CQC7 Questions

[j.h]

I am a total novice when it comes to emersons, but am very impressed with the solid/sturdy nature of this one I have.

Its a CQC7B, black blade, partially serrated, chisel grind, tanto.

The first question is this: within the Emerson graphic, it has 2001, up by the thumb stud it says 1993.

Is this a 1993 knife? What does the 2001 mean?

Second, while the knife is in particularly good shape, and appears to have the factory edge, there are some scuffs on the black coating on the "face" side, near the tip. Can this black coating be refinished, or should it be removed to make it a satin finish blade?

Third, there is no blade steel marking, any idea what type of steel this would be, maybe ATS-34?

Last, would this peice likely have steel or titanium liners?

Thanks Much. Really impressed with this, although tanto and chisel grind are definately not for me, this is a fine peice of equipment...

 

[the45guy]

Lemme take a stab at a few of your questions.

Knife should be a 2001 model , 1993 should be the serial #.

I think Emerson can refinish the blade , what I have done to my black blades after they show wear is lightly bead blast them , they turn out a slate greyosh color , seems to not scuff as much this way.

Not sure on the steel , maybe 154CM ??

Liners should be TI as they are on my Commander , Mini Commander , PSark and Karambit .

Hope this helps some... the real gurus will chime in here soon enuff.

 

[j.h]

Thanks there 45guy.

I appreciate the info!