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I arrived at this forum too late to get the first two Mule Team releases. Once I learned of the program I immediately ordered a CPM-M4 factory second and it arrived this evening. There doesn't seem to be any flaws in the blade finish, although the hole...

hey does anyone know what the new Mule Team will be made of or when it will come out? :spyder:

As new Mule Team knives come out, does the design change or just the steel?

Thanks in advance.

Today my first Mule Team knife arrived. I love it. I will either be making scales for this myself or paying someone to do it. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to do the latter.

I figure that we don't often see pictures of a Mule Team knife with other...

The Spyderco Mule CPM M4 is now out of stock.....

I was playing with the idea of buying another one, but I guess it is not to be.

The Mules are Gone.

Long Live the Mules.

Bring on the S90V Mule.

Just made these available here...

Kristi

Did this one for grins in response to a post by Marion David Poff ( ) about handles and sheaths for the Mules. In it I responded that the handle configuration would likely enter into the equation because everyone's idea of what they want in a handle will...

Anyone know of any of the forumites who are offering a bolt on handle for the Mule Team, and maybe a kydex sheath?

Specifically, in the USN, scalloped/faceted G-10 style of handle?

How did it feel? Does it dig into your hands? Edges sharp?

Thanks, Brendan

MT02P – Mule Team Fixed Blade featuring CPM®-M4

MT02P will be available for sale on Wednesday, 22-Oct-2008 at 1000 (10:00 a.m.) MDT .

All sales will be handled by the Spyderco Factory Outlet store online at .

Maximum Purchase Allowed: 2

Cost:...

What are the odds of getting a Mule done in a laminated steel? I've become of HUGE fan of Murray Carter's knives and he swears by laminated carbon steel (hand-forged of course). I know Spyderco has done it a few times with ZDP189, but I'm not a huge fan...

I found this useful link for cordwrapping handles. The Mule doesn't have the notches, but I've been using all those holes to lock down the wrap and it's working quite well. I put the blade in a vise to hold the handle still, otherwise it's like trying to...

Hey,

If someone can do it handily...

I would like to see a image of the Mule Team and the Lil Temperance together....

Thanks,

My Mule is about to arrive and I'm planning out everything I need to order to make scales. I'm pretty set on my Micarta/G10 selection, but I am so lost as to what brass pin-stock to get. I've searched the forum and found that various people had a hard...

I’m a big fan of the whole Mule team project. I think it is an ingenious and generous way of allowing us KnifeKnuts to experiment with new steels while acting as guinea pigs for R&D at the same time.

The only weakness in the project, at least for me,...

My first attempt at adding scales to my M4 Mule. The Macadamia Nut wood came from the log in the first picture. The Loveless Fasteners were given to me by my friend. It could have used a little more sanding but since this was my first time doing this and...

This was my first attempt at making handle slabs and a sheath. I used brown canvas micarta with a dremel, hand drill and sand paper. I have room for improvement. My pin holes did not come out as well as I would have liked (needed a drill press). Still for...

Something different for you . Thank you Paul for your help . MG2

I'm very much a beginning woodworker so this is still kind of rough, but here's my first stab at a set of scales. Zebrawood backed with Purpleheart, which didn't appear like I'd hoped. I think it came out a bit thick but a week or so of use will tell for...

Got started on my M4 Mule this morning.
So far so good. And yes, I know working with CF is not for everyone.
Used a shop vac & mask when I cant work it wet.
Still need to shape the sides a bit (maybe a swell) and polish it up.
Also I never use a lanyard,...

Hello,
This is my first post to the forum, been lurking for a while. Great crowd!
I've been a casual Spyderco user and fan since the early 90's and still have my first Spydie, a serrated Endura. I had totally taken it for granted. I carried it, and it...

Just finished this up today...Red Micarta, reground handle, white liners black micarta pins... can't wait to put it to good use!!

Since the mule team knives can rust, does anybody know if coating them in a lower temp coating like IonBond DiamondBlack would affect the heat-treat of the steel? I believe the DLC treatment is done a little over 400 degrees like gun-bluing. I'm aware...

So I finally had an opportunity to truly use my MT01P Mule for something that I know stresses the edge and the steel. Here is what I have found so far.

I have been using my MT01 for piddly stuff here and there but now that the hunting season is here I’m...

So for blades that are more prone to rust like carbon steel or the new CPM-M4 Mule Team blade, what material makes a better sheath?

I ask because I have an old Schrade LB7 and the leather sheath it came in developed some funny green stuff inside it. It...

My MT02P mule came today. I swapped the scales from my MT01. Here are a few rather poor pictures. Scales by Ray(RaytheBigfoot) and Kydex sheath by Scott(STR). We should start a new picture thread for the MT02P in the Photo Gallery Forum.

It's available...a little early even. :)

I'm probably in the minority here but I wanted to express my feelings on the timing of it. I was wondering if, say by some chance it was ready soon, it could be held off a month. Most of us just bought 3 or more spydercos this month alone ( police,...

Now we have an answer if the Mule rusts ... that Ebay offer hurts :(

One stated purpose of mule team is to allow people to
use and test the different steels, but i haven't seen
much feedback yet about the performance of the
52100 blades.

Any comments?

Peace

We're close to delivery on the first Mule Team run. Sure did seem to take longer than originally thought. 52100 is a great carbon steel and should be fun to cut with. Not fun to work with though.

I need to select another steel for the 2nd run. Please...

I keep thinking about the mule team I snagged, and how I never use it. I just don't have use for a non-folder, especially one without a sheath. Instead of spending money on a sheath, I think I'd rather spend the money on making it into a folder that I...

Morning all,

I was in the outlet store yesterday getting an old knife repaired when I heard about the Mule project and that another run was coming out this summer. Does anybody have any more details? I'd love to get my hands on one or two.

Thanks,

Mike

Had a Temperance, but the handle just never felt good in my hand. I really liked the blade though, so when the Mule came out I decided to get one. Soon as I handled the knife I knew it had potential. Decided to go all out & send it to Tom Krein for some...

Probably need Kristi to answer this - Looking for any info on the status of the second run of the MULE TEAM Knife.

- Has a Steel been Chosen? If so, has it been Ordered?

- Any idea on Time Frame for production?

Thanks in advance.

I finally got my Mule #1 finished. Thanks to Raythebigfoot for the scales and Mashed Cat for the kydex.

Here are some beautiful scales done by potterma, mule scale maker extraordinaire. I got the package a couple of days ago, but decided to wait until to day to open it as a Fathers' Day present to myself. :)

Here's the link to the photostream to...

Got a Mule in a trade recently. Going to need to get another for field carry since I like the pattern quite a bit for a smaller FB for the woods. This one I just wanted to beat around and test.

Handle hardly damaged from being whacked with a...

Ack

So what do you guys think? Nice huh? :p

I ordered two last week and received them a few days ago. Photos are of one Mule Team. The other one looks pretty much perfect. Then I was lucky enough to get this custom. I have no idea what these stains are...