Emerson failure.

Thumper · June 26, 2002, 05:50 PM

I have an Emerson CQC-7 that I like a lot.

Today, I found that VERY light pressure on the spine of the blade when locked open defeats the lock and closes the blade!

All screws are all tight and the liner lock comes over on the base of the blade to where it always has. Pressure on the back just forces the lock right over. Anyone that has a liner lock blade can look at the base of the blade and kind of get an idea what I mean.

Anybody had any dealings with Ernie? I need advice as to what to do with this thing.

Schmit · June 26, 2002, 06:18 PM

Thumper,

The liner lock should rest approxitmately in the middle of the blade. If it isn't the liner has been bent. If it is and the blade still closes the then engagement angles are either wore or off. Call Emerson and explain what is happening and get their opinion.

VictorLouis · June 26, 2002, 07:04 PM

It is for that reason that I will trust no liner lock no matter the manufacturer, or how stout it may appear.

The exception would be any knife made with the LAWKS addition. It stands for Lake and Walker Knife Safety, after the two designers.

Thumper · June 27, 2002, 07:13 AM

Yep, Schmit, It comes over to the middle, like I said. The angle has become worn evidently.

Seriously, you'd be shocked to see how easily pressure on the blade levers the liner over.

Yep, VL. I like the LAWKS system, too. I've got a CRKT Crawford/Kasper folder in my pocket now.

VictorLouis · June 28, 2002, 12:53 PM

June 26, 2002, 05:50 PM	#1
Thumper Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2000 Location: Sugar Land, Tx Posts: 1,507	Emerson failure. I have an Emerson CQC-7 that I like a lot. Today, I found that VERY light pressure on the spine of the blade when locked open defeats the lock and closes the blade! All screws are all tight and the liner lock comes over on the base of the blade to where it always has. Pressure on the back just forces the lock right over. Anyone that has a liner lock blade can look at the base of the blade and kind of get an idea what I mean. Anybody had any dealings with Ernie? I need advice as to what to do with this thing. __________________ Ronnie- Proud Veteran, Neocon, Warmongering, Baby-Pincher

June 26, 2002, 06:18 PM	#2
Schmit Staff Alumnus Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: Masquito infested flatlands of Mid-FL Posts: 1,857	Thumper, The liner lock should rest approxitmately in the middle of the blade. If it isn't the liner has been bent. If it is and the blade still closes the then engagement angles are either wore or off. Call Emerson and explain what is happening and get their opinion. __________________ Schmit GySgt, USMC(Ret) "Notoriety is fleeting, Anonymity is forever!"

June 27, 2002, 07:13 AM	#4
Thumper Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2000 Location: Sugar Land, Tx Posts: 1,507	Yep, Schmit, It comes over to the middle, like I said. The angle has become worn evidently. Seriously, you'd be shocked to see how easily pressure on the blade levers the liner over. Yep, VL. I like the LAWKS system, too. I've got a CRKT Crawford/Kasper folder in my pocket now. __________________ Ronnie- Proud Veteran, Neocon, Warmongering, Baby-Pincher

June 28, 2002, 12:53 PM	#5
VictorLouis Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,302	As do I.

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June 26, 2002, 07:04 PM	#3
VictorLouis Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,302	It is for that reason that I will trust no liner lock no matter the manufacturer, or how stout it may appear. The exception would be any knife made with the LAWKS addition. It stands for Lake and Walker Knife Safety, after the two designers.