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CF-3 Trident:
SPECWAR Logo
Black Oxide finish
Black G-10 scales
Chisel ground modified clip point
Standard Emerson Kydex Sheath
OK, so I said I wasn't going to buy another Emerson for a long time. Call me weak willed but when I saw this knife a folded like a cheap sheet. This knife ROCKS! As Emerson fixed blades go this knife stands out due its continuously curved edge geometry. While many find the trademark straight, clipped lines of Ernie's modern tantos appealing, I favor the beauty AND effectiveness of a curved chisel ground blade. At any rate the knife is a standout in the Emerson fixed blade line up which makes it all the more appealing to collectors.
The geometry and balance embodied in the Trident work together to deliver effortless flow and quick, precise response.
This particular specimen bears an edge that epitomizes the chisel grind. The primary bevel ends at razor sharpness. While Emerson's are always very sharp and quick to cut not all are created equal. Some are just plain sharper than others. This is one of those knives. It is much sharper than the Vindicator that I briefly owned. I believe the term commonly used is "scary sharp".
Finally the G-10 scales have two sets of recesses. One set is toward the finger notch and guard while the second set is aft, close to the lanyard hole. Naturally, these allow for a lock when gripping the knife. Also, the area between the recess points where the scales are normal thickness act as a pivot point when transitioning from saber to reverse grip. This is accomplished quickly and smoothly as a result.
That's about it.
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Usual Suspect
[This message has been edited by arkhamdrifter (edited 05-01-2000).]
SPECWAR Logo
Black Oxide finish
Black G-10 scales
Chisel ground modified clip point
Standard Emerson Kydex Sheath
OK, so I said I wasn't going to buy another Emerson for a long time. Call me weak willed but when I saw this knife a folded like a cheap sheet. This knife ROCKS! As Emerson fixed blades go this knife stands out due its continuously curved edge geometry. While many find the trademark straight, clipped lines of Ernie's modern tantos appealing, I favor the beauty AND effectiveness of a curved chisel ground blade. At any rate the knife is a standout in the Emerson fixed blade line up which makes it all the more appealing to collectors.
The geometry and balance embodied in the Trident work together to deliver effortless flow and quick, precise response.
This particular specimen bears an edge that epitomizes the chisel grind. The primary bevel ends at razor sharpness. While Emerson's are always very sharp and quick to cut not all are created equal. Some are just plain sharper than others. This is one of those knives. It is much sharper than the Vindicator that I briefly owned. I believe the term commonly used is "scary sharp".
Finally the G-10 scales have two sets of recesses. One set is toward the finger notch and guard while the second set is aft, close to the lanyard hole. Naturally, these allow for a lock when gripping the knife. Also, the area between the recess points where the scales are normal thickness act as a pivot point when transitioning from saber to reverse grip. This is accomplished quickly and smoothly as a result.
That's about it.
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Usual Suspect
[This message has been edited by arkhamdrifter (edited 05-01-2000).]
