The Falcon's overall length of just over 7 inches includes 3.15 inches of AUS8 high carbon stainless steel blade hardened to RC 57-59. Part of the weight reduction came from trimming down the blade, which is only .08 inches thick. Careful heat treatment and tempering give it a dependable cutting edge and satisfactory toughness, but with a blade this thin, you'd be wise to use the Falcon for slicing, not stabbing or twisting. It's a good knife, but it's no pry bar. Dual thumb studs allow one-handed blade deployment from either side, so the Falcon works as well for left-handed owners as it does for righties.

To ultralight travelers who put as much value on the ounces left behind as they do on the ounces they carry, this knife will definitely look like a good thing. Offering a handle large enough to grip and control with ease as well as a strong lockback mechanism, the plain-edged, flat ground Falcon provides the piercing dependability of a light fixed blade. The knife folds small enough to fit either in the bottom of the pocket or clipped to the seam. Linen-textured black micarta handle slabs make the Falcon non-slip, tolerating extremes in temperature, moisture, and even chemicals. A stainless steel pocket clip attaches to either side, using the lanyard hole as an anchor point.

Al Mar's lifetime warranty covers the Falcon against defects but not against abuse, and specifically classifies broken blade tips as abusive damage. Save that kind of work for the Ka-Bar.

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Al Mar recently upgraded its warranty policy from one year to a limited lifetime guarantee--knives made after January 1998 get the better coverage, but still there's no sympathy for those who snap off the point. The Hawk has been one of Al Mar's more popular designs since its introduction in 1979. The two-and-a-half-inch AUS8 high carbon stainless steel blade is a very practical size for a pocket blade, and three-and-a-quarter inches of handle fills the hand nicely, making the knife useful as well as beautiful. The simple lockback mechanism contributes safety -- with a piercing style blade like this, the lockback feature is essential.

This is the old familiar pocket knife that lies in the bottom of your pocket, not in a sheath or on a clip. The leather pouch included with the Al Mar Black Pearl Hawk was not intended for the knife. The leather pouch, embossed with the Al Mar logo, fits a stone sharpening slip you'll need to provide -- stone for one pocket, knife for the other. One final perk, seldom seen in traditional pocket knives, is the lanyard hole. String a wrist loop through it, and you can even take your dress pocket knife fishing.

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The Hawk, a mid-sized folder with a closed length of 3-1/4 inches, is big enough to be a practical pocket knife. The 2.5-inch blade balances well with the handle, long enough to be functional and strong enough for leverage. Al Mar describes the flat ground blade of AUS 8 high carbon stainless steel as rust resistant -- the slight reduction in corrosion resistance means an increased ability to hold a good edge. Since the Hawk is sharpened with a simple double bevel at the factory, many owners will immediately want to improve on that. Be careful when sharpening if you intend to retain the logo unscathed.

This beautiful and well-made knife sports complex engraving on the stainless steel bolster, in contrast with the plain riveted cocobolo hardwood handle slabs. Heavy use could damage the engraving, but a scratch here and there won't damage anything truly important. A small but handy practical touch is the lanyard hole -- pass a wrist loop through it if you plan to take the Hawk fishing.

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Weighing less than an ounce, this knife has a closed length of 2-1/4 inches; open, it measures 3-7/8 inches.

The blade is 1-5/8 inches, AUS 8 stainless steel, and is sharpened to a Rockwell hardness rating of 57-59.

The blade features a nail nick for opening and features the Al Mar logo, while the handle is available in several different options. Pictured is the beautiful abalone shell.

It has stainless steel bolsters and brass liners, and comes with a leather pouch with Al Mar Logo.

This knife is small, but deadly serious, and a great addition to any knife collection.

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The Havana Clipper is made by Al Mar, a company known for making knives that are close to custom quality. All Al Mar knives are hand-finished and hand-sharpened.

This little knife has a short blade that easily opens and closes with one hand, thanks to a thumb stud and liner lock.

It will cut any cigar up to a 50 ring size and will even cut some 52 ring cigars. The money clip adds just one more level of luxury and refinement.

The Havana Clipper is a pocket tool for the gentleman. Just not one who is going to fly to Havana, since they'll never let you on a plane with this thing!

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The handle is made of Cocobolo, an exotic hardwood. Together with the length of the blade, results in a knife approximately nine inches long.

The knife's blade can be folded away for easy carrying, but also locks in an open position, ensuring the safety of the user.

This tool is perfect for the outdoors individual or wilderness camper who wants a small utility knife that can also be used to clean small game or fish in a pinch.

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