Brand/Manufacturer: Bastionhead
Style: Bevel-down
Blade Width: approx. 5 ¼ inches
Overall Width: approx. 13 ½ inches
Blade Material: 1095
Grind Angle: 28 degrees
Frame Material: mild steel
Handle Construction/Material: Premium hardwood, octagonal with bandsawn texture for superior grip, fastened with epoxy
 
This is essentially a slightly scaled-down version of a Bastionhead Original, made to be as compact as possible for packability/portability, but with the same stout frame and still maintaining tremendous performance capabilities.  The Pack Mule also has a slightly thinner blade than the Originals, and thus the bevel is a little narrower and that allows for carving tighter concave curves without chatter.  Its relatively narrow handle spacing offers superior control and it is a great all-rounder, especially for smaller individuals.
  
Each Pack Mule is handmade entirely by me to suit my own high standards of performance, ergonomics, and durability.  They hold a good edge and sharpen easily.  I try to achieve uniform specifications, but there may be up to a quarter inch discrepancy in the blade width and a half inch in the overall width from their stated nominal dimensions.  Wood species for the handles will vary, but will always be a quality hardwood such as ash, maple, walnut, hickory, black locust, honey locust, pecan, cherry, mulberry, pear, or oak.  Whatever the wood species, the two handles will come from directly adjacent sections of a single piece of stock.  Particular handle species may be available upon request depending upon current stock (contact us for more information).
 
Blades ship razor sharp, ready to work, and include a reusable plastic edge cover.  A custom leather sheath is available as an option when purchasing.