🔪 Kershaw Pack Mule Review – Built to Work, Ready for Anything

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another Jimping with Jacrispy review! Today we’re taking a look at a brand-new fixed blade from Kershaw — the Pack Mule. If you enjoy in-depth knife content, make sure to like, share with your friends and family, and subscribe to stay up to date with future reviews. Now, let’s jump right in.

📦 First Impressions – The Box & Packaging

The Pack Mule arrives in Kershaw’s signature packaging style. The box features a clean, modern design with bold branding across the front. The recognizable Kershaw logo stands out clearly, paired with sharp typography that gives it a professional, tactical feel. The color scheme sticks to the brand’s familiar red, black, and white aesthetic, making it instantly identifiable on the shelf.

On the front, you’ll find the model name along with the Kershaw branding. The back includes product details, specifications, and company information laid out in an easy-to-read format.

Inside the box, the knife is securely packaged and protected. You’ll also find the usual extras — paperwork, and depending on the batch, promotional materials like stickers. Everything is neatly arranged and presentation-ready.

🔪 The Knife – Clean, Functional, and Tough

Now for the main event.

The Kershaw Pack Mule is a fixed blade built for practical, hard-use applications. Currently, there is one variant available, featuring a black G10 handle and working-finish blade. The Pack Mule is available on our website as of this blog review release.

🧤 Handle

• Material: Black G10

• Length: 8.4”

• Lanyard Hole: Yes

The black G10 handle offers excellent durability and grip. It feels solid and secure in hand, with a comfortable contour that allows for extended use without fatigue. The texture provides confidence even in wet or slippery conditions. There’s also a lanyard hole at the rear for added carry options.

🔩 Blade

• Steel: Bohler N690

• Length: 4”

• Blade Style: Clip Point

• Blade Grind: Flat

• Blade Finish: Working Finish

• Jimping: Yes

The Pack Mule features a 4-inch clip point blade crafted from premium Bohler N690 steel, known for its corrosion resistance, edge retention, and overall toughness. This makes it an excellent choice for outdoor tasks and general utility work.

The flat grind enhances slicing performance, while the working finish gives it a rugged, no-nonsense appearance that hides wear well over time. There is jimping along the spine, providing additional thumb traction for controlled cuts and precision work.

🧷 Sheath

• Material: Black Kydex

• Lanyard Holes: 4

• Type/Lock: Belt Loop

• Fit: Perfect

The Pack Mule comes with a black Kydex sheath that offers excellent retention and durability. The fit is secure — it locks in firmly without being difficult to draw. The four lanyard holes provide versatile mounting options, and the belt loop setup makes it easy to carry on the go.

📏 Overall Specifications

• Handle Length: 8.4”

• Blade Length: 4”

• Overall Length: 12.4”

• Variant Availability: 1 (Black G10)

The proportions give the Pack Mule a substantial feel without being overly bulky. It’s large enough to tackle serious tasks, yet balanced enough for comfortable handling.

🏁 Final Thoughts

The Kershaw Pack Mule delivers exactly what its name suggests — a hardworking, dependable fixed blade built to carry the load. With premium Bohler N690 steel, a rugged working finish, durable G10 scales, and a secure Kydex sheath, it checks all the right boxes for outdoor enthusiasts and everyday users alike.

As mentioned earlier, there is currently only one variant of the Pack Mule available, and it is live on our website as of this video’s release.

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