MAKER:   Al Mar Knives

 

PATTERN:   Utility Model IV

 

LENGTH (Closed):   3-1/2”

 

BOLSTERS:  Stainless Steel

 

HANDLES:   Wood

 

BLADES:   Drop point, sheepfoot & spey blades

 

LINERS:   Brass

 

BLADE STAMP: AL/MAR next to Al Mar’s chop (essentially his Chinese signature)

 

TANG STAMPS:   SEKI-JAPAN

 

CONDITION:   Near Mint

 

DAMAGE:   No damage noted. See pictures, minor shop wear possible.

 

BLADE WEAR:   None

 

SNAP:   Like new

 

 

 

MADE IN:   Japan

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFO:      This knife is an early Al Mar from the first manufacturer he used to make his knives. The closest I can date this as circa 1979 – 1981. After this series of knives was made after he switched to Huhey, the manufacturer that he felt made the best knives in Japan. The address on the end of the box is PO Box 1626, Lake Oswego Oregon. I believe this address predates his facility on Jean Road in Lake Oswego. I have an Al Mar Utility II that I purchased in the early 1980s that I carried daily for several years. These are good solid knives made to stand up to everyday use but now they are very rare collectibles.

 

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Item # 27198