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[Madmarco]

How bout' some details, Oscar; Eagle, Falcon, Hawk?
Nice covers on that beauty, whatever model it is!

[OSCAR]

How bout' some details, Oscar; Eagle, Falcon, Hawk?
Nice covers on that beauty, whatever model it is!

It’s an Eagle Lockback, honey jigged bone, AUS8 blade. Price was too good to be true for an Al Mar. Site I purchased it from didn’t show the country of origin. In the back of my mind I was thinking China as I’ve Never seen an Al Mar for $56. I thought why not? If it bears the name Al Mar it has to be a quality knife.
I was right. It was made in China and it’s great quality. Extremely tight tolerances.
Beautiful covers. I guess almost all knife makers are going to China these days. Higher profits when they use an unlimited supply of people working 18 hour days in sweat shops for next to nothing.
Most of the quality American knife makers have gone out of business. It’s a shame.
BTW, you being Canadian, what can you tell me about Grohmann knives? I’ve admired one of their folders but never seen one in person. Are they any good ? Made in Nova Scotia if I’m not mistaken.

[jerryd6818]

Oscar, I bought this Grohmann_Mini_Russell_R340S in March of 2014. It was made in Canada at the time and it's a fine, fine knife. I'm very pleased with it even though it just sets in the closet and never gets used.

[OSCAR]

Oscar, I bought this Grohmann_Mini_Russell_R340S in March of 2014. It was made in Canada at the time and it's a fine, fine knife. I'm very pleased with it even though it just sets in the closet and never gets used.

Thanks Jerry. I’m always reluctant to spend for a knife that I know nothing about except I like how it looks. I’m going to get one now that I know it’s a quality knife. Probably will be a little while as I’ve been on a knife binge lately and I need to slow down some. I’ll probably wait until January.

[TripleF]

Today's delivery...

[GSPTOPDOG]

What a great piece K.Z.! That looks beautiful!!! ❤ Just DON'T drop it like I did my Moki with mother of pearl scales, nice and hard on a tile floor right on the edge of the scales... ...

[GSPTOPDOG]

Finally after over 30 + years of wanting one I get a puma white hunter , will pair nicely with my game warden on camp
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Great pick-ups mate! I love that Puma. The puma white hunter is one of the best fixed blades made IMO...I had a really nice one with great stag years ago and a "buddy" managed to sucker me out of it in some horse trading. .... ... ...

[GSPTOPDOG]

How bad was the damage to your Moki?

a chip at the point of impact and a crack the shape and size of a fingernail... the entire fingernail... developed as a result of my slippery fingers...

[Madmarco]

How bout' some details, Oscar; Eagle, Falcon, Hawk?
Nice covers on that beauty, whatever model it is!

It’s an Eagle Lockback, honey jigged bone, AUS8 blade. Price was too good to be true for an Al Mar. Site I purchased it from didn’t show the country of origin. In the back of my mind I was thinking China as I’ve Never seen an Al Mar for $56. I thought why not? If it bears the name Al Mar it has to be a quality knife.
I was right. It was made in China and it’s great quality. Extremely tight tolerances.
Beautiful covers. I guess almost all knife makers are going to China these days. Higher profits when they use an unlimited supply of people working 18 hour days in sweat shops for next to nothing.
Most of the quality American knife makers have gone out of business. It’s a shame.
BTW, you being Canadian, what can you tell me about Grohmann knives? I’ve admired one of their folders but never seen one in person. Are they any good ? Made in Nova Scotia if I’m not mistaken.

I went through a similar dilemma before I bought this Eagle, Oscar.
I'd wanted one with black micarta covers for the longest time, but after waiting what seemed a millennium for the price to come down I threw in the towel and bought this one. I too was surprised at the low price for an Al Mar, so I did the research and found these are made in China which never has been a sore spot with me so I pulled the trigger. Please don't quote me on this, but my understanding is that these have a thumb-stud whereas the expensive copies just a nail-nic. Even though it comes from China, IMO it's very well constructed and I doubt I'd know the difference if the 2 models were side by side.
Regarding Grohmann knives, I'll tell you what I told another fella who asked me about them, I know absolutely zip, zero, nada, zilch about them, other than they're made in Nova Scotia. Good thing Jerry was able to put you straight on them though.
It's not my intention to step on anyone's feelings, but I find them butt-ugly and always have!
And whut-up with all you folks who think that just because I live in Canada I know every little detail about the entire country, eh? lol, just in case!

[Madmarco]

That's rough, I feel bad for you and your knife

OUCH! Me too, Dog.


Your new Buck is absolutely stunning, Kim, your nicest yet!

[Madmarco]

IMO, yes, really!

[OSCAR]

How bout' some details, Oscar; Eagle, Falcon, Hawk?
Nice covers on that beauty, whatever model it is!

I went through a similar dilemma before I bought this Eagle, Oscar.
I'd wanted one with black micarta covers for the longest time, but after waiting what seemed a millennium for the price to come down I threw in the towel and bought this one. I too was surprised at the low price for an Al Mar, so I did the research and found these are made in China which never has been a sore spot with me so I pulled the trigger. Please don't quote me on this, but my understanding is that these have a thumb-stud whereas the expensive copies just a nail-nic. Even though it comes from China, IMO it's very well constructed and I doubt I'd know the difference if the 2 models were side by side.
Regarding Grohmann knives, I'll tell you what I told another fella who asked me about them, I know absolutely zip, zero, nada, zilch about them, other than they're made in Nova Scotia. Good thing Jerry was able to put you straight on them though.
It's not my intention to step on anyone's feelings, but I find them butt-ugly and always have!
And whut-up with all you folks who think that just because I live in Canada I know every little detail about the entire country, eh? lol, just in case!
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Looks pretty much identical to mine. Only thing that isn’t perfect is the walk and talk.
I don’t think it’s the spring. The tolerance is extremely tight. I could send it back to exchange but it’s all good. I used Break Free on the pivot which improved it. On the plus side, it locks up tighter than Zorro’s headband.
Zero play. ! It should also loosen up some with use. I’m happy with it.

[Madmarco]

Aww, that's a shame, Oscar, mine is just about perfect in every way.
Oh well, some days you're the windshield, some days you're the bug!


EDIT: I just remembered, Oscar, my knife was extremely tight also when I first got it, so I applied a drop of Quick Release oil to the pivot and it loosened right up and still is. Jus' sayin'!

[RedRaiderRick]

My Boker Solingen Barlow arrived today. Really like it.

[OSCAR]

Aww, that's a shame, Oscar, mine is just about perfect in every way.
Oh well, some days you're the windshield, some days you're the bug!

MM,
It’s not too bad. The Break Free has made it difference. Always does. I use it to lubricate all my folders pivots. I’m sure I could get an exchange but it’s not bad enough to be worth the trouble of sending it back. I can live with it. It would be truly great if EVERY knife we have is 100% perfect but that’s never going to happen. I guess I’m becoming less pessimistic in my old age……

[glennbad]

I just picked up this M&G off their website...it's a fine looking knife!

[doglegg]

I just picked up this M&G off their website...it's a fine looking knife!

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Lovely knife Glenn.

[Railsplitter]

Compass Industries Silver Falcon model 521. 3 3/4 inches closed.

I bought one exactly like this in 1982 and gave it away about 10 years later in almost worn out condition. To most people it's just a cheap off brand knife but to me it's like a blast from the past. I am very happy to have one in my hands again.

I found out this morning that Sal Glesser, owner and founder of Spyderco, modified this exact same model to make his first prototype before he started making knives.

Here is the picture of my Silver Falcon from the post I quoted above.

And here is the Silver Falcon that Sal Glesser modified to make his first prototype. This was his first attempt to see how well a hole in the blade would work for one hand opening.

Kinda cool. I guess my knife is a blast from the past to at least one other person besides me.

[OSCAR]

Compass Industries Silver Falcon model 521. 3 3/4 inches closed.

I bought one exactly like this in 1982 and gave it away about 10 years later in almost worn out condition. To most people it's just a cheap off brand knife but to me it's like a blast from the past. I am very happy to have one in my hands again.

I found out this morning that Sal Glesser, owner and founder of Spyderco, modified this exact same model to make his first prototype before he started making knives.

Here is the picture of my Silver Falcon from the post I quoted above.
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And here is the Silver Falcon that Sal Glesser modified to make his first prototype. This was his first attempt to see how well a hole in the blade would work for one hand opening.
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Kinda cool. I guess my knife is a blast from the past to at least one other person besides me.

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing this.

[Madmarco]

Aww, that's a shame, Oscar, mine is just about perfect in every way.
Oh well, some days you're the windshield, some days you're the bug!

MM,
It’s not too bad. The Break Free has made it difference. Always does. I use it to lubricate all my folders pivots. I’m sure I could get an exchange but it’s not bad enough to be worth the trouble of sending it back. I can live with it. It would be truly great if EVERY knife we have is 100% perfect but that’s never going to happen. I guess I’m becoming less pessimistic in my old age……

Yep, I hear ya man. I don't think I've ever sent a knife back cuz it was faulty, it's far too much trouble, those knives just don't get their due like my favorites do in terms of playing with them.
I edited my post and suggested Quick Release oil to loosen up your copy.

[Madmarco]

Your T-29 is outstanding, Glenn, congratulations!


I love the copper bolsters on your Boker, Rick, very cool!


I'm impressed with your Falcon, Rick, so that makes at least 2 other people who enjoyed a blast from the past!
I much prefer your original to the proto "hole" model too.
I've always liked all-metal folders and yours is no exception, cool knife bud!

[chickenman62]

I got this Schatt and Morgan jumbo trapper.

[OSCAR]

I got this Schatt and Morgan jumbo trapper.

It’s a terrific find. Beautiful knife and from one of my favorite brands.

[Railsplitter]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing this.

I'm impressed with your Falcon, Rick, so that makes at least 2 other people who enjoyed a blast from the past!
I much prefer your original to the proto "hole" model too.
I've always liked all-metal folders and yours is no exception, cool knife bud!

Very sleek looking, I like that one a LOT

Thanks for the compliments, folks. I never thought in a million years that it was the knife that helped Sal Glesser achieve his dream of making knives.

The first knife that Spyderco introduced was the C01 Worker. Interesting how it resembles the Compass Industries Silver Falcon that Sal practiced on.

[robpa]

Mighty nice Schatt there. I got to get back to gettin some more myself.