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Challenger007 wrote: Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:27 am
Madmarco wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 1:12 am I received 3 knives in today's mail, and 2 are Japanese builds so I want to show them to you guys! The first knife is an Al Mar Secret Service linerlock stiletto and is 7 7/8" oal/ SS modified spear-point blade with top swedge and stud, 2-piece all SS body with cutouts, single copper liner, and a lanyard hole. Weighs a comfortable 5 oz.'s, and came very sharp. Displays an Al Mar logo and wording etch on the front blade, and the copy number "15/200" etched on the back blade. Built in Seki, Japan. There is a unique latch system at the butt-end of the knife that folds open/closed to prevent unwanted openings, and I've included a pic of it. The second knife is an unnamed Kabar linerlock stiletto, and it's 7 1/4" oal/D2 steel dagger blade with top swedge, stud, and dual-flippers, light grey aluminum 2-piece body, adjustable pivot, single SS liner, and pocket-clip. Weighs a scant 2.3 oz.'s, and also came very sharp. Has a Dozier Design and Kabar etch on the front blade, and rear tang stamp of "JAPAN". Both knives have found their way into my collection due to the patience and generosity of Mark at SSk! 8)WIN_20210325_12_42_16_Pro.jpgWIN_20210325_19_16_08_Pro.jpgWIN_20210325_12_42_58_Pro.jpg
The first, as for me, is the most stylish. If it's not a secret, how much did your purchase cost?
No, it's not a secret 007! ::ds:: My friend Mark from SSk(Sharpnshinyknives)won it in an Ebay auction for me, because the seller wouldn't ship to Canada where I live, and he added a VERY small mark-up to it for his trouble and tying-up his own money, so the bottom-line was US$125., which I felt was more than reasonable considering they go for about US$300. brand new. Hope that helps! 8)
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This knife was made by Koji Hara, well known custom knife maker. The frame of this knife is made of highly polished steel then heavily fluted.
Presentation grade MOP is used on both sides of the handle. The thumb stud is a small pearl. Closed length is 3". It is a liner lock. The action of the knife is as smooth as one would expect.

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Thanks for posting that here Garry. What a centerpiece for a collection, it’s just amazing. Congrats.
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Thanks again Mark. I was very fortunate in finding it. It had been relisted several times on ebay and no one was making any bids. I was able to pick it up at probably less than half its usual valuation.
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Quick Steel wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 11:28 am This knife was made by Koji Hara, well known custom knife maker. The frame of this knife is made of highly polished steel then heavily fluted.
Presentation grade MOP is used on both sides of the handle. The thumb stud is a small pearl. Closed length is 3". It is a liner lock. The action of the knife is as smooth as one would expect.


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Looks even better here than it did in "Mail Call" Garry. That is a truly sensational knife, and to get it for a reduced price just makes it that much sweeter. Congrats again! 8)
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Thanks for your comments Marco.
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I got in another addition to my A.G. Russell collection. This is another lockback that I am sure was made by Master Fukuta. If this looks familiar that’s because the Marbles made for Benchmade, is basically the same model. This one has a little better fit and finish than the Marbles version. This one has desert ironwood handles. This is my third one of these. I took a photo of the three that I have. My first one has Chinese Quince burl wood handles. The larger version has cocobolo handles with a Damascus blade. Notice that the “run up” on all three is not quite as tight as most Moki made knives. I’ve noticed this on just about every Mr. Fukuta knife I’ve owned, it’s one way I can determine who made a particular knife for A.G. Russell.
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Beautiful addition to your AGR Moki's Mark. Those wooden covers really make them look rich n' warm. Congrats! 8)
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Next to MOKI, my favorite Seki-made knife is the Beretta "Trident." This is my newest...it has a Cocobolo wood handle.

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Beautiful knife Q! ::tu:: Touches all the bases for me! 8)
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I have a new knife to hunt for Q. The lines of that Trident are superb. It looks like it’s made for heavy duty work. I love thumb studs and it looks like they placed it where it wouldn’t interfere with sharpening, which I like a lot.
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Thanks, Mark & marco. Normally, I'm not all that crazy about knives like this (prefer smooth, sexy, rounded, graceful curves over straight lines and sharp angles); but, I was drawn to the Trident because of the Wharncliffe blade, and when I discovered it was such a well-made knife (made in Seki, so of course it is!), I liked it even more. ::nod:: (And I think the graceful curves of the Cocobolo wood grain help to mitigate the rectangular, "boxy" look of the frame.)
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I posted this MOKI Kronos in other threads, but it definitely belongs here as well. Great knife! (And not bad looking, either. The amber bone stag is every bit as nice as Queen's ACSB, IMHO.)
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ABS, mmmmmmmmm ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu::
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Q, any Moki looks great and the amber bone stag is one of my favorites.

I got in another A.G. Russell small lockback. I thought I already had this one but I don’t. The handles are cocobolo and the blade is ATS-34. I carry one just like it with Chinese Quince Burl-wood handles and it’s one of my favorites. If you find a Regent Aristocrat, it’s the same knife. Not sure which knife master made these in Japan, but all the ones that I have are typical high quality and fit and finish. I believe most of these were made around 1990.
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Got these two Seki made knives in yesterday. The top one is a Browning Buckmark with white Micarta handles.
The Yachtman’s knife is something really special. Made by Master Hattori back in the 80’s for Jet Aer Corp. This knife is rock solid. The blade has a nice snap when it opens and closes. The Marlin Spike locks in nicely and the release works great. Pakkawood handles and all stainless construction.
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Sharpnshinyknives wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:54 pm Got these two Seki made knives in yesterday. The top one is a Browning Buckmark with white Micarta handles.
The Yachtman’s knife is something really special. Made by Master Hattori back in the 80’s for Jet Aer Corp. This knife is rock solid. The blade has a nice snap when it opens and closes. The Marlin Spike locks in nicely and the release works great. Pakkawood handles and all stainless construction.
Those are certainly two good looking knives... ::tu::
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Sharpnshinyknives wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:54 pm Got these two Seki made knives in yesterday. The top one is a Browning Buckmark with white Micarta handles.
The Yachtman’s knife is something really special. Made by Master Hattori back in the 80’s for Jet Aer Corp. This knife is rock solid. The blade has a nice snap when it opens and closes. The Marlin Spike locks in nicely and the release works great. Pakkawood handles and all stainless construction.
Two real beauties Mark! ::tu:: Really like the shape and covers on the Browning! And oh my goodness, if the Hattori didn't have the spike and lanyard...! 8) EDIT: Wow, your Browning sure wasn't around for long!
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This is a front lock folder designed and made by Mr. Masui of Hiro knives, one of the Seki Cut knives. The spear point blade has a swedge and a Rockwell hardness of 60.
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The steel is VG 10.
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Garry, that is one sweet knife. Love the wooden handles on that blue. The blade design is elegant. Being a Hiro knife I would think that is a San Mai blade? I can’t tell from the pictures.
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::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Quick Steel wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:27 pm This is a front lock folder designed and made by Mr. Masui of Hiro knives, one of the Seki Cut knives. The spear point blade has a swedge and a Rockwell hardness of 60.

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Absolutely STUNNING ::uc:: Garry! 8)
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Beautiful knife Garry.... ::tu:: :D
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Mark, I see no indication that it is a San Mai blade.
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