Mule team question.

Masteroffajitas

Masteroffajitas

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I really like the mule team knives. They remind me of the temperance. It looks like the perfect survival/hunting knife for me.

But I'm thinking, okay $70, that's not so bad, but what about a handle? Do any of you guys know a guy who does a relatively good job, without being too high for custon handles? Of course after the handle, the sheath...

How much did you some of you wind up paying in the end? What it worth it?
 
It depends on what you want. I've been using my Mules with paracord wrapped handles and sheaths made from cardboard and duct tape that fit in the ruler pocket of my carpenter jeans. Total investment in materials for three knives was about a dollar and a half.

They cut just as well as the ones that people have put carbon fiber scales on. ;)
 
The Mules are an excellent chance to try your hand at handling a knife yourself, as well as trying out a little sheath work. Both can be done with very few tools and little funding so I say give it a shot. You may not end up with a pretty knife, but it will teach you quite a bit. The knife below was my first attempt at anything like this and I have about $15-$20 into it.
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yablanowitz said:
It depends on what you want. I've been using my Mules with paracord wrapped handles and sheaths made from cardboard and duct tape that fit in the ruler pocket of my carpenter jeans. Total investment in materials for three knives was about a dollar and a half.

They cut just as well as the ones that people have put carbon fiber scales on. ;)
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I know you've been eying mine yab. :D
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Um... I went a little bit overboard on mine. That's the M4 mule, and I had potterma toss a set of orange G-10/CF scales on there. Then I got a sheath from Kiah (Custom Kydex subforum would have a picture of that).

Total cost would be about $200 if you include shipping charges.

:o
 
I got some handles made by Potterma. I requested removable hardware, so I could re-use the handles on newer Mule Team models.

I'm looking into sheaths right now. It's probably around $170 - $200 to get a full set up if everything is outsourced.
 
I think I paid around 45 for my g-10 handles from brad southard, and around the same price for the Kydex sheath from scott gere. It really depends on which model of the mule you get for the total price.
 
CarpScot said:
The Mules are an excellent chance to try your hand at handling a knife yourself, as well as trying out a little sheath work. Both can be done with very few tools and little funding so I say give it a shot. You may not end up with a pretty knife, but it will teach you quite a bit. The knife below was my first attempt at anything like this and I have about $15-$20 into it.
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That is beautiful...I love that. But I'm not really good with working with wood or sanding, or power tools in general. In fact, I'm 14. So I think I'd have to pay for the work, but I guess wood would be a little cheaper huh? Something like that would be perfect.
 
Slatts,
That is a beauty! Like the sheath too. Great looking setup!:thumbup:
 
xChris said:
I got some handles made by Potterma. I requested removable hardware, so I could re-use the handles on newer Mule Team models.

I'm looking into sheaths right now. It's probably around $170 - $200 to get a full set up if everything is outsourced.
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+1 for Potterma - Great guy, fantastic work - here is my mule - see for yourself :)
 
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