Spyderco Mule Team HIC MT40P Fixed Blade Knife
The Spyderco Mule Team MT40P is a knife for those who want more than just a tool. It is an experiment, a challenge, and a collector’s piece—all at once. Thanks to the unique HIC material, it lets you experience what it is like to cut with extreme precision and cleanliness. If you love technology, minimalism, and pushing boundaries, this knife is exactly for you.
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Detailed product description
🔪 Spyderco Mule Team HIC MT40P – experimental quality in its purest form
The Spyderco Mule Team HIC MT40P is a special edition knife from the Mule Team series, which is known for its philosophy: to offer users a fixed blade without scales for testing and comparing the properties of different steels. The MT40P model uses HIC (High-Impact Ceramic) – an innovative material that differs significantly from traditional metal blades. This model represents a step into the future of material development and offers a unique user experience for those seeking extreme sharpness, high hardness, and near-total corrosion resistance.
📐 Technical parameters
Blade length: approx. 83 mm
Blade finish: Satin finish
Edge: Plain Edge
Sheath: Not included
Key parameters
Overall length
cca 184 mm
Blade length
cca 88 mm
Weight
cca 74 g
Steel
HIC (High-Impact Ceramic) – extrémně tvrdý a korozi odolný materiál
Handle
Možnost obalit paracordem, přidat prefabrikovanou nebo custom-made rukojeť (např. od třetích výrobců).
Blade thickness
cca 3,2 mm
Blade shape
Drop Point
Grind
Plochý výbrus (Full Flat Grind)
Lock
– (fixní čepel)
Key benefits
- High-Impact Ceramic: Exceptional hardness and sharpness – ideal for extreme cutting performance.
- No corrosion: The ceramic material is completely resistant to rust and chemicals.
- DIY potential: Allows you to customize the handle to suit the user’s style or needs.
- Lightweight and compact: Easy to carry, suitable as a backup or experimental tool.
- Exclusive Mule Team series: Designed for knife enthusiasts, collectors, and material geeks.
- 🔴 Limitations
- Ceramic brittleness: Although HIC has higher resistance than standard ceramics, it can still crack if dropped or used for prying.
- No handle: Requires you to create your own grip (paracord, G10, Micarta, etc.).
- No sheath: Requires your own solution for carry or storage.
- Specific use: Not intended for heavy work such as chopping or prying – rather for precise cuts.
- 🛠️ Care and sharpening
- Care: Ceramic does not oxidize – just wipe it with a cloth. No need to oil it or protect it from moisture.
- Sharpening: Requires special diamond sharpeners. Micron-level polishing is recommended rather than full resharpening.
- ❤️ Emotional appeal
- The Spyderco Mule Team MT40P is a knife for those who want more than just a tool. It is an experiment, a challenge, and a collector’s piece—all at once. Thanks to the unique HIC material, it lets you experience what it is like to cut with extreme precision and cleanliness. If you love technology, minimalism, and pushing boundaries, this knife is exactly for you.
- Final verdict
- The Spyderco Mule Team HIC MT40P is an exceptional fixed blade knife that pushes the boundaries of conventional material design. It is not for everyone—but for those who appreciate innovation, lightness, and extreme sharpness, it is a unique choice. Ideal for collectors, makers, and fans of high-tech knives. The Mule Team series never disappoints, and the MT40P is one of its most interesting additions.
Customer reviews
All 147 reviews →4,8
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