Considering buying a Commander, I have a few questions

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Where is the cheapest place on the net to find one?

I've heard that models earlier than 2000 are better. Is this true? Where can you find an earlier model commander.

Any other comments are appreciated.

AC
 
Actually the lockup on the 2000 blades is supposed to be better and the extra detent keeps the blade from accidentally opening.

I have seen them both. I ewould probably go with a 2000 if it were to be my only Commander.

Rich
 
I've heard that models earlier than 2000 are better. Is this true? Where can you find an earlier model commander.
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The newer Commanders are fine, as a matter of fact the newer grind is awesome. I like the feel of the older Commanders because the scales are thicker. Personal preference only.

The only concern with the newer style Commanders was that the pivot screws tended to work loose. A simple dab of Loctite cures the problem. Someone posted recently that EKI was on top of the situation and was already taking care of it at the factory.

As to the cheapest price, Sorry, can't help you there. Look around at the dealers here on Blade Forums. You may even be able to find one in the "For Sale" section cheap.

Take the jump, you'll never look back!

John

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Listen to Mr. Hollister he knows what he's talking about
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I have two of the older commanders, one black coated and one green coated, GREAT knives!

Get one, you'll not be disappointed, if you are, i'll buy it from you!
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As far as my experience goes all of my production Emersons suffer from the pivot screw backing out as a result of repeated opening. The only one that I have yet to experience this problem with it the SOCFK but that is because I have only opened the knife about ten times.

It not a big problem as long as you pay attention to it. If not then you nrun the risk of the blade opening too easily or jamming open upon the engaging of the liner lock as it wedges itself into the loose gap.

I have yet to try the loctite solution and instead just tighten from time to time which is the lazy man's fix.

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Concerning the loose pivot screw problem on production knives, I've had 3 Ravens, 4 CQC7's, 1 SPECWAR, and 2 Commanders. Out of these 10 knives, 2 Ravens, and one Commander suffered from loosening pivot screws. The Commander in question was a newer 2000 model. My older 98 model is perfect in every regard! I agree with John that the thicker scales feel nicer in my hand. Again, a personal preference. A tiny touch of Loc-Tite should keep the pivot screw from loosening, once you get it to the desired level of tightness. IMHO, buy the Commander. You won't regret it!

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Why hasn't Emerson fixed the pivot screw problem? This is the reason why I don't own an Emerson. If Emerson is a great company, then they should address this problem by redesigning the pivot screw. I have notified Emerson of this quality control problem through email. I think everyone on this board should do the same. This kind of quality control problem is unexceptable for knives that are over one hundred dollars.
 
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I understand they are aware of the situation and it's my understanding that they have taken steps to correct it.

I do own a couple of Emerson knives and will own more.

John
 
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