Showing the Al Mar SERE 2020 and comparing it to the old SERE 2000. Al Mar has gone budget, new SERE is $40. US Links: SERE 2020 AMK2210: s71.co/3UCpB5h Mini SERE AMK2212: s71.co/3OlJ5XL Eagle AMK4126: s71.co/3OlIZzn Falcon AMK4124: s71.co/3UjXyX
We've gone in full circle. I bought an Al Mar Sere 2000 watching your videos back in the days. I just dug it out to clean and lube it while watch this video.
Man--Id love to see a tour of your old Al Mar knives! I remember as a kid, the full-page ads in Blade abd Tactical Knives for the Warrior and the Grunt 2. My favorite was his survival knife--featured in Cyborg, with JCVD. Great designs all around. I believe he made a big "Alaskan" bowie too, but that was before my time.
I am always rewarded watching your Channel. Al Mar made great LOOKING very desirable knives! I lusted after them in the 1980's. Never had one. The TOPS Knives fixed blade designed by Al Mar is discontinued, but was/ is awesome and wanted.
I'll never forget how much my favorite video you made (on the spyderco seratta ) was fun to watch over n over. And it is one of my best,most liked knives. I just got Enuff 2 this week and I gotta say fixed blade, straight knives rock my world
I agree. I gave my AL Mar Eagle to my son when he got his Eagle scout 10 years ago. I saw the 2020 received alot of hate, so I ordered it. It's well made and well priced.
I was looking forward to watching this review! I was also pleasantly surprised when you busted out the original Al Mar! I was wondering how these two would compare to one another. I'll say this about the new budget version, I would use that one all the time as opposed to the original one. Because if you were to lose or part with that knife in any way, I'd want it to be the budget version as opposed to the vintage, collector's knife. Great review!
With so many Chinese OEM's using premium materials on their knives, i dont understand why you wouldn't just take the legendary al mar name and design and build them with premium materials. Half the work is done for you! Just make it with some decent materials!
Simple answer to your question: The Chinese brand aka parent company in question is Edge Technologies Engineering LLC, whose owner obviously has no clue to who Al Mar was and his brand's reputation and legacy. Reate Knives of China, should've been the ones to acquire the Al Mar brand, since they're a world class knife brand and OEM, that would do Al Mar's designs justice.
I love how knife manufacturers say "FRN" to make you think that the handle scales are some kind of futuristic material. Yet in reality, it's just plastic. lol. Great vid as always.
Hey, not all "plastics" are the same. Some are really cheap and cheesy, and will break if dropped on concrete or asphalt, whereas good glass reinforced plastics like Zytel or Griv-Ex will survive countless drops and just look beat up. Also, good plastics have a durable temperature range, and won't become too soft in hot and humid environments, while not becoming very brittle and breakable in very cold conditions.
That looks like a great value. Thank you for the heads up. The guy who designed Magnacut said 8cr14mov is testing tougher than 35vn. If they heat-treat it as good as Spyderco Byrd knives, it should be a winner. I consider buying one through your link. Be well😊
Kinda looks like if Ontario put a new spin on the Rat 1. I'm not a fan of assisted opening, but it does look like it's a heavy duty built knife. For 40 bucks might have to try it
As of now, China does have premium blade companies that would do Al's designs justice (Reate, WE, Kizer, Maxace, and Bestech). Unfortunately, some smaller non-established company named Edge Technologies Engineering LLC, acquired the Mar brand. If they had a clue and the capabilities, Al Mar Knives would never be a budget brand.
I remember when Al Mar knives first came out, way back. At that time there was no way I could afford one. Time goes by and you forget about stuff. Always liked the look of the SERE series of knives. So thanks for showing this knife. I just might get one. I'm definitely going to look into the product line from the new Al Mar co. I agree with you on upgrading the materials .💯👍🏻👍🏻⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲. Ps Just don't make them so expensive only billionaires can afford them.🦈
Man the ole toobz hasn't been sending me notifs for your channel 😡 i was thinking i haven't seen a WAJK upload for a minute. Ha there's been like 4 appreciate your content
Cool they made a budget blade. Rest in power to the original maker. 👊💀 It is really hard for me to watch table top. I like a few table top if I like the feller lol.
Bro, I think it's time to retire those gloves. I bought a pair of the mechanix last year, and used them when splitting firewood and working on my wood stacks. I couldn't believe how quickly I wore holes in the fingers. More hype than anything, IMO.
Been a while since I even seen anybody review an AL Mar. I have a cold Steel with the same steel in it and it's okay. So if I get that knife can I survive evade resist and Escape😮
I’ve seen those Al Mar knives for a while now but I never felt compelled to pull the trigger and get one. I’d rather complete my Cold Steel collection of large folding knives.😅 To me an Al Mar knife is like a Toyota Corolla of knives. I’m indifferent to their designs. To each their own I guess.
They were all the rage back in the day, but yeah they are opposite of CS, subdued vs. large and in charge. The mini version of this is only $32 though ... at some point they will go low enough to tempt you LOL.
The big difference is 8 cr 13 MOV. The more I’ve used that steel the more I dislike it. AUS 8 would be a step up and still in the budget range. Oh well. Deal breaker for me
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Showing the Al Mar SERE 2020 and comparing it to the old SERE 2000. Al Mar has gone budget, new SERE is $40. US Links:
SERE 2020 AMK2210: s71.co/3UCpB5h
Mini SERE AMK2212: s71.co/3OlJ5XL
Eagle AMK4126: s71.co/3OlIZzn
Falcon AMK4124: s71.co/3UjXyX
We've gone in full circle. I bought an Al Mar Sere 2000 watching your videos back in the days. I just dug it out to clean and lube it while watch this video.
Excellent, I'm glad we both made it this far!
Al Mar was a really interesting guy, as was the history of his knife company. Had s lot of cool designs.
Man--Id love to see a tour of your old Al Mar knives! I remember as a kid, the full-page ads in Blade abd Tactical Knives for the Warrior and the Grunt 2. My favorite was his survival knife--featured in Cyborg, with JCVD. Great designs all around. I believe he made a big "Alaskan" bowie too, but that was before my time.
Yes indeed, you remember, back then they were a big deal! I'll do a full collection video once I get more of the new ones. I have 4 of his older ones.
I am always rewarded watching your Channel. Al Mar made great LOOKING very desirable knives! I lusted after them in the 1980's. Never had one. The TOPS Knives fixed blade designed by Al Mar is discontinued, but was/ is awesome and wanted.
I'll never forget how much my favorite video you made (on the spyderco seratta ) was fun to watch over n over. And it is one of my best,most liked knives. I just got Enuff 2 this week and I gotta say fixed blade, straight knives rock my world
The Enuff series is really good, only reason I haven't got one yet is the price, but I will get one eventually.
I agree. I gave my AL Mar Eagle to my son when he got his Eagle scout 10 years ago. I saw the 2020 received alot of hate, so I ordered it. It's well made and well priced.
The hate will die down as that generation fades away.
I was looking forward to watching this review! I was also pleasantly surprised when you busted out the original Al Mar! I was wondering how these two would compare to one another. I'll say this about the new budget version, I would use that one all the time as opposed to the original one. Because if you were to lose or part with that knife in any way, I'd want it to be the budget version as opposed to the vintage, collector's knife. Great review!
Thanks, bro! Love the old and the new Al Mars. Recently picked up the D2 version of this one and the 3 inch Mini.
With so many Chinese OEM's using premium materials on their knives, i dont understand why you wouldn't just take the legendary al mar name and design and build them with premium materials. Half the work is done for you! Just make it with some decent materials!
That is true. I think they are going to have Bestech make one in Taiwan, their website promised an S35VN model in the future.
Simple answer to your question:
The Chinese brand aka parent company in question is Edge Technologies Engineering LLC, whose owner obviously has no clue to who Al Mar was and his brand's reputation and legacy.
Reate Knives of China, should've been the ones to acquire the Al Mar brand, since they're a world class knife brand and OEM, that would do Al Mar's designs justice.
Nice video as always. Cool knife😎. Looks great 👍. Cheers from Norway 👍
Thanks for watching, my friend!
I love how knife manufacturers say "FRN" to make you think that the handle scales are some kind of futuristic material. Yet in reality, it's just plastic. lol.
Great vid as always.
Thanks, bro! Zytel is another one (it's just Dupont formula FRN).
Hey, not all "plastics" are the same. Some are really cheap and cheesy, and will break if dropped on concrete or asphalt, whereas good glass reinforced plastics like Zytel or Griv-Ex will survive countless drops and just look beat up. Also, good plastics have a durable temperature range, and won't become too soft in hot and humid environments, while not becoming very brittle and breakable in very cold conditions.
@@TheScotchaholic - Very true, ABS scales will crack a lot more easily than the FRN.
Thanks for the look at this one, buddy!
Any time!
That looks like a great value. Thank you for the heads up. The guy who designed Magnacut said 8cr14mov is testing tougher than 35vn. If they heat-treat it as good as Spyderco Byrd knives, it should be a winner. I consider buying one through your link. Be well😊
Thanks, bro, likewise!
Super old school tactical knife!!👍
Kinda looks like if Ontario put a new spin on the Rat 1. I'm not a fan of assisted opening, but it does look like it's a heavy duty built knife. For 40 bucks might have to try it
all my Al Mar knives are from the 1990s when he still signed the boxes. different time, different quality.
As of now, China does have premium blade companies that would do Al's designs justice (Reate, WE, Kizer, Maxace, and Bestech).
Unfortunately, some smaller non-established company named Edge Technologies Engineering LLC, acquired the Mar brand. If they had a clue and the capabilities, Al Mar Knives would never be a budget brand.
Good looking blade, on my wish list ❤
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I remember when Al Mar knives first came out, way back. At that time there was no way I could afford one. Time goes by and you forget about stuff. Always liked the look of the SERE series of knives. So thanks for showing this knife. I just might get one. I'm definitely going to look into the product line from the new Al Mar co. I agree with you on upgrading the materials .💯👍🏻👍🏻⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲. Ps Just don't make them so expensive only billionaires can afford them.🦈
Love the outdoor review. Subbed.
Man the ole toobz hasn't been sending me notifs for your channel 😡 i was thinking i haven't seen a WAJK upload for a minute. Ha there's been like 4 appreciate your content
I really like the design and i don't mind the cheap steel I just really wish it wasn't assisted.
I wish they'd make a middle ground version. Like $80-100 with something like S30V.
They have an S35VN version in the works, on their website, but it seems delayed so we'll see if it happens.
cool❤❤
Seems like a fair price
Please give us the link to your Amazon store.
I think Moki made the old Al Mar Knives.
Probably did, I have the old Shrike, too, that was a nice one.
Cool they made a budget blade. Rest in power to the original maker.
👊💀 It is really hard for me to watch table top. I like a few table top if I like the feller lol.
Yeah tabletop is for those who can talk a good game. That's why I should do it, but I won't.
awesome knife it looks like cold steel copy
Bro, I think it's time to retire those gloves. I bought a pair of the mechanix last year, and used them when splitting firewood and working on my wood stacks. I couldn't believe how quickly I wore holes in the fingers. More hype than anything, IMO.
Been a while since I even seen anybody review an AL Mar. I have a cold Steel with the same steel in it and it's okay. So if I get that knife can I survive evade resist and Escape😮
For sure, the company had some tough times after he passed away, but they are trying to come back.
Well done❗
Thanks, my bro!
If opening boxes and doing general things is for a beater knife whats an expensive knife used for?
An expensive knife is either kept for collecting or it is used for those same things. I do know people who use their Sebenza for all those chores.
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I’ve seen those Al Mar knives for a while now but I never felt compelled to pull the trigger and get one. I’d rather complete my Cold Steel collection of large folding knives.😅 To me an Al Mar knife is like a Toyota Corolla of knives. I’m indifferent to their designs. To each their own I guess.
They were all the rage back in the day, but yeah they are opposite of CS, subdued vs. large and in charge. The mini version of this is only $32 though ... at some point they will go low enough to tempt you LOL.
The big difference is 8 cr 13 MOV. The more I’ve used that steel the more I dislike it. AUS 8 would be a step up and still in the budget range. Oh well. Deal breaker for me
They have a D2 model for $60, you might like that one better.
You got your wish, for 2024 they are making a S35VN version made in free & democratic Taiwan!