Emerson 2016?

[Lycosa]

This^ with a tanto version also.

 

[RONINUSMC]

I think it would be appropriate to see the 16 return in 2016.

Yes, dude! I need an SF to accompany by BT. Such an awesome bowie

 

[Riley12]

I also want the 16 back. More OD green!!

 

[sutherland]

1. Definitely more OD Green.
2. Waveless CQC7V
3. I really wish Emerson would come out with a Ti Bolstered Production Series

 

[mrnotsam123]

Super a100 4" blade waved standoffs.

yessssss!!! This and that KACK I don't know if I could resist buying them immediately.

However in regards to people saying new steels, is there any solid proof? Other than the step out of the norm of the CQC-7 flipper in S35vn I believe I've never seen any plans regarding Ernie switching it up.

 

[EChoil]

Super A-100 would be the best addition to the line.

 

[EChoil]

......However in regards to people saying new steels, is there any solid proof? Other than the step out of the norm of the CQC-7 flipper in S35vn I believe I've never seen any plans regarding Ernie switching it up.

I think the date removal from the blades is due to an upcoming steel change. We'll see....

 

[dr_fosg8]

Super A-100 would be the best addition to the line.

This beast does exist but only ever as a custom.

I think the date removal from the blades is due to an upcoming steel change. We'll see....

I can't imagine this would be the case, but time will tell. In my experience there would be no reason for a full change to s35vn as they perform about the same. Unless he is getting supply issues with crucible or crucible is pushing the change.

 

[EChoil]

......I can't imagine this would be the case, but time will tell. In my experience there would be no reason for a full change to s35vn as they perform about the same. Unless he is getting supply issues with crucible or crucible is pushing the change.

It's time. I think a new steel is on the horizon if for nothing other than "change." Emersons are taking a lot of flack due to premium pricing for 154. Plus, S35vn IS a slightly better steel all round.

Not complaining though. The current steel has been fine for me. I just think they'll change steels this year. The change will date itself, thus no need for a date on the blade. As prices rise they're going to have to implement a "better" steel, if only in the eyes of the steel-obsessed.

Just a hunch. We'll see. I was glad when Cold Steel did it. I'll be glad if Emerson does it. Price will go up though. :grumpy:

 

[dr_fosg8]

That is true. In light of the trademark being instated it may be going on the blade in place of the year also.

 

[fstcarsknives]

Well it seems very possible that a change is coming. Got the feeling that the cqc7 flipper was a "test" departure from the curicble steel. I wonder how well it did.

 

[dr_fosg8]

S35 is still a crucible product so it is entirely possible. And the price wasn't too much higher than the standard model.

 

[fstcarsknives]

I really wish i jumped on one.. I did not know the s35 was a crucible product. Hmm!

 

[dr_fosg8]

Whatever Mr. E decides to do it will be good. He is not going to compromise the end product. I am looking forward to seeing the Irish offerings this year too.

 

[dr_fosg8]

Here is a pic with the sheepdog. Just cuz a thread needs pics. Lol

 

[jwxfd]

Micro Commander black plain edge please.

^^^this

 

[fstcarsknives]

So jealous! I want both....i have a sheepdog bowie that i love just need the spearpoint now...and a cqc flipper

 

[Boomer8404]

For 2016 I would like to see a CQC-7A with CPM S30V or S35VN blade steel, w/out the new massive flipper, with the wave and the original early 2000's lighter textured G-10 green color scales, early 2000's thicker gauge pocket clip, black blade and also with the early 2000's fit and finish, but with standoffs instead of a backspacer! That would do for me, oh and I'd take a Mini and Micro Commander in this configuration as well! Also, a price drop would be cool because that's a lot of hardware!

 

[Boomer8404]

Oh and one final thing, Emerson needs to etch the markings deeper into the blades. I just bought a well used Mini Commander w/ satin blade coating off ebay, and the etched markings are almost completely gone. It looks like the markings were only etched in the blade coating.

 

[Jamesh Bond]

Well it seems very possible that a change is coming. Got the feeling that the cqc7 flipper was a "test" departure from the curicble steel. I wonder how well it did.

S35 is still a crucible product so it is entirely possible. And the price wasn't too much higher than the standard model.

I like the steel the way it is, so if there is a change, I really hope the 154cm option doesn't. It really is another Emerson trademark.

Even though I understand the appeal of super steels holding the edge forever, I could never understand many folks single minded focus on only that.

Congratulations, your knife stayed sharp for 3 years without sharpening. Cool. Have fun getting it sharp again. Despite all the arguments both ways, it is a solid fact that the harder, higher carbide alloy steels DO require a lot more time, technique, and abrasive quality to grind. All these things equal more chance of slop. Waiting that long to hit a blade with a stone implies skills, time, and equipment on the lower end of the spectrum. So again, what exactly is to be gained?

Mini rant over. Point is, as a knife USER, I keep my blades sharp with simple honing swipes on whatever I want, therefore rarely have to bust out the hard earned skills and equipment I possess (an irony unto itself I suppose) to really grind them up. But when I do, it doesn't take much time at all, and the easy machineability results in a far cleaner end result than when I attack my super steels. To me, it's a law of highly diminishing returns for a benefit that cancels itself by inverse irony.

Thx.