Best Emerson for Self Defense within my budget?

Smudge · Mar 9, 2007

I have about $150 to spend on my first Emerson for self defense. It will be carried on duty (LEO). I have found the CQC-7, 8 and Commander within my price range. I have read where many say that the Commander is sometimes not the best choice for SD (good for slashing but maybe not so good for stabbing). Any suggestions? Should I look at another model besides the above mentioned? Thanks

MPE · Mar 9, 2007

At the right dealer, you will be able to buy a cqc10 for about $140-$150. It has a real nice feel in the hand, perfect size for multi tasks and razor sharp.It is one of my favorites from Emerson.

MPE

GregB · Mar 9, 2007

I'd take a look at the HD7 or the Comrade (CQ 12?) both are framelocks.

GregB

Smudge · Mar 9, 2007

I like the blade shape of the 10, but am not a big fan of the hole.

MPE · Mar 9, 2007

A good linerlock will do just fine for every situation a knife was designed for, cutting and slashing. The hole once you get used to it is just fine. I would rather have a thumbstud but, oh well. I have a 7 and a 8 and will have a 15 when released. The 10 does it all.

MPE

sixstrings101 · Mar 9, 2007

the 15 would be perfect for you...sharp stabbing point of the cqc7 and the awesome edge of the commander...
behold the 15

gatorzingo · Mar 9, 2007

The Karumbit (aka K-bit) is great for EDC SD. Emerson has both a folder and fixed K-bit. The karumbit is intended for one function, self defence. It is not a utility knife but it will open packages with ease. I am sure you could find one within you budget.

BTW nice pics of the 15. I can not wait to get my paws on one.

Smudge · Mar 10, 2007

when is that 15 coming out and any word on price? Thanks

SIFU1A · Mar 10, 2007

if i was a LEO i would carry either a SOCFK, CQC12, CQC13 or CQC15, the '8 is always cool too, i personally would rather have a SOCFK than a CQC7, i like the handle better, i've never been a big commander fan myself,

sixstrings101 · Mar 10, 2007

the 15 is out and its 219 from the factory

Smudge · Mar 10, 2007

Anyone else have any opinions on the 15? I actually found it for much less than 219. So I guess that it is between the 8 and 15.

SIFU1A · Mar 11, 2007

'15 looks cool to me,

i try not to pay retail myself.

sixstrings101 · Mar 11, 2007

i got it from them cause they converted it to lefty carry for me

FPNunes · Mar 17, 2007

sixstrings101 said:
i got it from them cause they converted it to lefty carry for me

Did they just put the clip on the other side, or is it a true "lefty"? Any pics?

lotus1972 · Mar 17, 2007

If you're not going to use it for anything but self defense then look at getting a persian. It's wicked sharp and good at stabbing and slashing.