I wrote the following on 7/4/2007...
I've had an Al Mar Falcon Talon now for three months and I have to say I really, really love this knife. First of all I think it is beautiful, not in a fancy, showy way, but it has an understated elegance I find incredibly attractive. It weighs so little I've yet to find a situation where it is inconvenient to carry. Heck, I think my car key weighs more than it does. It came scary sharp and while AUS 8 is not the most wear resistant steel, I've found that only a few strokes on a ceramic rod once or twice a week keeps the edge sharp enough to shave with. In fact I've used it a few times when no one was around to shave off some whiskers that I missed during the morning shave. Fit and finish are spot on; when open you can barely see the line where the blade and lock connect. I originally wanted the non-talon, flat grind model but screwed up my order and ended up with the talon saber grind; but after seeing how thin the blade was and how well it sliced through even the most delicate of materials I decided to keep it. It opens effortlessly and ambidextrously with either hand and can be closed safely with one hand if you are somewhat adept with your fingers. The only problem I've ever encountered with it has more to do with my own personal habits. I removed the clip because I didn't like how the knife felt and looked with it on and therefore it sits at the bottom of whatever pocket I carry it in and has on occasion picked up some lint in the locking mechanism which kept it from securely locking into an open position. I use dry graphite as a lubricant for the mechanism, but if anyone has a recommendation for a lubricant that is less likely to attract pocket debris I'm all ears.
Since then I got a Benchmade 530 which has supplanted the role of the Al Mar. I still really like it though.
