Tell me about Emerson Knives

'75scout · August 28th, 2007, 10:30 PM

I'm in a police academy and currently I only have one work knife that I don't consider a collectable. Its a Spyderco Delicia with a black coated blade and an OD green handle. I like it but I don't want an OD green handle showing on my blue uniform. I'd also like to get a wave feature and a larger blade for duty use.

I'm looking at the ECBF CQC-13 for my primary knife. It has the bowie style blade. I love the size and the ergonomics. My local LE shop has it for $189.99. But the liner lock has me concerned because the lock-up seemed a little loose. Is this normal? There is a screw that could be tightened. Would this help any? IS the Emerson liner lock up to par of an EDC knife?

Other options are the UTCOM CQC-11, CQC-8, and Commanders. I also like the Mini Commander or Mini CQC-7B for optional off duty carry. But the ECBF CQC-13 is at the top of my list for my next knife.

What are your opinions/experience on the Emerson line of knives, specifically the CQC-13 (Bowie).

http://www.emersonknives.com/HardWear_index.html

cockedlocked01 · August 28th, 2007, 11:31 PM

Emerson knives are great. The Commander's probably his best design, but CQC-13 is a neat blade style.

Personally, I like tantos & they're phenominal for their stabbing/puncturing strength. I'm not sure I know what you're talking about on the "looseness" of the liner lock. Maybe check out another one. Emersons are made to take punishment & last. I have a '99 Emerson CQC-7 that is SMOOTH. The action actually feels better than my '06 mini-CQC7 (Both are partially serrated).

Good luck on your choice.

'75scout · August 29th, 2007, 01:36 AM

Well maybe the screw was loosened to make opening seem smoother and all I will need to do is tighten it a little.

firefighter4884 · August 29th, 2007, 03:54 AM

I love my CQC-7, carry it almost all the time (unless dress or situation doesn't allow).

I have a bunch of other knives to, but my CQC-7 keeps ending up my favorite!

--Jim

Rob72 · August 29th, 2007, 11:13 AM

Emersons are nice, but...

You're right on the liners, they have a history of being less than perfect in production models.

Flathead screws- "easy to adjust in the field", also easy to bugger-up. At this stage of the market, they could offer better.

All in all, overpriced. If you have'em and like'em, then by all means, but there is better value for the money.

scout, I would get a Gen 4 Delica, with wave- the Spydie wave isn't as destructive to your pockets, and you won't cry if you loose/damage it. If you'll die without a black blade, you can disassemble the knife yourself and have the blade DuraCoated, or (more durable) teflon coated by http://www.airborncoatings.com/ here in OKC. They are good guys and do good work.

ront · August 29th, 2007, 12:17 PM

+1 on the Spyderco Gen 4 Delica, with wave!! Great knife for the $$!

Ron

ltc-usa · August 29th, 2007, 07:19 PM

Spyderco's are excellent for the money.

peacefuljeffrey · August 30th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Save your money and just get yourself either a Delica 4 with the Wave feature, or an Endura 4 with the Wave feature. Both are Spydercos, licensed to use the Emerson Wave design. Both will not fail you. Both are FAR less expensive than a name-brand Emerson--and Spyderco still is a VERY respectable name brand, itself.

I really don't think that an Emerson knife will do anything more for you to justify the added price, compared to the Spydercos.

KenpoTex · August 30th, 2007, 10:20 AM

ditto on the Spyderco knives, their quality is hard to beat and the price won't drain your bank account. Emersons are nice but I will NEVER buy another knife with a liner-lock.

You might also check out the Spyderco P'kal which also has the wave feature and has a lock that looks to be similar in operation to the Benchmade Axis. From what I've heard, it's an awesome knife. I fully intend to get one when I have the money to spend.

If you want a black blade, Krylon is your friend

'75scout · August 30th, 2007, 03:45 PM

I handled a few of the Sog folders aswell as a some Benchmades and Blackhawk knives. I found the lock-up on the Blackhawks to be extremely solid and the overall build quality seemed very high for the cost of the knife.

August 28th, 2007, 10:30 PM	#1
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	Tell me about Emerson Knives I'm in a police academy and currently I only have one work knife that I don't consider a collectable. Its a Spyderco Delicia with a black coated blade and an OD green handle. I like it but I don't want an OD green handle showing on my blue uniform. I'd also like to get a wave feature and a larger blade for duty use. I'm looking at the ECBF CQC-13 for my primary knife. It has the bowie style blade. I love the size and the ergonomics. My local LE shop has it for $189.99. But the liner lock has me concerned because the lock-up seemed a little loose. Is this normal? There is a screw that could be tightened. Would this help any? IS the Emerson liner lock up to par of an EDC knife? Other options are the UTCOM CQC-11, CQC-8, and Commanders. I also like the Mini Commander or Mini CQC-7B for optional off duty carry. But the ECBF CQC-13 is at the top of my list for my next knife. What are your opinions/experience on the Emerson line of knives, specifically the CQC-13 (Bowie). http://www.emersonknives.com/HardWear_index.html __________________ Yeah I like Glocks, wanna fight about it!

August 28th, 2007, 11:31 PM	#2
cockedlocked01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. California Posts: 939	Emerson knives are great. The Commander's probably his best design, but CQC-13 is a neat blade style. Personally, I like tantos & they're phenominal for their stabbing/puncturing strength. I'm not sure I know what you're talking about on the "looseness" of the liner lock. Maybe check out another one. Emersons are made to take punishment & last. I have a '99 Emerson CQC-7 that is SMOOTH. The action actually feels better than my '06 mini-CQC7 (Both are partially serrated). Good luck on your choice. __________________ "Use human means as though divine ones didn't exist, and divine means as though there were no human ones." Baltasar Gracian Integrated Close Combat NRA Member Para Ordnance LW LTC Glock 19 Kahr PM9 Kel-Tec P-32 S&W 442 Dan Wesson 14-2 AMT SA .380 Back-up

August 29th, 2007, 01:36 AM	#3
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	Well maybe the screw was loosened to make opening seem smoother and all I will need to do is tighten it a little. __________________ Yeah I like Glocks, wanna fight about it!

August 29th, 2007, 03:54 AM	#4
firefighter4884 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wadesville, IN Posts: 639	I love my CQC-7, carry it almost all the time (unless dress or situation doesn't allow). I have a bunch of other knives to, but my CQC-7 keeps ending up my favorite! --Jim __________________ Firefighter / EMT - Always Ready. Ever Willing. ~Never do anything that you don't want to have to explain to the paramedics...~

August 29th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#6
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 543	+1 on the Spyderco Gen 4 Delica, with wave!! Great knife for the $$! Ron __________________ Shine on... S&W M&P .40 Compact Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull Kel Tec P3AT; Walther P22 Mossberg 500 Persuader/Cruiser http://kdholsters.com/

August 29th, 2007, 11:13 AM	#5
Rob72 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,031	Emersons are nice, but... You're right on the liners, they have a history of being less than perfect in production models. Flathead screws- "easy to adjust in the field", also easy to bugger-up. At this stage of the market, they could offer better. All in all, overpriced. If you have'em and like'em, then by all means, but there is better value for the money. scout, I would get a Gen 4 Delica, with wave- the Spydie wave isn't as destructive to your pockets, and you won't cry if you loose/damage it. If you'll die without a black blade, you can disassemble the knife yourself and have the blade DuraCoated, or (more durable) teflon coated by http://www.airborncoatings.com/ here in OKC. They are good guys and do good work.

August 29th, 2007, 07:19 PM	#7
ltc-usa Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ut Posts: 355	Spyderco's are excellent for the money.

August 30th, 2007, 07:55 AM	#8
peacefuljeffrey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: south Florida Posts: 3,169	Save your money and just get yourself either a Delica 4 with the Wave feature, or an Endura 4 with the Wave feature. Both are Spydercos, licensed to use the Emerson Wave design. Both will not fail you. Both are FAR less expensive than a name-brand Emerson--and Spyderco still is a VERY respectable name brand, itself. I really don't think that an Emerson knife will do anything more for you to justify the added price, compared to the Spydercos.

August 30th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#9
KenpoTex Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 1,771	ditto on the Spyderco knives, their quality is hard to beat and the price won't drain your bank account. Emersons are nice but I will NEVER buy another knife with a liner-lock. You might also check out the Spyderco P'kal which also has the wave feature and has a lock that looks to be similar in operation to the Benchmade Axis. From what I've heard, it's an awesome knife. I fully intend to get one when I have the money to spend. If you want a black blade, Krylon is your friend __________________ "There are no substitutes for violence of action and volume of fire..." ~Otto Skorzeny If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. Matt K.

August 30th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#10
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	I handled a few of the Sog folders aswell as a some Benchmades and Blackhawk knives. I found the lock-up on the Blackhawks to be extremely solid and the overall build quality seemed very high for the cost of the knife. __________________ Yeah I like Glocks, wanna fight about it!

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