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Well, I am terrible at computers and can't figure out how to embed so here are links to my CTS B75P Mule in Carbon Fiber Scales, done for me by Donald Smith of Gator Scales. I am not sure if I'm allowed to post links to his work, so PM me if you want his information, he does really great work in carbon fiber and is overall a stand-up guy. He let me design the scale and he built it and mounted it and I could not be happier with what he was able to do. Now on to the Mule.

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I tried to model the front near the blade after the handle of the Techno as well, if you couldn't tell. I'll put up comparison pics later once my email decides it wants to work again.
 
Had a regular manix2 but didn't care for the saber grind and heft of it. This is much better. Only wish it was stonewashed like the regular.
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A few hours on and off with a DMT coarse/extra coarse and a sharpmaker with the UF stones. I could polish the edge even more but can't be bothered to do it.
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My latest project uses some really beautiful Claro Walnut mounted on a B75P Mule. I've been wanting to work with walnut for a while now. I remember working on some walnut rifle stocks when I was much younger - and the wood always seemed tough and handsome.

Well, these Claro Walnut scales certainly are tough and they are really pretty to look at. Overall, though, I didn't like working with it that much. The slabs I used were full of voids and pockets and occasionally they would just "pop" out and leave holes in the scale. The wood has a very pronounced and open grain, which required a lot of sealant to get polished. The results look nice, I think, but it wasn't that enjoyable to work with.

Also, sorry for the low quality of the pics - I got stuck without my camera today and was forced to rely on my webcam. The lighting doesn't really show the depth of the Walnut - it really is beautiful. I'll try and supplement a few better shots later.

TedP

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