Emerson CQC-7V Prestige Line....pics & review

[mystro]

I wanted to give a short review of my new Emerson CQC-7V from the new "Prestige" line. I want to first say that this might be the best EDC Emerson I have ever handled. The Prestige line is a limited production of custom Emerson knives offered to select Prestige Emerson dealers. The first release is the CQC-7 V. It has a double V grind with a stunning stone wash finish. Lock up is rock solid with no play in any direction. The knife feels like a tank and a lot of extra quality fit and finish went into its limited production. I believe only 500 are to be made, maybe less. My number is 265. This knife is gorgeous. My pics dont show the two tones of the blade that well but its stunning. The coyote brown G-10 is a special high textured G-10 that is much rougher and thicker than the typical Emerson G-10. It is the roughest G-10 I have ever handled. It just grips the hand with little effort and I love the feel. The fit and finish is perfect and it should be for a "Prestige Emerson". Weight is about 4oz and the blade edge is THE sharpest I have ever seen out of the box. Hair popping razor scary sharp.
The lock up is early perfect for a new knife and it doesnt stick. Blade centering is also perfect. Hands down this is THE best Emerson I have ever handled. I love the entire package. Pics were taken in bright sun light. The Coyote tan handle is a bit darker than it shows in my pics. It is one awesome knife. This is the holy grail of Emerson's IMO.

Some other knives to compare it to:
Emerson CQC-11 Emerson CQC-7V Prestige, Benchmade 950bk Rift, Zero Tolerance 0350

 

[IGotStabbed]

That's one hot knife. I felt it was too similar to the regular 7 which I have so I didn't end up getting it.

But damn....

 

[Josh K]

Edge is still chisel right?

Love the shots of the Kimber.

 

[mystro]

It's a V grind but the actual edge is Emerson's chisel edge. I guess you could say it's as close to a traditional V edge as a Emerson can get. My CQC-11 has the same edge. My CQC -11 is paper cutting sharp but the Prestige CQC is the sharpest I have ever seen. I didn't know a blade that thick could get this scary sharp. I barly touched my nuckle, and it drew blood.

 

[pvicenzi]

The knives are nice, but tell us about the Kimber

 

[mystro]

Kimber Is a Grand Raptor II. It is Kimbers top custom shop gun. Every part of the gun has been worked over. It's tactical work of art. it feeds about any 45acp ammo and is extremely accurate. It's a tack driver. I use to compete years ago in IPSC matches and my $4k custom 1911'S were not as nice as this GR2.