Moki, Mcusta, Al Mar and other Seki Made Knives

[TripleF]

Don't know much about these but it's the first to pass thru these hands...

It's called (the Back-Up ) Model # 3801 Blade steel 6A, Blade Thickness 1/8" , Handle Aluminite , OVL 6 3/4"
Nice Knife
Gary

Yes sir, got that from the box!!
Just don't know much bc I've never handled one or read about them....

[TripleF]

Don't know much about these but it's the first to pass thru these hands...

Scott, Nice to see you posting on this thread. I don’t know much about that Al Mar but I am sure Gary Kennedy does. You can’t find an Al Mar that isn’t a nice knife. They make some of the best.
I saw that one on your eBay site the other day and was admiring it then. It’s tempting.
SSk

Yes sir....shocked no one has made an offer.

[kennedy knives]

Thought I would add a little info on early Tang Stamps for AL-Mar Earliest one is the USA then the Seki Japan Then they started putting Seki Japan on rear of blades Then they took off Seki .

[Quick Steel]

Thanks for posting that info Garry.

[kennedy knives]

Thanks for posting that info Garry.

My Pleasure . I enjoy reading info on any Knife I don't think we can have to much .

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Thanks for posting that info Garry.

My Pleasure . I enjoy reading info on any Knife I don't think we can have to much .

Gary, I appreciate any educational information on these Seki knives. This thread will be a terrific reference for these. I hope we can have more posts like this. Thank you.
Mark

[Quick Steel]

Gary, apologies for inadvertently using the double r in misspelling your name. Force of habit.
Garry

[kennedy knives]

Gary, apologies for inadvertently using the double r in misspelling your name. Force of habit.
Garry

I can see where it could happen
Gary

[kennedy knives]

A little Bulldog Groundhog of Seki origin.DSCN5259.JPG

Nice looking Seki Bulldog you have there
Gary

[doglegg]

A little Bulldog Groundhog of Seki origin.DSCN5259.JPG

Nice looking Seki Bulldog you have there
Gary

The little knife is almost as knice as the guy I bought it from. Thanks again.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Just got this knife from Gary Kennedy at Kennedy Knives. It’s a Seki made Marbles. I’m guessing made in the 90’s. Either rosewood or cocobola handle and the blade is almost a dagger style. Doesn’t have the tight fitting run up between the blade and backspring like most Seki made knives but still very good fit and finish.
Maybe Gary can give some history on this? I didn’t realize that Marbles had any knives made in Seki and would like to know more about that part of their history.
Thank you Gary for the fine knife.
Mark

[Quick Steel]

A very handsome knife Mark. Nicely worked bolsters too.

[doglegg]

A great looking knife. Gary is a good man to deal with and he has quality product. But you've got a good one there.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

A great looking knife. Gary is a good man to deal with and he has quality product. But you've got a good one there.

I agree w/ both statements. It’s a good looking knife. Gary is straightforward and honest and you can count on him to get just about any knife you might be looking for.
SSk

[Sharpnshinyknives]

This came yesterday. It was listed here on the “for sale or trade” section last week. Beretta fixed blade w/ full tang construction and handle of Chinese Quince wood. Blade says R.W. Loveless design Beretta U.S.A. According to the Hattori Forum, Master Hattori made this for Beretta:
“Apart from the now highly collectable Beretta daggers, the Model 201 R.W. Loveless design licensed 4 inch blade drop point hunter was made by Hattori.

Beretta Loveless DP hunter

Beretta Model 201 Aus8 blade and Quince handle. A Stag handled version was also made, as well as a serial numbered limited edition model with a deer depiction on the blade in a wooden presentation case.”
The knife needed some good polishing and it really is coming back to life. The bolsters were oxidized but no pitting. Probably left in the sheath, which I recommend never storing a knife in a sheath.
Enjoy.
SSk

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Here is that tapered tang. Sweet.
SSk

[S2K]

That's just beautiful in every way SSK! Way to go.

[doglegg]

Saw that knife and thought it was exceptional. And its origin is right up your alley. Glad you got it. Those stocks really pop too. Beautiful.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Anyone ever buy one of these from this scrimshaw artist? His name is Dan Farrell. I saw this knife listed on eBay. He has done a magnificent job on this. The price doesn’t seem to high either. Here is the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Moki-Meek-Knif ... SwlLdcW4RQ
SSk.

[kennedy knives]

Just got this knife from Gary Kennedy at Kennedy Knives. It’s a Seki made Marbles. I’m guessing made in the 90’s. Either rosewood or cocobola handle and the blade is almost a dagger style. Doesn’t have the tight fitting run up between the blade and backspring like most Seki made knives but still very good fit and finish.
Maybe Gary can give some history on this? I didn’t realize that Marbles had any knives made in Seki and would like to know more about that part of their history.
Thank you Gary for the fine knife.
Mark

Mark That was a Parker era Marbles Jim had good taste when it came to having a nice knife made .
That Moki on ebay is killer

[Montanaman]

Beretta Loveless DP hunter

Beretta Model 201 Aus8 blade and Quince handle.

That looks to be the semi skinner blade, fantastic knives and the closest factory knife to a real Loveless. Here is my drop point,

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Just got this knife from Gary Kennedy at Kennedy Knives. It’s a Seki made Marbles. I’m guessing made in the 90’s. Either rosewood or cocobola handle and the blade is almost a dagger style. Doesn’t have the tight fitting run up between the blade and backspring like most Seki made knives but still very good fit and finish.
Maybe Gary can give some history on this? I didn’t realize that Marbles had any knives made in Seki and would like to know more about that part of their history.
Thank you Gary for the fine knife.
Mark

Mark That was a Parker era Marbles Jim had good taste when it came to having a nice knife made .
That Moki on ebay is killer

Gary, I suspected that Parker must have had a hand in this one. It reminded me of many I’ve seen from that time. Thanks for the information.
Mark

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Beretta Loveless DP hunter

Beretta Model 201 Aus8 blade and Quince handle.

That looks to be the semi skinner blade, fantastic knives and the closest factory knife to a real Loveless. Here is my drop point,

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I have to agree w/ you on that one. At a fraction of the price. These are pretty incredible knives.
Mark

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Moki Ares in red pick bone. Stainless blade, bolsters, pins and liners. This is the knife that started my obsession w/ Moki and Seki made knives, well not this exact knife but my other one just like it.
SSk

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Got two Seki made knives today. One is a Paragon by Tommy Lee. I sent this to Muskrat Man for handles. I sent an exotic hardwood I bought on eBay. I thought the colors were unusual and would look good on this knife. I have 2 other Paragons that I have posted in this thread before and both have black Micarta handles. This one came unfinished and I bought it also on eBay a few years ago. I thought I would handle it myself, but quickly realized that was more of a project than I could handle. I love the way this knife tapers toward the end.
The second one is an Al Mar Eagle Talon. I wasn’t looking for this knife but saw it for sale on eBay and thought it was going way too cheaply and bid and won it. It’s a big knife and even thought it doesn’t look like it, it’s a stout knife. Has the usual tight fit and finish of all Seki made knives. It’s pretty incredible. It’s my first Al Mar knife. Sure it won’t be my last.
SSk