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Product Description
The Kershaw Al Mar AM-4 combines aspects of two proven knife industry stalwarts. Though Al Mar knives are traditionally made with a manual opening mechanism, the AM-4 gets a modern makeover in this new collaboration with fellow Oregon-based manufacturer Kershaw Read More
I've got the slightly smaller AM-3 and think it's a great value in a light duty / office knife. Fit & finish, deployment, and lock up are great. Obviously not the equivalent of a real Al Mar, and the handles/frame lock are a departure from the original design, but it's very well done at this price point. The desription should add a photo of the red barrel spacers - looks sharp!
idoc72I would have preferred the AM-3 indeed. Being in Canada with many people unaccustomed to knives, 3" is a better size, it's more non-knife-nut friendly.
But, isn't 8Cr13MoV a "cheaper" steel?
BobrazSince it's more of an "office" knife for me (slim, light, and deep-carry clip), I think the steel is just fine - and relatively easy to touch up as needed. I don't think the blade shape and ergonomics really lend themselves to serious heavy duty use anyways. By the way, I noticed they've released a new model with an OD green (rather than black) G-10 scale.