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Emerson CQC-10 vs. CQC-11
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Emersons are OK , but they aren't what I would use as a survival knife. I have a CQC-11 that I carry for general carry / self defence any waved Emersons are the fastest deploying knives you can buy.
A fixed blade would be better or at least get a folder bult like a tank ( Strider Buck, Benchmade 806D2 axis, or Swamprat Rat trap )
A fixed blade would be better or at least get a folder bult like a tank ( Strider Buck, Benchmade 806D2 axis, or Swamprat Rat trap )
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TBAUGH7 said:
Well, I need something relatively light and compact that will fit in a pocket, but still be rock solid if I need to use it in the field as an outdoors utility knife. Its primary use will be as a survival knife for flying to augment my Leatherman multitool which I keep in my flight bag. I want a knife I can keep in my pocket in case my other gear gets lost or destoyred in a forced landing. I'll look into the ones you suggest. Any others?
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Sorry to jump in late...
Emerson knives are excellent. My current EDC is a CQC-10 (plain edge, of course), which (believe it or not) replaced my Benchmade 710 as my favorite knife to carry.
Edit: I think it's silly to say that a Benchmade is tougher than an Emerson. Having owned and used both, I can say that Emersons are at least as tough as (if not tougher than) Benchmade and its competitors.
They're great knives for several reasons... First of all, they're tanks. The G-10 scales are extremely thick, but it's such a light material that the knife isn't too bulky. Next, the locking liner is thicker than the other liner, making the lock more secure and keeping the overall weight down. Lastly, you can take it apart with common tools (the whole knife is put together with phillips screws, and the pivot is a flathead), and Emerson recommends that you should take it apart to clean it & tweak it if you so desire, instead of voiding your warranty if you move the clip! (a little bit sarcastic there -- other companies aren't that strict about warranty, but most will be voided by disassembly)
Don't forget the Wave....
My next Emerson is going to be a Banana -- the CQC-8. Get a 10, you won't regret it.
If you're going to use it in the woods, etc., then I'd consider whether you'll want a recurved blade (the 11) or not (the 10). Think about sharpening in the field, etc.
Peace.
Emerson knives are excellent. My current EDC is a CQC-10 (plain edge, of course), which (believe it or not) replaced my Benchmade 710 as my favorite knife to carry.
Edit: I think it's silly to say that a Benchmade is tougher than an Emerson. Having owned and used both, I can say that Emersons are at least as tough as (if not tougher than) Benchmade and its competitors.
They're great knives for several reasons... First of all, they're tanks. The G-10 scales are extremely thick, but it's such a light material that the knife isn't too bulky. Next, the locking liner is thicker than the other liner, making the lock more secure and keeping the overall weight down. Lastly, you can take it apart with common tools (the whole knife is put together with phillips screws, and the pivot is a flathead), and Emerson recommends that you should take it apart to clean it & tweak it if you so desire, instead of voiding your warranty if you move the clip! (a little bit sarcastic there -- other companies aren't that strict about warranty, but most will be voided by disassembly)
Don't forget the Wave....
My next Emerson is going to be a Banana -- the CQC-8. Get a 10, you won't regret it.
If you're going to use it in the woods, etc., then I'd consider whether you'll want a recurved blade (the 11) or not (the 10). Think about sharpening in the field, etc.
Peace.
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Pretty much. It really depends on what you'll use to sharpen it. If you have a portable sharpening system that uses rods, then go ahead and get the recurved blade. However, if you're carrying a flat stone or two, then the non-recurved blade will be easier to sharpen.
When I'm camping, I carry a flat carborundum stone... So guess which kind of edge I prefer?
I don't really think a recurve is necessary, personally, but if you're cutting a lot of thick rope, for example, or other such fibrous material, then a recurve might be nice. I'm sure you know the theoretical benefits of that type of edge geometry... if not, we'll explain it to you.
Peace.
When I'm camping, I carry a flat carborundum stone... So guess which kind of edge I prefer?
I don't really think a recurve is necessary, personally, but if you're cutting a lot of thick rope, for example, or other such fibrous material, then a recurve might be nice. I'm sure you know the theoretical benefits of that type of edge geometry... if not, we'll explain it to you.
Peace.
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puukkoman said:I'm sure you know the theoretical benefits of that type of edge geometry... if not, we'll explain it to you.
Well that is a very nice way of putting it, but you're right, I am clueless and new to blade technology.
Right now I am reading the FAQ's on blade steels, sharpening techniques, etc. to try an educate myself instead of pestering y'all. Your posts and others are very informative. Thanks.