Emerson fit and finish 2014

My mini Commander is breaking in and getting smoother, this one is perfectly centered too.....no need to mess with it.
 
fwiw- I used to over lube my 7 and came to realized that she got more smooth the less I lubed her.
 
After breaking in any of my Emersons, I take it apart, wipe off the lube, and put it back together dry. Its perfectly smooth after that.
 
If I could curse outside of teh W&C, I would use the "F" word to describe how awesome this thread is.

JM, congrats on your Super Commander, a great knife on so many levels!
 
Ernest Emerson said:
Dear Members,

I was looking through the forums and happen to come across this post. I just finished replying to an e-mail from a customer regarding this subject. I thought it might be relevant here so I've included it below.

Best Regards,

Ernest Emerson



Dear xxxxxxxxxx,

As with everything we do, it is purpose driven. Although many not knowing the history of Emerson Knives think that we are just another Knife Company, the roots of this company are buried deeply in the history of the Naval Special Warfare community.

Per the requirements set to us by NAVSPECWAR, all of our materials were dictated to us by the environment they were to be used in. Since SEAL operational duties require exposure to marine environments, all of the materials chosen for our knives had to both function and not degrade upon exposure to salt water.

You may note that we were also the first company to use Nylatron washer bearings for that same reason. Although they may be smoother, bronze or brass washers degrade and oxidize almost immediately upon exposure to salt water. Just another reason that Emerson Knives are different from the other knife companies that just claim to be "hard core."

The lubricant that we use is a graphite grease impregnated with copper specifically used for its waterproof and stability (longevity) properties. This lubricant does not wash out or break down even under years of exposure.

I do not build knives for collectors or casual users. I build them for the hardest users and the most extreme environments on this planet.

The reason that there are people who take their Emersons apart to clean or re-lube is simply, because they can. Emerson Knives was the first Knife company to make knives that could be completely disassembled by the user. This was impossible for any other production knives at the time and voided the warranty for most production knives. Once again, knowing both the purpose and the environments our product would be serving, I built the knives to be just like a gun. You can take it apart, clean it, tune it and replace parts as needed. No other so called "hard core" knife company even understood that simple need.

On my own knives, I have never ever changed the lubricant on any of them and some I have carried daily for over 5 years. They are knives that I simply picked up off the assembly table and put into my pocket.

I build my knives to a different standard. A standard unknown or perhaps ignored by other knife companies and a standard probably not understood by those who are casual users of Emerson Knives. That standard is so that any and every Emerson Knife can be carried into the harshest and most extreme environments on this planet and perform anytime, anyplace, without concern.

So in the end to answer your question, what purpose does it serve? I hope I have given you an answer.

Thank you for your support of Emerson Knives.

My Best Regards,

Ernest Emerson
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Thanks for taking the time to post this information about the topic being discussed.
 
Ernest: Thank You for for your comment and the technical details. And for doing what you do!

BTW, I next showed my new Super Commander to a co-worker, whom I'm turning into a knife guy.

When he opened it he immediately cut his finger on the serrations. No bad thankfully, but a decent one. Single bandaid.

And that's when I knew...This one is MINE!

It already doesn't like being with anyone but me.
 
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S.T.R. said:
I think what he meant was he didn't build them with the collector and casual user in mind, but if they buy them too, then that's fine!
I like that Ernie comes on here and you hear it straight form him. I too had always wondered why the lube on the black coated blades was gritty, now I know.

Ernie, Thank You for your increased forum participation and for having an "EmersonRep" to answer and moderate the forum.:thumbup:
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I know. He doesn't intentionally build them for the collector or casual user. But if you're a collector...I mean damn, I cannot think of a better brand to collect. I hope Ernie doesn't think I really believe he was being dishonest. It's by far not something the man would be. Just to be clear.

A small family run knife company. A kick ass history and future not to mention how badass the product looks. Who wouldn't collect them?

I tried to warm up to another brand after I got an Emerson. I really did. It doesn't work, man. I got a really good deal on something yesterday and turned it down because I am putting those funds toward a Super. I aint right....Or I am. Who cares? I just know it makes me happy to have them and I could use all the happy I could get.

Thanks again Ernie.
 
newknif said:
The graphite is slippery, the grease is water resistant and slippery, the copper is an anti siezing agent.

Edit to add: Everything is purpose driven.
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Sorry, I meant to add that copper grease is a product. You don't have to shave a penny.
 
newknif said:
Sorry, I meant to add that copper grease is a product. You don't have to shave a penny.
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Speaking of "copper grease" new Glock pistols pistol use to come with it. People described it as gold stuff. I was told leave it for the first hundred rounds. Wonder if Ernie & Gaston had the same idea, or who was first.
 
I bought a mini commander with standoffs this year, I believe its even 2014 marked on the blade. Anyway the fit and finish were spot on, I think the standoffs look great and it has become super smooth over time. I cant complain.
 
Just received a new CQC-7 in the left hand version, and can say (speaking to the title of this post) that the fit and finish of the new knife (new as of Sept. 2014) is as expected for a $200 knife. It's a little stiff, but like other mechanical devices (my over/under shotgun for instance) will take a bit of time to break in. No problem there. Also love the ball detent that locks things up when open or closed. Haven't run across other knives with a detent (only have Benchmades and Spyderco's till now). It's a very nice feature. All in all, couldn't be more pleased with the purchase (and it's the most expensive knife I own). Also love the fact that Mr. Emerson actually reads and took the time to post on this forum. Great community!
 
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ilmonster said:
Just received a new CQC-7 in the left hand version, and can say (speaking to the title of this post) that the fit and finish of the new knife (new as of Sept. 2014) is as expected for a $200 knife. It's a little stiff, but like other mechanical devices (my over/under shotgun for instance) will take a bit of time to break in. No problem there. Also love the ball detent that locks things up when open or closed. Haven't run across other knives with a detent (only have Benchmades and Spyderco's till now). It's a very nice feature. All in all, couldn't be more pleased with the purchase (and it's the most expensive knife I own). Also love the fact that Mr. Emerson actually reads and took the time to post on this forum. Great community!
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Want to know how to get the action smoothe? Open, and Close the knife the full action of the arch is accomplished. After you do this like 250-300 times. Can be done while watching TV. Also some Frog Lube on the Blade, and moving parts helps.
 
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Akapennypincher said:
No trying to open up any can of worms but was taking it fully apart, lubricating, nessessary? Was the new knife when completely disassembled, found to be full of dirt, derbies, grime that should have been cleaned during final assembly?

Just what I consider to be a fair question based upon your post.
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Fair question. No, it would have broken in over time, I just wanted to have it the way I like it quickly.

And I accomplished that in about 20 minutes vs. whatever time it would have taken by itself. Was a very easy operation.
 
jmclfrsh said:
Fair question. No, it would have broken in over time, I just wanted to have it the way I like it quickly.

And I accomplished that in about 20 minutes vs. whatever time it would have taken by itself. Was a very easy operation.
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As I surrer from fear of tool syndrome R, I did what worked for me. Honestly if I had someone at my side when I did the tear down, lubricating, and reassembly. I could have repeted the process, but I am alway afraid of screwing something up.

Years ago when I worked in a pulmonary department of a big hospital, on as lowlight I decided to disassemble a Bird Ventilator all the way down. Put it back together giving all the parts a cleaning. Funny thing when I was done the Bird worked flawlesslee. Told my boss, he said that was good.
 
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