Hi guys,
there are two new mules coming, Cruwear and Elmax. Cruwear is shipped to me yesterday, I hope to get the Elmax as well. I have a few options dressing them with handlematerial;
1. tigerstriped G10
2. green-black G10
3. green canvas micarta
4. cocobolo wood
Here is what you need to do: tell which mule should be dressed with which of the four materials. Also explain me why. The most original explanation will be rewarded with a veg tanned leather mule-pocketsheath made by myself.
Impress me :)
cheers,
Tomas
Tell me and win.....
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Go with the wood! The mule team is named after the 20 mule team from out in Boron, CA. Back in the olden days they had wood carts they'd pull and what not. Make the mule match it's name :) . Ps. I live 25 miles from Boron, CA and the Borax mines. Neat little town.
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Thomas,toomzz wrote:Hi guys,
there are two new mules coming, Cruwear and Elmax
I have a few options dressing them with handlematerial;
1. tigerstriped G10
2. green-black G10
3. green canvas micarta
4. cocobolo wood
which mule should be dressed with which of the four materials.
First we pair up the scales.
Since tragen is practically an anagram of tiger, the Cocobolo and tigerstripe G10 go together. That leaves the two greens, layered G10 and canvas micarta as the second pair.
The Hebrews had no separate number system before 200 BC. Hebrew letters also had to serve as numbers. Famously, the numerology euphemism "666" was the total of the letter values for "Caesar Nero". When we translate "Cruwear" and "Elmax" into Hebrew the total 232 for Cruwear is also the total for the Hebrew words for "wood" and "stripe". The total 194 for "Elmax" is almost the same as for green. (which actually totals 193)
Therefore the Cruwear Mules should be clad in Cocobolo wood and Tiger-stripe G10 and the Elmax Mules should sport green-black G10 and green canvas micarta.
Yours, etc.
Gregor
ps: I assume you are getting two of each Mule.
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Interesting question :) Thanks for the chance Tomas :)
From the limited amount I know and have read about Elmax I would suggest going for the tiger striped G10. It seems to me that this material will hold an edge very well, kind of like a tiger always keeping their claws sharp :) It feels like a good match.
For the Cruwear Mule I would venture the Cocobolo wood, hard, tough ,beautiful, what I imagine the steel to be in it's finished state :) I like Micarta, but Cocobolo wood is very beautiful and warm when properly finished. As Cruwear is the very tough steel I feel that it would be the best match :)
Whatever your choice may be I believe you'll be happy with both. Enjoy :)
From the limited amount I know and have read about Elmax I would suggest going for the tiger striped G10. It seems to me that this material will hold an edge very well, kind of like a tiger always keeping their claws sharp :) It feels like a good match.
For the Cruwear Mule I would venture the Cocobolo wood, hard, tough ,beautiful, what I imagine the steel to be in it's finished state :) I like Micarta, but Cocobolo wood is very beautiful and warm when properly finished. As Cruwear is the very tough steel I feel that it would be the best match :)
Whatever your choice may be I believe you'll be happy with both. Enjoy :)
Charlie
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Very nice Gregor :) :)Sequimite wrote:Thomas,
First we pair up the scales.
Since tragen is practically an anagram of tiger, the Cocobolo and tigerstripe G10 go together. That leaves the two greens, layered G10 and canvas micarta as the second pair.
The Hebrews had no separate number system before 200 BC. Hebrew letters also had to serve as numbers. Famously, the numerology euphemism "666" was the total of the letter values for "Caesar Nero". When we translate "Cruwear" and "Elmax" into Hebrew the total 232 for Cruwear is also the total for the Hebrew words for "wood" and "stripe". The total 194 for "Elmax" is almost the same as for green. (which actually totals 193)
Therefore the Cruwear Mules should be clad in Cocobolo wood and Tiger-stripe G10 and the Elmax Mules should sport green-black G10 and green canvas micarta.
Yours, etc.
Gregor
ps: I assume you are getting two of each Mule.
Charlie
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I'll take a guess.
I found cocobolo wood to be a very good Mule handle choice. I put some Cocobolo on the last M390 mule and I just finished cutting some new Cocobolo scales for my Cruwear mule. No I don't think you should do it just because I did. I find wood feels warmer in my hand than a synthetic. There are soooo many production knives with synthetic handles. The mule project allows me to customize via sanding a handle that fits my grip perfectly. I use wood for that pourpose. It simply feels better to me.
An interesting comparrison, cocobolo scales are cut from the heartwood of the tree and is known to change color after cut. That's kinda poetic to pair it with a tool steel that will also change color (patina) after it cuts. As for the Elemax, if you don't have a wood option, go for the tiger stripe G10. Elemax is supposed to be very rugged and would pair nice with a patterned synthetic. All the best with your decision. Remember to send photo's after the project.
I found cocobolo wood to be a very good Mule handle choice. I put some Cocobolo on the last M390 mule and I just finished cutting some new Cocobolo scales for my Cruwear mule. No I don't think you should do it just because I did. I find wood feels warmer in my hand than a synthetic. There are soooo many production knives with synthetic handles. The mule project allows me to customize via sanding a handle that fits my grip perfectly. I use wood for that pourpose. It simply feels better to me.
An interesting comparrison, cocobolo scales are cut from the heartwood of the tree and is known to change color after cut. That's kinda poetic to pair it with a tool steel that will also change color (patina) after it cuts. As for the Elemax, if you don't have a wood option, go for the tiger stripe G10. Elemax is supposed to be very rugged and would pair nice with a patterned synthetic. All the best with your decision. Remember to send photo's after the project.
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Ok so here goes. I am a big wood fan, and I love non stainless steels. In this case however, I am going to suggest something a bit different. That the Cruware get green micarta. And it is because you should enjoy the patina, see all the variation and uniqueness that it brings, and that should not be distracted from with a piece of wood that brings its own uniqueness. For the same reason, no G10 for this one...tiger stripe and green and black G10 are pretty busy and bring lots of design and attraction, that could detract from the patina of the steel.
And for the Elmax...that one gets the wood. As a contrast to it's tough nature, it gets the warmth of the wood.
And for the Elmax...that one gets the wood. As a contrast to it's tough nature, it gets the warmth of the wood.
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I won't make any suggestions because I don't have the ability to imagine what something will look like when I look at the parts, colors, etc. seperately. I'll bet whatever you end up with will be beautiful.
Do I win a veg tanned leather mule-pocketsheath? :)
If I was to win that then I'd have to buy a Mule. :) Just the justification I'd need. :D
Jack
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Still loving your sheath.
Do I win a veg tanned leather mule-pocketsheath? :)
If I was to win that then I'd have to buy a Mule. :) Just the justification I'd need. :D
Jack
PS
Still loving your sheath.
There are quite a few ways to think about this quandary 
For the Cruwear you could use the green micarta, very tough and strong like the blade, but having a comforting color that invites the knife to be used and is reminiscent of the outdoors. The green micarta would suit it well.
The Cocobolo would also work well on the Elmax, a beautifully finished handle crowning a beautifully finished edge that is always seductively luring you into picking it up.
A very nice dillema to have You will make the right choice Toomz.
The original post didn't put a limit on the number of ideas I could float. It's actually kind of fun for me to think about it :) I have 3 Mules that could be rescaled anytime I get the oomph to do it :)
For the Cruwear you could use the green micarta, very tough and strong like the blade, but having a comforting color that invites the knife to be used and is reminiscent of the outdoors. The green micarta would suit it well.
The Cocobolo would also work well on the Elmax, a beautifully finished handle crowning a beautifully finished edge that is always seductively luring you into picking it up.
A very nice dillema to have
You will make the right choice Toomz.The original post didn't put a limit on the number of ideas I could float. It's actually kind of fun for me to think about it :) I have 3 Mules that could be rescaled anytime I get the oomph to do it :)
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Tiger stripes belong on tigers not mules.
G10, in general, is fine affixed to a Bingo card; I can’t handle it on a fixed blade.
Cruwear is rugged. Canvas micarta is rugged. Mules are rugged. They all scream “use me”. They’re made for each other.
“Elmax”, does that mean “the big one” in Spanish? If so, the steel’s name is perfect for a spydie mule as the American mule was bred from Catalan donkeys (donated by the king of Spain to George Washington) and American horses. Cocobolo is a wood from Central America where a lot of the people speak Spanish. Elmax is steel made in America. It only seems fitting that one of your Spydie mules have both Spanish and American influences, just like the pack mule.
G10, in general, is fine affixed to a Bingo card; I can’t handle it on a fixed blade.
Cruwear is rugged. Canvas micarta is rugged. Mules are rugged. They all scream “use me”. They’re made for each other.
“Elmax”, does that mean “the big one” in Spanish? If so, the steel’s name is perfect for a spydie mule as the American mule was bred from Catalan donkeys (donated by the king of Spain to George Washington) and American horses. Cocobolo is a wood from Central America where a lot of the people speak Spanish. Elmax is steel made in America. It only seems fitting that one of your Spydie mules have both Spanish and American influences, just like the pack mule.
I like when all knife materials represent the character/purpose of the knife
ELMAX with green canvas micarta, plain very practical, no frills and to the point knife as ELMAX is a very balanced steel.
CRUWEARRRRR: Tiger striped G10 of course
Btw, i wouldnt give wood to a mule in fear of the retaliation!
ELMAX with green canvas micarta, plain very practical, no frills and to the point knife as ELMAX is a very balanced steel.
CRUWEARRRRR: Tiger striped G10 of course
Btw, i wouldnt give wood to a mule in fear of the retaliation!
Cocobolo, all around, because it's the most fun to say.
Micarta might be a distant second, and G10 is one of the most the most boring sounding things possible
I just like the way it rolls off the tongue. Cocobolo. Cocobolo.
"Hey, what's that?" "This? Oh, it's cocobolo."
Makes you sound like the world's most interesting man.
"I don't always put scales on my Mules, but when I do I use cocobolo. Stay thirsty my friends."
Micarta might be a distant second, and G10 is one of the most the most boring sounding things possible
I just like the way it rolls off the tongue. Cocobolo. Cocobolo.
"Hey, what's that?" "This? Oh, it's cocobolo."
Makes you sound like the world's most interesting man.
"I don't always put scales on my Mules, but when I do I use cocobolo. Stay thirsty my friends."
Cocobolo with some nice bolsters on the Elmax simply because Elmax deserves something nice. Be sure to wear a mask and long sleeves!
Cruwear should have the green canvas micarta with green or red linings. Can't go wrong with a handle whose grip only gets better on contact with water.
Pictures for inspiration!
Best of luck!
Cruwear should have the green canvas micarta with green or red linings. Can't go wrong with a handle whose grip only gets better on contact with water.
Pictures for inspiration!
Best of luck!