Al Mar Shadow Warriors still around?

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Steelwolf

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A long time ago, when I was but a lad searching for his first "real" knife, I came across a dagger from Al Mar. I believe it was called "Shadow Warrior". Didn't buy it at the time because I wanted something more on the utility side rather than an all out fighter.

But now, I have quite a few utility knives on my belt (not to mention all the folders and SAKs) and would like to round off my collection with a couple of daggers.

Is it still possible to buy a new Shadow Warrior, and if so, from where?
What are your views on it? (as an investment, as a weapon, edge holding, steel quality, etc.)

I'm also open to suggestions on other daggers or dirks which you think should belong in a collection. (Arty-farty, "display-only" knives need not apply.
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I want to be sure I can use it if the need arises, and not be worried that I'm going to shred my hand cause the stupid handle material is like an oil-slick when it's covered with blood and the guard is not worth a dime.)

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Al Mar doesn't seem to be making fixed blades knives anymore. Actually they have been sold recently and no one has seen much of them since they marketed a cigar cutter last year.

There are still a few Al Mar knives, in vendor stock, so you could probably find a good example if you look around. But, expect to pay a small premium.

Its a shame - Al Mar produced many excellent knives before he passed away.
 
The AL MArr you are looking for is either the Shadow I or Shadow II. They come in two different sizes. I could also reccommend you look around for a BlackJack/EK. These can usually be had reasonably and are time tested designs. I love daggers and have several in my collection. My favorite is still the SF. I have two originals and several copies.

Good hunting.

ts

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Thanks guys. I guess it's a real pity that they no longer produce his knives. I have only one example of his work in my collection, and I was really hoping to expand it. I tried searching around where I live (Perth, Western Australia), but couldn't find any. All they seem to have around here are crappy knives at exorbitant prices.

BMWGS80: What is this "SF"? I'm not familar with the initials.
 
Stellar knives has the large shadow look them up on their web page. I have the smaller one it is very lite and very fast, it is unused I might be interested in a sale or trade.
 
coyote: Could you supply me with their URL?
Thanks. BTW, I should hope that your Shadow is unused.
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But have you cut yourself playing with it?

What kind of sheath does it come with? Do you feel that it's a good fighting blade you can stake your life on?

[This message has been edited by Steelwolf (edited 24 October 1999).]
 
Steelwolf:

Mike Kyle at M&M Tactical Knives (no URL that I know of) offered me an Al Mar Shadow III for a pretty reasonable price (around $150) about 2 months ago. Email Mike at mmknives@excite.com .

Might I also suggest a Peter Bauchop Witch or Warlock series dagger? See Robertson Custom Cutlery or Beck's Cutlery for the Bauchops.

If you are interested in a gray-handled Gerber Mark II dagger, I have 2 for sale (For Sale Post). One was made in 1976 and has a blued L6 blade, the other in 1977 and is polished L6 steel. Both have some blade staining. Good luck on your search!

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Thanks Rfrost , yes i still have it available with free shipping in the states. Mike

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Hiya!
The Shadow is by far my favorite dagger!
Sorry, I don't have a source for 'em anymore though.
Here's a pic that was taken a few Halloweens ago... I was Lorena Bobbit.
(The foregoing pic was edited for the sake of the sane) http://users.nac.net/fireprez/msbobbitt3.jpg
I won First Prize!!!
(I think the Shadow helped!)
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