CQC7A-not so great first impression

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Hi everyone. Just took delivery of my first Emerson, a CQC7A
SF. The initial impression I had of the knife was that it is indeed
robust. Which it is. What it isn't is sharp. Now I have had knives in the past that were somewhat dullout of the box but this had a rolled edge to it. I am not talking a little burr that needed to be stropped off the back edge. This edge was rolled it seemed almost back on to itself. To say I am bummed is an understatement. I have been working on this edge for the better part of 2.5hrs with my Lansky diamond hones at 30 deg. To really no avail. I have gone through the whole gamut of hones in the set. From extra coarse to break the new edge in to ultra fine for a high polish. As I am doing this I have noticed that the edge as it is ground varies from 30 deg towards the back of the knife to what seems to be 27-28 deg towards the middle and front. Also the grind on the primary edge appeared to be a rough tool grind. Really rough feeling along the cutting edge. You could rub your finger on the side and feel the toothiness and then along the edge itself to feel how the steel was rolled.

Well when first observing this on the knife I called Emerson Knife out on the left coast. Pretty much the response I recieved was to sharpen the knife. Well no kidding. I then asked if I should even do this as it is a brand new knife. The womnan I was talking with stated I should have read the directions before calling and if I have aproblem after that to call back if I can't get it. I asked her if me attempting to sharpen the knife would in anyway void anything on the warranty. She said as long as I set my Lansky to 30 deg I should be fine. After all it is a knife and they do need to be sharpened. Couldn't agree more. Well called the dealer to discuss the issue with him and all I really got was what mediocre knives the Emersons are. Kind of bummed my gig as he was right there telling me all sorts good things about them when I wanted to spend my cash on one. But I am not here to bash any one or anything although it probably does not sound like that. I like the knife and would like to make it work for me. Just need to get it sharp. Any help in this matter will be appreciated. Keep'em sharp
 
Send it right back in to EKI, Dude. Don't mark the box "Emerson Knives," mark it "EKI." Let them sharpen it up for you then you won't have a problem with it when you need to re-sharpen it.
 
Lots of guys here have had nothing but pleasurable experience with EKI customer service; send it back, and let them take care of it.
 
i posted a but load of stuff detailing my probs sharpening CQC7B's, i didnt think it was possible, BUT now, after MUCH practice and the right tools for the job (DMT diamond rod is a must for commanders, and a spydie ultra fine ceramic and a good steel)i found it is possible- i have not sharpened a CQC7A, but i bet the edge is similar to a commander, and ya gotta have the DMT rod (or something similar) to do it - and now, after much practice, i can even get a razor edge on a CQC7B w/a chisel edge which i thought impossible - anyway emersons are just weird to sharpen, i dont know why they all have such strange grinds, i mean they work fine, ya just have to take a different approach to sharpening them - but believe me it is possible todo it - last night i sharpened my buds '98 commander, which has never been sharpened since, well '98 i guess, and he's a framing contractor, knife was a mess, pivot pins loooose, stains on blade - but i cleaned it up, and after 15 minutes of work, its shaving again - or i guess ya could send it back to emerson, but i use my knives enough that that isnt a viable option for me .....


sifu
 
Hey Longbow,

Please drop the knife in the mail to us. I will be happy to have it re-done for you. Evert once in a while, a knife will go out the door less sharp than what we like.

Please do as Don suggested and leave the word "knives" off the box. Also, please put your return address on the inside of the box as well as a brief note explaining that you would like the knife sharpened and that I O.K'd it.

Turn around is usually same or next day.
 
Hi Derek, I will do that but unfortunately it will be after Xmas as I have to put this under the tree. It is actually from my wife. She buys me one knife a year usually at Xmas and this is the one I chose. Matter of fact she is not aware that it has even been delivered yet. I have a Mach1 comming from a private individual that is nib but he is going to make sure that it is hair popping. He has an edge pro that he is going to put some of the finishing tapes to it before he sends it. Now if I can just find a reasonbable Commander. thanks for your time and response it is much appreciated. Keep'em sharp
 
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