6 Inch XL Mule Team Discussion!

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Sals First post:

“There is a previous thread about a larger Mule Team that ended up with some prototypes being made and tested.. Thanx Al. There seems to be some interest in this being a larger version available. So with that thought in mind, I'm trying to determine if there is a path for a larger, 6" blade version of the prototypes. I've also been using one daily, so there is more input.

Al had mentioned testing the original shape and then cutting a straight spine, with a swedge and testing the blade again. I think I like the straight spine and swedge better as it will be lighter and have less friction in "all-the-way-through" cuts.

I've heard mentioned of a larger handle; 1/2" longer, 1' longer? Folks like Vivi and some of Al's co-workers have larger hands. This would mean that we might not have handles for it, but I believe that Halpern or some other maker could help provide handles. Also a lot of you are very good at making handle.

I was thinking to deliver the sharpened blank, like the Mule Team, no sheath no scales.

I spoke with Eric about it and he feels it would not mess up the factory much to do a run. Don't know how many to make? Plain edge only. Consumer direct like the Mule Team. Will there be enough demand to deliver the run? would there be enough demand for a second run?

What steel would be the best choice?

So Whaddayouthink?

sal”
 
I’d love a larger mule and think the straight spine version, with same handle as standard mule, would be awesome! I’ve got extra scales and hardware to mount up. 😎
 
Please, no more cool ideas. Sal and Eric have already gotten enough of my money. But, then again, maybe just one more Spyder in, say, Cruwear, wouldn't hurt...
 
I think the existing handle could work. Mine has the Stoner CNC grips (thicker than the Halpern version) and the balance point is about a third of the way down the handle. 3.75" of grip area, but it doesn't feel tight at all. Ergonomically it's my favorite Spyder. I wouldn't complain about a longer handle (I would probably like it better) but I don't think it would be a horrible decision to use what people already have, if that helps get it going.

I like the above suggestion for Cruwear (NSMWear now? PD#1? etc), or 3V, or Magnacut. Or that high hardness AEBL, 14c28n... something on the tough side.
 
I'd be interested in 6" Mule, depending on the steel & the price but only if it comes in an all-in-one package with attached scales & a Bolatron sheath like other Spyderco fixed blade knives.
 
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