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Alright, after years of looking and not buying, I'm finally having lust pains for an Emerson. I don't need another knife. It's just to have one, put it in my rotation and enjoy cutting with it.

I want the Wave as I enjoy my Spyderco with wave. Looking at 3 models and eventually will buy all 3 but can only buy 1 for now and another in a month.

The 3 I'm looking at:
CQC7BT with Wave
CQC8 BT Jungle with wave
CQC15BT with wave

what should I get first?
 
The more models I look at the looser my list gets. Damn Roadhouse is nice as is the CQC13, and the Bulldog.
 
On that list I would say CQC7, but I'm with Nic S. my vote would be the mini commander.
 
I own a bunch of Emerson's but lately my EDC has been either my Desert Roadhouse or my Patriot (I absolutely LOVE the Patriot grip, it is very similar to my CQC-11 and the Specwar).

~John
 
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Out of those I would get the 7. There is seriously just something about it, I had to force myself to buy it, but i can't get it out of my pocket now.
 
newyork said:
Alright, after years of looking and not buying, I'm finally having lust pains for an Emerson. I don't need another knife. It's just to have one, put it in my rotation and enjoy cutting with it.

I want the Wave as I enjoy my Spyderco with wave. Looking at 3 models and eventually will buy all 3 but can only buy 1 for now and another in a month.

The 3 I'm looking at:
CQC7BT with Wave
CQC8 BT Jungle with wave
CQC15BT with wave

what should I get first?
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IMO you should get the 15. I don't own the 15 but I do have the 7.

Many in here will tell you (and I agree) a good first Emerson to have is The7. Unless you have to have serrations.....I would stay away from them on The7 unless it is the Super7 because of the limitation of a regular edge for cutting.

You get the point of The7 along with the recurve of The Commander. That's a heckuva combo IMO couple that with the ergo handle with finger/hand protection. That's a hard combination to beat.

I'll end in saying this. The7 is basically what started it all and is arguably The Most Recognizable Knife in the industry. Even if you like just small knives, which the regular standard 7 *IS* - - at least IMO it is. You Have To Get A Super7. Really. You do. And if/when you do.....you will understand what I mean. I literally smile At Least once a day when I look at my opened Super7. I just can't help it. I don't do that for my pry bar/ tape measure/ or any other tool or knife I own.

Good luck in what you decide.:-)
 
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CarterR said:
Out of those I would get the 7. There is seriously just something about it, I had to force myself to buy it, but i can't get it out of my pocket now.
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Ha!!! See. I tried to tell "NewYork"..... but it's just words on the screen. Hey New York, what shocked me with my first Emerson....the regular size 7 was how small it is. I know size is up to the user but make a mental note of that. Width wise....the blade is small - in my opinion. 7/8" width wise is the biggest and that is just right where the blade and handle come together, it quickly gets even smaller.

That is why when I got the Super7 I was like " now That Is MORE Like It". Not just in length of the steel itself - which is 3 6/8" but largest spot in width by the handle is 11/8" ......then going towards the tip when you get to the middle it measures exactly an inch and finally the spot where the tanto tip starts (which is the smallest àrea width wise is 3/4". It is a PERFECTLY shaped and sized tanto.
 
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jmorton10 said:
I own a bunch of Emerson's but lately my EDC has been either my Desert Roadhouse or my Patriot (I absolutely LOVE the Patriot grip, it is very similar to my CQC-11 and the Specwar).

~John
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Yeah. But you're a veteran Emerson user. I think Ernie should make it MANDATORY that a customers first Emerson be either a Regular CQC-7 With NO Serrations ( or at least warn them to the lack of actual cutting edge) or The Super7.

If one starts out with any other Emerson they are not getting The Full Emerson Knives Impact IMO. I have held in my hand five different models. If I had gotten (is that even a word?) any of the other models as my first I truly believe I wouldn't have "*GOTTEN IT*" so to speak when it comes to this particular knife maker.

The7 is so vintage. It is so denim. It is so jean jacket. Another model as a first Emerson almost ruins it all. You "graduate" to other Emersons. You have to pass the test to see if your accepted into the school. Ha!
 
MrPocketsOfSteel said:
IMO you should get the 15. I don't own the 15 but I do have the 7.

Many in here will tell you (and I agree) a good first Emerson to have is The7. Unless you have to have serrations.....I would stay away from them on The7 unless it is the Super7 because of the limitation of a regular edge for cutting.

You get the point of The7 along with the recurve of The Commander. That's a heckuva combo IMO couple that with the ergo handle with finger/hand protection. That's a hard combination to beat.

I'll end in saying this. The7 is basically what started it all and is arguably The Most Recognizable Knife in the industry. Even if you like just small knives, which the regular standard 7 *IS* - - at least IMO it is. You Have To Get A Super7. Really. You do. And if/when you do.....you will understand what I mean. I literally smile At Least once a day when I look at my opened Super7. I just can't help it. I don't do that for my pry bar/ tape measure/ or any other tool or knife I own.

Good luck in what you decide.:-)
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I have handled a couple of 15 (standard & mini) they feel great in my small hands, they rock, except are not being available LEFT HANDED. I am a southpaw.

So when I pull the trigger for my first Emerson it will either be a Seven without Serration's, as if I need the power of the Serration's, I will just use additional force.

Or go for a Commander with Serration's when the day come I can do the transaction, if my ____ ___ Credit Card Company reissue me a replacement card. For the one that had it number hacked.
 
Hey NY,

I was recently in the same position... I went with a 13 and a super 7; as much as I love the 13, the super 7 has not left my pocket. Those are the only two I can speak of, and I have no complaints whatsoever. A super commander is somewhere in my future... Or the ubr.

Decisions, decisions... But goods ones to make...
 
Another vote for the Commander and Mini Commander line.

Of all the blades to come from Emerson, I think the Commander blade is notable because it is tough, it slices well, the handle is great, it has a strong but usable tip, and despite the light recurve, it is easy to sharpen. It's function is much like the Benchmade Ritter Griptilian in that it is an excellent general-usage blade that can handle fine-cutting, normal, and everyday tasks, but can also handle heavier tasks in an outdoors or survival situation unlike many more delicate blades that would quickly be damaged, and unlike many 100% ninja blades that are unable to slice an apple without making it applesauce. To me, that sort of blade design is what makes folding knives so great, and their design of the Commander family is golden.

If it were me, I would avoid anything with the tanto. I find them to be a pain to maintain, have short lives, and be pretty useless compared to most other shapes. And with the Commander blade being such a great blade, I could never justify purchasing one.
 
I handled and fondled all of the knives they had at a show, and chose the CQC-10 as my first Emerson.
 
newyork said:
Alright, after years of looking and not buying, I'm finally having lust pains for an Emerson. I don't need another knife. It's just to have one, put it in my rotation and enjoy cutting with it.

I want the Wave as I enjoy my Spyderco with wave. Looking at 3 models and eventually will buy all 3 but can only buy 1 for now and another in a month.

The 3 I'm looking at:
CQC7BT with Wave
CQC8 BT Jungle with wave
CQC15BT with wave

what should I get first?
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The 7
 
I agree with everything MrPocketsofSteel said except for the mandatory first time buyer part. For the same reasons he gave I'd recommend the CQC-15. It will give you a feel for allot of what is EKI, in addition to everything he mentioned its discrete to carry, waves really easy, and really is an excellent all around knife. I'm partial to my CQC-15, but I find my self more often than not carrying the classic Emerson's like the Super-7 and the Commander, which I confess i never thought I'd like. Only gripe on the CQC-15 is I wish the recurve was in the center like it is on the commander this really helps with slicing.
 
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