FARID CPM-REX-121 Mule

[xavierdoc]

Postie delivered my Farid Mule in CPM REX121 this morning. I had planned to use Arizona Desert Ironwood for the scales but I didn't because:

1. I couldn't find the ADI
2. It's only a small knife and the ADI scales were a good size (wherever they are) so they'll be saved for something bigger.

Instead I used some stabilised Amboyna burl (I think?) My wood supply is a little disorganised :surrender:

CPM REX-121 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Carbon 3.40 %
Chromium 4.00 %
Vanadium 9.50 %
Tungsten 10.00 %
Cobalt 9.00 %
Molybdenum 5.00 %

So here it is. A bit of a rough and ready job as it is a mule, afterall.

In hand you can see it's not the huge chopper it might seem to be above:

She's a stout girl:

Feels nice in the hand. The thick spine provides a naturally rest for thumb during controlled, light cuts. Balance point is at the first rivet.

I'm looking forward to giving this unusual steel a workout. Will try and get a sheath done in the next few days.

Thanks to Farid for the opportunity to try this material.

 

[Gunsnknives]

I'm very interested to hear about how well the edge holds up (suppose to be legendary no?) and how fine an edge it will take. Nice handles too!

 

[Danbo]

What's with the hole in the blade?

 

[xavierdoc]

What's with the hole in the blade?

I'm guessing it's a forward lanyard hole. Farid is into cutting comps so maybe it's force of habit?

 

[OAL]

looks like a really nice sized EDC to me. I'm also interested to hear how the edge hold up for you.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[forcedestrike]

Would love an update on edge retention and your initial impressions!

 

[Nebulae]

nice. thats really cool. tell us how it works.