I haven't seen many posts in this forum about emerson's max-1 model, compared to the specwar, commander, CQC7, etc., and I was wondering why. It makes me think that some or many of you don't like this model and I would like to know if there is any particular reason, since it's size and design seem, to me at least, to lend themselves to utility/EDC use as well or better than most other models.
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actually i have more non waved EKI's (ie CQC8, spec war, SOCFK, I&I tanto, P-Tac) than waved EKI's (ie SOCFK and commander) so while i like the wave it isnt the only influence on me, i just dont like the maxx 's looks myself, it never "grabbed" me lol, i am sure its a good one, just not my cup of joe. too many EKI's i like to bother w/1 i dont........
sifu,
Funny thing that. I'm the same as you -- preferred the non-waved ones (I&I Tanto, CQC8) much more than the waved ones.
But I carry a SOC now because I like the classic Specwar handle but wanted the updated 2003 traction grooves, lock cutout, and stop pin.
I have a Mach-1 coming to me soon... will let you know if we've both been missing out.
-jon
Funny thing that. I'm the same as you -- preferred the non-waved ones (I&I Tanto, CQC8) much more than the waved ones.
But I carry a SOC now because I like the classic Specwar handle but wanted the updated 2003 traction grooves, lock cutout, and stop pin.
I have a Mach-1 coming to me soon... will let you know if we've both been missing out.
-jon
Just got mine.
I will post a longer review soon, but here are first impressions:
Positives:
- Extremely comfortable... just like all Emersons.
- Secure grip
- Point is inline with the center of the grip line for excellent handling
- Seemingly even lower sabre grind than usual. The grind makes the spine full-thickness all the way out to the tip.
Negatives:
- Looks like it may be one of the worst slicers in the EKI line (and that's saying something!) due to the grind and edge thickness
- Pivot to lock/tang mate distance is extremely short. Also, not a lot of material around the pivot. This makes me doubt the strength of the lock (not slip reliability -- actual static weight strength before lockbar collapse.)
-jon
I will post a longer review soon, but here are first impressions:
Positives:
- Extremely comfortable... just like all Emersons.
- Secure grip
- Point is inline with the center of the grip line for excellent handling
- Seemingly even lower sabre grind than usual. The grind makes the spine full-thickness all the way out to the tip.
Negatives:
- Looks like it may be one of the worst slicers in the EKI line (and that's saying something!) due to the grind and edge thickness
- Pivot to lock/tang mate distance is extremely short. Also, not a lot of material around the pivot. This makes me doubt the strength of the lock (not slip reliability -- actual static weight strength before lockbar collapse.)
-jon