Emerson...What's the big deal?

RevDevil said:
Because I won't cover the offending persons tracks, no reason to quote it over and over again. Senseless vulgarity in a lame one-line response isn't really helping anyone and is way, way off topic.
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Agreed, thank you sir.
 
emersons are like well used whores that keeps working and working. And when it gets tired, a little slap from its pimp and it's working again. Even the ugliest whores can have suitors.
 
Funny you say that, considering a lot of Emerson knife descriptions being similar themes to mind: gambling on the river boats of yesteryear, seedy bars and rock n roll, etc.
 
If you want one, get one, send it to Nathawut and blow the Schiznit out of the warranty and have the knife you really want. Game over, close the door and zip up your fly! 😁
 
RevDevil said:
Things have gotten a lot better. Basing an opinion on that alone is kind of weak, but hey buy what you like. Understanding would be better if you have the opportunity to hold and use one.
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I couldn't agree more - my jury was out on Emerson's - when I glanced at pictures of models I wasn't at all engaged. I bought my first (a Commander) after being mugged. I still have real, appropriate reservations about using a knife for self defense but I am training here and the wave feature works. Really well.

Moreover, after using the Commander, I quickly followed up with a Mini-Commander. I now have 6 different versions with one on the way. I have several other folders (26 to be specific) of many shapes and sizes. I carry an Emerson daily and see myself doing so non-stop. I often pair my Emerson of the day with another 'slicer' like a SAK, Spyderco Caly 3/3.5, Rat II, etc. but that is more about avoiding scaring other folks and a level of redundancy that I am personally happy with.

It is slightly irritating to hear the same old lines about Emerson's fit and finish trotted out by folks that have never used one/owned on. None of mine have any issues at all. Admittedly the O.P. tried but I would heartily recommend actually using the knife...

...that or just sell it and move on. Either way, I am sticking with my Emersons.

Ben
 
I love how easy Emersons sharpen. Several times I would use the rods on my sharpmaker. I would hold the knife stationary on something, blade edge out and pass the stones on the bevel edge till a burr is raised. Flip the knife and lightly knock the burr off. Have a good working edge again.
 
@Smedley Butler:
I'll give it a try.
What you got yourself is a "classic" in a nice variant.
Ernie Emerson is a piece of our knife-culture. He started as a pure custom maker and if you do a search you will even find examples of his "pre-tac-aera".
When the demand for his tacticals exceled his time on customs he started a kind of production line. There was even a cooperation with BalisongBenchmade - back then.
From what I understand this knife was developed with the US Navy Seals.
This special model has even found it's way to a well-known online encyclopedia - not too many knives have that much history to offer.
You are right, these days many manufacturers try to link their products with some kind of SF, but then it was special.

As for what the knife is and what not, most aspects have already been mentioned.
From it's developement it is a folding field knife, which can be maintained with common tools readily avaliable anywhere in the world.
It does not use fancy screws, i.e. ; It's a "tactical knife", so it's not a city knife or one that was designed to be carried cliped to a nice pair of trousers.
(You can see what it does to bluejeans.) The knife itself is not afraid to get used.
I may remind of many new designs that tell us, the knife got a somewhat "crude" finish so the user may not be afraid to use it.
This knife got a pretty nice finish with use in mind.
The Mcusta is a completely different thing, more a gent's knife. It's a nice knife that feels good in your hand.
There are so many different kind of knives out there these days and it is so much easier to get information on them.

So I hope I got you interested in a little more background on your new knife - there is much history to be discovered - that's what knife collecting is about.
all the best
red mag
 
I have owned, carried and used several Emersons over the years, and have many fellow .mil guys that do as well. I had a SOCFK-B clipped to my gear on 2 deployments to Iraq (as well as a Spyderco Endura in my boat bag) and a CQC-7 on me in A-stan. In fact other than Benchmade, I encounter more guys here at the EODMU carrying Emerson's than any other brand. Funny thing is these were not issued, and most of the guys carrying and using them couldn't tell an Emerson from a Strider, they get carried because they work. Clearly Mr. Emerson and Emerson Knives is doing something right.
 
Interesting^ none of the people in any of the units I was in carried an Emerson most common folders were what was in the PX and I've never seen an Emerson in the PX stateside or overseas. I never even heard of Emerson before bladeforums lol I did how ever carry a cold steel recon 1 with the ultra lock i bought from the PX.
 
@navman: a little off topic. Why do you prefer the tanto style tip?
Thanks in advance.
red mag
 
OK, I may have to eat some of my words, but I was at the local 5.11 tactical/police gear store to exchange a pair of pants my wife bought that were one size too small, and I happened to gravitate towards the knife display out of curiosity, and there were several Emerson's, to include two Mini A-100's. I asked to coon finger the satin plain edged version and thought, for $99.95 plus tax, this is really not a bad folder...why the heck not...this is one stout and built like a tank folder that I suspect would beat the pants off a Spyderco PM2 in a unadulterated torture test; and yes, it really is pocket friendly.
 
red mag said:
@Smedley Butler:
I'll give it a try.
What you got yourself is a "classic" in a nice variant.
Ernie Emerson is a piece of our knife-culture. He started as a pure custom maker and if you do a search you will even find examples of his "pre-tac-aera".
When the demand for his tacticals exceled his time on customs he started a kind of production line. There was even a cooperation with BalisongBenchmade - back then.
From what I understand this knife was developed with the US Navy Seals.
This special model has even found it's way to a well-known online encyclopedia - not too many knives have that much history to offer.
You are right, these days many manufacturers try to link their products with some kind of SF, but then it was special.

As for what the knife is and what not, most aspects have already been mentioned.
From it's developement it is a folding field knife, which can be maintained with common tools readily avaliable anywhere in the world.
It does not use fancy screws, i.e. ; It's a "tactical knife", so it's not a city knife or one that was designed to be carried cliped to a nice pair of trousers.
(You can see what it does to bluejeans.) The knife itself is not afraid to get used.
I may remind of many new designs that tell us, the knife got a somewhat "crude" finish so the user may not be afraid to use it.
This knife got a pretty nice finish with use in mind.
The Mcusta is a completely different thing, more a gent's knife. It's a nice knife that feels good in your hand.
There are so many different kind of knives out there these days and it is so much easier to get information on them.

So I hope I got you interested in a little more background on your new knife - there is much history to be discovered - that's what knife collecting is about.
all the best
red mag
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You did, and thanks!
 
RevDevil said:
Things have gotten a lot better. Basing an opinion on that alone is kind of weak, but hey buy what you like. Understanding would be better if you have the opportunity to hold and use one.
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^^^ This...

I've read for years about the f/f issues and was pleasantly surprised when I got my Gentleman Jim. Great action, the jimping is some of my favorite on any knife I own, the two tone blade finish is very attractive and well done, G10 feels great and the ergos on mine are very good. My three keepers are all about the same quality and so are the ones I let go that weren't for me.
 
Alnamvet68 said:
OK, I may have to eat some of my words, but I was at the local 5.11 tactical/police gear store to exchange a pair of pants my wife bought that were one size too small, and I happened to gravitate towards the knife display out of curiosity, and there were several Emerson's, to include two Mini A-100's. I asked to coon finger the satin plain edged version and thought, for $99.95 plus tax, this is really not a bad folder...why the heck not...this is one stout and built like a tank folder that I suspect would beat the pants off a Spyderco PM2 in a unadulterated torture test; and yes, it really is pocket friendly.
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Nothing wrong with finding a knife you like. :thumbup:

So, did you buy it??!! :D
 
This thread is like arguing about the best mexican resturant in El Paso, Texas. Ask 20 people you migh get 20 different answers. But I would be willing to bet any of the 20 suggestion would be great mexican food.

Knives are also like food, personal choice is personal choice.
 
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