A message from Gary Fadden, President of AL MAR Knives: Since 1979, AL MAR Knives™ has been committed to creating unique designs with a level of quality that rivals custom knives. Today, each knife is handcrafted and hand-ground by artisans who are committed to creating the best. Every AL MAR knife – knives for strength and excellent performance – and that’s just one reason to trust the AL MAR name.