Kissing Crane Medium Brown Mule Pocket Knife

Just got mine and it’s great! Simple, sharp, just all around good shape. I recommend it!

Blade has a very slight bend to it; also it is difficult to open the knife. There are also some very fine nicks on the top of the blade near the tip. I have always been very pleased with Kissing Crane, but not with this knife. I'll be returning it.

Received my knife for Christmas, 2007. Understand that the blade print said "Farming Tradition" rather than "Brown Mule", but trust me when I say it is the same knife. Simply stated, I have put this knife through hell. I camp with it at least three times each summer and once in the winter, carried it with me when I was recalled to the Marine Corps, and used it as an EDC the rest of the time. It has cut branches, skinned small game, pared and sliced fruit, cut the strapping on MRE cases, used as a screwdriver, and opened letters at work. My blade is not stainless, so using a mag rod is no problem. The carbon steel has discolored somewhat, but is not pitted. I have shaved with the knife. The wood handles have no chips or rough spots, The original brass rivets are still holding the handles in place. The handles have turned a dark brown from dirt, sweat, rainwater, and blood from small game. They are smooth and slightly shiny from being carried in pocket. A few strokes on an Arkansas stone makes the blade razor sharp.

Good for every day use.Its a great all around knife

This is a very good knife for the money. I bought it because I have a larger version I have had now for 20 years. It ended up in my kitchen from a weekend party and nobody claimed it. I loved the larger version and in 20 years I have had to sharpen it twice! It keeps a great edge for a long time obviously. This smaller one is made in China so I am not expecting the same quality or longevity but it is a nice knife nonetheless. It is a good size, it fits the hand well and is relatively sharp out of the box. It only has one blade so if you need more look elsewhere. It is simple, does the job for which it is created and it's simplicity is a statement all by itself. Good purchase. (Would have been 5 stars if not from China)

A very decent knife, that is easy to carry in your pocket. Good quality. Nice handle with brass rivets. Old-fashioned classic.

This knife is China made, but for the price, it's a good buy. I like that the knife blades are NOT stainless steel. It's hard to find a knife that has this type blade. I'm satisfied.

I have used Kissing Crane knives for some time now and I find them to be durable and easy to maintain sharp. The Brown Mule is a great value.

I found this Knife to be a great value. Holds an edge well and is now in my pocket everyday.

I ordered both the "KISSING CRANE BROWN MULE" $6.98 and the "KISSING CRANE POCKET FARMER" $8.99 - both made in China but the "Brown Mule" finish is rougher / not as polished. "Brown Mule" looks like it was made in a different factory, the logo has the 2 cranes but without the text "Kissing Crane Since 1834" found on the nicer finished "Pocket Farmer"(gave the Pocket Farmer 5 stars). The "Brown Mule" has a longer blade, no blade lock on either knife,both sharp out of the box, "Brown Mule" will probably need regular cleaning after use so the etched graphic on the blade doesn't rust. I would say spend the extra $2 for the "KISSING CRANE POCKET FARMER",put it in your cart and wait for a Free Shipping code in your email from Budk