Emerson going soft?

Eich,

If you have a couple of ´98:s (I might know some guys that have) that you want to trade for 2002:s.

JUST EMAIL ME AND WE CAN TAKE CARE OF THE DETAILS - NO PROBLEM...

Check my profile.

Thank you,

Colinz.

Oh, sorry didn´t see that you wanted two 2002 Commanders for one ´98(I wonder why...)
 
Sorry guys I didnt sate that clearly. I will attempt to do so now.

If I had a 98 commander I would sell it and buy 2 2002's. One in hard chrome and one in BT. (I allready have done that) I think the 2002 is a better knife then a 98. It might not be as smooth, but the 2 that I have, have no problems are fine after a sutiable break in period. I dont really care if the knife opens like grease lightning, it has a wave people, use it. Once my 2002 EDC broke in it has been almost as smooth as the 98. So it has a tad bit thinner liner big harry deal.

Anyhow the improvments from 98 to 2002 are outstanding how could you even concider this going soft? Do you have a score to settle or something?

The third generation of commanders is damn fine piece. I recomend everyone try one out.
 
Eich, I have no axe to grind.

I expressed an opinion, that I have illustrated with practical examples.
You would have to be blind or biased to call the 2002 Commander an improvement on the 1998.
The only plus factor is the "wave" feature.

If you are happy with the newer Emerson knives, thats fine.

I own several Emersons and love my older ones.
When I buy another Emerson, I will look for an older model.
That's my choice.
 
The 2002 have the thickest blades and liners of any of the Emersons that I have seen and as for the wave I can do without that myself. chris
 
Quote "Oupa":
I own several Emersons and love my older ones.
When I buy another Emerson, I will look for an older model.
That's my choice.
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Sure is buddy. But as has already been stated, you may want to take a look at the latest third generation models. Just a suggestion, do as you will.
 
John, being so far away from any dealer of repute, I have to order over the net and then decide if I like the knife, when I recieve it.
I am a great supporter of Emerson, the man.
I hope the latest offerings are indeed a step up from my 2000 Commander.
 
Chris, it sounds good, mate.
The pictures will be very welcome.
 
This is the best I could do only top veiw pics. showed up. 2000 Comander was the oldest I could get my hands on . 2000 on top 2002 on the bottom. Thicker blade more pronounced thumb groves thicker liner I have to get a serated 2002 with Black-T. ENJOY. Chris
 

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Maybe this is what your looking for:

Top to Bottom: Super Commander Proto, 2002 "Third Gen", "Second Gen"

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2002 Commander blade

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Great pics John.
Here is a shot if the seations on the bottom. They are of my Mini Commander, but will give you an idea.
A LINK to a bigger shot.


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I hate to throw a monkey wrench into something that appears to have been resolved so amicably, but please indulge me as I point out a few things.

Tanto Trader:
I don't believe the thickness of the blades have ever changed, someone please correct me if I am wrong, but I am certain that the blades have remained .125" (1/8 in) all along.

Gator:
For the purposes of a liner lock, I cannot think of a more appropriate material than titanium. Steel, especially hardened steel, may be "stronger" (a rather misleading word), but hardened steel doesn NOT have the propensity to do what titanium does amazingly well, FLEX. A strong liner lock has to flex and bend and unflex and unbend thousands of times without losing its virility.



I think Emerson knives are, above all else, useful knives. They are SAFE and effective, and they cut like mad under adverse conditions. The double detent, or whatever you want to call it, although it may adversly affect the aesthetics of the opening and what not, makes the great knife even SAFER. (And as someone pointed out, EKI has the genital fortitude to make tip up carry their standard, which I believe speaks for itself).

I think the ergonomics are absolutley second to none. The wave is one of the greatest things to happen to knives since sliced bread; and all of you know that everybody and their mother would be copying it if Emerson hadn't gotten his patent.

In addition, EKI does all this fabulous work and allows its customers to take the knives apart, tweak them, adjust them, tighten them, loosen them, clean them, all to their individual liking. How many knife companies allow that? How many knife companies have such little faith in their own product and the intelligence of their customer base, that taking the knife apart voids all warranties?

Taken holistically, EKI is one heck of a company. They have a broad product line, they cater to individual needs, they provide an indispensible tool for everyone from the housewife to our bad brothers kicking some glutus maximus in Afghanistan; they have donated time and money and product to superior patriotic causes, they train and consult with police depts. and agencies, they live by what they make; and the quality of their product kicks major rectal regions.

Whew, it looks like I got carried away. Oh well, I am not going to apologize.
 
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