Emerson ?s Black vs Stonewash, SOCFK search, liner lock question ect

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Knifedude17

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Whats up gentlemen,

Ive found Emerson some years ago but didnt really like them. Ive recently did a ton of research the last few months and decided Id give them a try. I EDC'd a Spyderco para and Military for close to 2 years then went with Benchmade mini reflex and presidio for a couple years but I was ready for something else. Last week I picked up
a black combo CQC-8. I was so impressed I ordered a CQC-7 stonewash combo this week.


What do you like better, black or stonwash? Any advantages of the black blade over the stonewash? I always had black blades but EKI stonewash looked so good I gave it a try and I really like it. So much so Im thinking about returning it and picking up the stonewash 8. Anybody have a SW combo 8 they can post up a pic of?

Where can I find a NIB stonewash combo blade SOCFK at? Anybody have one?

The lockup on my 8 is early, only about half is engaging and I know that it will get better. The 7 I just got today already seems worn in, it engages fully right in the middle of the blade. Should it be like this?



Thanks guys!
 
Knifedude17 said:
What do you like better, black or stonwash? Any advantages of the black blade over the stonewash? I always had black blades but EKI stonewash looked so good I gave it a try and I really like it. So much so Im thinking about returning it and picking up the stonewash 8. Anybody have a SW combo 8 they can post up a pic of?
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- I like the Black Teflon finish better on Emerson blades. It protects against rust better and I just like black blades. I do have a stonewashed Traveler and it's a great looking knife.

Knifedude17 said:
The lockup on my 8 is early, only about half is engaging and I know that it will get better. The 7 I just got today already seems worn in, it engages fully right in the middle of the blade. Should it be like this?
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- The liner lock is titanium, so it will break in after a few dozen openings.
 
I really like them both. I own a few knives with each finish. If I see a design a like I usually try and buy it. The coating doesn't bother me.
 
My 2002 CQC-7BW has really late lock up but it's older of course. The newer ones I have are early. I don't have a SOCFK but I found a Specwar that I had to add to my collection. I am trying to upload pics and it doesn't seem to work. I will post them later.
 
mrrampro said:
My 2002 CQC-7BW has really late lock up but it's older of course. The newer ones I have are early. I don't have a SOCFK but I found a Specwar that I had to add to my collection. I am trying to upload pics and it doesn't seem to work. I will post them later.
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Use Photobucket or Imgur.com
Both work great.
 
In terms of use you would definitely want to go with the black finish. Much more resistant to the elements. The satin is more of a display piece so if you only edc for self defense it may be more intimidating. For some hard use though, go with the black.
 
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