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Two weeks ago I recieved a box from UPS and it contained an Emerson Horseman BT. This is the new smaller version of the CQC 8 and according to the web site it was designed as a ranch work knife. The exact specs are as follows: overall length 8.35 in, blade length 3.54 inches. The specs for the CQC 8 are as follows: overall 9.3 in, blade length 3.9in. So really folded you get almost an inch shorter when folded and only give up .4 in blade length. I ordered several Emersons the same week and the Horseman was sort of an impulse buy when I was checking out at New Graham. This was the surprise and it has taken the right front pocket slot. The reasons being the ease of carry, and the overall versatility.
This thing carried very easily and even though its technically a mini-8 it is a full size knife in its own right. I really like the blade shape of the 8 and I feel like it makes an excellent utility knife. At work I cut a lot of different materials with it and it really shows its worth on food products. It is above average on cardboard, but on food products like lemons and limes it really shines. I am picky about limes with their thin skin if you cut them with a dull knife they end up looking like a dog got ahold of them. The thin edge created by the Emerson signature single edge bevel, goes right through thick things, thin things, and all in between with ease. This is a conventional V ground knife. It tracks pretty normally as you cut through things unlike the CQC-7 which is a full chisel grind.
It carries very comfortably in the pocket however I do not have a problem with the size of a regular 8, however the Horseman is a very comfortable carry knife. The Emerson liner lock is a very reliable one and this one locks up very well with zero play as the picture shows. It is not super easy to dis-engage but I really would not want it to be. The wave of course works well and is easy enough to pull out without waving. The coating has not started to wear yet but when it does I tend to like the look of a well used coated blade. To me the knife earns those marks. Overall its a great carry knife and I will keep carrying it for awhile. It may be a mini-8 but it is quite substantial knife in its own right. I am sure it would be ideal on a farm or ranch, but its also a pretty good urban EDC.
This thing carried very easily and even though its technically a mini-8 it is a full size knife in its own right. I really like the blade shape of the 8 and I feel like it makes an excellent utility knife. At work I cut a lot of different materials with it and it really shows its worth on food products. It is above average on cardboard, but on food products like lemons and limes it really shines. I am picky about limes with their thin skin if you cut them with a dull knife they end up looking like a dog got ahold of them. The thin edge created by the Emerson signature single edge bevel, goes right through thick things, thin things, and all in between with ease. This is a conventional V ground knife. It tracks pretty normally as you cut through things unlike the CQC-7 which is a full chisel grind.
It carries very comfortably in the pocket however I do not have a problem with the size of a regular 8, however the Horseman is a very comfortable carry knife. The Emerson liner lock is a very reliable one and this one locks up very well with zero play as the picture shows. It is not super easy to dis-engage but I really would not want it to be. The wave of course works well and is easy enough to pull out without waving. The coating has not started to wear yet but when it does I tend to like the look of a well used coated blade. To me the knife earns those marks. Overall its a great carry knife and I will keep carrying it for awhile. It may be a mini-8 but it is quite substantial knife in its own right. I am sure it would be ideal on a farm or ranch, but its also a pretty good urban EDC.
I guess so. 
just teasing you. 
