Al Mar alternative

[POCEH KOCEB]

It is not a grey area. If it is made in China it should be labeled as such. If it is assembled in the US from Chinese (or wherever) parts, it should be labeled as such.

Ok, I don't mind all this. It's off topic but the problem is in the labeling, in your opinion is this American or Chinese knife: https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/highball-xl.html

 

[DMG]

Ok, I don't mind all this. It's off topic but the problem is in the labeling, in your opinion is this American or Chinese knife: https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/highball-xl.html

It Is made In China. They certainly have blurred the lines.

 

[Silent H]

Spartan Talos.

This is another great small, thin, lightweight folder. I wish they would make this one in carbon fiber, it would be even lighter and look very classy. I think Bill Harsey's designs have a nice classic look to them. Definitely not the same design language as Al Mar's designs, but classic nonetheless.

 

[timberweasel]

Thought you might find a size comparison pic helpful, OP. Personally, I like the Chaparral better than the Native. Good luck in your search...


CRK Mnandi, Al Mar Falcon EDC, Spyderco Native 5, Spyderco Chaparral, Spyderco Ikuchi

 

[bikerector]

Thought you might find a size comparison pic helpful, OP. Personally, I like the Chaparral better than the Native. Good luck in your search...

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CRK Mnandi, Al Mar Falcon EDC, Spyderco Native 5, Spyderco Chaparral, Spyderco Ikuchi

Great pic, I never realized how slim that ikuchi is.

 

[timberweasel]

Great pic, I never realized how slim that ikuchi is.

Thanks! Yeah, the Ikuchi is pretty unique in the Spyderco line-up. Not the best front flipper, but still a nice knife, IMO.

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

...They certainly have blurred the lines.

Exactly what I meant when mentioned "gray area".

 

[DMG]

Exactly what I meant when mentioned "gray area".

I wonder how they justify claiming US QC in a Chinese factory?

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

US QC should be the standard this or that particular company have for manufacturing this or that particular model.
If they are working with reputable Chinese manufacturer, I assume,
the end product should correspond to the Q standards set by the contract (this is where the US quality should be presented). I assume also, the justification is done by the company that orders the knife...
I understand your point but it have nothing to do actually with the Chinese, also - they are capable of some top notch manufacturing.
Also, this is completely off topic with the subject of this thread...

 

[The Whip]

Hey guys I am looking for an alternative to the Al Mar ultralight falcon. I have one but would like to find something with a better steel( Al Mar had aus8). Also something that’s easier to replace. I was thinking maybe a Spyderco Native or chapparell?
I like the overall size and mid/front lock of the falcon. Any suggestions are appreciated!

It sure seems like Spyderco was anticipating your request with the release of its new Siren model. It's made in the U.S. and hearkens back to Spyderco's own Moki period of the late 1980s/early 1990s.

[Photos borrowed from KnifeWorks.]


-Steve

 

[brownshoe]

Any Moki made Spyderco is equal to old school AlMar. For the Falcon replacement, there’s the recently discontinued Spyderco Jess Horn.