First Emerson questions

[Hornady]

Hi guys,

I'm thinking 'bout buying me an Emerson.
I allready have the RAT Cutlery Izula, Spyderco Tenacious, RC-3 and RC-5.
Also lots of knives I've passed on, like the Spyderco Manix and more.
So I'm not new to knives.

However, I am new to Emerson knives.

I would like knife for both SD and EDC, general cutting purposes.
Looking at the different models Emerson has I've cut down my search to 2 knives.
The Emerson CQC-8 and the Emerson CQC-8 Mini(Horseman).

What kind off puzzles me is that the difference in length ain't that much.
That's theoratically spoken, so how do you, Emerson users, experience this in real life?
What knife do you recommend of these 2?

Also, like much of you guys, I'm not a big fan of serrations.
However, when done right, I find them quite usefull in some situations.
Not only rope, but also cutting into hard materials like hard plastic etc is much easier with good serrations.
As for my EDC knives, I'd like serrations.

So, how are the Emerson serrations in your opinion?

Thanks in advance!

Kindest regards.

 

[cp2u]

Since the CQC8 and Horseman are two of the Emersons I don't have personal experience with I can't help you on your questions other than to say that I find the Emerson serrations effective and quite handy on my CQC15.
Anyway, welcome you to the Emerson addiction!
And I'd like to say that I am very fond of The Netherlands, my 2nd favorite country.

CP

 

[Hornady]

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response!

Just being curious here, why do you like the Netherlands?
Look at our gun and knife laws!


Or, do you like weed, cheese and flowers?

 

[Bimmer1]

I personally like to carry slightly smaller folders. So.....I prefer the Horseman (mini CQC8). I carry a mini CQC8 often in rotation with my mini CQC15. The Horseman is still a fairly good sized folder and does everything that I would want it to do. Also.....my new stonewashed Horseman is one of the sharpest knives right out of the box that I have ever owned!
If you want a folder that is a little larger then go with the regular CQC8. Overall the blade design on the 8 series is incredible and functional for a variety of tasks.

 

[Billy516]

I don't own a full sized CQC-8, but I LOVE my Horseman and find it to be perfect size for EDC. I also have a Mini Com and two CQC-7B's and the Horseman is definitely my favorite EKI.

I don't have any serrated Emersons so I can't speak to their usefulness or effectiveness, although I've heard nothing but good about them.

 

[zyhano]

iphone post: have both. love horseman more. perfect edc size.

 

[Lycosa]

Go with the Mini Commander. That's my story.

 

[Hornady]

I've decided, it will become the Horseman.

1 thing I'm not sure about is whether serrations or not.

Btw, where did you get your Emerson?
Thinking about buying it at knifeworks.com.

PS, anyone knows how you can get your knife converted to framelock and where to get one of those cool skull clips?

Greetings,
Dirk

 

[zyhano]

you'll like it hornady

 

[dragonram7]

Thanks Lycosa. I was looking hard at the CQC8 (both regular and Super) and CQC15. Now, I'm back to the commander:0.

 

[Hornady]

I'm almost certain I will indeed.

Btw, ik heb je een pb gestuurd op messenforum.nl

 

[mrpinkbullets]

The size difference between the full-size 8 and the Mini 8/Horseman isn't much on paper, but you certainly feel the difference in your hand and in your pocket. The 8 is a large knife. It looks big, it feels big, and it cuts big. For EDC, I'm willing to say that most people won't need a knife of that size. All of the Emerson Minis are perfect for EDC carry, what flavor you choose is up to what kind of work you do with your knives.

Keep in mind that serrations do not cut, they tear. For most tasks I do on a day-to-day basis, it's preferable for me to have smooth, clean cuts rather than jagged torn-through edges. Serrations also take away half of your cutting edge, making the blade quite unsuitable for any kind of serious slicing or chopping. A properly sharpened knife (and Emersons do come screaming sharp from the factory) made of good steel and with a quality lock can power through most materials with ease, without any help from serrations. Thick cardboard, heavy fabric, stiff plastic, even those abominable blister packs that are the bane of my existence. A sharp plain edge will take care of those materials far better than even the best serrations.

Serrations shine only for one purpose, and that is to cut thick, braided rope. I almost never do that, but on my one "bug-out" folder (a Mini 7 that I keep together with a fixed blade and other assorted things in an emergency bag) I do have serrations.

 

[A.P.F.]

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response!

Just being curious here, why do you like the Netherlands?
Look at our gun and knife laws!


Or, do you like weed, cheese and flowers?

I have often wondered why there are so many Dutch in BC.

I've decided, it will become the Horseman.

1 thing I'm not sure about is whether serrations or not.

Btw, where did you get your Emerson?
Thinking about buying it at knifeworks.com.

PS, anyone knows how you can get your knife converted to framelock and where to get one of those cool skull clips?

Greetings,
Dirk

Great choice, Dirk, you will love that knife. As for serrations, I leave those for bread knives, although just tonight I used my CQC-11 PE to slice up some French bread.

I get my Emersons through a Canadian dealer, but New Graham Knives are well thought of and ship internationally.

For a conversion, I know that STR can do the conversion if he has time. As for the clip, they are available here.

 

[Hornady]

Hi A.P.F,

Thanks for all the advice!
Unfortunately, STR doesn't convert linerlocks to framelocks anymore
I'm thinking about contacting Reese Weiland.

Btw, I just got myself doubting again..
Watched a very positive review on the Commander on youtube.
Those new ones, with the stonewashed blade look stunning!
So, now, I'm on the fence, between the stonewashed Mini Commander and the Mini CQC-8.

It's important I get a good, sturdy and usefull knife for emergency situations because I'm trying to become a (military)police officer.

So, with that in mind, I must ask you, Emerson experts, once again, what do you suggest?


Quite a beauty..:

Thanks!

 

[Lycosa]

Mini Commander... with a Krein Regrind.

 

[zyhano]

hehe, they both cut like crazy. then it just comes down what you think is the more beautiful of the two?
you tell me

 

[Hornady]

Thanks for making the choice even harder with those pics Zyhano..

 

[Haze]

The CQC-8 would be my choice. It is IMO the best all round user knife on offer from EKI. :thumbup:

 

[A.P.F.]

The CQC-8 would be my choice. It is IMO the best all round user knife on offer from EKI. :thumbup:

Ditto. For a general purpose EDC, it would be hard to beat a CQC-8 or a Horseman. I lean toward the CQC-8 because I prefer a larger blade.

 

[Hornady]

Haze and A.P.F., you say the the (Mini) CQC-8 is the best allround knife from EKI.
If you guys say so, I believe you, but I'd like to know why.

Is it only because of it's blade shape or are there other factors?