A new old classic - Al Mar SERE

RetiredGuns

RetiredGuns

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I was reading through the "underrated knives" thread and saw the Al Mar. I've always been curious, but they aren't cheap and aren't discussed much as all the latest/greatest gets the limelight. I have however handled many at the LKS and knew the quality. I decided to order a mini SERE and see what I thought. As others have said, they are of the highest quality in every aspect. Perfect lockup, centering, smooth as a whistle and very sturdy. If you like stout, deep carry clips then you'll like this clip. The grinds are beautiful and it was hair popping sharp. I am an old Marine, so the style appeals to me. One of my favorite sellers hand picked & QC'd one for me. Here's a few pics...

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The full size SERE 2k is my number one "Grail" knife. As soon as I can afford one it's happening.

Congrats and enjoy your new knife!
 
I could not agree more. I have the full-sized in black and love it. Fit and finish is perfect. I like to compare it to my spyderco military. I love the milli but it falls far short in the fit and finish department. The lock up and smoothness on the Al Mar are outstanding. For what it is worth the Al Mar is considered more elegant by my knife illiterate friends. Defiantly an underrated blade and my go to if I could only have one folder.

P.S. the fixed blade SERE is great too.
 
I've wanted a full-size SERE for a while. I only wish they were 3.75" or longer....
 
Thanks folks. The fit & finish is darn near perfect. Everything is mated and polished so well. Has perfect detent and really fires nice. One thing also, the G10 is liken to Spydercos with good texture. They do make a contoured G10 version if the other is too rough on the pants. This knife will NOT fall out of your pockets.
 
RetiredGuns said:
Thanks folks. The fit & finish is darn near perfect. Everything is mated and polished so well. Has perfect detent and really fires nice. One thing also, the G10 is liken to Spydercos with good texture. They do make a contoured G10 version if the other is too rough on the pants. This knife will NOT fall out of your pockets.
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That's true. It ate one of my jeans.
 
Finally got to handle a full size SERE in person last November and bought it, totally lives up to the hype, great knife.
 
Couldn't agree more. I have the full size sere in OD and also modded to double action by VALLOTIN. Honestly it's so smooth on the opening I really don't use.the.scale.release too often. Fit n finish is perfect.great ergos. Great pocket clip. Wicked sharp locks up like a vault. This piece doesn't get the props it deserves. Definitely a modern classic. Enjoy it. It's one of those knives that just puts.a.smile on your face while it's in your hand.
 
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