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phillipsted
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That's some really nice work, jtoler. What a trio!
All three woods look different, but I would guess that all three are cocobolo? Love the pins, as well.

If you are tackling them three at a time now, you really are an addict! :cool:

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phillipsted wrote:T but I would guess that all three are cocobolo?
TedP
Thanks. This hobby is very addictive.
The top one is Cocobolo. The bottom 2 are ironwood.
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My first Mule - Elmax in Tambotie (local version of Cocobolo, if I understand correctly). Its a hard and oily wood, but it was easy to work with.

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Sheath is from KSF (Clovis pouch).

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I even got a friend from work and my father-in-law interested in the Mule project. Their first Mules are also finished (in African Blackwood and Tambotie).

What an addictive hobby - I can see myself making many more...
Hans

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Beautiful work Hans :D
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Very nice, Hans! I love the way you've emphasized the warm tones of the Tambotie wood by using brass pins.

I also like the thong cutout at the butt of the knife. The arc of the cut looks very clean - what did you use to cut it?

Cheers!
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Well Brock, I just ordered a Clovis Pouch too...thanks. Nice wood work skills.
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Thanks guys...

I used hand tools (figure saw, files etc), except for drilling the holes. Had some mosaic pins, but for my first project I rather went with the brass corby pins for a simple and clean look. Finished with Danish oil.

Im also pleased with the Clovis pouch. I read about it on the forums while searching for a Mule sheath, and it fits perfectly.

Lots of firsts for me with this project, and I've learnt a lot. Looking forward to the 204P - planning to use some stabilised maple burl. :)
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I was out taking pictures of my orange G10 collection and took one of my Super Blue Mule - it has Halpern orange G10 scales on it now, but I plan on making my own scales for it soon. It is destined to be a kitchen knife eventually...

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phillipsted wrote:That stuff is gorgeous! Just curious - it looks like those pen blanks are 5"x0.75"x0.75". This doesn't seem quite big enough for a Mule Scale. How did you get build a full slab out of these pen blanks?
Sorry, Ted. I didn't see the question.

I used CA glue to join two pieces.
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I finished the scales on my ZDP-189 Mule this weekend. Decided to experiment a little bit - and found some hunter orange Corian from an online dealer. This stuff is normally used for countertops and sinks, and works well with standard tools. It cuts, files, drills, and sands a lot like paper micarta. However, this is a solid resin with no fibrous layers like G10 or micarta. On the positive side, you can get a pair of orange scales without having to deal with the "itchiness" of working with fiberglass fragements off G10 scales. Corian does scratch somewhat easily, but overall is pretty tough stuff. It is also a little translucent, which gives it a nice "glow" when the sun hits it from behind. Not sure I'll use this material a lot, but I'm glad I gave it a shot.

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Looking good Ted!

Got my first mule today!
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I have some Halpern g10 scales option 4 in soldier green and a custom sheath in the works. It's cheating I know, but since I am somewhat limited on tools this works for my first mule!
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Looks like a good excuse for a first time post :)

Desert Ironwood scales
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nlmd wrote:Looks like a good excuse for a first time post :)

Desert Ironwood scales
Welcome to the forum. That is some beautiful Ironwood and excellent craftsmanship on the scales. I really like the hard contrast between the very light colored wood and the darker stuff. Did you make the sheath?
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Hey, nlmd -beautiful scales! I agree with jabba, the contrast between the heartwood and sapwood is really nice. Ironwood is really great stuff!

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jabba359 wrote:Welcome to the forum. That is some beautiful Ironwood and excellent craftsmanship on the scales. I really like the hard contrast between the very light colored wood and the darker stuff. Did you make the sheath?
It's a Clovis Sheath from Knivesshipfree. :)
Will do until i can make another.
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Was thinking of using some of this on one of my Elmax blades.

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C05, C05S, C10SRD, C10SBK(x2), C10FPBR, C10GRE, C10FPGR, C11, C11FPBK, C12SBK2, C14 C17 C21, C28BK, C28BK2, C28YL2, C36, C45, C54GPBN, C77, C80GPOR, C81, C81GS, C81GBK2, C85GP2, C86, C86P, C86PET, C90, C94, C95, C106, C109, C116, C122, C123CF, C123, C123GBL, C126(x2), C132GP, C135GP, C136, C137, C138, C140, C142, C146CFP, C148, C158TIP, C161GP, C162, C163PBK, C164GPBN, LBK, LBKII(x2), LYL3HB, LGRE3, MBK, FB20, FB23, FB24SBK, FB31SBK, FBPBK, MT12, MT13, MT16, Woodcraft.
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Sithus1966 wrote:Was thinking of using some of this on one of my Elmax blades.

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I think you should...it would look awesome
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Here's my Super Blue with turquoise and purple Box Elder scales.

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You can't display a toad in a fine restaurant like this! Why, the good folks here would go right off the feed!
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Sithus1966 wrote:Was thinking of using some of this on one of my Elmax blades.

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I did use some. Still needs more finish work and then I can get some natural light pics.

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Day time pictures.

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C05, C05S, C10SRD, C10SBK(x2), C10FPBR, C10GRE, C10FPGR, C11, C11FPBK, C12SBK2, C14 C17 C21, C28BK, C28BK2, C28YL2, C36, C45, C54GPBN, C77, C80GPOR, C81, C81GS, C81GBK2, C85GP2, C86, C86P, C86PET, C90, C94, C95, C106, C109, C116, C122, C123CF, C123, C123GBL, C126(x2), C132GP, C135GP, C136, C137, C138, C140, C142, C146CFP, C148, C158TIP, C161GP, C162, C163PBK, C164GPBN, LBK, LBKII(x2), LYL3HB, LGRE3, MBK, FB20, FB23, FB24SBK, FB31SBK, FBPBK, MT12, MT13, MT16, Woodcraft.
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My first Mule all together and sheath :D

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