Help to ID this Al Mar knife

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dtoad

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This Knife was giving to my grandfather as a gift a few years back and I have treasured it for the past 30 years. Anyone have any idea what model or where I can obtain any info on it?

Please advise.

Thank you much,
Cheers
DT

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Google image search on vintage al mar knife confirms pa Dads claim
 
Padad24al said:
I believe it is called the Buzzard.
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Thank you much, I appreciate your reply.

Tons of info out there now that I know what to look for......

Al Mar SEKI Folding Knife, Buzzard Yellow Micarta, Model 1006, One of 13 Models Produced around 1979.

Thanks for the info......
 
I like how this blade has a very serious handle on a nice small and simple blade. I see this being a good edc nice for allot of people
 
What a beauty! You got 1 of the harder version to find of AL MARS original 13.. Collect the rest!! Thats a rare finedax oringal13.jpg
 
dax0007 said:
What a beauty! You got 1 of the harder version to find of AL MARS original 13.. Collect the rest!! Thats a rare fine
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Thank you for posting this, nice collection, yours?

I have been able to ID the folder blades from one of the links posted above. What about the fixed blades, is there any posted info on them as well? Love that top right fixed, can you help ID?

Thanks again, love that display.....
 
Dax, thanks again, I have had a blast learning about this run of blades. Been doing a lot of research and they are growing on me fast!
 
#1006 Buzzard from the Classic Series. One of the 13 original models my father introduced in 1978. Retail price was $105. It came with a tan leather sheath. BTW, nice collection DAX0007!
 
Thanks RyAnne. Cant wait to see what your family has to offer.. I briefly spoke with you guys(Mar family) a year ago and 2014 looks to be an exciting year!!
Good luck and I cant wait to see the new designs!!!

Thanks
Don

RyAnne Mar said:
#1006 Buzzard from the Classic Series. One of the 13 original models my father introduced in 1978. Retail price was $105. It came with a tan leather sheath. BTW, nice collection DAX0007!
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I have added 1 to my recent collection. Not sure if I will proceed to own all 13, but I am super pleased to have added this to my treasures. Love this little full tapered Fang and leather sheath!

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RyAnne Mar said:
#1006 Buzzard from the Classic Series. One of the 13 original models my father introduced in 1978. Retail price was $105. It came with a tan leather sheath. BTW, nice collection DAX0007!
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My close friend, Ron Harris the outdoor writer, fisherman and SASS member, passed away recently and I have been given the knife by his widow

I thought this one might be of interest to some folks here. The knife pictured was acquired by Ron from Al Mar at the September 1981 Soldier of Fortune Convention in Scottsdale. Al traded Ron the knife for some of Ron's CAMOFAX tactical vests and some ammo as I witnessed the transaction at the convention.

It is a model 1006 Buzzard front lock with brass bolsters in Ivory Yellow Micarta in the matching tooled leather case (possibly by Robert Valade) with AL Mar logo just as Al took it off his belt.
The knife has Al's initials engraved on on one side: A.C.M.
The other side has engraved Jump Wings.


 
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