Commander - Curioius about the cutting ability

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So, I am fairly new to Emersons and do not have a commander.

I hear that Commanders are great cutters in part because of the blade geometry. I get the recurve in the belly but why the broad curve near the tip? Does that aid in cutting? If so, how so?

Thanks,

Slim
 
That sweeping curve, near the tip, cuts very well. Do try a Commander.
rolf
 
The tip on the commander is great for skimming game or simply cutting cardboard with a tip first push cut :)
 
A Left Handed Commander with Serration's will be my next knife purchase. Waiting for this month pension check to come.
 
Recurves work very well with partial serrations as they guide the work into the serrated area.
 
Commander=awesome. It's a very useful daily carry blade shape and also for self defense/tactical use, as that's where it's roots lie. I've used mine in the kitchen as a butcher/steak knife and as a daily carry while on duty as a firefighter. It performs equally well in both fields. I can't say enough good about it.

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I know I'm the odd man out here, but even though I love a lot of the Emerson styles (I still own 11 of them), I've had every size Commander (including the UBER) and sold them all.

I never really liked the feel of them and I have grown to hate blades that have as severe of a recurve as all the Commanders. They are a PITA to sharpen (although I never had a problem sharpening any blade) and I never felt the need to have that severe of a recurve for any cutting job I've ever come across.

~John
 
John, your not the only one. I am not a fan due to the "blunt" tipped blade. I do straight stabs into multiple layers of thick cardboard to feed straps through to secure and support items being packed and shipped amongst many other jobs/chores. The recurve of the Commander blade isn't something that I am too fond of compared to the others. I like the blade profile of the Patriot most in that regards and has a great tip on the blade (will know how the Vindicator will be like soon - ordered). The CQC-11 has a pointier tip than the Commander as well with less recurve. I have a friend that LOVES the Commander blade (gave him both of mine). Everyone will develope a preference with time and use of anything. You may like it alot. The handle is comfy!
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Recurves work very well with partial serrations as they guide the work into the serrated area.
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Very good point!

I normally don't like serrations on folders, but I don't think I'll be whittling with my Commander, so it will be serrated just like the one I foolishly sold a few years ago.
 
Ray- A zero ground Commander is the answer.
But for me, my Commander is a tool and in this case I prefer the secondary edge bevel.
 
I was leary of the Commander when I saw pictures of it, but like I say about Spydercos, you have to see it with your hand. First time I picked one up, the shape of the handle guided my hand into a perfect grip. I think that what people like about the CQC-8 also, that handle shape is very effective and secure.

I do like the blade shape, but we all have different requirements and it might not work for everyone. OK, so I just got a Gentleman Jim -- that takes care of my poking requirements!
 
I had a Commander, cut something with it, and put it back in the box and sold it. The handle is amazing, but I was very underwhelmed with the cutting ergonomics. I almost wanted to grind out the recurve like I did with my ZT200, but I already have a CQC-10. It's iconic no doubt, almost as much as a 7, but it's severely lacking when it comes to the reasons why the 10 is my favorite Emerson.
 
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