bencmade 910 vs emerson cpc7b

James Muehlner

James Muehlner

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I cannot decide which of these two knives to get. I am wondering if anyone has had experience with either of these and can tell me which would be better for an edc role, including possibly self defence. (better safe than sorry) I like the larger blade size of the 910 (i have a crkt m16-12z which feels kind of small), but i like the lower cost of the emerson. The cheapest prices i can find for the two are
about 90$ for the benchmade at
http://www.quickknife.com/ben910strykp.html
and about 80$ for the emerson at http://www.quickknife.com/emcqbtchisgr.html
http://www.quickknife.com/emcqbtchisgr.html
does anyone know which of these are better, due to blade steel, erogomics, lock strength, etc.? Also if anyone knows anywhere where i could get a better price please tell me.
 
Evidently the link worked...try onestopknifeshop.com. I use them mostly...will price match or beat competitors and very helpful and friendly. They are located in FL.
 
Well, that buck strider knife looks awefully expensive, around 150$. I am looking for something in the 90$ max range, but thanks for your help sharkman. I have ordered from 1sks before, but this time their price is definetly higher on these 2 knives, also if i do get a knife, what should i do as far as coatings are concerned, is black, like teflon or bt good?
 
cost is a big consideration for me, but i sort of like axis folders as well, is there any decent one i could get for under 90$?
 
I'm not too sure on a sub $100.00 axis...If you can find a 910 for under $100 I would go with it if you're really set on a tanto style blade. I got the BT coating and haven't been disappointed. It rubs off with use...but don't let that make you think it isn't protecting the blade. Evidently the coating actually is still impregnated into the blade even if it looks completely rubbed off. Check out bestknives.com and look at the benchmade section. Lots of folders for under $100. I don't know about their reputation, I haven't dealt with them before....good luck!:cool:
 
I don't know about the Emerson knife, but I have an old Stryker (with the ATS-34 blade), and it's one heck of a great knife. I have dished out unfair punishment to it on several occasions, and it's kept up with no problems. I don't know about the steel in the newer versions, but mine's been great. The only regret about it that I have is that I neglected to clean the blade after slicing something in the kitchen (I can't remember what it was offhand), and the steel got very "shadowy" very quickly.

Which brings a question to mind... Does anyone have any tips on how I can get this blade looking bright again?

Thanks, and have fun shopping!
-Parke1
 
Parker,

I believe Simichrome, or another chrome polish you find at an auto store ought to have you back to a shiny blade.
 
Originally posted by Parke1


Which brings a question to mind... Does anyone have any tips on how I can get this blade looking bright again?
-Parke1
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Flitz will probably also work well.
 
ive got a 910 w/ M2HS that i bought used for $40 in the WTB section of this forum.
ive been very satisfied w/ the knife and feel like i got a whole lot for my money. i dont think you'll be disappointed if its a tanto youre after.
dont know about the emerson.
 
I've had several EKI CQC7B's and a couple of BM910S's and I prefer the BM910.Not that there is anything wrong with the EKI just My preference.I've posted before that I'll never get rid of My 910S and stand by that comment.tom.
 
either 1 is good, must admit i do like my BM 910 CG a lot, though either is good

greg
 
i like the 910 but i sold mine because the blade was too small. have you considered the BM970 or BM975? i highly recommend the BM970 or BM975.
 
I got a CQC-7b about a week ago in a trade. I was disappointed at first with it's QC issues but it really has grown on me. I had to lock-tite the pivot screw since it was coming loose with a few openings and the overall quality of the knife was less than I expected. The scales didn't line up good with the liners and the opening wasn't very smooth.

Now I've been carrying the CQC-7b for the last week I'm really happy with it. I really like the feel of the knife, it just feels right in the hand. I was turned off at first with the chisel grind and the rough opening. Now I've come to like the chisel grind and the opening has smoothed up substantially from when I first recieved the knife. I don't have any experience with the 910 but I'm sure it's a great knife with all of the good feedback it's recieved.
 
I have 2 CQC-7Bs, one regular and one with a wave. I never had a Benchmade Stryker but I've held one and it seems like a good knife. I don't think you could go wrong with either one. With knives in this price range, $10.00 is not enough to stand between you and the knife you want IMO. Just buy the one you like better. :D
 
I have an Emerson cq7 I have caried for a few years as an EDC. I has been a good knife with no problems.I have had a few benchmades. I regreat tradding the benchmades; am considering another BM.
Hard to go wrong with a benchmade
 
I've had numerous versions of the CQC-7 and 2 910's. Of the two, I feel that the CQC-7 wins by a hair. The CQC-7's grip just seems right as if it is molded to your hand. The 910 felt kind of funny (however, I liked the 905). The chisel grind does take some getting used to but is very strong and easy to sharpen. Plus, you can get the wave on the '7.
Matt
 
James,
I have BM 910 Stryker (older model with ATS-34 plain satin blade) and I have dealt with some Emerson CQC’s. Handling comfort and security are great for both with some preference to Stryker’s bigger handle. BM quality seems much more consistent from knife to knife, the quality of Emerson pieces I have found very different inspecting them carefully at numerous knife shows. This point could be quite important buying on-line because this could save you a couple of bucks sending knife forth and back to manufacturer’s Customer Service.

In fact I don’t like geometrically shaped blades (what common they have with traditional Japanese fighting tanto knives?). However being pressed to choose one of mentioned I would definitely go with Stryker because its blade both ground and sharpened on both sides. Emerson geometrical blades are ground and sharpened on the single (visible at the photos) side only what provides them extremely poor performance on utility tasks. I don’t know how they hold up in knife fight because I have never tried them in this matter practically. However calling my common sense I really can’t consider why should they be better than normally shaped, ground and sharpened blades, also why they should be stronger or easier to sharpen. Using completely silly argument I could state that if such grind would be any good all knife manufacturers would use it and it would be considered as normal blade shape but it isn’t.

Also taking into consideration your next post asking about under $90 Axis Lock knife I can advise you to get BENCHMADE Griptilian, 550 or 551, depending on what blade shape you do like better. 551 is my daily urban carry knife for close to 1,5 years and I like it. Sometimes I’m forced to retire it temporarily because I’m working on writing on another knife and it is no more reliable way to collect impressions and experience than carrying this knife and using it daily. However I always return to my Grippy as fast as I can.

Another issues:
  • Price. More than likely you could find Griptilian for far less than $90.
  • Size. It has both handle and blade slightly (about 3-5 mm) shorter than Stryker, the handle of Grippy is somewhat thicker and handles better.
  • Ambidexterity. Grippy is completely ambidextrous and nor Stryker neither CQC aren’t.
  • Steel. Grippy has 440C blade what is very rust resistant, easier to sharpen than ATS-34 or 154CM, holds the edge slightly worse but still more than adequately for EDC.
  • Lockup. With CQC it can be pretty differently, depending on your luck. My Stryker has as good liner lock as it is possible for this lock format. However axis lock strength and reliability beats them both.
Here is mine
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Grip_01.jpg

Dealing with hundreds of different knives on daily basis I should be really hard pressed to point better buy.
 
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