Easy cqc-7 question

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Does anyone know if Emerson intended the cqc-7 to be used in a reverse grip when used defensively? Its shorter blade length is about ideal in that application.
 
I think the cqc-7 was designed to be a great all around tactical knife, to be used as best fitting for the situation, if a reverse grip is ideal, then the 7 does well in that role. However, I'd hesitate to say that it was intended to be used in a reverse grip, but rather intended to be used in any grip that is beneficial to the situation
 
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All Emerson knives I've handled feel equally comfortable in reverse grip, but that's just my opinion.

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p0ultrygeist said:
All Emerson knives I've handled feel equally comfortable in reverse grip, but that's just my opinion.
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Yep, i would agree with this.
Carrying a waved Emerson in your back left pocket waves out right into a reverse grip.

Emersons are designed to have a full sized grip, which is why the blades tend to look a touch short.
 
I actually carry my Combat Karambit in my back left pocket, as it's my go-to self defense weapon due to an injury to my right wrist.

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Well, the CQC-7 was designed by Ernie to be a fighting knife, through and through. Saber, hammer, reverse grips all work for it.
 
^Totally. I find the 7 to be a very primal tool. The straightness from tip through handle to butt mimics a sharpened stick, probably one of the earliest weapons devised. Most anyone can pick up a 7 and be immediately comfortable and effective wielding it in contrast to more exotic designs.
 
Thanks everyone! I've never seen any of Emersons dvds, does anyone know if he suggests a forward or reverse grip in his methodology?
 
While I no longer own a CQC-7 (sacrilege, I know!) I do own a Super 7 and, just like about all of the Emersons I've had, and it's been a bunch, it works well in all grips - as has been stated. Anymore, I have taken to carrying a right handed Emerson in my LF pocket using a reverse wave, which works as well, if not better IMO, and lends itself to immediate reverse grip use. The CQC-8 series is my favorite (all sizes) and more and more I've got a Roadhouse in my LF pocket if I'm not totin' a Banana Knife. They all seem to work great in reverse wave and reverse grip.
 
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