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Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type
Feels Great in the Hand and Qualifies as a Work of Art
I ordered both the 3.1 inch and 4.0 inch models of the Al Mar. My apologies to the Knife Center staff. When they say they can get you a product in 3 to 4 days, they actually CAN do that!!! Thank you, Knife Center staff. Aside from the beauty of this product and that it fits so well in my hand, in actuality, it really can do work. The build quality is top drawer. It is as solid as it looks and they came out of the box just as sharp as they can make them. No blade play to be found. I have carried a pocket knife since I was a kid some 75 years ago because I consider knives to be a tool. I buy knifes for utility and these two will accompany me into my back 35 acres where maintenance work is almost always needed. I value light weigh and a solid build for pruning tree branches, shrubbery, and fence work in addition to my trusty Fence Tool. I won't be cutting down any trees with my Al Mars :-) but they will be a valuable addition to my tool set that I use daily. And it sure doesn't hurt that it looks good enough to be in my non-work cloths, as well. I don't think you will be disappointed in this product.
