A love affair with M390 (Mule, Para2 and Military)! (WARNING HUNT PICS)
A love affair with M390 (Mule, Para2 and Military)! (WARNING HUNT PICS)
I have been using an M390 mule with Halpern scales ever since it was first released. I've also been enjoying the M390 PM2 and more recently the Military in the same steel.
Mule:
Military:
Para 2:
My Para 2 thin-edge experiences are in this thread. Suffice to say, it's still going strong.
I'm coming to the conclusion that this is my current favourite all-round knife steel.
Having reached that conclusion I decided to take the Halpern scales off the M390 mule (they are going on the Elmax mule) and treat it to something more permanent and personal. Accordingly I have fitted some Arizona Desert Ironwood scales (sadly not burl) with brass pins. It's a very "3D" handle shape, which I like (one of the many reasons I like the Bushcraft). The palm-swell does make it look a bit pregnant though.
I've also reduced the thumb ramp (looks a bit "Chapparal"?) and shortened the guard. Next time I'll extend the scales further forward at an angle toward the thumb ramp. Will look better and give a better thumb platform.
I'm never sure about pin-positioning on the mule and, true to form, I managed to get these in the wrong place. No matter, 'tis a user.
The knife will be carried in this rather funky sheath (made by someone much more skillful than I!)
Anyone else feeling the love for M390?
Mule:
Military:
Para 2:
My Para 2 thin-edge experiences are in this thread. Suffice to say, it's still going strong.
I'm coming to the conclusion that this is my current favourite all-round knife steel.
Having reached that conclusion I decided to take the Halpern scales off the M390 mule (they are going on the Elmax mule) and treat it to something more permanent and personal. Accordingly I have fitted some Arizona Desert Ironwood scales (sadly not burl) with brass pins. It's a very "3D" handle shape, which I like (one of the many reasons I like the Bushcraft). The palm-swell does make it look a bit pregnant though.
I've also reduced the thumb ramp (looks a bit "Chapparal"?) and shortened the guard. Next time I'll extend the scales further forward at an angle toward the thumb ramp. Will look better and give a better thumb platform.
I'm never sure about pin-positioning on the mule and, true to form, I managed to get these in the wrong place. No matter, 'tis a user.
The knife will be carried in this rather funky sheath (made by someone much more skillful than I!)
Anyone else feeling the love for M390?
UKPK G10, UKPK Ti, Para 2CF&20CP, Stretch CF, Stretch CF conv, Manix2 M4,Endura Wave, Endura ZDP189, Pacific Salt, Captain, Gunting S30v, P'Kal, Gayle Bradley,Atlantic Salt, Spyderhawk, Crossbill, Wings slipit
Mules: CTSBD1, Super Blue, S90V, VG10, S35VN, Cos-3, M390 Fixed: Bushcraft, Warrior
Mules: CTSBD1, Super Blue, S90V, VG10, S35VN, Cos-3, M390 Fixed: Bushcraft, Warrior
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Great pictures, I love my M390 para, I have yet to take my M390 Mili out of its box as the para has been taking so much pocket time. The first picture looks like you are about to be eaten by what ever is crashing in from the top right.
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Rossi wrote:Xav, watch your back mate. In the first pic it looks like there's a bear creeping up on you. :eek: :D
Thankfully that's my faithful hound!Mr.Sparkitle wrote:The first picture looks like you are about to be eaten by what ever is crashing in from the top right.
UKPK G10, UKPK Ti, Para 2CF&20CP, Stretch CF, Stretch CF conv, Manix2 M4,Endura Wave, Endura ZDP189, Pacific Salt, Captain, Gunting S30v, P'Kal, Gayle Bradley,Atlantic Salt, Spyderhawk, Crossbill, Wings slipit
Mules: CTSBD1, Super Blue, S90V, VG10, S35VN, Cos-3, M390 Fixed: Bushcraft, Warrior
Mules: CTSBD1, Super Blue, S90V, VG10, S35VN, Cos-3, M390 Fixed: Bushcraft, Warrior