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[legOFwhat?]

Beautiful Robin!

[standy99]

Another nice one Robin….

Got to pull my finger out on one or two I have in stages of completion

[Ramonade]

Thanks guys @legOFwhat? @standy99

Can't wait to see what comes next then !
I have to admit that even if it is time consuming and I'm deep into folders now, going back to something that is known is nice, and I have new tools in my skillset that are fun to apply to this

[Bolster]

I had not made a Mule handle in a long time. I think it'll be my last for a while but this one is special, it definitely needed to be made...

I like how you keep the handle further back from the ricasso, and give it the clearance chamfer.

[Manixguy@1994]

I had not made a Mule handle in a long time. I think it'll be my last for a while but this one is special, it definitely needed to be made .

Love the sculpture of the handle , looks comfortable. Dan

[Ramonade]

I like how you keep the handle further back from the ricasso, and give it the clearance chamfer.

Thanks, I've moved these lines a lot through the past versions and for the last ones It has setteled. I think I forgot to post some but my aim is now to have the handle clim the nub just a bit at the bottom and stop before the flat ends at the top. Since I often pinch grip for many things I like to give a steep (60+°) angle to go into the blade too


@Manixguy@1994 That's the best thing about it according to the people who now have one at home or come play with my Mules I love how this micarta acts like Arizona desert iron wood. the surface is highly polished but it still lets a texture go through thanks to the polishing step. I can't wait to see how it ages, especially with that AEB-L steel that is so beautiful.

When I started working on it I immediately ordered another AEB-L for myself, can't live without this one

[Bolster]

Thanks, I've moved these lines a lot through the past versions and for the last ones It has setteled. I think I forgot to post some but my aim is now to have the handle clim the nub just a bit at the bottom and stop before the flat ends at the top. Since I often pinch grip for many things I like to give a steep (60+°) angle to go into the blade too

Keeping a copy of one of your photos for my next build. Agree with the shape and position of the front of the handle. Both functional and aesthetic. I would be proud to own the mule in your pictures. My one desire would be to reduce the "pregnancy" of the handle's belly a bit (would require re-shaping of the blank) but that's just a personal preference for a slightly more neutral handle.

[Ramonade]

Thanks, I've moved these lines a lot through the past versions and for the last ones It has setteled. I think I forgot to post some but my aim is now to have the handle clim the nub just a bit at the bottom and stop before the flat ends at the top. Since I often pinch grip for many things I like to give a steep (60+°) angle to go into the blade too

Keeping a copy of one of your photos for my next build. Agree with the shape and position of the front of the handle. Both functional and aesthetic. I would be proud to own the mule in your pictures. My one desire would be to reduce the "pregnancy" of the handle's belly a bit (would require re-shaping of the blank) but that's just a personal preference for a slightly more neutral handle.

Looking forward to see how you apply it to your taste ! I personally love the palm swell in the tang, but it works mostly for small/medium hands, if your hands are larger, it might not be as comfortable.

[Bolster]

Looking forward to see how you apply it to your taste ! I personally love the palm swell in the tang, but it works mostly for small/medium hands, if your hands are larger, it might not be as comfortable.

I don't know how to explain my relationship with palm swells, but I'm not the biggest fan of them. I wear either L or XL gloves but hand size doesn't seem to explain it. For some reason I like a more neutral handle, even though they look boring.

But one thing I must admit: Palm swells LOOK cool! Sexy, even.

[barnaclesonaboat]

Mule appreciation from the sharpening bench, the venerable K294 in @FullScaler scales. What a workhorse this knife has been, and it's back to being extra crispy:

[standy99]

The old trusty Magnacut Ultem mule in some kitchen prep.

[Steelearner]

[VandymanG]

Spine work done. Modified CPM SPY27 mule 2

[Jeb]

Spine work done. Modified CPM SPY27 mule 2

Mentioned this as work done on the spine here in the pic, please explain why you did this? I don't get it.

[VandymanG]

Spine work done. Modified CPM SPY27 mule 2

Mentioned this as work done on the spine here in the pic, please explain why you did this? I don't get it.

Really it’s just a vine like pattern. It is also a different way to add jimping which I wanted because I added a finger choil to choke up on the knife. When I choke up I place my thumb on the spine. In addition to that the spine now strips wire pretty well

[Jeb]

Oh, cool cool. Good looking Mule.

[VandymanG]

Oh, cool cool. Good looking Mule.

Thanks. I still need to sand the Kirinite scales a little more but I need to get more sandpaper first. The stuff clogs up sandpaper pretty quick. Not sure I’ll use it again.

[sal]

Hey Jeb,

File work on the spine of a knife is pretty common with custom makers, just for show.

sal

[Scandi Grind]

Handle is sanded, red-dyed and tanned stingray, under epoxy saturated cord. Made a little pocket fixed blade sheath for ease of carry.

I'd love to see some more pictures of that sheath and one with the knife in it. That looks pretty neat!

[sal]

Actually, it's quite impressive the way you all have picked up and breathed life into the whole Mule Team project. We were concerned that offering the "blank" with no handles or sheaths might be a deal breaker, but seeing the skills and sharing that has resulted is refreshing.

sal