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Al Mar? Some questions

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So im looking at the falcon and eagle ultra lights with the talon blade. I was wondering one about durability and longevity of the knife seeing as though they have no liners and are micarta with pinned construction. And about the pricing i found both for about 100 each free shipping (now im not talking about in terms of blade steel im fine with aus 8 steel) and fit and finish? Also does anyone have any pictures of these knives comparing them with other things because there isnt too much on these knives. I really like the designs though.

I just want to find a little more out about them. I know im not paying for a premium material or super steel but im okay with that if im paying for good fit and finish and warranty. Opinions help me out with this decision.

If you were to compare it to anything i would say a spyderco endura and delica would be a good choice cause i have experience with both of them.
 
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I've had a Falcon, Hawk and SLB for many years (not the Talon blades). They are very good knives with excellent fit and finish. The cutting geometry on the blades makes the Hawk and Falcon great slicers. The design and shape of the knives have a very pleasing shape to my eye, and feel good in my hand. The Hawk looks classy enough that is usually my go to knife when I have to wear a suit and tie.

I've not had any problems with the linerless design. The Micarta is an extremely tough plastic and has held up very well for me. The linerless design also makes these knives slim and light, so they ride well in my pocket. I also have some other linerless knives from AG Russell and KaBar that I have had no problems. The modern plastics are very tough.

I don't know anything about the warranty because I haven't had any issues with them.

At that price, I'd go for it.

Ric
 
Phydeaux said:
I've had a Falcon, Hawk and SLB for many years (not the Talon blades). They are very good knives with excellent fit and finish. The cutting geometry on the blades makes the Hawk and Falcon great slicers. The design and shape of the knives have a very pleasing shape to my eye, and feel good in my hand. The Hawk looks classy enough that is usually my go to knife when I have to wear a suit and tie.

I've not had any problems with the linerless design. The Micarta is an extremely tough plastic and has held up very well for me. The linerless design also makes these knives slim and light, so they ride well in my pocket. I also have some other linerless knives from AG Russell and KaBar that I have had no problems. The modern plastics are very tough.

I don't know anything about the warranty because I haven't had any issues with them.

At that price, I'd go for it.

Ric
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Thanks man appreciate the info. Im mostly looking at them because they look very classy and the eagle is a big blade from what i understand 4 inch blade but looks so classy it wont scare people.
 
The way you deploy/open/use your knife can make a difference how people react. One of the things I noticed it opening a knife slowly and with two hands seems to give less reaction that flicking it open. There's some other stuff you can do to help people lessen their fear of knives too.



Ric
 
Phydeaux said:
The way you deploy/open/use your knife can make a difference how people react. One of the things I noticed it opening a knife slowly and with two hands seems to give less reaction that flicking it open. There's some other stuff you can do to help people lessen their fear of knives too.



Ric
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Like swing it around and yell DIE DIE DIE DIE?
 
I have one of the sleek Al Mar Falcon UltraLight which was less than $100. Weighs a scant 1.5 ounces with a 3.15" Talon Blade of AUS-8 steel. Great slicer and paring knife. Very narrow and thin profile.
 
They are reminiscent of the Spyderco Caly series (made by the same factory I think). Those knives are very well made, classy, and cut very well. I was going to buy the Al Mar HD ZDP with orange handles, but something else caught my eye (Spyderco Calypso sprint run with brown G10).
 
I believe these are handled by Moki for Al Mar. You'll like them, the fit and finish is excellent, better than many knives in their price range.
 
Quality made pinned knives don't come loose. Some of them have been around for a long time.
 
Motivated, I would rethink the Eagle size if you're concerned about on-lookers. Fact is, even tastefully opened, a 4" blade pocket knife looks BIG, LOL. Particularly if you are considering the Talon blade, with the upper swedge. The Eagle's blade is longer than even the Endura.

Now the Faclon is closer to the Delica in size, still with a slightly longer blade. However, it's not as wide from edge-to spine. However, look at the thickness of your Delica, and picture it with one scale removed. That's about the thickness of the Ultralight series. Incredibly thin, due to linerless build on the originals.
 
I have an Al Mar Eagle Ultralight and I'm very pleased with it. I thought about getting one with the Talon swedge (just because it looks cool) but finally opted against it. I think the plain FFG offers better slicing geometry and looks less... um... stabby. I could see the Talon grind offering greater blade strength should your purpose be SD, though.

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-Brett
 
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