Al Mar Falcon, Hawk, Eagle owner question

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My question is directed to any Al Mar Falcon, Hawk, Eagle owners. I have a Laguiole lock back knife, and much to my dissapointment the blade edge actually touches the inside of the lock back when closed. In fact the blade's edge hitting against the inside lockback is the "stop" for closing the blade. This seems very wrong in a knife design to me as repeated opening and closing will dull the blade unecessarily.

So my question is do the Al Mar's do that as well? I'm interested in getting an Al Mar.

In fact are most lock back knives designed this way? If so, why? Seems they could easily make a stop at the bottom of the choil area - no?

I appreciate any opinions on the subject.

Thanks.
 
Most folding knives, lockback or otherwise, are not designed that way.

The Al Mar is a really fine product which will not have any issues in that regard.
 
I have an Al Mar eagle. It is in my opinion one of the finest knives I own. It takes a scary sharp edge and is the perfect gentleman knife. Its also very thin and is a breeze to carry in your pocket. You won't be disappointed.
 
baksilum said:
I have an Al Mar eagle. It is in my opinion one of the finest knives I own. It takes a scary sharp edge and is the perfect gentleman knife. Its also very thin and is a breeze to carry in your pocket. You won't be disappointed.
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Hi baksilum, are you referring to the Al Mar Eagle classic or the ultralight version ?

The honey-jigged bone handle of the Al Mar Eagle Classic is IMO really nice-looking but I feel the use of the thumbnick and lack of pocket clip reduces the convenience factor of the classic versions of the Eagle, Falcon and Hawk.
 
Never had a problem like that with my Al Mar (s). I've got a Falcon, Hawk, Osprey, and SLB. All of them have great fit and finish.

If you get one and don't like it, you can send it to me:D

Ric
 
I have an Al Mar falcon ultra light. it is by far the best fit and finish folder I have. Even better than knives costing 4 times as much
 
It is pretty common on the laguiol knives to see the blade tip hit the inside of the handle. Poor design, but common. On lockbacks with releases toward the butt, like the classic Buck 110, the blade can easily be squeezed in until some portion of the blade edge makes contact with the spring or backspacer. The front mounted release on the Al Mar lockbacks prevent that from happening. The blade kick that stops the blade when it closes hits the lockbar on the release side of the pivot point, so pressure applied to the closed blade is transferred though the lockbar to the blade tang, rather than lifting the bar away from the tang the way it does when the kick hits on the lock end of the bar (like it does on the Buck). Squeeze as hard as you want, unless you break the blade, it won't hit the inside of the handle.

I love my Al Mars. Especially my old Falcon.

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The issue of the blade edge contacting the inside of the lockbar or backspacer is probably my biggest, most irritating pet peeve with folding knives. I've got everything from cheap, mass-produced slippies to $300+ customs by reputable makers, and at least a few of each have occasionally had this problem. I've come to the point where, the very first time I handle/inspect a new knife, I'll look for the tell-tale signs of the blade edge touching or colliding with the inside of the handle. Sometimes there'll be a dent/ding in the the blade edge itself, and if so, I'll usually also find a 'divot' on the inside of the backspacer/lockbar. If I'm 'lucky', the backspacer is made of plastic/micarta/G10, and won't likely damage my edge. But, if the contact is steel-on-steel, that REALLY irritates me :mad:.
 
Thanks all for replying. I was starting to think all lockbacks were like that. I think I'll take the plunge and get an Al Mar lockback. Great forum...
 
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