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Dear Members,
As some of you might be aware of I am getting ready to publish 4 books this spring and I have been on a real writing binge. And there are actually 4 more books in various stages that I'm working on as time permits.
But, I had an idea. I want to write a book about the CQC-7. Actually, I want you to write it. The CQC-7 has been in existence since 1994. It is a knife that changed the cutlery industry forever and has earned its reputation as a "legend knife." And it is still the flagship design of the Emerson Knife company. It has become known as the "father" of the tactical knife.
Now, I know the history of the CQC-7 but only you know the stories. So what I want to do is to ask you to write down and submit your stories of the CQC-7. It can be anything from, "I pried open the door of the burning vehicle to, the lady behind the counter handed me the knife and the receipt and now she's my wife." I know that there are stories that are interesting, humorous and even heroic, I would like to hear them all. For example, I know of one where a police officer lost his knife in a tussle on the ground and found his knife 2 years later when he went back and checked under a bush at the scene. That's a cool story. I know that there are plenty of combat stories also.
I know you've all got stories. It can even be just about what the knife means to you, perhaps it was a present from a loved one or a father that carries a special meaning. I want to hear your story. Everyone wants to hear your story.
You will need to agree to a release for publication here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q4eppf6av62p15y/RELEASE AND GRANT OF RIGHTS FOR PUBLICATION.docx?dl=0
You can change the names or dates if you need to for various reasons, but in the book I want to put your name behind each story so you can say, that's me, when you show off the book.
We'll also include a section for the "pimpers" that are out there and for those of you that have customized your own 7's, so be sure to get those pictures to us as well, (300 dpi).
When you send in your story be sure you include your contact information and agree to the form or we won't be able to use your story.
Now, I can't guarantee that we will publish every story but we'll do our best to get yours in. And I don't care if its 10 sentences or 10 pages long. Just try to email it to us so we don't have to retype a handwritten copy. But, if that's all you've got, we'll take that too.
Wait, there's more. When we get to the end, I am going to put all the names who have submitted their stories into a pot and draw out a name. The winner will get a custom, handmade CQC-7 knife made by me to commemorate the story of the legendary Emerson CQC-7.
So there is my carrot. We'll publish the book, I'll build the knife, all you need to do is send in your story. I'm not asking you to be a part of the Emerson history, you already are part of the Emerson history. Let's let the world know. So start putting your story down on paper and let's get the ball rolling!
Send your submissions to: CQC-7@emersonknives.com
My Best Regards,
Ernest Emerson
As some of you might be aware of I am getting ready to publish 4 books this spring and I have been on a real writing binge. And there are actually 4 more books in various stages that I'm working on as time permits.
But, I had an idea. I want to write a book about the CQC-7. Actually, I want you to write it. The CQC-7 has been in existence since 1994. It is a knife that changed the cutlery industry forever and has earned its reputation as a "legend knife." And it is still the flagship design of the Emerson Knife company. It has become known as the "father" of the tactical knife.
Now, I know the history of the CQC-7 but only you know the stories. So what I want to do is to ask you to write down and submit your stories of the CQC-7. It can be anything from, "I pried open the door of the burning vehicle to, the lady behind the counter handed me the knife and the receipt and now she's my wife." I know that there are stories that are interesting, humorous and even heroic, I would like to hear them all. For example, I know of one where a police officer lost his knife in a tussle on the ground and found his knife 2 years later when he went back and checked under a bush at the scene. That's a cool story. I know that there are plenty of combat stories also.
I know you've all got stories. It can even be just about what the knife means to you, perhaps it was a present from a loved one or a father that carries a special meaning. I want to hear your story. Everyone wants to hear your story.
You will need to agree to a release for publication here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q4eppf6av62p15y/RELEASE AND GRANT OF RIGHTS FOR PUBLICATION.docx?dl=0
You can change the names or dates if you need to for various reasons, but in the book I want to put your name behind each story so you can say, that's me, when you show off the book.
We'll also include a section for the "pimpers" that are out there and for those of you that have customized your own 7's, so be sure to get those pictures to us as well, (300 dpi).
When you send in your story be sure you include your contact information and agree to the form or we won't be able to use your story.
Now, I can't guarantee that we will publish every story but we'll do our best to get yours in. And I don't care if its 10 sentences or 10 pages long. Just try to email it to us so we don't have to retype a handwritten copy. But, if that's all you've got, we'll take that too.
Wait, there's more. When we get to the end, I am going to put all the names who have submitted their stories into a pot and draw out a name. The winner will get a custom, handmade CQC-7 knife made by me to commemorate the story of the legendary Emerson CQC-7.
So there is my carrot. We'll publish the book, I'll build the knife, all you need to do is send in your story. I'm not asking you to be a part of the Emerson history, you already are part of the Emerson history. Let's let the world know. So start putting your story down on paper and let's get the ball rolling!
Send your submissions to: CQC-7@emersonknives.com
My Best Regards,
Ernest Emerson
