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Features: Blade detail: Plain edge. Blade length: 2.75". Blade material: VG10, black. Carry system: Pocket clip, reversible. Handle material: Textured G-10. Lock style: Liner lock. Overall length: 8.5".
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The Al Mar Sere 2000 is quite an interesting knife, and competes with some serious entries. Benchmade, CRKT, Kershaw and Buck all have excellent products in this market segment (indeed, this is replacing a lost Benchmade Griptillian). What made this one stand out, and justify the increased cost over the competitors?
It's not the blade steel. Premium knives these days all have excellent steels; we've long since left behind butterknife-soft 440 stainless in this grade of knife. Al Mar has excellent blade steel, and this thing holds an edge for a long time, but the same is true of others. The black ceramic blade coating is an interesting touch. We'll see how it compares over the years to black nitrides. My own tastes tend toward plain uncoated blades, but the finish on this one is excellent.
Nor is it the blade profile. This is a very good blade, and as a moderate-bellied saber point it's just what I like. I also appreciate the plain edge; there is nothing a serrated edge can do which a properly-maintained plain edge can't, and I don't care for either the difficulty in maintaining serrated edges or the "Rambo factor". The size is also right, as is the blade thickness and the ambidextrous thumb stud. But again, there are many fine blades to be had.
It's certainly not price! My Griptillian cost half of what this knife did. So with all of the above, why did I choose the Al Mar versus another Griptillian or the CRKT Fire Spark?
What it came down to is fit, finish, and feel in the hand.
The build quality is outstanding. The action is silky smooth, easily opened with either hand, and locks up as tightly as any Benchmade. Crosslock/liner lock knives tend to be tight like this, as the locking sear surface tends to be much larger than on back-locks or button-locks such as Benchmade's "axial" type. There is not a hint of movement in any direction once the knife is locked open.
The liner scales are thicker than I've seen on anything less than a Buck folder. This contributes to the heft (more on that shortly), and there are more cross-pins than on similar knives (heel plate, hinge, and three more). I have no doubts whatsoever that this knife can withstand serious punishment.
The grip-scales are G10. I like the finish; it's not the heavily-checkered patterns as found on so many knives these days, but is more of a fine "sand" finish that is secure even when wet. Every edge is radiused (including on the belt clip; the clip won't damage clothing), and the grip scales' edges perfectly match the liner scales. There is a very nice touch: a slight recess that guides the user's thumb to the liner-lock. I also like the contours of the grips which create a subtle heel and thumb/finger-rests. There is a lanyard-hole at the heel, but I won't be using that.
The belt clip can be removed and reversed for left-pocket clipping goodness. A tiny gripe: elsewhere on the knife the fasteners are hex socket ("allen") style, but the clip screws are Philips head. I would have preferred hex-head here, as Philips-head screws tend to get mangled easily. That being said, it should be easy to remove, reverse, or retension the belt clip.
Where this knife truly stands out is in balance. Ultralightweight is a recent trend in knives. I understand the reasoning, but this leads to point-heavy knives that just don't feel sturdy, and which can be difficult to shift back and forth between various grips. If I had any complaint about the Griptillian which this knife replaces, that would have been it. This is a heavy knife, folks; it's at least double the weight of the Griptillian. If you wear slacks with very soft fabrics (the "Docker" type), this knife is going to hang heavily. However, for a denim-wearer such as myself, it's a non-issue.
The balance point is a little more than an inch behind the hinge-pivot. It is hard to describe just how good the heft and balance-point feel to me; as soon as I held it I knew I was going to be bleeding money. Ergonomic factors like this are very personal. I would recommend that any potential buyer handle one before deciding, as this knife is a little out of the mainstream. Like a Glock firearm, it will either fit your hand very well, or you'll hate it. I pretty much guarantee there will be no middle ground.
I really like this knife, and for me, I think I got my money's worth.
It's not the blade steel. Premium knives these days all have excellent steels; we've long since left behind butterknife-soft 440 stainless in this grade of knife. Al Mar has excellent blade steel, and this thing holds an edge for a long time, but the same is true of others. The black ceramic blade coating is an interesting touch. We'll see how it compares over the years to black nitrides. My own tastes tend toward plain uncoated blades, but the finish on this one is excellent.
Nor is it the blade profile. This is a very good blade, and as a moderate-bellied saber point it's just what I like. I also appreciate the plain edge; there is nothing a serrated edge can do which a properly-maintained plain edge can't, and I don't care for either the difficulty in maintaining serrated edges or the "Rambo factor". The size is also right, as is the blade thickness and the ambidextrous thumb stud. But again, there are many fine blades to be had.
It's certainly not price! My Griptillian cost half of what this knife did. So with all of the above, why did I choose the Al Mar versus another Griptillian or the CRKT Fire Spark?
What it came down to is fit, finish, and feel in the hand.
The build quality is outstanding. The action is silky smooth, easily opened with either hand, and locks up as tightly as any Benchmade. Crosslock/liner lock knives tend to be tight like this, as the locking sear surface tends to be much larger than on back-locks or button-locks such as Benchmade's "axial" type. There is not a hint of movement in any direction once the knife is locked open.
The liner scales are thicker than I've seen on anything less than a Buck folder. This contributes to the heft (more on that shortly), and there are more cross-pins than on similar knives (heel plate, hinge, and three more). I have no doubts whatsoever that this knife can withstand serious punishment.
The grip-scales are G10. I like the finish; it's not the heavily-checkered patterns as found on so many knives these days, but is more of a fine "sand" finish that is secure even when wet. Every edge is radiused (including on the belt clip; the clip won't damage clothing), and the grip scales' edges perfectly match the liner scales. There is a very nice touch: a slight recess that guides the user's thumb to the liner-lock. I also like the contours of the grips which create a subtle heel and thumb/finger-rests. There is a lanyard-hole at the heel, but I won't be using that.
The belt clip can be removed and reversed for left-pocket clipping goodness. A tiny gripe: elsewhere on the knife the fasteners are hex socket ("allen") style, but the clip screws are Philips head. I would have preferred hex-head here, as Philips-head screws tend to get mangled easily. That being said, it should be easy to remove, reverse, or retension the belt clip.
Where this knife truly stands out is in balance. Ultralightweight is a recent trend in knives. I understand the reasoning, but this leads to point-heavy knives that just don't feel sturdy, and which can be difficult to shift back and forth between various grips. If I had any complaint about the Griptillian which this knife replaces, that would have been it. This is a heavy knife, folks; it's at least double the weight of the Griptillian. If you wear slacks with very soft fabrics (the "Docker" type), this knife is going to hang heavily. However, for a denim-wearer such as myself, it's a non-issue.
The balance point is a little more than an inch behind the hinge-pivot. It is hard to describe just how good the heft and balance-point feel to me; as soon as I held it I knew I was going to be bleeding money. Ergonomic factors like this are very personal. I would recommend that any potential buyer handle one before deciding, as this knife is a little out of the mainstream. Like a Glock firearm, it will either fit your hand very well, or you'll hate it. I pretty much guarantee there will be no middle ground.
I really like this knife, and for me, I think I got my money's worth.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very good knife. It is heavy duty, and well made. The blade also stays sharp for a very long time. It is also easy to sharpen. It is a bigger knife, but not so big as to get in your way. The belt clip keeps it in your pants with ease, and when opened, a slight flick, and it's ready.
I use it for law enforcement duty use. It cuts through a seat belt with ease. I would not hesitate to give it 5 stars. I've carried mine every day for several years with absolutely zero problems.
I use it for law enforcement duty use. It cuts through a seat belt with ease. I would not hesitate to give it 5 stars. I've carried mine every day for several years with absolutely zero problems.
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