Mule scales

Monkeywrangler · #21

djinnzfree wrote:Received my 3 set, orange, black & earth brown. As Whkento write, Go! i recommend them!

Djinnz, pictures mounted please!!! :spyder:

P40_Warhawk · #22

I have a great guy that makes them for me.
He is Zach Barringer and can be reached via email beginragnarok@hotmail.com.
He made these for me and is now working on a third...

whkento · #23

Wow, those are really pretty. Congrats, Warhawk. And thanks for sharing the pics! :)

djinnzfree · #24

Monkeywrangler wrote:Djinnz, pictures mounted please!!! :spyder:

Their not mounted.
Before doing mistake i would like to know...
-If i have to epoxy the scales before mounted them on the handle knife?
-Did G10 is easy to drill for a lanyard hole?
-The back of the scale looks like more colorfull than the front... is their something i can do to clean/clear the front scale? (the orange one looks like salmon color)

Note: i'ved got 3 MT03P, an only one will be mounted. The two other ones will stay as "showroom" in their box for my Twins boys when they'll have the right age. Their now 28 mounths!

whkento · #25

Well, I've read (don't know first-hand) that you don't need to epoxy them. I doubt I'll epoxy mine unless it's absolutely necessary.

Also, I think I remember someone mentioning putting something (oil?) on the scales to bring out the color. I was gonna post a question about how to do this, but you beat me to it... :p

Re. the lanyard hole, I was thinking of drilling a hole, too, but only have a hand drill (no drill press). Would appreciate advice here.

djinnzfree · #26

Hi Whkento,
Get a look there , nothing about epoxy or not... but about oil to "clear" the color handle yes!
Thanks to this bloggers!

defenestrate · #27

djinnzfree wrote:-The back of the scale looks like more colorfull than the front... is their something i can do to clean/clear the front scale? (the orange one looks like salmon color)

I am told that it is common for milled G10 to look a bit "dry" and that adding an oil, like mineral oil, will bring that slightly more vibrant "wet" look which it should retain for a while.. other oils might work better, but I have definitely read that, and heard it recommended for stock black scales that were starting to look greyish, so hopefully that will work for you as well.

whkento · #28

djinnzfree wrote:Hi Whkento,
Get a look there , nothing about epoxy or not... but about oil to "clear" the color handle yes!
Thanks to this bloggers!

defenestrate wrote:I am told that it is common for milled G10 to look a bit "dry" and that adding an oil, like mineral oil, will bring that slightly more vibrant "wet" look which it should retain for a while.. other oils might work better, but I have definitely read that, and heard it recommended for stock black scales that were starting to look greyish, so hopefully that will work for you as well.

Well, as usual, Mr. Poff is ahead of the curve. :cool:

Thanks to the above posters and, of course, Mr. Poff. I'll go looking for some mineral oil as time allows. I've been thinking about getting some for some kitchen knives' blades, anyway...

Monkeywrangler · #29

djinnz, thank you for the pics. It helped me get an idea what they look like.

Hector Castro · #30

WD-40, LPS, Silicone, Mineral Oil, etc all work fine on G-10 scales to bring the shine back out on them. You can also polish them with some 600 grit sandpaper and oil.

TooSharp · #31

I like a clean buffing wheel with no compound, it will bring out the shine. You can pick one up for a couple of dollars that fits on a drill.

Also on cleaning G10, I found something that works great, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Power.

Donut · #32

I want to get a new Mule to see the newer Halpern Titanium scales.

Here is the info on them:

Melanie wrote:

The NEW Limited Edition Mule Scales are in! We've made just 12 sets in each of the following colors: Black, Orange, Coyote Brown & Earth Brown

These Full Size curved handles are slimmer around the edges for beautiful fit in your hand. Checkered Texture!
$35.00 per set, Hardware sold seperately for $5.00

We also have some of Options 1-3 on hand. Email me for a full listing of avaiability and current prices. mel@halperntitanium.com

I wonder how long it will be until I see a Mule that I want to buy. Maybe I need to buy the scales before I buy the Mule.

whkento · #33

Hector Castro wrote:WD-40, LPS, Silicone, Mineral Oil, etc all work fine on G-10 scales to bring the shine back out on them. You can also polish them with some 600 grit sandpaper and oil.

Good to know--thanks. :)

TooSharp wrote:I like a clean buffing wheel with no compound, it will bring out the shine. You can pick one up for a couple of dollars that fits on a drill.

Also on cleaning G10, I found something that works great, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Power.

I may try the buffing wheel idea, too. I've got a small one on a dremel-type tool. Thanks for the magic eraser info., as well. :)

Now I just need some alone time with my mules...

Hehe, I just read that line. Could be misconstrued. :p