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Old September 4, 2007, 10:06 PM   #1
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Need advise on Emerson/ Blackhawk MOD/ MercWorxs knives

I am in a police academy and I currently only have a Spyderco Delicia and I want a slightly bigger knife. Plus it has an OD green handle and I don't want to use it on the street. I handled the Emerson CQC-13 and the Commander. I liked the ergonomics and I really liked the wave feature, but the liner lock seemed weak. Also there was alot of blade waddle/give when locked. Maybe the screw was loose or something.

I also handled the Blackhawk Mark 1 and a 685 I believe. The lockup seemed very solid and the ergos were also very comfortable. The blade did not move at all when locked open and the handle seemed very well crafted. The Mark 1 handle was a little big, but gave very good purchase. I really liked the MODs and after the academy I can get the automatic folders (if I can wait that long).

I have no experience with MercWorxs and the are a little pricy and probably my last choice of the three. But they look really well made and I'd like opinions of the company as I might get a fixed blade from them in the future.

I am looking several knives from each manufacturer and have pretty much narrowed it down to these three brands for now.

Emerson: http://www.emersonknives.com/HardWear_index.html
1. ECBF CQC-13 (bowie style blade)
2. UTCOM CQC-11
3. Commander

Blackhawk MOD: http://www.blackhawk.com/category1.a...t =&priceend=
1. ATFK Advanced Tactical Folding Knife
2. 875 Series w/Clip or Fighter blade
3. Mark I
4. Mark II

MercWorx: http://www.mercworx.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=2
1. Atropos
2. Clotho
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