Spyderco’s Mule Team project stands out as a one-of-a-kind initiative for steel enthusiasts and aspiring knifemakers, offering a standardized fixed-blade platform to explore the real-world performance of different steels. The MT46 Mule Team model features MagnaMax—a cutting-edge steel developed by Dr. Larrin Thomas, the creator of CPM MagnaCut. MagnaMax is engineered for exceptional balance across key attributes like hardness, toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. Uniquely, this release is available in both PlainEdge and fully serrated SpyderEdge formats, adding an extra layer of depth for those interested in steel performance across different edge geometries. As with all Mule Team blades, it’s sold without scales or sheath, encouraging hands-on customization and experimentation.