Emerson haters

An Emerson CQC-8 was my first grail knife, and now I have one. What pushed me over the edge was how many people love Emerson, I ignore the haters.

Wanna see some haters? Go do some research on what people say about Jason Brous :barf:
 
Or Andre De Villiers.... another good knife maker who doesn't deserve the bad rap and makes tons of amazing things. And I own two of his knucks that I bought directly from him and he was great every time. It just goes to show that people will always complain. You could cure cancer and people will complain and say why didn't you do it sooner? Just love the company you love, if it works for you, great. If not, it just wasn't your style. But you can only read so many reviews until you finally have to find out for yourself. =)
 
I believe the Emerson hate might be attached to "forum knife fans" who associate the liner lock with an inferior locking system. Emerson knives have increased the thickness of their production liners to address the fear of thin liner locks. Over the years, I've seen the fit and finish increase, the quality increase in the productions. EE is very approachable at knife shows; he's very charismatic and a marketing genius by getting his product associated with been there, done that types. The only thing I've seen that might be controversial are EE's political views, but he seems to be pretty much in line with the gun/knife buying crowd out there in today's market.

Small business owner, made in America emphasis on products, supports military and police, martial artist, trainer- seems like a real good little knife company.
My favorite thing about Emerson knives are the ergonomics of the knife handles- just incredibly comfortable and safe in the grip.
 
I think his common sense personality rubs the modern internet experts the wrong way.

It's so easy to learn the talk now online and spout buzzwords with authority it's shocking.

So one of these folks comes online withe their guided sharpening system and demands the grind angle from him. He gives the sensible answer that he can't say what that angle is and that it's done by hand and they need to ditch the training wheels.

Then at that point the self appointed expert looses it and starts hating. No way are they going to take the time to learn how to do it hands on. They need their instant gratification. Never mind that it's not an "everybody gets a trophy" activity. Some people just can't hack it and after a whole life of being told how special they are and they can be anything they want.
 
PatMourin45 said:
Or Andre De Villiers.... another good knife maker who doesn't deserve the bad rap and makes tons of amazing things. And I own two of his knucks that I bought directly from him and he was great every time. It just goes to show that people will always complain. You could cure cancer and people will complain and say why didn't you do it sooner? Just love the company you love, if it works for you, great. If not, it just wasn't your style. But you can only read so many reviews until you finally have to find out for yourself. =)
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Mr. De Villiers has had several documented customer service issues. Glad you had a good experience. Others have not.
 
My cqc-7 came today I love its nothing all fancy just a tough functional knife. I think I want more lol
 
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I hate the chisel grinds but I LOVE Emersons, I've sold off the ones that I've owned but I really miss having one.

Planning on picking up a cqc again and a sark soon.
 
Chisel GRIND or chisel EGDE?
Ernest explains why his knives come the way they do. If you want a V ground knife, there are lots of good ones out there.
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Lycosa said:
Chisel GRIND or chisel EGDE?
Ernest explains why his knives come the way they do. If you want a V ground knife, there are lots of good ones out there.
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I didn't grow into that until I got my first couple Emersons. Although my CQC-8 is V Ground, I prefer the chisel ground edge. One day I'll buy a 7 or a super roadhouse! :D
 
Haters gunna hate. This thread could use a few pics.
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I can see some flaws in my two emersons, but they aren't really flaws to me, the break in period makes it personal, the sandpaper grip is great for a guy who has his hands wet all day and can't grip a knife out of the pocket, I love the ergos on them, better than any other knife I own.
People hate glocks too
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IMO one bonds with a knife--in the unique way that brings most of us here eventually-- not only by how it feels IN your hand but by the way you FEEL when it is in your hand.

I enjoy Emersons because they're 'cut a little rougher.' Figuratively, not necessarily literally...

I once posted in a similar thread:
When new, Emersons are the fussiest, most fickle knives I know of as a brand. It's like bringing a new puppy home and wondering where it's going to pee. I expect it and it's part of the quirky charm of a great line of knives.

Only with an incoming Emerson will I tolerate an off-center blade, grit in the pivot, some remnants of the G-10 grind that need to be wiped from the handle still, right out of the box. Any other brand would go right back to the dealer.

Always the "tuning in" for a new Emerson---Loosen her up in places, tighten her down in others....loosen the whole thing; tighten it all back down. Play with the pivot for a while. Suddenly it's perfect. And stays that way.​

I like chisel edges because I like a very sharp blade. No steel takes the stone or strop like Emerson 154, IMO. Those who 'waaaaahh' about the chisel seem to be the same ones who claim a tanto blade makes for a bad EDC. Huh??? Ya freakin' carrot cutters.....

If more first time Emerson buyers were made aware of the Emerson 'learning curve' and that many of them will require a break-in period, perhaps even involving the dismantling or loose-up/retighten of the knife, there wouldn't be nearly so many haters. Patience with or ignorance of a break in requirement may be the biggest factor here.

I believe there would be a lot more satisfaction with Emersons out there if people realize what a gem they would have with a minimum of 'polishing.'

Best of all though, the fact that I can buy two Emersons for every Sebenza is simply, to me, a God-given situation. Thank you Lord and Ernie.
 
Lycosa said:
Dave- Now you know. lol!
wazu- Not bad but OD would work better, imo.
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I agree that another pattern would look better but when I walked into a pawn shop it was done already and just plopped in a bowl with a bunch of El-Cheapos, I had to grab it. The counter person was happy to get any offer. Now it's one of my users. It's a mini worker:thumbup:
 
I think Emersons are great but my main issue is the blade to handle ratio. Just so much "wasted" space. If you can get your hands on a silky smooth one they are excellent knives but sometimes its a crap shoot. Just my 2 cents though. But your gonna have to pry my mini-15 out of my dead cold hand.
 
I keep meaning to drive past the plant in Torrance when I'm over in LA for work....The hotel the company stick me in is literally round the corner, as is the plant I'm working in.

I like some of Emerson's designs, but try as I might I couldn't get on with the chisel grind. Thankfully, there's some 'traditional' grinds in there too.

EE's a fairly outspoken character- but he's hardly alone in the knife world on that score!
 
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