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...
TedP
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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...
TedP
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Sorry, Ted. I didn't see the question.Originally Posted by phillipsted
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.
TedP
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Looking good Ted!
Got my first mule today!
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!
-Ryan
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-Wicked Edge
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Looks like a good excuse for a first time post
Desert Ironwood scales
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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?Looks like a good excuse for a first time post
Desert Ironwood scales
-Kyle
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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!
TedP
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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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I think you should...it would look awesomeWas thinking of using some of this on one of my Elmax blades.
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Here's my Super Blue with turquoise and purple Box Elder scales.
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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I did use some. Still needs more finish work and then I can get some natural light pics.Was thinking of using some of this on one of my Elmax blades.
Day time pictures.
Last edited by Sithus1966; 05-04-2012 at 02:10 PM.
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My first Mule all together and sheath
-Ryan
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Sithus, I like how you pinned that handle. What kind of wood again?
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It's walnut, a slice off of some gunstock lumber I picked up at a living history show.
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Hi everybody!
I am new here. Though I am certainly not new to knives and to knife collection.
It is a great forum. I enjoyed reading it for some time now.
Finally decided to share something I have done myself.
There is the one I have made two or three years ago. The handle is made of buffalo horn and striped ebony.
Have four more blades purchased just recently. I Hope some time soon to get in the right mood to make another one ..... or few.
Sorry about making some mess with posts initially. But I have figured out how to insert the pictures after all!
Last edited by Train; 05-16-2012 at 11:14 AM.
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Beautiful job, Train. The M4 steel begs to be used, but the scales look too pretty to get dirty!
How was the ebony to work with. I did an ebony scale set recently, and wasn't impressed. The wood was grainy and tended to tear out more than I liked. There are several different species of ebony, though - I was using Gabon ebony.
TedP
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yea it is great looking!Beautiful job, Train. The M4 steel begs to be used, but the scales look too pretty to get dirty!
How was the ebony to work with. I did an ebony scale set recently, and wasn't impressed. The wood was grainy and tended to tear out more than I liked. There are several different species of ebony, though - I was using Gabon ebony.
TedP
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Thanks!
That was the second knife where I used this ebony for the handle. I liked it so far. It has a nice small grain (cannot see it on the photo of course) and it did not present any challenges. No evidence of cracking or any gluing problems. I know what you are saying about Gabon ebony: I had some too. It works out OK at the end, but it is very different. I do not know much about the origin of the block of the striped ebony I am using. But as I said I quite like it and glad that the block is still quite big.
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