Emerson CQC-7 vs BM 910 ?!?!?!?
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I have the BM975 and I love it.
I don't use it for a daily knife but I do carry it on occasion and it performs very well for most tasks.
Bear in mind it was not designed as a utility knife and therefore shouldn't be expected to perform as such but otherwise great knife.
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I don't use it for a daily knife but I do carry it on occasion and it performs very well for most tasks.
Bear in mind it was not designed as a utility knife and therefore shouldn't be expected to perform as such but otherwise great knife.
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Emerson's version is supposed to be improved because it uses regular screws instead of torx. The g-10 handles have also been rounded for comfort, and it is set up to where the user can change from tip up to tip down carry. Other than that , from what I have seen quality is similar.
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-Dennis
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-Dennis
I own both and while they are both good knives the hype surrounding Emersons CQC-7 is just that...HYPE! IMHO the 910 Stryker is a far superior blade. The handle is far more ergonomic (even Non-tanto folks love the handle) than that on the CQC-7. The Blade shape of the 910 is more utilitarian by far, the Double beveled edge takes and HOLDS a superior edge to the Chisel ground Emerson, The Tip configuration is much more aggresive for piercing as well. I Carry my stryker Daily and It is a wonder to carry and use.
BM 970/Emerson CQC-7B:
I've worked on a number of BM's old 970s and 975s, and find Emerson's own production version to be equal or improved in all respects. The radiused handles are well done, better-fit and more comfortable than Benchmade's chamfered ones. The change to Phillips and slotted screws allows the knife to be disassembled easily with a Leatherman or similar tool (though I have no idea what the warranty says about this - BM never allowed it). The lockup on all the Emersons I've seen was solid and the action was smooth (production, that is; handmade is another matter); this is a marked contrast to the widely variable lockup and action on Benchmade's Emerson designs. Emerson's clip is pleasantly massive and his use of a blind rather than threaded stop-pin eliminates un-necessary complexity. These are fairly small differences from the Benchmade version, but all are improvements.
That said, none of this changes the fact that the design is clunky, its grip adequate at best, and the chisel-ground tanto point a senseless fashion statement rather than a proper using blade. Also, the bead-blast finish is an open invitation to corrosion. I will concede that the double-ground spearpoint version turns this from a "D" to a "B+" design in my opinion.
BM 910
While I still don't care for tanto points, the Benchmade 910 Stryker has several advantages over either the Benchmade or Emerson version of the CQC-7. Its ergonomics are phenomenal, very different from the CQ's chunky feel. The blade is double-ground and, while a tanto, has a very steep secondary edge that may be genuinely useful (I'm still waiting for a drop-point
). Even when Benchmade, for some reason, chisel-grinds the 910, they do so on the correct side for "righties", unlike Mr. Emerson. The Stryker also has a LOT of blade for its handle size, not the CQ's stubby, underbladed look. Its finish is a rough satin, but this is still less prone to corrode tahn a bead-blast. My only gripe with the 910 (blade style aside) is that the locking face of the tang is very close to the cutout and can "nip" the thumb as the lock is released. In short, I don't like tantos, but I'd take a Stryker over any other in production.
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-Corduroy
"Why else would a bear want a pocket?"
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[This message has been edited by Corduroy (edited 15 October 1999).]
I've worked on a number of BM's old 970s and 975s, and find Emerson's own production version to be equal or improved in all respects. The radiused handles are well done, better-fit and more comfortable than Benchmade's chamfered ones. The change to Phillips and slotted screws allows the knife to be disassembled easily with a Leatherman or similar tool (though I have no idea what the warranty says about this - BM never allowed it). The lockup on all the Emersons I've seen was solid and the action was smooth (production, that is; handmade is another matter); this is a marked contrast to the widely variable lockup and action on Benchmade's Emerson designs. Emerson's clip is pleasantly massive and his use of a blind rather than threaded stop-pin eliminates un-necessary complexity. These are fairly small differences from the Benchmade version, but all are improvements.
That said, none of this changes the fact that the design is clunky, its grip adequate at best, and the chisel-ground tanto point a senseless fashion statement rather than a proper using blade. Also, the bead-blast finish is an open invitation to corrosion. I will concede that the double-ground spearpoint version turns this from a "D" to a "B+" design in my opinion.
BM 910
While I still don't care for tanto points, the Benchmade 910 Stryker has several advantages over either the Benchmade or Emerson version of the CQC-7. Its ergonomics are phenomenal, very different from the CQ's chunky feel. The blade is double-ground and, while a tanto, has a very steep secondary edge that may be genuinely useful (I'm still waiting for a drop-point
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-Corduroy
"Why else would a bear want a pocket?"
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Drew Gleason:
adg@student.umass.edu
[This message has been edited by Corduroy (edited 15 October 1999).]
I've got a BM 910, a BM Stryker and a brand new Emerson CQC-7 so I can compare all of them.
The CQC-7 is better than the BM 910. It's more comfortable to hold, and feels much better in your hand. However, for day-to-day usage neither can compare to the Stryker. Very comfortable handle, truly usable blade geometry and being double-ground there is no tendency to pull. It also looks way cool!
There is a lot of hype around the CQC-7 and it really doesn't lend itself to everyday use (try chopping vegtables and you'll see what I mean). Having said that, it is as tough and sharp as it is ugly. If you're using your knife in a truly tactical sense, it really is one of the best. But really, unless you're a cop, military, or mercenary who needs that?
The CQC-7 is better than the BM 910. It's more comfortable to hold, and feels much better in your hand. However, for day-to-day usage neither can compare to the Stryker. Very comfortable handle, truly usable blade geometry and being double-ground there is no tendency to pull. It also looks way cool!
There is a lot of hype around the CQC-7 and it really doesn't lend itself to everyday use (try chopping vegtables and you'll see what I mean). Having said that, it is as tough and sharp as it is ugly. If you're using your knife in a truly tactical sense, it really is one of the best. But really, unless you're a cop, military, or mercenary who needs that?
Corduroy, IMO "tactical" knives are what militray personal and the like need and carry. To me, it's a knife that is sharp, strong, and can take abuse. It's the knife that you use to cut cables, hack through wood, drive into metal, REAL abuse. Also, most "tactical" knives have acertain about of fleshy damage ability. I like some tactical knives both to carry and just to collect. Of course, this is just my opinion, what do I know
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Johan :
Those are not activities exclusive to tanto points and chisel grinds.
-Cliff
Those are not activities exclusive to tanto points and chisel grinds.
-Cliff
