Yeah like a couple others said that video with the PM2 torture test is pointless. There is absolutely no reason to stab a folding knife through metal like that, or do half that shit. The tip is thin and sharp for a reason, and it wasn't for stabbing metal or prying. If he wanted to split the wood, he could have easily batoned with the knife, and it would have passed just fine.
Those videos are interesting, but they really don't say much about the quality of any knife. You'll notice if you watch all of them there is almost no knife that passes those insane spine whack tests. I watched probably 15 of those videos from one of those russian dudes and the only knife that didn't fail his spine whack test was the Adamas, and every other knife was a high end option from ZT, DPX, Benchmade, Lionsteel, etc. Basically all types of locks failed with the first or second whack because of how hard he is hitting the knife. It's just way unrealisic. He was literally tying his wrist to the knife with the paracord lanyard hole he made with the knives, and with ALL of his possible force he smacks the blade spine down onto a 2x4. With folding knives, you're dealing with a basically broken knife that locks together with some simple lock designs. They're designed to withstand realistic force and anything you may encounter typically. Those tests are just not realistic...
Not to mention, shaving 1/2 thick aluminum? WTf??? Why would you ever shave a shard of aluminum with a pocket knife? That crap just doesn't make sense, like I said can be interesting but often stupid. I don't know if that was in this particular video, but one of the russian guys I watch does that.
Both knives are cool but I like the PM2 better. If you were comparing the PM2 and the emissary it would be a harder choice for me.
