M398 vs AEB-L
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M398 vs AEB-L
Hi, I am new here :)
I want to get a Mule Team knife for camping. Which steel will be better for heavy use, M398 or AEB-L or something else?
In other words, from the currently available Mule Team knives, which one will be better for camping / outdoor activities?
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/mule-team
Thank you!
I want to get a Mule Team knife for camping. Which steel will be better for heavy use, M398 or AEB-L or something else?
In other words, from the currently available Mule Team knives, which one will be better for camping / outdoor activities?
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/mule-team
Thank you!
Re: M398 vs AEB-L
Hi NewYorkersingh,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Re: M398 vs AEB-L
If this is the question that you are not sure how to anwer, then definitely pick the AEB-L. It will also be better for intended purpose IMO (lot easier to sharpen, a lot tougher and with excellent edge stability, even if with considerably less edge retention).
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Re: M398 vs AEB-L
I've got my AEB-L in the woods right now and it's doing well at all that woods stuff that people like to use knives for in the woods.
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Re: M398 vs AEB-L
Buy one of each and qualify for free shipping. Then you can make your own unbiased decision based on actual use.
Re: M398 vs AEB-L
Don't forget the Spy27 regular production Mule.
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Re: M398 vs AEB-L
AEB-L is tougher than M398
Re: M398 vs AEB-L
Hi Bluemoon, Self Taught,
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Re: M398 vs AEB-L
Depending how picky you are, you might want to review commentary on the AEB-L's grind near the guard, being discussed in the Mule subforum. The Italians apparently have different ideas on how to grind the heel of a blade.
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Re: M398 vs AEB-L
M398 is by far the more complex and higher end steel. But if course harder to sharpen.
Mine came crispy and really well made.
Mine came crispy and really well made.
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Re: M398 vs AEB-L
Which steel is better for camping?newyorkersingh@gmail.com wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:49 pmHi, I am new here :)
I want to get a Mule Team knife for camping. Which steel will be better for heavy use, M398 or AEB-L or something else?
In other words, from the currently available Mule Team knives, which one will be better for camping / outdoor activities?
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/mule-team
Thank you!
Either can work, the AEB-L would be more of what people think of when they think of a knife primarily good for wood processing, push cuts and camp chores.
M398 would be better suited for hunting, game processing and lots of slice cutting without the edge blunting smooth.
"Heavy use" is subjective, you can't out chop an axe. The take away here is no steel can overcome using the right tool for the job.
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Re: M398 vs AEB-L
I was just going to say essentially the same thing and you beat me to it. Great minds and all that.Deadboxhero wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:55 amWhich steel is better for camping?newyorkersingh@gmail.com wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:49 pmHi, I am new here :)
I want to get a Mule Team knife for camping. Which steel will be better for heavy use, M398 or AEB-L or something else?
In other words, from the currently available Mule Team knives, which one will be better for camping / outdoor activities?
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/mule-team
Thank you!
Either can work, the AEB-L would be more of what people think of when they think of a knife primarily good for wood processing, push cuts and camp chores.
M398 would be better suited for hunting, game processing and lots of slice cutting without the edge blunting smooth.
"Heavy use" is subjective, you can't out chop an axe. The take away here is no steel can overcome using the right tool for the job.
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