Emerson/pro tech knives

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I can't believe I'm just now realizing wtf do I not have an Emerson in my pocket!? I spent good time reading about Emersons and the catalogue last night and I will most certainly be purchasing an ETAK or CQC7 very soon.

What I want to ask and find out Is about Pro Tech as I see they make auto versions of CQC7 and other blades, is getting a Pro Tech CQC7 just as good quality as an actual Emerson CQC7?
 
Protech makes extremely good quality knives. Honestly the fit and finish will probably be tighter on the Protech, but protech uses a button lock vs the Emerson Ti liner lock, and springs add complexity VS the beater knife style classic Emerson layout.
 
Effectively yeah, both are very good lock designs done by companies that know what they're doing. Usually button locks are easier to use than liner locks, but most of the Emerson models are well thought out as far as cut outs go so its a wash between the two.

I would say the emerson advantages are 1:Easier to clean out/maintain 2: Grippier handle with gloves on 3: Cheaper
Protech advantages would be 1: Tighter fit and finish 2:Fun factor (autos are fun, I have no idea why they just are) 3:Normal V Edge bevel (Emerson uses a chisel edge which many people don't like)

If autos were legal to carry for me I'd go try out a Protech, since all I can do is use them while walking around the house I've had more Emersons.
 
My .02 cents:

If speed of deployment is your concern, the wave on the regular Emerson will beat out an auto any day. It's just so much easier and less motor movement is needed. I love the look of the Protechs, and would love to get one someday, but I haven't gotten into autos.
 
In my experience, the fit and finish and overall quality of Pro-Tech Emersons blows that of actual Emersons out of the water. Same with the Zero Tolerance/Emerson collabs.
 
It depends what your after...

as said, an auto has more moving parts, thus theres more parts that can fail. An auto is not going to be stronger than a properly executed liner lock, especially made from titanium.

Emersons with the wave are MUCH faster to deploy than any auto. And the emerson will hold up to more use over longer periods of time, due to the sheer simplicity of the liner lock designs.

The only reason I can see getting the protech is for the "cool" auto factor.
 
I could care less about how fast anything deploys, that part is irrelevant for me..I just want the better quality of the 2 knives that's what I'm trying to find out. As of now reading this I am going towards Emerson made CQC7
 
JJaggar said:
I could care less about how fast anything deploys, that part is irrelevant for me..I just want the better quality of the 2 knives that's what I'm trying to find out. As of now reading this I am going towards Emerson made CQC7
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Answering your question...

Theyre both of similar quality. You cant go wrong with either.

Your intended use of the knife, and your local laws would dictate which you should get, as theyre both in the same league of quality.
 
Lycosa said:
You need one. Trust me.
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This^^^

OP- You won't regret it. Protech makes, in my opinion, the best side opening autos available today. I miss my CQC-7A.

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EricV said:
Effectively yeah, both are very good lock designs done by companies that know what they're doing. Usually button locks are easier to use than liner locks, but most of the Emerson models are well thought out as far as cut outs go so its a wash between the two.

I would say the emerson advantages are 1:Easier to clean out/maintain 2: Grippier handle with gloves on 3: Cheaper
Protech advantages would be 1: Tighter fit and finish 2:Fun factor (autos are fun, I have no idea why they just are) 3:Normal V Edge bevel (Emerson uses a chisel edge which many people don't like)

If autos were legal to carry for me I'd go try out a Protech, since all I can do is use them while walking around the house I've had more Emersons.
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This is my Protech CQC-7. As you can see, it is definitely a chisel grind, just like an Emerson. As far as quality, it is very good. The only hits I can give it are a slight amount of blade play, Maybe because of the button lock, and a slicker handle than my Emersons. All in all I think my Emersons are tougher knives, and the Protech doesn't get carried as much. It is a well made quality knife, it's just my impression that the Emersons will take more abuse.





 
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