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jaislandboy wrote:hi Billy, I'm glad you prefer the G-10 handled one because i'm hoping that lignum handled one is mine :rolleyes:

Sorry, bubba....... Yours is out in the shop curing..... :cool:

raythebigfoot wrote:Here are the ones I have done up to date!!

:spyder: Nice work! Are those all yours or are you doing them for friends? :spyder:

potterma wrote:Sorry, bubba....... Yours is out in the shop curing..... :cool:

*must repeat to self* patience is a virtue :)
So we are witnessing the birth of a "cottage industry" w/knifemakers 'slingin cool aftermarket handles for the Mule Team project :cool:

Michael Cook wrote: :spyder: Nice work! Are those all yours or are you doing them for friends? :spyder:

I wish they were all mine, but unfortunately they are not! In fact none of them are; I've got an awesome design for mine when the next one comes out but for now I need mine as a blank to do the interchangeable handles. They are all for others on the forums!

Now you guys gotta beat on them

raythebigfoot wrote:Here are the ones I have done up to date!!

Great work Ray! An a big welcome to the :spyder: forums!

SeanH wrote:Great work Ray! An a big welcome to the :spyder: forums!

Thanks!

:spyder: Those really are beautiful! :spyder:

Here is mine with Pink Ivory scales

The "before" shot


The "after" shot


Brass pins with Black Vulcanized Fiber material in the middle



A shot of the contours






Cheers,
Mike

nice job CajunMike, i'm not much of a mr. pink fan, but that's a sweet handle there :cool:

jaislandboy wrote:nice job CajunMike, i'm not much of a mr. pink fan, but that's a sweet handle there :cool:

Thanks for the compliment Jaislandboy!

Cheers,
Mike

Well i guess that this will make a good first post. Here's my Mule, its my first time trying any thing like handles or sheaths so here you are.

CajunMike - I like the way you oriented the grain to the blade, cool :)

mrappraisit wrote:CajunMike - I like the way you oriented the grain to the blade, cool :)

Thanks mrappraisit. I did take my time in orienting the grain to the knife. Glad you like it!


Mr Sparkitle--Mighty impressive 1st post. I too am doing a leather sheath for the mule. Nice looking knife there!

Cheers,
Mike

Here's a couple sheaths for these mules as well!

[quote="raythebigfoot"]Here's a couple sheaths for these mules as well!

raythebigfoot,
You do some fantastic work! Your scales are gorgeous and your leather work is beautiful as well.
I hope my sheath comes out half as good. :o

Cheers,
Mike

CajunMike wrote:

raythebigfoot wrote:Here's a couple sheaths for these mules as well!

raythebigfoot,
You do some fantastic work! Your scales are gorgeous and your leather work is beautiful as well.
I hope my sheath comes out half as good. :o

Cheers,
Mike

Thanks a bunch!! I really like that pink ivory handle you did; I'm actually getting some curly pink ivory stabilized right now to possibly use on one. Good job on keeping the contours even on both sides.

I actually think I just got lucky with my sheathwork; it just so happens that there's a tandy leather store 10 minutes away and there's a guy there that's been doing leatherwork for about 45 years. When I go to the store it's almost like taking private leatherworking classes. He will literally spend an hour or two with me each time I'm in there showing me the ropes. It's awesome!

My Mule (courtesy of Tricod) is now finished & back in my hands.



-Jay

(Sorry, I just couldn't resist! :D :D :D )

The CoPilot wrote: (Sorry, I just couldn't resist! :D :D :D )

:spyder: Is the knife on the saddle? :spyder: