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Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:13 pm
by HalpernTi
I haven't been on this forum for some time- wanted to check in on Mule Team scales.
Are you happy with your Halpern purchases?
Any suggestions?
I trust Jennifer has taken good care of you for the last 3 years. Please let me know if we can do anything for you. There is still a good stock of flat scales and 3D contoured scales.
I can't believe it, but we started machining these (with Sal's blessing, of course) 9 years ago. Thanks for all the support!
Marianne Halpern
Owner Halpern Titanium, Inc.
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 2:39 pm
by VA.koi guy
Hi Marianne,
I was late to the party and just got on the mule, and ordered two sets from you.
Fit & finish seem great, went for the burgundy micarta, and Jade g10. Glad you still have so many options.
Great service!
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 2:47 pm
by SG89
Great quality and great service.
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:01 pm
by ferider
Great product, service and communication, Jennifer in particular has been very helpful, Marianne. I bought 6 (?) sets of scales over the last year.
Have you ever thought about doing Manix 2 or XL scales ? Your wood, carbon fiber, or silver twill scales would rock on these knives, and - forgive my naiivety - should be easier to manufacture than, say for the PM2.
Cheers,
Roland.
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:59 am
by HalpernTi
Hi Roland
This notification ended up in my jink mail which I was checking this morning. Glad you like your handles. We began manufacturing mule team handles about 6 or 7 years ago at the suggestion of Sal Glesser. We would never offer any other Spyderco handles for resale. Many folks on social media make some amazing aftermarket Spyderco handles. I bet you could even suggest materials to them.
Marianne
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:02 am
by Sjucaveman
I have had no problems with the 5 sets I've purchased. The fit and finish has been flawless.
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:28 am
by Ankerson
They have been great for me. :)
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:19 pm
by holeshot
I just put them on my first Mule and they are great. I only wish you had more of the other colors in stock.
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:17 pm
by Mattysc42
They’ve been perfect for my 3 mules. Some of my most comfortable knives to use. :D
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:26 pm
by michaelm466
I've been happy with mine (6 sets of 3D) I'd also like to see more color options- maybe a lime green, white would be good for the guys that Rit dye
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:27 pm
by archangel
Must say I am struggling with their $35 shipping charge, for a product that probably weighs max 30g and would fit into a pretty small carton... That's more than the flat 'option 5' handles cost. I'd give them a go if they'd offer an economy shipping option, even if this'd mean I'd have to wait 2 weeks or more.
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:35 pm
by sal
I use them on all of my mules.
sal
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:36 pm
by swigert
Will we ever see the contoured natural micarta again?
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:50 pm
by GrayJay
I recently purchased the standard black G10 mule scales from spyderco for my first Mule, which I believe are Halpern made? In any case, they’re awesome and I love the matte finish—it makes them look charcoal gray, which is more interesting to me.
That said, I’d love to see more micarta options: olive green, natural, and ivory would be awesome. I probably would have bought those options direct from Halpern if they’d been available. As is, I’m thinking gray or desert tan G10 for my next Mule.
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:20 pm
by Bloke
sal wrote: ↑Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:35 pm
my mules.
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:30 pm
by sal
Hi GrayJay,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:48 pm
by mattman
GrayJay wrote: ↑Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:50 pm
I recently purchased the standard black G10 mule scales from spyderco for my first Mule, which I believe are Halpern made? In any case, they’re awesome and I love the matte finish—it makes them look charcoal gray, which is more interesting to me.
That said, I’d love to see more micarta options: olive green, natural, and ivory would be awesome. I probably would have bought those options direct from Halpern if they’d been available. As is, I’m thinking gray or desert tan G10 for my next Mule.
GrayJay-
Welcome!
The "charcoal grey" is likely the "as-machined" finish, and will turn black(er) with use, from your body oils. You can accelerate this with a wipe-down with mineral oil, or equivalent. (This is documented on Halperns page, as well)
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:36 am
by Extra330SC
HalpernTi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:13 pm
I haven't been on this forum for some time- wanted to check in on Mule Team scales.
Are you happy with your Halpern purchases?
Any suggestions?
I trust Jennifer has taken good care of you for the last 3 years. Please let me know if we can do anything for you. There is still a good stock of flat scales and 3D contoured scales.
I can't believe it, but we started machining these (with Sal's blessing, of course) 9 years ago. Thanks for all the support!
Marianne Halpern
Owner Halpern Titanium, Inc.
Very pleased so far on on the flat and contoured Halpern scales ! I use the flat scales on my 20CV Mule with a thin QuickclipPro for front horizontal carry...very clean and slender package! Looking to pick up some carbon scales in the future. Thanks for a great product. ...
James
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:46 am
by jtoler_9
I’ve got two pair on two of my mules. It’s a great product. I thought I would add the link for those that may not know where to find them. I hope that’s ok?
https://www.halperntitanium.com/spyderco-handles/
I chose the textured scales. The only thing I would change, is there is just a small bit of tang exposed where the scales don’t meet all the way to the boarder of the tang. Ergonomically, I wish they were flush. But that’s more of a nit pick than anything.
Re: Mule Team Scales from Halpern
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:44 pm
by Crux
HalpernTi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:13 pm
I haven't been on this forum for some time- wanted to check in on Mule Team scales.
Are you happy with your Halpern purchases?
Any suggestions?
I trust Jennifer has taken good care of you for the last 3 years. Please let me know if we can do anything for you. There is still a good stock of flat scales and 3D contoured scales.
I can't believe it, but we started machining these (with Sal's blessing, of course) 9 years ago. Thanks for all the support!
Marianne Halpern
Owner Halpern Titanium, Inc.
Thanks, I bought like a dozen sets from you. I'll need a couple more if I can snag this other Mule.