Comfort Knives!

[GSPTOPDOG]

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You're the best, man!

M.M. ... I thought you were the best... you were at the top of my AAPK-VIP list... Then, you had to go posting that Al Mar pickup... then, you had to get me thinking about Al Mar knives... and thinking about how I haven't seen one for sale locally for a couple of years at my local spots... then I gave a buddy a ride to a tire shop to pick up his car and there is a pawn shop just down the road so I go in ( I know better ) and... ... I end up seeing an Al mar folder that came in 2 days ago... and next thing you know ... I am spending the gas-milk-dog-food money* on that Al Mar!!! ... you had to set me up like that! ... You're OFF the List!!!

*(Note: beer money is on a separate account by itself)

[Madmarco]

Gulp, whoops, sorry bout' that, buddy.
But if there ever was a knife that could make us compromise our principles it's that Al Mar, but try looking at it as you did a favor for a friend, and were justly rewarded with a used/new Al Mar knife for your collection, or any other BS that makes you feel better about buying it!
When I first saw those "Gameskeepers" online I knew I'd finally found my "grail" knife, but at the price that it was listed at it made me banish the thought that I'd ever own a copy.
Now, 3 years later I find that one on Ebay much more reasonably priced coming directly from Japan, along with the "Make an offer" option which I quickly took him up on and sent an offer for US$100. less than he had listed, and he accepted. I still paid-up for mine, but at least it was something I could live with.
I'm still struggling with whether to remove the swinguards or not, cuz that knife would really look cool as an "icepick", but I really don't want to mess with it's originality so I'm not sure what I'll do, suggestions?
If you send me your address I will send your family a "Care Package" with all the essentials in it, bread, butter, milk, coffee, coupons for gas, BEER, but in the meantime just dip into my "Beer Fund" money if you find yourselves running short on anything!
At this point I'd do just about anything to get back to the top of your AAPK list pal, friend, buddy, amigo, hombre!
Pictures of your new knife when you get it, please!

[GSPTOPDOG]

Well, I guess I can forgive and forget see 'en as I was prud'ee happy to finally see an Al Mar for sale at a decent price, around town and in person...

[Madmarco]

That's a gorgeous quality folder, bud!
Is yours the copy from Jamie's store, he had/has one for sale?
I recently saw an Al Mar "Sere" automatic I'd love to own someday, but even the manual would make for a great score, at the right price!
And I'm glad you've decided to behave yourself, otherwise it was "buckwheats" for you!

[Madmarco]

Here's another handful I thought I'd post together!
A 7 3/4" oal Sanrenmu brushed aluminum slip-joint!

An 11 1/2" oal Ridge Runner lockback filet knife!

An 8 1/2" oal Belka "Brutalica" very cool lockback squirrel knife!

An 8 1/4" oal Smith & Wesson "ExtremeOps" all-metal lockback!

An ever popular 6 3/4" oal Boker "Magnum" lockback with black covers as opposed to the usual white ones!

Sorry bout' the cloudy pictures, I think my camera is on it's last legs!

[Samb]

Pictures look fine to me, knives too!

[Madmarco]

Thanks, buddy!
They're looking kindda cloudy or foggy on my screen.

[Samb]

They look fine to me but I'm wearing old glasses

[Madmarco]

Thanks again, Sam.
The more I think about it, the more I'm thinking that better lighting in my apartment might do wonders to my pictures.
I'll check it out!

[GSPTOPDOG]

That's a gorgeous quality folder, bud!
Is yours the copy from Jamie's store, he had/has one for sale?
I recently saw an Al Mar "Sere" automatic I'd love to own someday, but even the manual would make for a great score, at the right price!
And I'm glad you've decided to behave yourself, otherwise it was "buckwheats" for you!

M.M. the Al Mar was found in a pawn shop (see; "Pawn Stars" thread for more details). Well...as a side note... .... as far as the quality of your photos... .... .... ....well ... how 'bout looking at Ivoryman's postings for some tips on knife photography.

No offense, but sometimes after looking at your photos I start to think I need to go in for cataract removal surgary...

[Madmarco]

I just saw it in "Pawn Stars", and you'd posted that Al Mar in another thread somewhere, Dog, so I've seen it before, but those knives will always look good no matter how long it's been since I've seen one. I almost went for an Al Mar "Denali Top Gun" model when I bought my "Gameskeepper", but ultimately decided I liked the "G/keepper" more.
As for my photography my man, my pictures are what they are and have been since my very first picture posted nearly 3 yrs. ago, LOUSY, but I don't have a mobile phone to take and transfer pictures to my laptop so the only camera available to me is the built-in one in my laptop, and that's the best it can do, hence my disclaimer.
I'm hoping that when I break out my brand new laptop I won from Microsoft that my pictures will improve, but that's about my only hope cuz I don't have a mobile now and doubt I ever will.
I'm sorry bout' the eyes, bud, and of course there's no offence taken.

[GSPTOPDOG]

I'm hoping that when I break out my brand new laptop I won from Microsoft that my pictures will improve, but that's about my only hope cuz I don't have a mobile now and doubt I ever will.
I'm sorry bout' the eyes, bud, and of course there's no offence taken.

No worries Mark, just keep posting your photos and getting new knives to inspire others on AAPK (Note* if you sold one of those big old cranes from your crane operating company you could get a really expensive hi-tech and fancy "modern-times" type phone... )

[GSPTOPDOG]

Post scrip: Outstanding Sanrenmu brushed aluminum slip-joint I love that knife!!!

[Madmarco]

I'm hoping that when I break out my brand new laptop I won from Microsoft that my pictures will improve, but that's about my only hope cuz I don't have a mobile now and doubt I ever will.
I'm sorry bout' the eyes, bud, and of course there's no offence taken.

No worries Mark, just keep posting your photos and getting new knives to inspire others on AAPK (Note* if you sold one of those big old cranes from your crane operating company you could get a really expensive hi-tech and fancy "modern-times" type phone... )

Oh, it's not the money that's stopping me, it's the damn technology I don't get!
I joined a plan with a free phone as part of the deal about 4 yrs. ago, but after struggling all evening just trying to figure out how to make a simple phone call I retuned it and cancelled the plan.
I probably should have given myself more time to understand the inner workings of the devise, but I didn't and it's likely for the best, since I spend a lot of time on my laptop already and wouldn't give the phone the attention it commands.
I'm straight-up meat and potatoes, buddy!

[Madmarco]

Post scrip: Outstanding Sanrenmu brushed aluminum slip-joint I love that knife!!!

I'm glad you appreciate that knife, Dog, not many do!

[GSPTOPDOG]

Oh, it's not the money that's stopping me, it's the damn technology I don't get!

I was a flip phone guy until a few months ago when it broke it two and to replace it was about $85 ... I have a "new-fangled-phone I got as gift, but like you put it away in frustration but sometimes the "new-world-order" forces itself on you one way or another...

[GSPTOPDOG]

Post scrip: Outstanding Sanrenmu brushed aluminum slip-joint I love that knife!!!

I'm glad you appreciate that knife, Dog, not many do!

Years ago, AGR had some really nice slip-joints out of Seki-City, ... man I wish I had picked up a couple back then, they looked really nice in the catalog. I think AGR might have had a skeleton one as well... I'll have to look and see if I have any old catalogs left, I used to save them ... ... but stuff sure builds up when you have limited space...

[Madmarco]

Oh, it's not the money that's stopping me, it's the damn technology I don't get!

I was a flip phone guy until a few months ago when it broke it two and to replace it was about $85 ... I have a "new-fangled-phone I got as gift, but like you put it away in frustration but sometimes the "new-world-order" forces itself on you one way or another...

I guess I've just been lucky, Dog, there is nothing in this world I can't accomplish without a computer stuck to my face!

[Madmarco]

Post scrip: Outstanding Sanrenmu brushed aluminum slip-joint I love that knife!!!

I'm glad you appreciate that knife, Dog, not many do!

Years ago, AGR had some really nice slip-joints out of Seki-City, ... man I wish I had picked up a couple back then, they looked really nice in the catalog. I think AGR might have had a skeleton one as well... I'll have to look and see if I have any old catalogs left, I used to save them ... ... but stuff sure builds up when you have limited space...

I think I know the AGR you're talking about, and might even own one.
I'll have a look and post it if I find it.

[gordonjohn]

Great bunch of knives Mark, my favorite is the Boker Magnum ------- I need one of then

[Madmarco]

Hey thanks, Gordy!
I was instantly attracted to that Boker Magnum due to the dark covers, I usually see that knife with white bone covers and I thought the difference was quite striking so I grabbed one. Quite inexpensive also!
Good hearing from you, buddy!

[GSPTOPDOG]

I'm glad you appreciate that knife, Dog, not many do!

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I think I know the AGR you're talking about, and might even own one.
I'll have a look and post it if I find it.

I'd like to see that one M.M.

[Madmarco]

Is this the one, Dog, or am I confusing it with the model you referred to?
Front tang is stamped "A.G. Russell", and rear tang "Seki-Japan".
The little black square on the spine is the top-lock, and the rectangle shaped blade hole is for 1-hand opening.
Even if we're talking about 2 different knives, this one is really nice!

[toomanyknives]

Is this the one, Dog, or am I confusing it with the model you referred to?
Front tang is stamped "A.G. Russell", and rear tang "Seki-Japan".
The little black square on the spine is the top-lock, and the rectangle shaped blade hole is for 1-hand opening.
Even if we're talking about 2 different knives, this one is really nice!
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I like that one Marco! Some great knives come out of Seki. It reminds me of one of my favorite Kershaw knives..

[Madmarco]

Thanks Kerry!
They also made them with a hollow spine, but I thought this one looked better filled-in.
I just saw your name at the bottom of the "Mail Call" thread and it made me wonder where you've been again, and then low and behold I click-on a notification and it's from you! Small world, huh!
Which model Kershaw are you referring to, I can't think of the one that would remind you of the 2 knives off the top of my head?