Chisel capabilitiy questions

Dallas T

Dallas T

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Hey Emerson lovers,. Got questions. Needing a new small size EDC. Between plain Jane mini grip, luv 154 cm and a small cqc7. Only had one Emerson before and it was a100 but sold it. It was just to big to edc for me. How well does chisel complete normal EDC jobs compared to traditional v grind?
 
Lol, I like the enthusiasm! I have a full size griptilian for bigger EDC just can't decide on mini 7 or regular 7? Which would u recommend
 
I have the mini 7 part serrated. If you go with the mini, choose a plain edge. For me, the blade is a bit to short for a combo edge, if that is the only knife tou carries. Orher than that, the mini is great :)


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I don't suppose that a mini cqc7 a exhists does it? With spear point
 
Mini CQC-7A and Mini CQC-7AW do exist. Made in small limited batches these days available through Emerson knives directly.
 
Chisel grinds have their strengths and weaknesses. Honestly for me most EDC tasks are 100% fine with a chisel ground edge.

Chisel ground blades get the awsome advantages of easy sharpening and usually having an overall narrower edge grind.
 
Chisel grinds cut OK for daily tasks though personally I favor a V-grind. They are fairly easy to sharpen. I don't care for CM154, however; I have not been impressed by its edge-holding properties in either my BM Grippie or Emerson CQC-7A, compared with D2, S30V, CTS-XHP. I wish Ernie would offer some better steels and a true V-grind for those of us who really like the ergonomics and rugged construction of his knives.
 
But then what would become of us 154cm chisel grind lovers. There are so many other companies offering v grinds. I like Emersons chisel edge or chisel ground knives. I guess as long as those were still offered everyone could be happy.
 
I agree.^
To understand the chisel EDGE, is to love it.
Don't get me wrong, I like the V grind too.
rolf
 
The chisel edge and grind reminds me of my wife. I know i love it but cant exactly put my finger on why. If anyone takes
her away i would be pissed. I do enjoy a good v grind too.
 
Congrats on your purchase decision - you will be happy.

While I am a fan of Emerson knives and do make do with chisel grids, I think that edge geometry is best suited for, well ... chisels.
But I do EDC one of my many Emersons just about every day and cut stuff I need to cut with the chisel grinds.
 
If the chisel grind isn't for you, it's easy enough to get a bevel on the other side. I've done it with a few of mine (incluiding my 7A) and am pleased with how they came out.

Enjoy the knife! :thumbup:
 
If the CQC7 is what you desire then buy a 7v which comes with a V grind but a chisel edge. I took one of my 7vs to a guy who does traditional Japanese waterstone sharpening and he ground a V edge on that knife to match the V grind. Cost me less than 20$. Now when I want an Emerson with a V edge I have my 7v to fill that role.

There are lots of Emerson knives that have this V grind but chisel edge. All of these are easy to put an edge grind on to achieve that V grind. Infact most of the modern offerings from Emerson seem to have that V grind chisel edge.
 
Honestly I never really noticed a difference between chisel and V ground edges. Plus, sharpening an Emerson is very easy. I too was curious about the difference in chisel edges, but after carrying one for a few months, it really didn't make much of a difference. Go for it!
 
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