Al Mar Eagle Talon

[harrygunner]

I buy based on utility and surprised myself when I bought this Al Mar knife over twenty years ago in Carmel, California. But it is pretty and the blade is very sharp.

I put it in my pocket that day and later that day, saw the satin steel area of the handle was scratched a bit from whatever was also in my pocket. So, I put it away. The scratches are minimal, but its utility dropped, at least for me, if it must stay in its leather pouch.

Ran across it the other day, a couple decades later and decided to share photos.

It was made in Seki, Japan and has a 4" blade. It's close to the current 1005BMT model, but there are several differences. Mine has a one-sided thumb stud, the false upper edge is cut differently and the logo stamp is not colored red. The back side of the ricasso has "SEKI-JAPAN" stamped in it.

Al Mar has an office near Portland, OR and if I can suffer Portland traffic, one day, I'll take it there to learn more about it and have the handle buffed.

 

[RPZ]

Somewhere - somewhere - I have an Al Mar SERE 3" . The larger ones go for a premium now, when you can find them that is.

 

[hso]

take it there

Call first.

 

[lemaymiami]

I have a four inch Eagle ultra-light with partially serated blade... I consider its slim profile to be perfect for those occasions when I'm required to dress up a bit... It's still a very handy blade for serious up-close disagreements...

 

[bannockburn]

harrygunner

Nice! Love the sleek, classic styling of the Eagle Talon.

I have always had a certain fondness for the designs and build quality of Al Mar knives.

 

[harrygunner]

Call first.

I hear you. From what I've read, it's hard to contact them.

 

[harrygunner]

serious up-close disagreements

I agree. I've thought a knife like that would discourage a group pressing in to take the intended victim down.

 

[harrygunner]

bannockburn I read about Al Mar history. He was a decent knife maker.

Nice knives you have.

 

[RA40]

The Al Mar knives today is a different company. Not sure they would service or if you would want them to service this. May be better leaving the knife as is.

Al Mar's unreleased designs were purchased by Jeff Hall of Nemesis Knives. RyAnne Mar may be contacted through them and she may have some insights for these older pieces.
http://www.nemesis-knives.com/custom.htm

 

[harrygunner]

Thank you for that information. I'll contact Ms. Mar to learn more about the knife. May not have much of a story, but, why not.

I probably exaggerated the issue with the scratches. I attached a photo. The scratches are in that one area on that one side. The bottom image is other side and it's fine. The rest of the knife is pristine since it was carried one afternoon and untouched for twenty years.

I believe the scratch bothers me because the knife is so pretty.

Funny, a scratch on my custom 1911 carry guns doesn't bother me.

Edit to add:

Used a fine grain paste by hand and under ten seconds, the satin finish was restored.

The ease by which the scratches showed up and just as fast, vanished has me thinking that part on the handle of this older knife is too soft.

If I carry it, it will be in its sheath.

 

[Kookla]

I have a beat up Al Mar Nomad that I carried everywhere with me about 12 years ago. That was the sharpest knife I've ever had new. I have to give it some tlc, it's missing three handle screws, has rust on the tip of the blade.... Wrote to Al Mar and two screws are $20... which gives me pause. Might hit the hardware store and see what they have.