Emerson opener pocket wear

I bought a Spyderco Endura with a wave collaboration for a cop, and he loves it.
 
The opener is your hand you mean does the wave thingy wear out your pants ?
 
EChoil said:
I also have a Ti–Lite and know what the OP means about the edgy guards. I don't really mind that as it has a positive effect when you DO want to wave the knife. And you can always file or knurl them to tame that a bit. On that particular knife, many think the guard is shaped wrong. It's shaped perfectly though for holding in an edge-up position, thumb under, finger over. Sicilian. :)

I don't seem to get the pocket wear a lot of people complain about. Maybe I don't draw my knives nearly*as much as some. And I don't spend a lot of time practicing the wave, especially with Emersons---the wave works so well I don't feel the need for constant rehearsal.

I wonder....do some people have a 'waving' affliction, in the same order as people who will sit there and thumb their blades open and closed constantly? I can see how that would eat the pants.

EDIT: The only caveat I'm aware of on a wave is that when you get that feature your knife will tend to start opening very easily coming out of your pocket, especially if your pant is a tad snug, compared to a non-wave knife. If it snags in any way it's going to semi-open at the least. Be very careful that first month you own it. You'll see what I mean. It's not a problem though. You adapt gracefully.....
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Filing did not work on that old Ti Lite. However, it is gone. It is enjoyable to see there are not all jackasses, knaves, and revilers on a forum. :)
 
Four-and-twentypence said:
Many if you miss the point: I did not say the clip, but the opener itself. Has anyone had wear with the opener?
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Cant imagine how we missed the point...

Four-and-twentypence said:
In times past, I carried many a tactical (that is to say, one hand opening; most do not understand that does not have always to do with killing or soldering or policing) folder. I found pocket clips wear out jeans, cargo pants, and even supposed tactical clothing. There have been more than one pair that were ruined by pocket clips. ...
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Go try one in a store or try one of Kershaw's collaborations you can get one for like $25 and carry it for a while before you decide if you want to jump in the deep end of the pool. Keep in mind that comparing the Kershaw and a real Emerson is like comparing a Rolls Royce Phantom to a Geely Roller, it looks the same, but will not perform the same. Also not everyone here is trying to be a jackass but your post's from what I've seen tend to be confusingly written like possibly English isn't your primary language.
 
Also it is the most efficient way to open a knife. No use of the hole, disc, or stud, just simply grab the knife in an open grasp tilt slightly down/rearward and pull dragging the back of the knife against your pocket until it opens. This should be done with quick even pressure, doing it slowly wont provide enough force to open the knife. In my personal experience it isn't so bad on clothing and the only time I don't open it that way is when it isn't socially acceptable in which case I use the thumb hole or disc.
 
asdf12345 said:
For a short time I carried a waved Horseman in IWB. As my waistband at the time was elastic (shorts), the wave catching the waistband didn't cause very much wear.
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rayster357 said:
For me, there's more wear from the pocketclip than the wave feature. I am a Emerson user and have been a huge fan of the wave for the past 14+years as it is my favorite method of opening.
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Indiana Joe said:
The rough Emerson G10 is what seems to wear on my pants & jeans.
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AntDog said:
Clips don't wear your pockets. (At least they shouldn't, and they don't in my personal experience) The handle material behind the clip wears my pockets.
The wave causes zero wear. The G10 scales cause plenty. The absolute worst wear I ever got on my pockets was from a Buck Strider folder. That son of a gun chewed through 4 pairs of pants, and quick! I swear the handle was like a cheese grater.
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EChoil said:
... Haven't really*noticed any wear or tear from waving.....
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MIGUY said:
I have a waved Felice, and it works great! As good, maybe even better than some Emersons due to the narrower width and no thumb stud to push away from the wave.

I havent had a wave wear my pockets, the rough Emerson g10 does, as others have said.

I'd say get one! Its great!
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I think the point was understood, and answered. Also, in my experience, the wave feature does not cause any wear.
 
Stainless has it right in both his posts. Only place I'd differ is don't even mess with a Kershaw. You'll just buy an Emerson afterward.

You're going to get one anyway; I can tell. Pick the Emerson you like best and buy it. You will like it. Just be patient with the learning curve. They're helluva knives.

Even if you don't like it, a store of repute will have a return policy. Nothing lost. Stainless is right; for substance it's comparing Taylor Swift to Pink Floyd.

Hope this helps. Now go buy one.
 
EChoil said:
Stainless has it right in both his posts. Only place I'd differ is don't even mess with a Kershaw. You'll just buy an Emerson afterward.

You're going to get one anyway; I can tell. Pick the Emerson you like best and buy it. You will like it. Just be patient with the learning curve. They're helluva knives.

Even if you don't like it, a store of repute will have a return policy. Nothing lost. Stainless is right; for substance it's comparing Taylor Swift to Pink Floyd.

Hope this helps. Now go buy one.
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+1...:thumbup:
 
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