Did I get a Lemerson?

[rxavage]

el oh el

 

[Lycosa]

And away we go!!!
Give your Emerson a chance.
rolf

 

[matt009au]

Looks fine to me. Just use it and send it in when there is a problem. The emerson warranty is part of what you paid for!

 

[shinyedges]

Sitting in the dark lol hilarious. Watch out, the special life long defenders will be irritated by your post! Who knows they may even comment with some lame excuses

Lock up that travels that far with little use is not good. But Hey at least it's covered under warranty.

I was showing my restraint and maturity by refusing to comment here. Oh the hell with it.

OP, what you're seeing there is standard Emerson out of the box setup. It's no problem, you just have to break it in and if you need help, uncle Ernie will straighten it out for you. Remember, when you only spend $200 on a knife made from the latest space age materials like G-10 and 154 you have to expect that some corners will need to be cut. For highly secret black ops reasons Emersons come equipped with terrible fit and finish, questionable lock geometry and need to be broken in before working correctly; did you miss that day at elite tactical operator school? Sketchy lockup helps provide lock stick and lock failure, two features which are highly tactically advantageous (tactical lock stick makes the knife a veritable fixed blade, tactical early lockup with rock provides quick closure, tactical far side of the blade lockup is the best of all because this allows the blade to tactically decide on the fly whether to wedge open or fail as necessary). Rough fit and finish provide that "made in the dark by blind monkeys" tactical feel that makes you know you're dealing with a true elite operator tool.

Besides, it's not like you could just buy a Zero Tolerance knife made with better materials (titanium, bearings, better steel) that has great fit and finish, is actually stronger, and that requires no break in period for about the same money . . . oh wait. Damn it, you can do that. If you do that, though, you're soft. What sort of cream puff buys a knife that's all smooth and well made? A tactical operator tool should require you to sit in the dark, undressed, drinking whisky and thinking about malls and the dark art of ninjitsu of which you are the master while opening and closing your Lemerson thousands of times to "break it in". Otherwise, what's the point really?

 

[arrowhd]

If it bothers you, then you should send it in. I've had Emerson knives with early and late lockup and it never really seemed to effect performance. However on a fairly new knife that does seem a little late. With use it definitely will not get any earlier.

 

[T.K.C.]

The knife is fine. This is what an Emerson is. First off they are not super smooth. However taking the knife apart and cleaning out the copper flecked grease it comes from the factory with and replacing it with some other lubricant (I use benchmade blue lube) will smooth the knife out alot.

About the lock up, a properly engineered lock is supposed to only contact the bottom of the tang like it is doing on yours. Also most Emersons liners wear over to a "Sweet spot" where they will settle and virtually stop wearing. (Wear will continue but there is still a ton of life left in your lock. ) Pretty much all my Emersons lock up somewhere between about 60-80% and they have just stayed that way.

This!!

 

[Bluearcflash]

I was showing my restraint and maturity by refusing to comment here. Oh the hell with it.

OP, what you're seeing there is standard Emerson out of the box setup. It's no problem, you just have to break it in and if you need help, uncle Ernie will straighten it out for you. Remember, when you only spend $200 on a knife made from the latest space age materials like G-10 and 154 you have to expect that some corners will need to be cut. For highly secret black ops reasons Emersons come equipped with terrible fit and finish, questionable lock geometry and need to be broken in before working correctly; did you miss that day at elite tactical operator school? Sketchy lockup helps provide lock stick and lock failure, two features which are highly tactically advantageous (tactical lock stick makes the knife a veritable fixed blade, tactical early lockup with rock provides quick closure, tactical far side of the blade lockup is the best of all because this allows the blade to tactically decide on the fly whether to wedge open or fail as necessary). Rough fit and finish provide that "made in the dark by blind monkeys" tactical feel that makes you know you're dealing with a true elite operator tool.

Besides, it's not like you could just buy a Zero Tolerance knife made with better materials (titanium, bearings, better steel) that has great fit and finish, is actually stronger, and that requires no break in period for about the same money . . . oh wait. Damn it, you can do that. If you do that, though, you're soft. What sort of cream puff buys a knife that's all smooth and well made? A tactical operator tool should require you to sit in the dark, undressed, drinking whisky and thinking about malls and the dark art of ninjitsu of which you are the master while opening and closing your Lemerson thousands of times to "break it in". Otherwise, what's the point really?

I was always on the fence about a Lemerson before I read this. Who among us is not impressed by a knife that's been thought up, created, and hand fit, in the dark mind you, by blind monkeys?

 

[Glenn056]

I was showing my restraint and maturity by refusing to comment here. Oh the hell with it.

OP, what you're seeing there is standard Emerson out of the box setup. It's no problem, you just have to break it in and if you need help, uncle Ernie will straighten it out for you. Remember, when you only spend $200 on a knife made from the latest space age materials like G-10 and 154 you have to expect that some corners will need to be cut. For highly secret black ops reasons Emersons come equipped with terrible fit and finish, questionable lock geometry and need to be broken in before working correctly; did you miss that day at elite tactical operator school? Sketchy lockup helps provide lock stick and lock failure, two features which are highly tactically advantageous (tactical lock stick makes the knife a veritable fixed blade, tactical early lockup with rock provides quick closure, tactical far side of the blade lockup is the best of all because this allows the blade to tactically decide on the fly whether to wedge open or fail as necessary). Rough fit and finish provide that "made in the dark by blind monkeys" tactical feel that makes you know you're dealing with a true elite operator tool.

Besides, it's not like you could just buy a Zero Tolerance knife made with better materials (titanium, bearings, better steel) that has great fit and finish, is actually stronger, and that requires no break in period for about the same money . . . oh wait. Damn it, you can do that. If you do that, though, you're soft. What sort of cream puff buys a knife that's all smooth and well made? A tactical operator tool should require you to sit in the dark, undressed, drinking whisky and thinking about malls and the dark art of ninjitsu of which you are the master while opening and closing your Lemerson thousands of times to "break it in". Otherwise, what's the point really?

Gold

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[evilgreg]

The knife is fine. This is what an Emerson is.

Give your Emerson a chance.
rolf

Looks fine to me. Just use it and send it in when there is a problem. The emerson warranty is part of what you paid for!

What I've learned from this, and previous threads about lemersons, er, Emersons:

 

[palonej]

Greg.....you effing kill me!!
😬😬😬😬😬
Joe

 

[Velitrius]

Greg, that read like a script from Archer. Brilliant.

And actually, it's L'Emerson.... it's French.

 

[Todd21969]

What I've learned from this, and previous threads about lemersons, er, Emersons:

Actually it should be fine.

My mini 15.

Hasn't moved in a year and half of carry and use, every single day.

No slippage, stick, or lock rock. But maybe I just don't know what I'm talking about.

I like my Emerson, so I just must be an Emerson Commando.[emoji57]

 

[Polynikes01]

I have a horseman and beside the detent and pivot that are unimpressive it doesn't show any lock up issue

Forgot to mention my detent also, blows. Lol

 

[Polynikes01]

I was showing my restraint and maturity by refusing to comment here. Oh the hell with it.

OP, what you're seeing there is standard Emerson out of the box setup. It's no problem, you just have to break it in and if you need help, uncle Ernie will straighten it out for you. Remember, when you only spend $200 on a knife made from the latest space age materials like G-10 and 154 you have to expect that some corners will need to be cut. For highly secret black ops reasons Emersons come equipped with terrible fit and finish, questionable lock geometry and need to be broken in before working correctly; did you miss that day at elite tactical operator school? Sketchy lockup helps provide lock stick and lock failure, two features which are highly tactically advantageous (tactical lock stick makes the knife a veritable fixed blade, tactical early lockup with rock provides quick closure, tactical far side of the blade lockup is the best of all because this allows the blade to tactically decide on the fly whether to wedge open or fail as necessary). Rough fit and finish provide that "made in the dark by blind monkeys" tactical feel that makes you know you're dealing with a true elite operator tool.

Besides, it's not like you could just buy a Zero Tolerance knife made with better materials (titanium, bearings, better steel) that has great fit and finish, is actually stronger, and that requires no break in period for about the same money . . . oh wait. Damn it, you can do that. If you do that, though, you're soft. What sort of cream puff buys a knife that's all smooth and well made? A tactical operator tool should require you to sit in the dark, undressed, drinking whisky and thinking about malls and the dark art of ninjitsu of which you are the master while opening and closing your Lemerson thousands of times to "break it in". Otherwise, what's the point really?

Hahaha, this is great
Point taken, ZT it is. Although the one I want is an 0452cf not an Emerson. It's been calling to me.

 

[P2P]

As I recall, you can adjust the detent via the liners.

 

[elkins45]

Welcome to the Emerson experience.

 

[`br4dz-]

Sounds like an emerson to me. Overrated IMO

 

[AntCaps]

First off evilgreg you are now my favorite person, secondly that's about standard for Emerson. I've stated it before I love the designs but I won't buy another.

I was showing my restraint and maturity by refusing to comment here. Oh the hell with it.

OP, what you're seeing there is standard Emerson out of the box setup. It's no problem, you just have to break it in and if you need help, uncle Ernie will straighten it out for you. Remember, when you only spend $200 on a knife made from the latest space age materials like G-10 and 154 you have to expect that some corners will need to be cut. For highly secret black ops reasons Emersons come equipped with terrible fit and finish, questionable lock geometry and need to be broken in before working correctly; did you miss that day at elite tactical operator school? Sketchy lockup helps provide lock stick and lock failure, two features which are highly tactically advantageous (tactical lock stick makes the knife a veritable fixed blade, tactical early lockup with rock provides quick closure, tactical far side of the blade lockup is the best of all because this allows the blade to tactically decide on the fly whether to wedge open or fail as necessary). Rough fit and finish provide that "made in the dark by blind monkeys" tactical feel that makes you know you're dealing with a true elite operator tool.

Besides, it's not like you could just buy a Zero Tolerance knife made with better materials (titanium, bearings, better steel) that has great fit and finish, is actually stronger, and that requires no break in period for about the same money . . . oh wait. Damn it, you can do that. If you do that, though, you're soft. What sort of cream puff buys a knife that's all smooth and well made? A tactical operator tool should require you to sit in the dark, undressed, drinking whisky and thinking about malls and the dark art of ninjitsu of which you are the master while opening and closing your Lemerson thousands of times to "break it in". Otherwise, what's the point really?

 

[benchwarmer380]

Actually it should be fine.

My mini 15.

Hasn't moved in a year and half of carry and use, every single day.

No slippage, stick, or lock rock. But maybe I just don't know what I'm talking about.

I like my Emerson, so I just must be an Emerson Commando.[emoji57]

I got to agree with this. These factors are much more important than lock up percentage.

I have only one Emerson that has traveled that far that has some lock rock. Doesn't it doesn't unlock at all and holds strong yet the rock is still there. Emerson would take care of it if I sent it in.

Of the 10-12 or so Emersons that I've had, the lock ups have ranged from early to late with only one specimen showing lock rock. If I recall, a second may have had some very slight up and down play when looking for it but it was still a fraction of the rock mentioned above.

I have two small Sebenzas which both are to the OP's with no problems at all. I'm not trying to compare the quality of the two brands, just stating that in my experiences lock up percentage isn't as nearly as good an indicator of quality/usability as the other factors in the above quote.

OP, if it is doing that stuff then send it back and Emerson will take care of you.


Edit: I did get a kick out of Lemerson.

 

[Lapedog]

Emerson has a double detent. You can adjust the detent without affecting lockup via the little tab on the liner opposite the lock bar. It is inside the knife and the knife must be taken apart.

I like my Emersons, though I have had problems with one of them. They are definately a polarizing knife, you either line 'em or you don't. Obviously all the myriad people who love 'em can't be wrong. Ernie himself says they sell every knife they make. Likewise those who don't like them aren't wrong either. Both can be true at the same time.