Spyderco Mule Team/2 maple handle scales - Japanese Maple / hand-painted

Style features

Autumn maple in Japan is a breathtaking spectacle known as momijigari—the ritual of viewing fiery foliage. In fall, Japanese maples (momiji) burst into vivid reds, oranges, fiery scarlets, and deep crimsons, transforming gardens, temples, and mountains into living tapestries. As leaves gently detach, they drift like glowing embers in slow spirals, carpeting paths and ponds in a soft, shimmering blanket of color. When sunlight filters through the canopy, each leaf glows translucently—veins aglow, edges blazing—creating a dazzling interplay of light and shadow that shifts with every breeze. The sight is serene yet electric, a fleeting masterpiece of nature celebrated across Kyoto, Nikko, and Arashiyama, drawing millions to witness this poetic dance of decay and beauty

Make your Spyderco Mule Team/2 knife beautiful with a new set of decorative scales in the Japanese Maple style, carved from solid, natural maple wood. These custom wood scales combine durable construction, precision CNC machining and hand-finished detailing to deliver superior handling and a distinctive appearance

Designed specifically for Spyderco knives, these scales provide a secure hold, improved control and refined appearance that emphasizes the owner's excellent taste

Whether you are upgrading your EDC knife or customizing your personal collection, these scales deliver reliability, comfort and visual appeal

The scales are compatible with various modifications of the Mule Team model:

• Spyderco Mule Team
• Spyderco Mule Team 2
• Spyderco Mule Team HIC

The kit includes scales and screws for mounting

Manufacturing time

We operate on a made-to-order basis. This means that when you place an order, we have some time to make it. The time it takes depends on how complicated the style is. The production time is listed in the features. We try to stock up, but it doesn't work out. Thank you for that!

Natural solid maple

• Durable wood species
• Lightweight
• Tactile comfort
• Natural shock absorption
• Warm on a winter evening

Precision CNC machined & hand finished

Each set of scales is designed using a 3D modeling process and precision CNC machining technology, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent quality. After machining, the scales are carefully hand-ground, painted and oiled for a smooth finish and long-lasting protection. There are many tears and sweat between these stages. You won't know, because no one reads this far

• 3D design modeling
• Precision CNC cutting
• Protective coating application
• Manual grinding and finishing
• Quality inspection

This combination of modern manufacturing and craftsmanship ensures excellent fit, finish and durability

Why wood, not G10 or micarta?

Wood offers greater comfort, warmth, and aesthetic satisfaction. Wood is lighter and more pleasant to hold. Wooden scales are best suited for customization and hand finishing. Or perhaps made from G10 and micarta. Why not?