Cumaru-handled MuleTeam by Potterma

[jaislandboy]

I recently sent off a 52100 Mule Team to potterma for some permanent Cumaru (aka Brazilian Teak) handles which I finally received yesterday.
Taking the knife out of the green :spyder: box, I was amazed by the beauty and and "chatoyance" :p of the wooden handles... this is my first encounter with Cumaru wood.
In fact, i was actually "blown away" once I held the knife... the contoured slabs fit my hand perfectly, the sweet mosaic pins were a pleasant surprise....all in all a *stellar* job once again by the "master molester" :D thanx again Michael, outstanding job! :spyder: :cool: :spyder:
The first two pix (the good ones) were taken by potterma, the handles seem a little "reddish" in color .... the actual shade of the wood (to my eye) is more brownish than red....
The other pix are mine...sorry about the lighting ...it's kinda overcast today... :o

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumaru2vu3.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumaru3ox6.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule010.jpg

[jaislandboy]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule056.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule032.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule047.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule024.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule065.jpg

[Billy]

Very, very classy and classic!! Super nice!!

[Shike]

Very Nice Brian:cool:

[mrappraisit]

DANG BRIAN!!!:eek: :D :eek: :D
That is sweet! Enjoy using it, if you dare.
I think I hear Yoda itching to use it, to fight the dark side!;)

[raven]

Hey Brian, That Is A Beautiful Piece of Work There Knifebro ;) . Thank You for Sharing. BTW, As Usual...AWSOME PIX :p !!! Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.

potterma, EXCELLENT WORK SIR ;) !!!

God Bless :)


-raven-

[ozspyder]

Congrats on one fine looking Donkey :D

Once again master molester, and esteemed knife mechanic Potterma weaves his magic. Brilliant work al round from everyone :)

Dan

[MAT888]

Congrats on a mighty fine donkey brian:D !! Lot's of Chadoyance .

Mr. Potterma overdid himself again.

Enjoy :cool:

[jaislandboy]

thanks for looking guys :)
some more pix...
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule2016.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule2009.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule2001.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule2015.jpg

[jaislandboy]

Michael sure worked some magic on this Mule... I much prefer this new handle to the blue gauze tape :rolleyes: it's just another potterma "Cinderella Story" :D

Before :eek: :o :

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/52100.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/52100002.jpg

After :cool: :D :
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumule3001.jpg

[ozspyder]

ROFL Brian. Love the BEFORE shot. First Aid for knife = USPS tactical sheath & Emergency Gauze handle wrap :p

Potterma's 'surgery' made the donkey to the 6 million dollar man :D

[Gary W Graley]

wow very nice, missed out on getting one of those knives! they look
like a real winner there and your photos are outstanding!
Thanks for posting, colour me envious ;)
G2

[jaislandboy]

ROFL Brian. Love the BEFORE shot. First Aid for knife = USPS tactical sheath & Emergency Gauze handle wrap :p

Potterma's 'surgery' made the donkey to the 6 million dollar man :D

Glad that tickled you Dan.... :D
I thought about taking a pic of the Mule Team "in action" preparing a Vegemite sandwich :p

Gary: thanks for looking.....now if only potterma could magically make me take photos as good as yours :rolleyes: :D

[MAT888]

He Brian i'm sorry but i must say i prefer the extreme makeover by Mr. Magic Potterma.. :D I like the sheath too..

What's about this Aussie Vegamite stuff:confused:
Looks like apple syrup/molasses we've got here?? (I hate it)

[potterma]

You guys crack me up!

Thanks for all the kind words, all. As for the pics, Brian, you're much more creative with your composition.... Which reminds me, I need to get a light box with some cool "props...."

Thanks again.... :cool:

[jaislandboy]

You guys crack me up!

Thanks for all the kind words, all. As for the pics, Brian, you're much more creative with your composition.... Which reminds me, I need to get a light box with some cool "props...."

Thanks again.... :cool:

thanks Michael....some real sunlight pix will need to be taken some day to do the handle justice ;)
what props? :p

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumu002.jpg

[Spygineer]

That's a beauty! always enjoy looking at your collection.

[ozspyder]

What's a light box ?

[jaislandboy]

What's a light box ?

hey Dan, I'd be embarrassed to show you my "ghetto rig" for picture taking.... :o

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarumul015.jpg

[ozspyder]

Start a new thread or something. I'm interested. I don't have no rig :( I have to wait for this daylight thingamy to shoot next to a window :p If I had a rig, it'd be awesome so I can shoot anytime !

Cheers bro, and once again nice knife :D

[jaislandboy]

Start a new thread or something. I'm interested. I don't have no rig :( I have to wait for this daylight thingamy to shoot next to a window :p If I had a rig, it'd be awesome so I can shoot anytime !

Cheers bro, and once again nice knife :D

thanks datan,
I will have to (privately) send you a sneak peek at my ghetto studio ;) :o

[jaislandboy]

thanks to Scott Gere, I now have some sweet kydex pants for my MuleTeam :cool:.... great snug custom fit w/ a G-clip with two Torx #10 fastners....speedy service, fair pricing, exceptional quality....highly recommended! thanks very much Scott :)
http://spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=252804&postcount=9

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/scottmule016.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/scottmule055.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/scottmule066.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/scottmule030.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/scottmule059.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/scottmule045.jpg

[jaislandboy]

few more pix:

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/scottmule006.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/scottmule011.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/jaislandboy/cumarutrance001.jpg

[ozspyder]

Ooooh :D nice pants :p

Really like the way he's done the screws front and back and the belt attachment is cool too :)

[jaislandboy]

thanks Dan, excellent hardware on this kydex sheath .... these G clips are sleek and light compared to the TekLoks ;)

[bh49]

Great pictures Brian.
Somehow I missed them when you started this thread. (You need to have one thread and add, and add, and add:D ). This is beautiful wood. You even cannot imagine how jealous I am. :D :D
I want to get a mule, but prefer stainless, so I will wait and than hopefully I will get similar potterma’s treatment. He does excellent job.

[Harry White]

i'm envious! i absolutely love the look of that mule.

great pics brian.

and chatoyance -- great word!

[jaislandboy]

Roman: thanks for looking :) this exotic wood (to me) is very visually appealing to me .... it seems that i'm on a "high Janka" fetish at the moment :p




i'm envious! i absolutely love the look of that mule.

great pics brian.

and chatoyance -- great word!

thanks Roger, I believe I first heard the term used one of Paul's custom Kiwi descriptions (maybe the tiger's eye one IIRC) and therefore that word is another trademarked "Deaconism" ;) :p

[WhyNot]

...
the handles seem a little "reddish" in color .... the actual shade of the wood (to my eye) is more brownish than red....

Brian,
Actually brownish handle is much more pleasing to my eye. Absolutely beautiful! I guess nothing beats mother nature...even micarta I like so much.
Your mule does not look like a mule anymore. It's more like a stallion!:D
Great job, potterma!
Thank you Brian for excellent photos!
WhyNot.

[jaislandboy]

thanks Whynot.....i'm gonna get exchangable handles next Mule Team....I figured I'd make the first run somewhat "special" ;) if it's CPM M4 that will be a new "flavor" for me to try :)