6 or 7?

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Hey guys - just thought I'd pose a question to the custom owners. Which knife do you "like" better: the CQC6, or the CQC7? By "like" I mean which would you prefer to have if you had neither, the money to buy one or the other, and saw both at a show? What would drive the decision? Looks? Mystique? Design? Ergonomics? Rarity (I would think there were less 6s made than 7s)?

I'm curious because (and this is a guess on my part), it seems like the custom 7 is gaining (or has gained) in popularity as compared to the 6. A few years ago, the 6 was THE tactical folder to have, if you could get one. Now, it seems, the 7 is more sought after. Thoughts? Opinions?


As an aside, just finished Marcinko's newest book (Detachment Bravo). Seems he and Ernie have made up, as he gives the 7 a ringing endorsement. He also claims to have the seventh 7 Ernie made...
 
The 7 has a more ergomomic handle. The 6 is really the knife that made the Emerson mystique what it is today. The 6 is a little easier to carry. You really can't go wrong with either one, or lots of them.:D
 
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In my opinion the 7 is rarer than the 6. The 7 was the first Emerson Custom I bought, and I almost turned it down because I was looking for a 6. Since that time I don't believe I've even seen more than one other one for sale.

I prefer the 6 over the 7. It just feels better to me and I like the handle on the 6 better than the 7. Also the 7 has been "commercialized" somewhat by making it into a production knife, with various configurations where the 6 remains a true custom.

If I was presented with the chance to buy either one or the other, it'd be a tough choice, however I think I'd take the 6.
 
I have had both and i definately prefer the 6, still have a 6 as a matter of fact. The 7 is a rare bird indeed as i have had 2 in the last couple of years versus 5 6's. The 6 is a better carry knife IMHO.
 
I have to go along with what has been said. I have both the CQC6 and 7 and given the choice, I'd carry (and I do carry) the CQC6.

The 7 is more rare, I have only seen 2 or 3 at most, whereas the 6 does come up for sale now and again.

Having said all that, you can't go wrong with either, but I'd still go for the 6 !
 
Ray -

Nope, I don't have either, although I plan on getting one (or both) as soon as the $$ becomes available (whenever that is).

Thanks for the replies, guys! :D
 
I'll go with a 6, as soon as a wave is put on it. Till them, a waved bolstered 7.
 
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