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Hello Emerson Fans,
I've had this knife a while now, and I thought it was about time for a review.
Some history first; I bought one of the Benchmade Emerson cqc7S's w/ a partially serrated blade back when they came out in 95??? I think. I had that knife for about two years, during which I deployed w/ it to Egypt for peacekeeping and to numerous field problem while in the 82nd. I sent the knife back to benchmade for a new liner lock, and sold it soon after to persistant friend in the army. I've always have had a soft spot for the handle; it's one of the most comfortable handles made to grip in any position. However, I wasn't a big fan of the chisel grind and the tanto blade. So, I've been waiting for the re-issue from Emerson of the 7A. Well, here it is.
And, here it is w/ a STR engineered framelock.
I've carried it since the day I've got it, and I've carried nothing else (except a little swiss army knife w/ scissors, you know, the tiny version). So, I guess the cqc7a is my end all, be all knife. The search is pretty much over.
STR made the knife much smoother to open. Maybe he eased the secondary detent a little bit making effortless. The lock hasn't worn over at all since receiving it; I'm guessing this will last a generation or two if maintained.
The grind is a variation of symetrical w/ a one-sided secondary edge. I'd rather have the edge on both sides, but Emerson doesn't make them that way.
I like the knife so much I've bought a second one for parts and a backup if work needs to get done on it.
As far as cutting, it cuts stuff and is easy to sharpen using a double-sided spyderco ceramic stone. Well, I've got to go; my dog Daisy is waiting for me to get this long post over with. Please, if you have any questions, ask away. Daisy says, "Woof".
Thanks Emerson for re-issueing this knife.
Chris
I've had this knife a while now, and I thought it was about time for a review.
Some history first; I bought one of the Benchmade Emerson cqc7S's w/ a partially serrated blade back when they came out in 95??? I think. I had that knife for about two years, during which I deployed w/ it to Egypt for peacekeeping and to numerous field problem while in the 82nd. I sent the knife back to benchmade for a new liner lock, and sold it soon after to persistant friend in the army. I've always have had a soft spot for the handle; it's one of the most comfortable handles made to grip in any position. However, I wasn't a big fan of the chisel grind and the tanto blade. So, I've been waiting for the re-issue from Emerson of the 7A. Well, here it is.
And, here it is w/ a STR engineered framelock.
I've carried it since the day I've got it, and I've carried nothing else (except a little swiss army knife w/ scissors, you know, the tiny version). So, I guess the cqc7a is my end all, be all knife. The search is pretty much over.
STR made the knife much smoother to open. Maybe he eased the secondary detent a little bit making effortless. The lock hasn't worn over at all since receiving it; I'm guessing this will last a generation or two if maintained.
The grind is a variation of symetrical w/ a one-sided secondary edge. I'd rather have the edge on both sides, but Emerson doesn't make them that way.
I like the knife so much I've bought a second one for parts and a backup if work needs to get done on it.
As far as cutting, it cuts stuff and is easy to sharpen using a double-sided spyderco ceramic stone. Well, I've got to go; my dog Daisy is waiting for me to get this long post over with. Please, if you have any questions, ask away. Daisy says, "Woof".
Thanks Emerson for re-issueing this knife.
Chris
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