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us Offline Aloha

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Recognize this little folder?
on: April 11, 2015, 12:44:20 AM
I thought it was what I had looked at several months ago but it is pretty well used and the blade barely shows the markings because of the grim on the blade.   They guy who had it wasn't sure what it was other than made in Japan. 

Using my mag glass from my Swisschamp ( the knife was filthy ) I could make out Al Mar and the logo thingy.  I didn't wipe the blade nor attempt to clean it while looking at it, I figured it was his responsibility to know what he had.  I asked how much he said $20 I offered $18 and he said take it. 

Al Mar Ultralight Hawk with micarta handle and Aus 8 steel.  Nice little folder for when i want to be a gentleman  8). 
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« Last Edit: April 11, 2015, 12:45:38 AM by Aloha007 »
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #1 on: April 11, 2015, 12:47:25 AM
Score! I used to have a SERE back in the day and the fit and finish on Al Mar knives is bloody good :)
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #2 on: April 11, 2015, 12:54:36 AM
Great score mate :tu:
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #3 on: April 11, 2015, 03:42:08 AM
Awesome score. I love down and dirty finds!
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #4 on: April 11, 2015, 05:49:03 AM
Great score !
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #5 on: April 11, 2015, 06:49:26 AM
Nice score! :tu:


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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #6 on: April 11, 2015, 07:17:34 AM
Thanks everyone,  its a nice little folder now that it's all cleaned and sharpened.  Damn this little knife took quite an edge.  I've looked at Al Mar before and liked the Utralights in particular so I'm very stoked. 

I carried it tonight while attending my daughters dance performance.
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #7 on: April 11, 2015, 07:24:12 AM
that looks like a quality knife

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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #8 on: April 11, 2015, 08:45:01 AM
Result  :salute:
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #9 on: April 11, 2015, 02:15:02 PM
Thats a little beauty  :drool:
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #10 on: April 12, 2015, 03:16:28 PM
Nice, I recognized it right away. Sweet blade. :tu:
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #11 on: April 12, 2015, 04:20:45 PM
Great score on that Al Mar,congratulations.All of Al Mar's knives were made in Japan.

Al Mar was an exceptional man.He was a member of the Special Forces [Green Berets] who served in Viet Nam.He was a master of self defense,a knife designer who worked for Gerber and a man who earned an advanced degree in industrial design.Unfortunately he passed away more than 22 years ago but his company that he founded is still carrying on his work.

Here are two that I dug out of the dark recesses of my collection to post here.

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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #12 on: April 12, 2015, 04:39:00 PM
@Toolguy Thanks for the info  :tu:.  I like the top knife you have pictured.   I'll carry my little Al Mar as my off day knife.  It really is a nice knife, I've always like his designs  and am so glad to have scored this little guy. 
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Re: Recognize this little folder?
Reply #13 on: April 12, 2015, 04:59:58 PM
I just checked Al Mar's website and they're still selling the Ultralight Hawk at a considerable increase above your purchase price.

Some designs are timeless.

http://www.almarknives.com/product/ultralight/


Some members may not know this but Al Mar was responsible for one of the most innovative designs ever offered by Gerber Legendary Blades.

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