Berickson47
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Should I buy a Emerson mini cqc-8 (Horseman) or Protech Strider PT? Both are around the same price.
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Emerson or Protech?
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Berickson47
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I carry and use my knives in public. There's nothing I dislike about the Emerson. I love Striders. But don't have the money for an expensive one. So Protech is a good option, but I don't like autos. They're scary to some people and every auto I've had. (From: SOG, Benchmade, and Microtech) has had issues. Mainly springs wearing out and blade play. This is what is turning me away from the Protech. I look forward to your opinions. Thank you!
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Protech is generally regarded as being one of the best automatic knife makers today. Having said that, before you buy one check out their warranty. If you're not a law enforcement officer then you may have trouble getting it repaired. The same thing applies to most automatic knife makers, though.
But I'd put any protech I've ever handled, maybe 20 or so?, against any benchmade or microtech auto I've handled. I've not handled any autos from SOG.
But I'd put any protech I've ever handled, maybe 20 or so?, against any benchmade or microtech auto I've handled. I've not handled any autos from SOG.
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I wouldn't recommend buying an auto, which you don't like, just to get a knife that looks like a model from another maker that you do like. The knives are going to be different enough so that you won't get a good feel for a Strider PT by handling the Protech PT.
I have a Protech CQC7A now and I've had several Emerson CQC7As in the past. The knives look similar because the Protech is based on the Emerson, but that's where the similarities end. When I Handle the Protech 7A, it's a good bit different than handling an Emerson 7A. I suspect that the same wil be true of the Protech PT vs. a Strider PT.
Having said that, I'll add that I have 4 other Protech autos and a Protech A/O. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised with the operation and dependability of Protech's autos if the spring issue is the only reason you don't like autos. And Protech's CS will support their auto knife customers no matter what your occupation or location in the US.
I have a Protech CQC7A now and I've had several Emerson CQC7As in the past. The knives look similar because the Protech is based on the Emerson, but that's where the similarities end. When I Handle the Protech 7A, it's a good bit different than handling an Emerson 7A. I suspect that the same wil be true of the Protech PT vs. a Strider PT.
Having said that, I'll add that I have 4 other Protech autos and a Protech A/O. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised with the operation and dependability of Protech's autos if the spring issue is the only reason you don't like autos. And Protech's CS will support their auto knife customers no matter what your occupation or location in the US.