Ok so you made me feel really guilty and figure at least I can post a couple pics for you to hold you over
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Emerson tiger
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Several dealers just posted threads saying they have Tigers in stock. Just use the search function and type Emerson Tiger.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/emerson-tiger-at-the-knifecenter.1560457/
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/emerson-tiger-we-got-em-too.1560478/
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I had all three variants from back then. The first two, the Tiger SF and Tiger BT, were single detent (lockbar only). The third, a Tiger OD, was traditional Emerson dual detent. The brand new one I handled today, a SF, was not only a single detent, but also had a bearing pivot.
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Pulled the trigger on another Tiger and mine should be here early next week .
Wanted another either way but very much looking forward to the new bearing pivot
Either way even if it doesn’t have one I’m good since I like the old school pivot to but a different flavor would be nice .
Still blows my mind that Emerson didn’t mention it if truly it does .
Wanted another either way but very much looking forward to the new bearing pivot
Either way even if it doesn’t have one I’m good since I like the old school pivot to but a different flavor would be nice .
Still blows my mind that Emerson didn’t mention it if truly it does .
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Let us know man.Pulled the trigger on another Tiger and mine should be here early next week .
Wanted another either way but very much looking forward to the new bearing pivot
Either way even if it doesn’t have one I’m good since I like the old school pivot to but a different flavor would be nice .
Still blows my mind that Emerson didn’t mention it if truly it does .
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Sure will and it’s looking like Monday
Just picked up a new tiger. Fit and finish are first rate. Blade is perfectly centered, lockup is very solid. The lock sticks a bit, bit it's a new knife, so it just needs to wear in a bit.
I was a bit nervous, as some folks out there criticize Emerson's build quality, but I am very, very satisfied with this knife.
I was a bit nervous, as some folks out there criticize Emerson's build quality, but I am very, very satisfied with this knife.
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Great news! Mine should be here today I hope . Does yours have bearings or bushings for the pivot?
I’m really happy with my Tiger from the last run and is why I bought another . Fit and finish was first class and the action is beautiful typical Emerson butter smooth action almost Hydraulic feeling
And of course it’s a Tiger loving the blade shape and the grip feels like it was custom made for my hand .
One of my most comfortable knives in hand to date .The balance in hand is phenomenal to so natural . Needless to say it’s a cutting/ slicing machine to
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If I ever get off work lol and get home !Lets see some pics
I can hear it calling me saying it’s cold and damp in there and needs a hug
With some warm pictures lol .
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Ok finally got home and opened her up .
Perfect example , smoothest action out of the box with any Emerson I’ve owned and I’ve had some nice ones . Prefect blade centering with just a touch of traditional Emerson lock stick but I like the little click lol .
I asked for a low serial # with a requested few but didn’t get those as I knew it was a shot in the dark but had to ask lol. GP knives did send me a relatively low number considering .
I got number c194
My only disappointment was the box was missing half the flap on one side and was torn off .They took a rubber band wrapped it around the box to try and hold the knife in box . Which didn’t work and it just smashed the box even more and the knife was loose in the shipping box wrapped in the Emerson plastic bag and some packing peanuts with the Emerson literature and sticker also loose in the shipping box.Definitely disappointed with these business practices or lack of care in packaging if you will . Definitely won’t be doing business with GP knives again that’s for sure .
But guess I’m fortunate the knife is a great example and didn’t get damaged during shipping.
Anyway love the knife and to the pictures
Perfect example , smoothest action out of the box with any Emerson I’ve owned and I’ve had some nice ones . Prefect blade centering with just a touch of traditional Emerson lock stick but I like the little click lol .
I asked for a low serial # with a requested few but didn’t get those as I knew it was a shot in the dark but had to ask lol. GP knives did send me a relatively low number considering .
I got number c194
My only disappointment was the box was missing half the flap on one side and was torn off .They took a rubber band wrapped it around the box to try and hold the knife in box . Which didn’t work and it just smashed the box even more and the knife was loose in the shipping box wrapped in the Emerson plastic bag and some packing peanuts with the Emerson literature and sticker also loose in the shipping box.Definitely disappointed with these business practices or lack of care in packaging if you will . Definitely won’t be doing business with GP knives again that’s for sure .
But guess I’m fortunate the knife is a great example and didn’t get damaged during shipping.
Anyway love the knife and to the pictures
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Ok finally got home and opened her up .
Perfect example , smoothest action out of the box with any Emerson I’ve owned and I’ve had some nice ones . Prefect blade centering with just a touch of traditional Emerson lock stick but I like the little click lol .
I asked for a low serial # with a requested few but didn’t get those as I knew it was a shot in the dark but had to ask lol. GP knives did send me a relatively low number considering .
I got number c194
My only disappointment was the box was missing half the flap on one side and was torn off .They took a rubber band wrapped it around the box to try and hold the knife in box . Which didn’t work and it just smashed the box even more and the knife was loose in the shipping box wrapped in the Emerson plastic bag and some packing peanuts with the Emerson literature and sticker also loose in the shipping box.Definitely disappointed with these business practices or lack of care in packaging if you will . Definitely won’t be doing business with GP knives again that’s for sure .
But guess I’m fortunate the knife is a great example and didn’t get damaged during shipping.
Anyway love the knife and to the pictures
Beautiful knife. Not my fav emerson but I can see why people like it.
Bearings or no?
I actually prefer the backspacer and washers on older model emersons. The bearings run on paper thin metal support washers I am scares will have races dished into them with use. So far hasn’t happened on my 7flipper, but maybe don’t crank the pivot too tight.