Al Mar Falcon Classic Gentleman's Folder

Al Mar's biggest problem with their fancy pocket knives is that their supplier, Moki Knives, makes very similar knives with better steel and/or more variety at the same price point. $169 for jigged bone and VG-10: https://www.knifecenter.com/item/MOKI433ANZ/moki-kronos-folder-with-jigged-bone-handle-and-32-plain-edge-blade $131 for mother of pearl with abalone inlay and AUS-8: http://www.knifecountryusa.com/store/product/114222.114251/moki-knives-100eg-pliant.html $103 for quince and AUS-8: http://www.knifecountryusa.com/store/product/114227.114256/moki-knives-100j-pliant.html Not to mention the more mainstream alternatives listed elsewhere in this discussion. I love Al Mar knives; I joined the Eagle Ultralight drop just last month. But the company is charging a premium for a logo, more than 25 years after Al Mar's death. That doesn't seem sustainable.

Hell with Al Mar knives, I'd personally go Spyderco. Spyderco knives have significantly better value, and use better more high end steels. For the same $159.95 you can get a Spyderco Gayle Bradley in CPM-M4 with carbon fiber handles.

Exactly. I'm not really familiar with the history of Al Mar knives but these are some really overpriced shit. Come on. Aus8 for $160? I'd get a decent Zero Tolerance, Benchmade or Spyderco for this price. No wonder there are no takers for this drop.