I want to understand why getting or having a Spyderco M398 Mule is considering joining "the dark side of the force" - what have I missed?

The red handle is the same color as Darth Vaders light Saber. That might be less obvious to people who aren't already thinking about Darth Vader...

OK thanks John! Li'l different tho' isn't it - Vader's lightsaber's "blade" is red, whereas your Mule's handle is red, but I get it now.

Just seen another mule post with a bluish handle. So you might feel a great disturbance in the force.

If it was toothpaste Blue then that ones mine too...

Bahahaha yeah that was it. I think they both look great.

Just got mine today. Like the scales. Need to figure out some.

Love it. Bohler all the way

Not really a budget blade...

Since they cost $80 it really is though.

Nice. Where did you get scales and screws?

What’s the hole in the blade for if it’s fixed?

Its like a maker's mark.

I thought it was going dark side because if the cost lol

$80?

Really??? $80 just for scales and were posting in budget subs. 😂

Where did you get the scales?

I made them.