Moki, Mcusta, Al Mar and other Seki Made Knives

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Just got this knife from Gary Kennedy at Kennedy Knives. It’s a Seki made Marbles. I’m guessing made in the 90’s. Either rosewood or cocobola handle and the blade is almost a dagger style. Doesn’t have the tight fitting run up between the blade and backspring like most Seki made knives but still very good fit and finish.
Maybe Gary can give some history on this? I didn’t realize that Marbles had any knives made in Seki and would like to know more about that part of their history.
Thank you Gary for the fine knife.
Mark

[Quick Steel]

A very handsome knife Mark. Nicely worked bolsters too.

[doglegg]

A great looking knife. Gary is a good man to deal with and he has quality product. But you've got a good one there.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

A great looking knife. Gary is a good man to deal with and he has quality product. But you've got a good one there.

I agree w/ both statements. It’s a good looking knife. Gary is straightforward and honest and you can count on him to get just about any knife you might be looking for.
SSk

[Sharpnshinyknives]

This came yesterday. It was listed here on the “for sale or trade” section last week. Beretta fixed blade w/ full tang construction and handle of Chinese Quince wood. Blade says R.W. Loveless design Beretta U.S.A. According to the Hattori Forum, Master Hattori made this for Beretta:
“Apart from the now highly collectable Beretta daggers, the Model 201 R.W. Loveless design licensed 4 inch blade drop point hunter was made by Hattori.

Beretta Loveless DP hunter

Beretta Model 201 Aus8 blade and Quince handle. A Stag handled version was also made, as well as a serial numbered limited edition model with a deer depiction on the blade in a wooden presentation case.”
The knife needed some good polishing and it really is coming back to life. The bolsters were oxidized but no pitting. Probably left in the sheath, which I recommend never storing a knife in a sheath.
Enjoy.
SSk

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Here is that tapered tang. Sweet.
SSk

[S2K]

That's just beautiful in every way SSK! Way to go.

[doglegg]

Saw that knife and thought it was exceptional. And its origin is right up your alley. Glad you got it. Those stocks really pop too. Beautiful.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Anyone ever buy one of these from this scrimshaw artist? His name is Dan Farrell. I saw this knife listed on eBay. He has done a magnificent job on this. The price doesn’t seem to high either. Here is the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Moki-Meek-Knif ... SwlLdcW4RQ
SSk.

[kennedy knives]

Just got this knife from Gary Kennedy at Kennedy Knives. It’s a Seki made Marbles. I’m guessing made in the 90’s. Either rosewood or cocobola handle and the blade is almost a dagger style. Doesn’t have the tight fitting run up between the blade and backspring like most Seki made knives but still very good fit and finish.
Maybe Gary can give some history on this? I didn’t realize that Marbles had any knives made in Seki and would like to know more about that part of their history.
Thank you Gary for the fine knife.
Mark

Mark That was a Parker era Marbles Jim had good taste when it came to having a nice knife made .
That Moki on ebay is killer

[Montanaman]

Beretta Loveless DP hunter

Beretta Model 201 Aus8 blade and Quince handle.

That looks to be the semi skinner blade, fantastic knives and the closest factory knife to a real Loveless. Here is my drop point,

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Just got this knife from Gary Kennedy at Kennedy Knives. It’s a Seki made Marbles. I’m guessing made in the 90’s. Either rosewood or cocobola handle and the blade is almost a dagger style. Doesn’t have the tight fitting run up between the blade and backspring like most Seki made knives but still very good fit and finish.
Maybe Gary can give some history on this? I didn’t realize that Marbles had any knives made in Seki and would like to know more about that part of their history.
Thank you Gary for the fine knife.
Mark

Mark That was a Parker era Marbles Jim had good taste when it came to having a nice knife made .
That Moki on ebay is killer

Gary, I suspected that Parker must have had a hand in this one. It reminded me of many I’ve seen from that time. Thanks for the information.
Mark

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Beretta Loveless DP hunter

Beretta Model 201 Aus8 blade and Quince handle.

That looks to be the semi skinner blade, fantastic knives and the closest factory knife to a real Loveless. Here is my drop point,

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I have to agree w/ you on that one. At a fraction of the price. These are pretty incredible knives.
Mark

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Moki Ares in red pick bone. Stainless blade, bolsters, pins and liners. This is the knife that started my obsession w/ Moki and Seki made knives, well not this exact knife but my other one just like it.
SSk

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Got two Seki made knives today. One is a Paragon by Tommy Lee. I sent this to Muskrat Man for handles. I sent an exotic hardwood I bought on eBay. I thought the colors were unusual and would look good on this knife. I have 2 other Paragons that I have posted in this thread before and both have black Micarta handles. This one came unfinished and I bought it also on eBay a few years ago. I thought I would handle it myself, but quickly realized that was more of a project than I could handle. I love the way this knife tapers toward the end.
The second one is an Al Mar Eagle Talon. I wasn’t looking for this knife but saw it for sale on eBay and thought it was going way too cheaply and bid and won it. It’s a big knife and even thought it doesn’t look like it, it’s a stout knife. Has the usual tight fit and finish of all Seki made knives. It’s pretty incredible. It’s my first Al Mar knife. Sure it won’t be my last.
SSk

[Quick Steel]

Congratulations on your first Al Mar. I think you will be happy with it.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Congratulations on your first Al Mar. I think you will be happy with it.

QS, Don’t you have one of those? I know someone posted one early on in this thread. Seeing it and reading about it here was one reason I jumped on it when I saw it. This Al-Mar is deceptive in it’s look in photos, you really don’t get how substantial this is until you get it in hand.
SSk

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Well the Seki train keeps moving on. Here is another Seki made knife. It’s a Bulldog w/ beautiful pearl handles. I would never have had this on my radar if I hadn’t seen someone else’s earlier in this thread. What a stout knife. It’s rock solid. Snaps open and closed tight. Of course the blade backspring runup is just as tight as any Seki made knife, I forgot to take a pic of that.
Got this one from Gary Kennedy, Kennedy Knives.
This is the first photo w/ my new IPhone 10XR too. It’s very clear and easier to use. This one has facial recognition on it so you pick it up and it unlocks itself. Man I like that.
SSk

[Quick Steel]

SSK, That is a beutiful BD. I wish mine was in MOP. Plus very nice clear photos.

[doglegg]

Congrats SSK, I have one with the wood handles as well and if I remember right it also came from Mr. Kennedy.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

I appreciate the compliments. I think I need to work a bit on the camera settings. Some pics seem overexposed on the factory settings. I prefer a bit of a softer look.
We need to see more Seki made knives. I have gotten so many knife ideas from this thread. I love going back and looking at all the knives that have been posted. When I see one that catches my eye, I put it on my radar to keep an eye open for one in the future. So please keep them coming.
SSk

[kennedy knives]

[rugmar]

I too, only have one Al Mar knife. See pic below. I've wanted the Al Mar SERE for a number of years but haven't found "the one" yet.

These things are very nicely made! Thanks to all who have shown some real beauties in this thread. That Beretta Loveless knife made me drool on my keyboard.

[kennedy knives]

I too, only have one Al Mar knife. See pic below. I've wanted the Al Mar SERE for a number of years but haven't found "the one" yet.

These things are very nicely made! Thanks to all who have shown some real beauties in this thread. That Beretta Loveless knife made me drool on my keyboard.

Nice Al-Mar Light Weight and a great EDC even better when they have the pocket clip

[Sharpnshinyknives]

I too, only have one Al Mar knife. See pic below. I've wanted the Al Mar SERE for a number of years but haven't found "the one" yet.

These things are very nicely made! Thanks to all who have shown some real beauties in this thread. That Beretta Loveless knife made me drool on my keyboard.

This thread is addictive. So many beautiful knives posted on all the threads but honestly the ones posted here are the cream of the crop. That Al Mar is elegant looking. A Sere is on my want list some day. I have a lot of knives on that list.
SSk