mule. I don't know a whole lot about REX 76 as it's a very rare steel to see used in knives. Are you guys planning on using it for a hard use utility knife, an outdoors fixed blade, an EDC, a kitchen steel? I'm just curious if you guys don't mind sharing.

Because I always have back ups for my knives I’m going to take it camping and do all kinds of bush craft stuff on it and if it chips or breaks no big deal because I have a back up.

[FullScaler]

I was really hoping to get one but due to some recent family health issues and unexpected related expenses I just cant swing it right now. That said, if anyone has an extra and wants to trade for a custom leather sheath and a set of 3d printed scales and hardware, you know where to find me, lol.

[Rymanz]

I was really hoping to get one but due to some recent family health issues and unexpected related expenses I just cant swing it right now. That said, if anyone has an extra and wants to trade for a custom leather sheath and a set of 3d printed scales and hardware, you know where to find me, lol.

I'll take you up on that offer! I'll PM you when I get my two in the mail. Hope the family health issues are better/resolving.

[Rymanz]

Double tap

[99Dirk]

Got mine at 12:05PM (CT) - luckily I remembered that a drop was happening and popped over to see it was live.

I have similar plans to play with: 1. sharpening methods and 2. asymmetric bevels.

I expect Rex76 to be a decent shop knife: 15.5-17.5° bps, with a semi-toothy edge (20-15 micron), light stropping.

While L. Thomas's test don't show allot of promise for R76 I think it's high hardness may have some applications in the shop.

[Ramonade]

I'm curious what you guys intended use is on this particular mule. I don't know a whole lot about REX 76 as it's a very rare steel to see used in knives. Are you guys planning on using it for a hard use utility knife, an outdoors fixed blade, an EDC, a kitchen steel? I'm just curious if you guys don't mind sharing.

Personally the first and most important factor is that I love the shape of the tang of the Mule. It allows for a very ergonomic and sexy handle to be put on it.

As far as the steel is concerned, I'm always curious about steels that aren't widely available through production companies. So Comparing Rex76 with my K390 and MagnaCut Mules is gonna be fun. The use will not be specialized, it's more of a wich blade steel deals the best with wich utilisation kind of thing for me !