1. A Spyderco.com Forums member, [B]Hector Castro[/B], has began to make handles for the Mules. He is working with both wood and synthetic materials like micarta and G-10. I have a set of his scales, and I will do a write up, but until then, here are a couple threads from the Spyderco Forums, that will give you some background information.
His first post, demonstrating his process, and showing some of the different woods that he works with.... http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40768
Then, he showed how to install handles made in that way, here... http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40984
Starting on page 12 of this ongoing thread, he posted some examples of his work, to go to the further pages to see all his work... http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31531&page=12
2. Halpern Titanium is currently manufacturing grips for the Spyderco Mule Team Knives...
I have received my grips, and have completed my article, with images, you can see it at...
http://eyeoncutlery.blogspot.com/
To those who have read it, you may want to glance at it again, I added an image, and I have included a link to close-up images of the hardware and such.
As well, I have added a section about oiling your scales for the best color.
And, I now have all three colors, and have put photos of them up
Note - Halpern Titanium machined a limited number of handle scales, but I understand that they still have a few left. Most likely, they will sell out pretty quickly once the new Mule arrives, so best not to wait until then, or you may have to wait until they find time to make more.
http://www.halperntitanium.com/
3. Another Spyderco.com Forum member [B]JLS[/B], is offering some good looking leather sheaths, if you are in the market, you may want to check them out.
http://knife-bst.com/bst/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1739
And, it looks like I will be reviewing one of them, so keep on the look out for my review.
4. [B]Blind Horse Knives[/B] has, in the past, made handle scales for the Spyderco Mule Team Knives.
I have ordered a pair of these handle scales, and should have them within the next month. At which time, I will do an initial review.
You can see their previous work here...
http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/859173/post/last/
5. Phillip Dobson, a wood-worker and knife maker from the great state of Montana, has handled a Mule, and you can see his work here... http://www.flickr.com/photos/46283603@N06/sets/72157623149887584/
And, you can see his other work here... http://www.flickr.com/photos/26671647@N02/
6. Tomorrow is the release of the new Mule, MT06 in CPM-S35VN. Here is the link to the release post at the Spyderco.com Forums.... http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41627
7. I am always making additions and corrections to the [B]MuleProjects[/B], so feel free to stop by and check it out...
http://muleprojects.blogspot.com/
8. Finally, let me mention... If there are any Mule Team Knives resources that I have missed, including one you might have created, please let me know, and I will add you to my site.
Enjoy your Mules!
Marion
