BM 806 v. Emerson Commander?

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So my whole not buying a knife for a year has lasted all of a couple of weeks :jerkit: and I feel the sickness coming back on me.

Has anyone out there handled both the Emerson Commander and BM 806? If so how do they compare? I've read some inconsistent reviews on the Commander's lock quality and am wondering if this has been true in any of your experiences. I've never owned an Emerson before and am wondering are they really worth all the hype?

About the AFCK, I've always liked it and picked up a TSEK a while ago because it was on a great sale. The handle and axis lock are great and I've never had any problems at all with this knife. The 440c takes a great edge and this is the knife I learned how to sharpen with. I've read some mixed reviews on the AFCK's cutting abilities v. the TSEK's on account of the hole changing the grind. Is this true?

So the bottom line is if you had to choose between an Emerson commander and BM 806 which one would you and why?
 
An 806 if you can find one. IMHO, the axis lock, ergos and blade shape made for a great knife for EDC or defense. Plus the 806's D2 blade took a good edge and seemed to last longer than the 154CM of the Commander. The Commander isn't shabby, I just place it a tad below the 806 due to the liner lock (I'm not a great fan of those).
 
I'd say go with the Emerson (for several reasons), although my recommendation is going to swing the other way (for one reason).

Get the 806, because it's been discontinued and you won't be able to find thm for long.

If we were talking about any other knife vs. an Emerson, I'd say go with EKI -- no contest, for many reasons that I'll get into if you like... just ask. :D

Peace.
 
Pukkoman,



I'm really interested in hearing the reasons why the Commander outweighs the AFCK. I already have a TSEK and so if I miss out on an AFCK I won't be too chocked. I don't have an Emerson and they strike me as something along the lines of a Strider but at an affordable level. Granted this is only my speculation as I've never used either.
 
Those are 2 different blade shapes you're comparing. The Commander is not like a strider as the blade stock isn't as thick.
 
EKIs arent anything at all like a strider.

honestly of all EKIs the commander is probably my least favorite, not that its bad, just isnt my fav, i much prefer the CQC8, 12, 13, SOCFK, I&I tanto, & P-Tac to the commander FWIW.

of the 2 i would probably get the 806, the main advantage the EKI has is the wave, the 806 has a better lock. the 806 isnt head and shoulders above the commander though, imho. both are good knives.

now, ask me if i would get the 806 vs a CQC12 or 13 and the EKI's win hands down.
 
I've had both and I would defiinitely pick the 806 over the Emerson without a second thought.

The ergos are excellent on both IMO, however, the recurve edge, linerlock, and 154CM steel are the factors that affect my choice between these two. The 806 with its' AXIS lock, more utilitarian blade style and D2 steel are much more appealing to my tastes.
 
Well, here are my thoughts on Emerson knives versus “knife x.”

First, let me state that I have Benchmades, Spydercos, Emersons, etc. and like them all (each for their own reasons).

I’d say go with the EKI first and foremost because they’re tough as nails (I’d say at least as sturdy as a Benchmade… maybe even tougher.

The handle scales are thicker and grippier, which I like since I have large hands and like to be sure of positive grip purchase in the cold or rain.

EKI uses top-notch materials (1544 CM blade steel), which is on a par with whatever else you’ll find in a higher-end production knife.

The Wave feature is really nice (fun, and convenient – also works as a bottle opener once you figure out the trick :D).

The locks are very strong as well. They're all liner locks, and the locking liner is made thicker than the other liner to ensure lock strength and durability (at least on the newer EKIs). The Lock is also difficult to accidentally disengage due to the shape of the opposing scale (very little of the scale is cut away to expose the lock).

Stud/disk/hole opening, your choice depending on models (some makers only offer knives with one option or the other).

And now, for the most important aspect… Emerson knives are user-disassemble-able with common tools instead of torx screws (extremely important to me, since I don’t carry torx drivers around with me, but I’ll often have a multi-tool, a SAK, or even a coin -- which will do in a pinch). In fact, Emerson knives recommends that the user disassemble the knife at will, instead of having it void the warranty like some other knife companies (pointing no fingers here, but you know…).

On top of it all, they’re well-designed cutting tools.

Hope this helps, or at least plants the EKI bug under your skin so it can drive you crazy until you get one in the future. :D

Peace.
 
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