Al Mar multi-tools.

Chako · **on:** July 20, 2016, 02:28:32 AM

I know I do not have any limited edition numbered versions, but I still consider myself lucky in landing these two examples many years ago.

4x4 Tool Mate.

Quick Clip.

Top to bottom: Al Mar Quick Clip, and Al Mar 4x4 Tool Mate.

Fairly unique offerings produced in Japan, these are highly collectible and sought after multi-tools.

rdub934 · **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:06:50 AM

It seems like they designed the 4x4 with the Philips on the wrong side of the tool

definitely seems like it would be more convenient to have it on the other side, away from the opposing handle

Yadda · **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:25:08 AM

Sweet!

captain spaulding · **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:48:13 AM

Beauties!

I have been looking into Al Mar folders and more likely kitchen knives. I may be getting one (kitchen knife) somewhat soon.

Demel · **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:01:41 AM

Nice pics chako

What makes these collectible? I may deserve a

or

for asking but o well.

Chako · **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2016, 07:02:02 AM

Quality and lack of quantity. They fetch a premium price if you can find them. The numbered ones in runs of 200, even more so.

Aloha · **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2016, 07:06:32 AM

I've always thought these were very good looking tools. Nice examples you got there Chako

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gregozedobe · **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2016, 07:26:25 AM

Quote from: Chako on July 20, 2016, 07:02:02 AM

Quality and lack of quantity. They fetch a premium price if you can find them. The numbered ones in runs of 200, even more so.

The Al Mars are a very nice tool, but I can't see me EDCing any of mine, particularly not the extra pretty (and very hard to find) engraved Valade version.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2016, 12:36:25 PM

If I was to design my perfect multitool, the Al Mar 4x4 would be pretty darned close.

Def

magentus · **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2016, 12:39:40 PM

Sweet MT's Chako.

I can't look at any of your pics without seeing a shocking lack of armour though. Maybe it's time to remedy that?

As King Rollo said 'Armour doth make a man better'.

Chako · **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:06:31 PM

Challenge accepted.

magentus · **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:07:17 PM

Yes!

Chako · **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:28:38 PM

You did not stipulate a full set of armor...so to compensate for this challenge, I have included a side arm.

magentus · **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:33:41 PM

Boo, I call foul m'lord

Chako · **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:40:04 PM

quietly backs away...

Chako · **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:57:28 PM

On the plus side, I do think the photos turned out nice.

magentus · **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:07:58 PM

You do take a nice photo chako

But I would definitely like to see a suit of armour in your possession at some point - You're quite a way down that road already with the helm and swords - just finish the journey.

Chako · **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:15:35 PM

I do not have the room for a full set.

Besides, if I do get one, I would have to size it for me...and do you know how hard it would be to get a 3x extra large?

I shan't tell you how much I romped around my home wearing a metal skull container and brandishing a sword when I first got them. I can only imagine what I would do if I had a full suit.

magentus · **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:17:48 PM

Quote from: Chako on July 20, 2016, 04:15:35 PM

I do not have the room for a full set.

Besides, if I do get one, I would have to size it for me...and do you know how hard it would be to get a 3x extra large?

I shan't tell you how much I romped around my home wearing a metal skull container and brandishing a sword when I first got them. I can only imagine what I would do if I had a full suit.

It's inevitable my friend. At some point you will have your very own suit of 3x armour. Even if you have to move or build an extension to accomodate it. You are a completist - it's in your nature.

Etherealicer · **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:19:32 PM

Quote from: Chako on July 20, 2016, 04:15:35 PM

I do not have the room for a full set.

Besides, if I do get one, I would have to size it for me...and do you know how hard it would be to get a 3x extra large?

I shan't tell you how much I romped around my home wearing a metal skull container and brandishing a sword when I first got them. I can only imagine what I would do if I had a full suit.

If you do it enough you will soon need a second set in XXL then later XL...

Behold the new IRON diet... carry a full armor suit all day... profit

Chako · **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:34:35 PM

Weight loss training, the brutal medieval way. Hmmm...could make millions with that idea!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:40:17 PM

Too bad you didn't have a full set of armor on for your bike accident.....

Def

AHB · **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:10:39 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 20, 2016, 04:40:17 PM

Too bad you didn't have a full set of armor on for your bike accident.....

Def

Now that's a 911 call I would give my left arm to hear...

Chako · **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:12:41 PM

That would have helped, even though I was wearing bike jacket with padded armor, leather gloves, and Marvin the Martian style helmet. Blew the sole right off of one of my boots. It could have been worse. I still see plenty of motorcyclist wearing flip flops, a T shirt, and shorts.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:19:33 PM

Quote from: Chako on July 20, 2016, 05:12:41 PM

That would have helped, even though I was wearing bike jacket with padded armor, leather gloves, and Marvin the Martian style helmet. Blew the sole right off of one of my boots. It could have been worse. I still see plenty of motorcyclist wearing flip flops, a T shirt, and shorts.

See my comments in the Pokemon thread re: natural selection and copy/paste it here.....

What I love is seeing a guy on a bike and he has jeans, boots, Joe Rocket jacket, helmet and gloves, and the girl on the back has shorty shorts, a tank top, flip flops and a helmet. I mean seriously, is she that replaceable that she is just there to keep your jacket from getting all rashed up?

Def

Yadda · **Reply #25 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:46:29 PM

Quote from: Chako on July 20, 2016, 04:15:35 PM

I shan't tell you how much I romped around my home wearing a metal skull container and brandishing a sword when I first got them.

There's a mental image I can't unsee.

Yadda · **Reply #26 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:48:32 PM

Quote from: Chako on July 20, 2016, 05:12:41 PM

That would have helped, even though I was wearing bike jacket with padded armor, leather gloves, and Marvin the Martian style helmet.

Down here in Texas, they don't have a helmet law. I see organ donors riding two wheelers everyday.

Padre · **Reply #27 on:** July 20, 2016, 09:12:51 PM

I love Al-Mar knives because they have usually such a wonderful "weight to blade lenght-ratio".
These definetly take that thing away, but still love these, A LOT!

David · **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:09:11 AM

Awesome Dan!

AHB · **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2016, 10:09:54 AM

Luckily I was able to get my hands on one many years ago.. Incredible fit 'n finish..

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