CQC7... Chisel or V ground, go super or not?

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Aias

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As per your request RevDevil!

So, I am really pleased and impressed with my CQC13... which lit a fire in me for the 7. I like the size of the super 7 but the V ground/tan G10 cqc7 looks very good too. Help me out--sage advice, pics, etc... what are your thoughts?
 
The Super 7 is my favorite Emerson that I have regretfully never purchased (I have fondled though). Loved the regular 7 I had (not v grind), but it was a touch small for my taste. I think the blade shape looks a little better on the slightly larger blade. One of these days I will get the super, but you cant go wrong with either.
 
Eh, I would personally avoid the chisel grind. I have it on my Protech CQC7 and it's not something that I'm thrilled to use. Trying to whittle with it is a nightmare.
 
I don't have a Super 7, but I do have a 7V and regular 7. I actually prefer the regular 7.
 
So can I gut a trout with a chisel grind? Open packages? Everything in between? Again, the size of the super 7 seems proportionally right, but the V grind seems closer to what I'm accustom to...

hey Gooeytek--I'm originally from Astoria, NY; LA is a long way from home, but is home now.
 
Either way its going to have a chisel edge (all Emersons have a chisel edge whether or not the primary grind is V or chisel). Everyday chores it should work fine for you with or without the V-grind. Some complain that it cuts funny (awkward, not straight...) for right handed people because of the grind, but it never bothered me. Some say to just tilt the blade at a slight angel to combat the grind's tendency to not cut straight. If you use it flat side down and the front portion of the tanto for light scraping (tape, unwanted residue and such) its actually quite handy and that is something the traditionaly V grind would not do as well (its debatable how often you would need that ability though).
 
Thanks jstrange, I figured it would be fine, but could not be sure since I've never handled/ used one. And as far as odd chores and tasks go... there is never a shortage of those around my place.
 
Hey jrmorton10...

It may be in your best interest to either edit your post or purchase a gold or platinum account.
 
I literally acquired both a Super 7 and a 7V yesterday brand new in the mail. I like both but i'm probably only keeping the Super 7, actually at first my initial impressions of both was that i probably would keep them. The Super 7 seemed like it had way to big a handle in a way that you didn't know where to hold it, i liked the 7V but i think overall i like larger knives for Emerson. The 7V is a little thicker in the handle which is something to note.

The super has grown on me a lot though in a short period and i actually really like it much more now, the handle seems better in some ways comparing it to other emersons i own, it does not lock your hand in place because it has no guard, so i think that threw me off, but because of that it is really comfortable to hold in various grips. One thing though is the thumb disc on the super 7 seems a little small for the knife and hard to get to. I'll probably get a pete gray disc.

The 7V is still an awesome knife but like i said for Emerson's i think i like the bigger knives more, just personal preference.
 
Sorry Bro, I'll edit it.

I'm not really trying real hard to sell it, I just figured that since I have two of them I could let one go at a reasonable price just to help out a poster here.

~John
 
If you impressed with CQC-13 and since it's a V ground I'd say go for the CQC-7V. I had a CQC-7B and a Mini 7 they both great tools but a 7V would be a great cutter, imo!
 
So far the larger blade trumps the v grind... does that make sense to anyone or am I wrong about this? I guess what I'm asking is how much more of benefit is the v grind over having a larger blade?
 
They both will have a chisel edge anyway so the actual cutting should be similar, i think it comes down to aesthetics really. I used to not like the chisel grinds, but their is something cool and unique about the one part of the blade being completely flat. Centering might throw you off at first, but the chisel side is by nature going to appear off on centering but really it is within spec and centered in it's own way.

I'd say buy what looks best to you.
 
Aias said:
So can I gut a trout with a chisel grind? Open packages? Everything in between? Again, the size of the super 7 seems proportionally right, but the V grind seems closer to what I'm accustom to...

hey Gooeytek--I'm originally from Astoria, NY; LA is a long way from home, but is home now.
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Astoria? Not too far from me. I had the regular 7 and currently have the 7v. Personally I can't warm up to the chisel grind.
 
Thanks guys... decisions, decisions...

Yeah, 25 years there until I moved away for grad school... and that was 15 years ago.
 
In my experience you'd wish to have a V grind when you doing long term cutting. Nothing wrong with Emerson's chisel but it cuts kind funky.

And, Tan or Black g10 you'd prefer? This might help you to decide! ^
 
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