Emerson back spacer or stand offs

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Hi guys I'm looking to pick up a new 2012 cqc 7 with a back spacer or do you think it is worth paying extra for a new cqc 7 with stand offs?
 
mox nix!
The Stand offs make it easier to take apart.
Which do you like?
 
I don't mind they way they look just curious if the stand offs made the knife stronger and worth paying more for
 
Some say the backspacer is more comfortable during extended use. I like the look of standoffs and rarely use knives for more than a few cuts before going back in the pocket.
 
Initially I preferred the standoff's, but I've come to find the backspacer models are much easier to maintain for me. I wish the standoff's had a hex shape to facilitate holding them in place during re-assembly, or a D-shank on one end with corresponding flat on the liner. I think a 1/4" hex shape would be fantastic so a simple bit holder would work as a wrench.
 
Go with the G-10 backspacer if you think simpler is better (1 solid spacer vs 4 separate spacers; 4 screws instead of 8). Both variations are equally strong.

I think the (trendy) market was responsible for the changeover. Emerson stays true to a very simple and reliable build schematic, and rarely deviates.
 
fwiw- If nuts were used, on the other side, there would only have to be two screws. I tried.
rolf
 
Less parts to keep track of with the backspacer. Unless you have a specific reason to go with standoffs, don't pay more than you have to.
 
I also prefer the backspacer but if you like to disassemble to clean the pivot area standoff models are much easier to take down. Only one side needs to be unscrewed to get to the pivot and washers.
 
Steely Dorn said:
I also prefer the backspacer but if you like to disassemble to clean the pivot area standoff models are much easier to take down. Only one side needs to be unscrewed to get to the pivot and washers.
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Provided the standoff's cooperate (blue or purple locktite on one side helps if this is your preferred technique).
 
Only loctite the standoff screws if you never plan to completely take apart the knife. Reason I say is the need to braking the loctite free can be a problem. Had a screw strip out leaving me using a vice on the standoff and drilling the screw out and replacing both pieces. It might have been loctited and cross threaded in by the owner of that knife.
 
rayster357 said:
Only loctite the standoff screws if you never plan to completely take apart the knife. Reason I say is the need to braking the loctite free can be a problem. Had a screw strip out leaving me using a vice on the standoff and drilling the screw out and replacing both pieces. It might have been loctited and cross threaded in by the owner of that knife.
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I agree Ray, but purple loctite, properly utilized, shouldn't be all that tough to break loose. I still think making the standoff's out of 1/4" hexagonal stock would be a great idea, allowing a bit socket to hold them securely in place.
 
I like the idea of a hex shape, or at least key them on one side. I've rarely taken the G10 off of the lock side and never had trouble with them spinning. Just have to be patient with the small threads.
 
Steely Dorn said:
I like the idea of a hex shape, or at least key them on one side. I've rarely taken the G10 off of the lock side and never had trouble with them spinning. Just have to be patient with the small threads.
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I think I may just have to have a local machine shop make some up to try them out.
 
I like both but I have to agree that the standoffs version is a lot easier to take apart.
I do like backspacers though lol
 
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