Spyderco Mule MT12 Cruwear in Lignum Vitae
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Spyderco Mule MT12 Cruwear in Lignum Vitae

July 26, 2022
Sometimes simple just works. The handle on this Spyderco Mule is pretty plain Lignum Vitae but when examined it has some really nice detail to the grain and a real warmth. The visible pins are Carbon fibre but I also put some hidden pins in place as well to add strength but not mark the clean look too much.The steel on this one is Cruwear and the leather sheath has my standard striped pattern.nhnhnh
Spyderco Mule MT01 52100 – forced patina progression
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Spyderco Mule MT01 52100 – forced patina progression

July 26, 2022
 Some pictures showing through making a forced patina on a 52100 blade, though some pictures are missing as I went along. A patina is an oxide layer on the steel and it can help resist rust forming.Sauces used - English Mustard, Tesco hot sauce, Tomato ketchup.The process is as simple as dabbing some on and leaving it then clean off and repeat. Most activity happens round the edge of the splodges, presumaby it needing some air to react the most.More pictures of the complete knife here: Spyderco Mule MT01 52100 in Yew BurrPretty cool, huh?
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Sold: Fieldcrafter in Blackwood and Apple wood with Carbon Fibre Pins

July 26, 2022
Here we have small fieldcrafter in O1 steel. It is handled in African Blackwood for the bolsters and Apple wood for the rest of the handle. Carbon Fibre pins have been used so they almost disappear in the Blackwood. The price is £80 delivered in the UK due to some patina marks on the blade.These won't impair function and after a bit of use and sharpening will disappear.