Bradley Alias vs Al Mar Sere 2000

[andfar]

Help me decide which one to get. Or perhaps a third option? This is going to be an edc knife.

 

[T.K.C.]

Get the Al Mar!!!!!! How about a Sebenza?

 

[Nimick]

I don't know much about the SERE,

but the alias is not a poor man's sebenza IMO

 

[thebladeguy]

I would get the Bradley, better lock and steel.

TBG

 

[buddylee]

Go with the Sere 2000 it will never let you down.

 

[Eric J]

Hi, I'm new here and this is my first post. I'd say go with the Al Mar Sere 2K. That particualr knife is still going strong after a few years. The steel is great and so is the lock-up. It is a bit on the heavy side, but you won't notice this after a day or two. Good luck!

 

[wwells20]

Welcome to Blade Fourms Eric J, I don't own either but nothing beats expirence! Have a good stay here.

 

[DaveH]

if you are leaning toward the Bradley, IMO the Buck/Mayo 172 is a btter knife for less moeny.

 

[andfar]

Thanks for the advice. After reading DaveH's excellent critique on the Bradley, it is now out of my list. As between the Buck/Mayo 172 and Al Mar S2K... For those recommending the Sebenza... it's out of my price range!

 

[DaveH]

If you are down to those two, then I think the process should be simple:

Do you want a nice looking, classy, cut's like heck, relatively light weight but still sturdy knife? - Buck Mayo 172

Do you want a heavier, sturdier (perhaps), meatier, perhaps slightly less classy knife? then go with the Al Mar.

 

[DaveH]

BTW, there one forsale right now on the forums for $130. that's a good deal.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371139

 

[andfar]

Thanks for the lead; I might just go for it, particularly learning that the Al Mar S2K weighs 6 ounces! Is there a write-up on the Buck Mayo 172? How does it stack up with the Sebenza?