In today’s knife review, Randall Chaney examines the Mullet S from Toor Knives. A fixed blade knife, the Mullet S offers an interesting collection of features that make it very interesting to many enthusiasts. The knife was provided by the company for this article.
This one is a real treat. Because I make my own fixed blades, folders and kitchen knives, I know a superlative build when I wield it. The Toor Knives Mullet S has the right mix of materials, machining, and moxie for use in the field, on a critical mission or as an everyday companion.
Made in the USA and veteran-owned, Toor Knives are committed to bringing quality blades and designs to the marketplace. Connor Toor is the founder of the company, and his time in the U.S. Marine Corps overseas in Global War on Terror operations inspired him to learn to forge and build mission-specific knives and tools. As a decorated combat veteran, his experience proved invaluable.
To better construct knives, Connor Toor studied CNC machine technology at San Diego City College. To best manage his businesses, he obtained an accounting and marketing degree from California State University. The San Diego area is where Toor Knives has its roots.
What You Get
I was sent a Toor Knives Mullet S model in SOCOM Black from the company. Right away, I was impressed with the upscale packaging. The high-quality box had magnetic closures. Custom closed-cell foam neatly encased the knife and its thermoplastic sheath.
Under the sheath was a 5 ml tube of FrogLube paste lubricant and protectant. FrogLube is bio-based, non-toxic and biodegradable. This was a nice introduction to another American company, based in Texas, that shares elevated ideals with Toor.
Atop all this was a welcome card for the new buyer, a Toor logo sticker and a microfiber cloth in a protective sleeve. It was much more than I expected and a glimpse into the professional image that the company confidently projects. The welcome card assures their customers that Toor Knives are guaranteed for life (boneheadedness, normal wear and tear, and lack of maintenance not included).
The Mullet S is built from Crucible Industries’ CPM M4 tool steel. Crucible Particle Metallurgy results in high-performance steels that are recently favored by custom makers such as Toor, as well as larger knife manufacturers for their “premium” products. M4 is a pricy steel with superior toughness and edge retention.
General Specifications
Toor’s Mullet comes in several flavors. The S model is a standard blade grind, while the T model has a “rakish tanto” shape. Both have 4” blades and are 8½” overall. A Mullet’s tang thickness is 3/16 of an inch — which is pretty stout. The weight for either is 7½ oz. In addition to SOCOM Black, yours can be had in Phantom Grey.
I would describe the Mullet’s profile as a drop point shape with a long clip and slight recurve in the blade’s belly. The ground-in clip only extends to the middle 2/3rd of the topline. It ends at 5/8” before the tip, which gives the tip an extraordinarily strong cross-section. The slight recurve of the flat-ground belly will pull material into the sweet spot of the cutting edge. Overall, it will thrust and cut with gusto.
The Toor’s M4 blade has a sharpening cutout at the choil and a raised thumb ramp at the spine with six muted serrations for purchase. The area on the top just forward of the ramp is scalloped, so you can use a thumb-forward grip for leverage or control. The Toor’s handle design sweeps downward at the front of the tang to protect the hand from sliding onto the edge.
Coating the M4 steel is a proprietary KG Gunkote that is applied in thin multiple layers and heat-cured. It protects the blade from exposure to the elements and corrosive materials. Toor uses it on most of their tools. It is an even, pleasing coating.
The handle of the Mullet is comprised of G10 scales, which are bolted to the full tang. Gray liners bring a little contrast between the black blade and black scales. Toor calls the finish of the scales “dynamic fluting.” It results in a very tactile grip that maintains adhesion when saturated with water, oil and/or organic fluids.
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A tungsten carbide ball is embedded into the butt of the handle. It is intended to be a Breacher Ball for breaking glass, including tempered or safety laminate. Laminated or plastic-tinted glass can be shattered, then the remains pushed or cut out to gain access. Wired safety glass? Bring more tools.
A Mullet comes with a FlexTech Kydex sheath. Mine was black with a grey interior and lined with a soft nylon-type cloth on the inside. It had a tension adjustment bolt and six grommets to keep the sheath closed and for mounting points.
Toor states that the small footprint of the knife allows “convenient horizontal carry or a ‘scout carry’ position mid-back, making it an ideal companion for both tactical and everyday situations.” Okay, it sounds good to me.
When you order a Mullet on Toor’s website, you have the option of an inside-the-waistband clip, MOLLE mount, UlticlipXL, Ulticlip Slim and a belt attachment. Since I did not order the knife, none were sent. I had to improvise. I found a couple of older Tactical Tailor MALICE clips in my toy box. They would work for mid-back carry.
Specifications
| Overall Length | 8.5″ |
| Blade Length | 4.0″ |
| Handle Length | 4.5″ |
| Handle Material | G10 |
| Steel | CPM M4 |
| Blade Thickness | 0.1875″ |
| Blade Hardness | 59-61 Rockwell |
| Weight | 7.5 oz |
How It Handles
I hooked the scout rig up and wore the Mullet around on blue jeans, shorts and BDU pants. It rode discreetly with an untucked shirt and was not cumbersome. The bonus was that the MALICE clips also allowed the knife to be mounted on MOLLE or PALS webbing. I tried an older Blade Tech Tek-Lok I found in the garage. I set that up for belt carry, and it worked very well.
In my private research facility, I put the Mullet through laceration and penetration tests. Some branches were chopped, some hemp rope scrunched through and cardboard assaulted. I had an old campaign yard sign in the corner made of tough, corrugated plastic. The Mullet sliced through it amazingly well.
I piled the strips of the sign and stabbed into them. The combination of the thick tip of the blade at the spine tapering down to the flat bevel and the knife’s heft made it a puncturing nightmare. The Mullet stabbed down through eight layers of the sign.
The Mullet’s edge remained keen, and the Gunkote showed only minor signs of abrasion. I found the knife to be quick in the hand during defensive drills. It is weighted a bit toward the handle, but to me that made the knife feel authoritative.
Conclusion
An Innovative solution to your equipment needs, the Toor Knives Mullet S is a well-thought-out knife, as are the other tools in their inventory. The Mullet retails at $325.00. If you are serious about your gear, products from Toor Knives do not compromise.
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