Emersons Sales vs ZT Emersons

[sh00ter01]

But that's just it, I'm only talking about Emerson, not other knife companies/brand offshoots.

It doesn't matter if you were only talking about one specific knife (model # XXXXX). A sweeping generalization about a knife, a brand, or even a style of knives, is still wrong.

You can try and reinforce your statements with quips about their knife descriptions, but it doesn't make your point any more valid.

 

[rororo64]

Business is just that... Business. Marketing products a certain way will definitely bring more business, and you can't really fault it. Man's gotta make money and put food on the table.

 

[Quiet]

Seeing as I've known folks who had to have everything they own be "Mil-Spec", I believe you are likely correct on that.

Also, let me be clear on something. Crystal clear. I am not a hypocrite. I too have bought into marketing for something, and took pride in ownership based on claims that were made by company marketing. I sort of feel like people think that I'm calling them idiots or losers for liking Emersons. For the record, I am not. I merely found the situation amusing, that's all, because frankly, I find most of the thoughts and actions of we as human beings amusing and entertaining in general. I think Emerson sells a product based on an image they are trying to portray, and I understand how people can want a piece of that. That said, I personally do not respect that they are making money selling products by using elite armed service groups as marketing tools. That's just me, personally. That's why I will never buy an Emerson product, and will not support their company in any way.

Disclosure: I work in the Defense industry, and have for almost 15 years. I am well aware of the lengths companies will go to to sell products. Mil-spec and tactical are two of the most overhyped, overused terms imaginable.

So, while some here may disagree with my assertions, I ask that you realize I'm not trying to denigrate anyone here personally. I just dislike Emerson, and their products just don't do anything for me.

 

[Quiet]

It doesn't matter if you were only talking about one specific knife (model # XXXXX). A sweeping generalization about a knife, a brand, or even a style of knives, is still wrong.

You can try and reinforce your statements with quips about their knife descriptions, but it doesn't make your point any more valid.

I see, so it's your opinion that my opinion is invalid. I hereby declare your opinion invalid as well. Now what? :thumbup:

 

[Hadji Flip Me Over]

Personally, I think Emersons are highly, highly overpriced for what they are (154CM and G10), though some of their designs are pretty cool. So when ZT makes Emerson designs with much better materials at a lower price, I might actually be considering a purchase. I'm not quite sold yet, but it's definitely an option.

 

[sh00ter01]

I see, so it's your opinion that my opinion is invalid. I hereby declare your opinion invalid as well. Now what? :thumbup:

I would have thought men these days knew the fallacy in making blanket statements, guess I was wrong. Probably my fault for assuming more of people...

Go ahead and resume your circle talk, you seem quite proficient at it.

 

[Quiet]

I would have thought men these days knew the fallacy in making blanket statements, guess I was wrong. Probably my fault for assuming more of people...

Go ahead and resume your circle talk, you seem quite proficient at it.

Hey look, another guy who takes both himself, and internet disagreement entirely too seriously! Here's another guy who's probably a real scream at parties.

Unlike you, I can't be bothered to find a cool GIF, so you're out of luck there.

 

[sh00ter01]

Hey look, another guy who takes both himself, and internet disagreement entirely too seriously! Here's another guy who's probably a real scream at parties.

Unlike you, I can't be bothered to find a cool GIF, so you're out of luck there.

You're gonna go far here on BF, I can feel it

 

[Quiet]

You're gonna go far here on BF, I can feel it

I'm doing alright so far. Also? I absolutely could not care any less about you, or your view of me or my opinions. I mean, I get that you're trying to be a condescending bagwad ("Yeah, uh huh, you're gonna go reaaaaallll far, round THESE HERE parts, boy!"), and you're hoping that it will affect me. I get that. But unfortunately, nothing you've said matters, because at the end of the day, this thread will sink to the bottom, and will fade just like all the other threads on this board where someone gave a candid opinion of a company or product that others slobber over, and a few of those others thus got personally offended (like you did). Life goes on, guy. You need to accept it and move on.

Anyway, I see that between the two of us, it's going to fall to me to be the actual adult here and make the decision not to respond to you further. So that's what's going to happen. Good luck and have a nice day. :thumbup:

 

[Fred Sanford]

Having Kershaw make these $40 EKI designed knives that look almost identical to some of the real EKI knives will just cheapen the brand (Emerson).

 

[Wolf1524]

I am glad that I am not the only one who dislikes their marketing. Also their materials are nothing special and their knives are overpriced and overhyped. Not to mention their knives comming with a noticable amount of blade play, uncentered and uneven grind. About the marketing, Emerson is resembling to Cold Steel but is pricier.

 

[Valle]

The Emerson Knives website is really comedy gold.

Once I looked closely into buying a Police Utility Knife. Heard terrible things about the quality of the other EKI models. Did not pull the trigger.

I am finding it hard to dislike Quiet.

 

[geohans]

The wave is very very good. If I owned the patent and didn't have the desire or resources to capitalize on the wave fully, I would look for a partner.

The "wave" needs to be paired with the highest standards in terms of lock, blade steel and blade grind.

So, good for Emerson. I hope he is enriched by his idea and the new business deal.

And as an Emerson Commander owner for a decade, I can say I am among the very first on the pre-order list for the new ZT with the Wave feature.

 

[Karda]

Since there's a couple members in this thread that don't seem to grasp the concept of discussing the topic instead of the other posters....
Thread Closed.