FWIW, not all emersons are chisel ground. In fact.. most aren't these days. I like the: CQC15, CQC7A, CQC11, CQC-8, Horseman, etc..... handled all but the 7A, but since it is identical to the tanto version, I'm sure it is just as good.
I like the Emerson's, but I think of them as more of a fighting knife. Right now I'm looking for an EDC knife, but if in the future I want something different, I'll look at an Emerson.