Emerson Knives, any opinions?

GlockPower · December 3, 2002, 06:51 PM

I love the way they look, feel, and I have heard great things about them. What is the best place to look for them? And how about any competitors to the Emersons, such as benchmade?

I'd like a straight edge Tanto, is there any reason not to have one? I have a partial straight edge, partial serrated tanto right now from S&W, and I like it, probably would get more use out of a full straight edge...

I've looked at onestopknifeshop.com, but they seem expensive when I look at ebay prices...

Double Naught Spy · December 3, 2002, 07:54 PM

I have a CQC-7, tanto, with the serrations. I have carried it for close to 2 years now and have used it on everything from pruning trees, cutting food in the field, opening countless parcels, cutting cardboard targets, and even as a fine tipped screwdriver (not suggested). I have yet to resharpen the knife and it continues to be very sharp. It is not as sharp as it was when new (which was about razor sharp), but it will still cut anything I need to cut.

The knife is quality made, long lasting sharpness on the blade, and has survived several accidental trips in the washing machine.

One complaint, I had to locktite the screws that hold on the pocket clip. That is no big deal, but was a little inconvenient.

Shmackey · December 3, 2002, 11:55 PM

Emerson QC was developing a bad rep a couple of years ago. That may have changed. Regardless, unless you're dead set on getting one with the Wave, I strongly suggest you look at a Benchmade with an Axis lock.

I've sold all but two of my linerlock folders since I got my 710. One's a CRKT beater in the car and the other's a Spyderco Lum folder, which is more of a gentleman's knife--and is the best-executed linerlock I've seen--so I'm not worried about it failing.

M700 · December 4, 2002, 10:45 AM

I have a CQC-7 (Benchmade 970) with the titanium blade that i have been carrying for a while now. It is a really great carry knife and hasnt failed me yet. That being said.....they are production knives and you cant expect the quality of a good custom knife. I, like Double Naught Spy, also had to locktite the belt clip screws. This seems to be a common problem with them.

Try here for some good Emerson prices:
http://www.pvknife.com/

GunFool · December 4, 2002, 02:38 PM

Personally, i find the handle/grip ergonomics very poor except on the commander models. Also despise the chisel type grind. Otherwise good knives.

beetlefang · December 4, 2002, 05:55 PM

I bought the benchmade cq's a while back on a whim...gave them to friends.

I didn't like the chisel ground blade...it's useful for some applications - I guess defense, but other than using it as a 'wood chisel' it's not a very good working knife.

My favorite knife is a Chris Reeves Sebenza. It's been through hell and high water (and I mean caribbean salt water)...hasn't rusted, rarely needs sharpening and is well made. (Well for the most part - the pocket clip broke off last year some time)

I also have a Chris Reeves Mountaineer I as a fixed blade (haven't used it so much, but carry it a lot in the field) and a tupperware box full of various bench made, kershaw, case, shrade, alaskan cutlery, and a couple of mad dog knives etc...once I got the Sebenza all the others seemed to be not so useful anymore.

Just my 2 cents.

-Beetle

VaughnT · December 4, 2002, 08:46 PM

I bought my brother a commander for christmas and I love it. Too bad it's going to him. The handles on the other Emerson models just don't seem to fit the hand anywhere close to how the commander does.

Another problem I have, and this goes for most makers, is that they don't provide for a POSITIVE finger stop between the handle and blade. With the exception of the CRKT line with the flipper (I have an M16-13LE), all these "fighting/combat/seal" knives allow for a wet/bloody hand to move straight up onto a sharp edge. I've skinned plenty of deer with a green river trade knife and I'm here to tell you that it is very easy to lose your grip when covered with sweat, rain, blood and guts. If these are true fighting knives, they should figure that a thrust might be used and you don't want to disable your hand with sliced ligaments.

The commander handle is pretty good in this respect, but the blade isn't meant for thrusting so much as slashing. Though I want a Tanto blade, I would have to go with the commander simply because it fits the hand better than the rest.

Charles S · December 4, 2002, 09:12 PM

I generally really like the Emerson products. I have started carrying a mini Emerson Commander latley. Actually I have several that I would be willing to sell if anyone is interseted.

Charles

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Scott Evans · December 5, 2002, 06:51 AM

Very well made.

Excellent products!

Tamara · December 5, 2002, 10:38 AM

Almost every day sees a Chris Reeves Sebenza in my left pocket and an Emerson Commander in my right.

The wave has got to be the handiest feature since the folding blade.

Erik · December 5, 2002, 12:20 PM

They are fine, utilitarian tactcals, which at the proper price point ar ehard to beat.

ROSANGHAL · December 5, 2002, 03:49 PM

I own a whole bunch of Emerson blades and never had a problem with one of them.

I carry two on me all the time.

The only thing that would make me hesitate to buy another one is having the wife find out that I am getting another blade

Ross T.

ROSANGHAL · December 6, 2002, 01:35 AM

Here's a photo of the two I carry now. I used to carry 2 Commanders but have decided to try this new one out. A couple people here were saying that some of the ergonomics of the handles were less than satisfying to them. Well this one fits my hand like it was built for it.

Enjoy,
Ross T.

December 3, 2002, 06:51 PM	#1
GlockPower Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 139	Emerson Knives, any opinions? I love the way they look, feel, and I have heard great things about them. What is the best place to look for them? And how about any competitors to the Emersons, such as benchmade? I'd like a straight edge Tanto, is there any reason not to have one? I have a partial straight edge, partial serrated tanto right now from S&W, and I like it, probably would get more use out of a full straight edge... I've looked at onestopknifeshop.com, but they seem expensive when I look at ebay prices... __________________ H&K, Glock, and a whole lot of fun!

December 3, 2002, 07:54 PM	#2
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	I have a CQC-7, tanto, with the serrations. I have carried it for close to 2 years now and have used it on everything from pruning trees, cutting food in the field, opening countless parcels, cutting cardboard targets, and even as a fine tipped screwdriver (not suggested). I have yet to resharpen the knife and it continues to be very sharp. It is not as sharp as it was when new (which was about razor sharp), but it will still cut anything I need to cut. The knife is quality made, long lasting sharpness on the blade, and has survived several accidental trips in the washing machine. One complaint, I had to locktite the screws that hold on the pocket clip. That is no big deal, but was a little inconvenient. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

December 3, 2002, 11:55 PM	#3
Shmackey Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,117	Emerson QC was developing a bad rep a couple of years ago. That may have changed. Regardless, unless you're dead set on getting one with the Wave, I strongly suggest you look at a Benchmade with an Axis lock. I've sold all but two of my linerlock folders since I got my 710. One's a CRKT beater in the car and the other's a Spyderco Lum folder, which is more of a gentleman's knife--and is the best-executed linerlock I've seen--so I'm not worried about it failing. __________________ "Kid, watch out for the 'conservative' who decries big government and then tells you what you can put in your body, when you should pray, and where you can put your johnson. And kid, follow the money."

December 4, 2002, 10:45 AM	#4
M700 Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2000 Location: Setauket, NY Posts: 578	I have a CQC-7 (Benchmade 970) with the titanium blade that i have been carrying for a while now. It is a really great carry knife and hasnt failed me yet. That being said.....they are production knives and you cant expect the quality of a good custom knife. I, like Double Naught Spy, also had to locktite the belt clip screws. This seems to be a common problem with them. Try here for some good Emerson prices: http://www.pvknife.com/ __________________ Molon Labe!

December 4, 2002, 02:38 PM	#5
GunFool Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2000 Posts: 157	Personally, i find the handle/grip ergonomics very poor except on the commander models. Also despise the chisel type grind. Otherwise good knives. __________________ It is US against THEM. Whoever they are.

December 4, 2002, 05:55 PM	#6
beetlefang Member Join Date: October 4, 2002 Posts: 41	I bought the benchmade cq's a while back on a whim...gave them to friends. I didn't like the chisel ground blade...it's useful for some applications - I guess defense, but other than using it as a 'wood chisel' it's not a very good working knife. My favorite knife is a Chris Reeves Sebenza. It's been through hell and high water (and I mean caribbean salt water)...hasn't rusted, rarely needs sharpening and is well made. (Well for the most part - the pocket clip broke off last year some time) I also have a Chris Reeves Mountaineer I as a fixed blade (haven't used it so much, but carry it a lot in the field) and a tupperware box full of various bench made, kershaw, case, shrade, alaskan cutlery, and a couple of mad dog knives etc...once I got the Sebenza all the others seemed to be not so useful anymore. Just my 2 cents. -Beetle

December 4, 2002, 08:46 PM	#7
VaughnT Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: Western SC Posts: 663	I bought my brother a commander for christmas and I love it. Too bad it's going to him. The handles on the other Emerson models just don't seem to fit the hand anywhere close to how the commander does. Another problem I have, and this goes for most makers, is that they don't provide for a POSITIVE finger stop between the handle and blade. With the exception of the CRKT line with the flipper (I have an M16-13LE), all these "fighting/combat/seal" knives allow for a wet/bloody hand to move straight up onto a sharp edge. I've skinned plenty of deer with a green river trade knife and I'm here to tell you that it is very easy to lose your grip when covered with sweat, rain, blood and guts. If these are true fighting knives, they should figure that a thrust might be used and you don't want to disable your hand with sliced ligaments. The commander handle is pretty good in this respect, but the blade isn't meant for thrusting so much as slashing. Though I want a Tanto blade, I would have to go with the commander simply because it fits the hand better than the rest. __________________ When Reason Fails.....

December 4, 2002, 09:12 PM	#8
Charles S Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2002 Location: North East Texas Posts: 950	I generally really like the Emerson products. I have started carrying a mini Emerson Commander latley. Actually I have several that I would be willing to sell if anyone is interseted. Charles [email protected] __________________ "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

December 5, 2002, 06:51 AM	#9
Scott Evans Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 7, 1998 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,380	Very well made. Excellent products! __________________ “This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine …” MOLON LABE ! I’m a G-CODE holster fan ! www.range5.com

December 5, 2002, 10:38 AM	#10
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Almost every day sees a Chris Reeves Sebenza in my left pocket and an Emerson Commander in my right. The wave has got to be the handiest feature since the folding blade. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

December 5, 2002, 12:20 PM	#11
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	They are fine, utilitarian tactcals, which at the proper price point ar ehard to beat. __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective

December 5, 2002, 03:49 PM	#12
ROSANGHAL Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 1998 Posts: 157	I own a whole bunch of Emerson blades and never had a problem with one of them. I carry two on me all the time. The only thing that would make me hesitate to buy another one is having the wife find out that I am getting another blade Ross T.