1st one

[Lycosa]

Or, Emerson Bowie.

 

[OnionPoptarts]

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.

Well said. I disagree with you about the tantos, but I can see where you're coming from with it. I'm currently compiling a knife review where I'm going to show the tanto and a conventional knife coming to task on things outside of the normal realm of what people think tantos are good for and vise versa. Should have it done sometime soon now that college is over with.

 

[MrPocketsOfSteel]

Well said. I disagree with you about the tantos, but I can see where you're coming from with it. I'm currently compiling a knife review where I'm going to show the tanto and a conventional knife coming to task on things outside of the normal realm of what people think tantos are good for and vise versa. Should have it done sometime soon now that college is over with.

That will be very interesting to read and maybe save me from starting a thread on the use of the tanto. I have noticed that I find myself at times really using that particular feature which surprises me.

The7 was my first tanto and I had always liked the look but thought it would basically only be good for stabbing.....which I unfortunately don't get to do much. Ha!

I'll hold off on that thread (I really want to hear others uses for tantos) and wait till you post on that. Should be good.

 

[Officer's Match]

I personally cannot recommend the Seven's, as they are the only Emerson's I've had and sold because I didn't like ergonomically. The grip is too square for me, with practically no choil. I would take Gooey's advice of a CQC-10.