Does anybody have any experience with an AL MAR SERE?

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Plainsman

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I guess the NAME caught my attention years ago and I've never been able to forget about it. It was a FOLDING survival knife, at least that is how they marketed it.

It looked like a good, solid folder, but I never bought one. I found one for sale, maybe even here at Bladeforums, I have to find it again.

Was it as good as it looked? How much would one in mint condition really be worth now? I know they are no longer made.

Thanks!



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Plainsman :)
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You use what you have on you, then you improvise! :)
 
SERE=Survival Escape Resistance Evasion, as I recall. I had some of the first run ones. The original was a large folder, had a four inch blade.

I prefered the smaller SERE II, in fact I just recently traded it here on the Forum. Solid very well built knife like most of Al Mar's line. It's a shame he is no longer with us. You could do much worse than one of these!

Vince

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That which does not kill us only makes us stronger.
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I have owned both the large and med.(II) sizes.Ireally liked them but someone else liked them moor so they both "walked away".
The new sere 2000 will be uot this summer .
The Cutlery Shoppe will be selling them for $133.00 plus shipping.www.cutleryshoppe.com
I think they look awesome,I'll be buying at least one.
 
Thanks for the update guys!!
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Much appreciated.

I went over and checked it out. I didn't realize they were made in JAPAN!!

Al Mar S.E.R.E. 2000
Blade Steel VG-10
Rc Hardness 59-60
Blade Length 4 5/8"
Length Open 8 3/8"

Length Closed 4 7/8"
Blade Thickness 1/8"
Weight, Knife 5.9 oz.
Made In Japan


Also, what is VG-10 STEEL? Is there another steel it is known as? What would you compare it to quality wise?

Everything else about it makes me want one of the new ones!
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I wouldn't mind trying to collect one of each of the older ones as well as the newer model...I may become a true knife "collector" yet! LOL
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Thanks again!




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Plainsman :)
primitiveguy@hotmail.com

You use what you have on you, then you improvise! :)
 
I own an Al Mar SERE folder and fixed bladed knive. They're are DAMN good knives. The only negative, about the folder, is that the SERE folder is quite a bit on the heavy side(for a folder).
Other than that, they are knives worth the money!!!

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VG-10 is a good stainless steel. For example it is used in the Spyderco Moran and many Fallkniven knives.


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[This message has been edited by bug (edited 04-02-2000).]
 
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