First Emerson - Roadhouse ( + more on the way)

jceckrosh · Apr 17, 2018

I got my first Emerson in yesterday. It's a standard edged, v-grind Roadhouse. I must say I am pretty happy/impressed.

Hefty, nice grippy scales, opens very easy with the thumb disc, sharp (interesting V grind/chisel grind combo), and centered. I am very happy with the construction/materials when looked at in relation to the price. I also like that it is inconspicuous when clipped in my pocket, and while it has the weight I like, it is not a boulder in my pocket. I like the simplicity, functionality, and plainness of it - while I do enjoy interesting blades (san mai, damascus) I am a plain handle kind of guy (black, CF).

The price also makes it a no brainer for EDC. While I expect it to last a long time, at this price I have no issues beating it up and if the need ever arises, buying a new one. I tend to buy knives that are impractical as EDC options - knives that would work just fine but that are price prohibitive for carrying in all situations or traveling with. This one gives me none of those concerns.

And since I never do anything slowly or in a reasonable way, I have a Barracuda coming today, and a Super Roadhouse Custom coming tomorrow. I'll add a picture when I have all three.

James

Officer's Match · Apr 17, 2018

Welcome on board. I applaud your inclination to use your Emerson - in use their real "beauty" becomes evident. I too like the Roadhouse, and even more so the Super Roadie.

115Italian · Apr 17, 2018

New

Used

Great knife. Holds up under a lot of use.

Officer's Match · Apr 17, 2018

BT's in particular are handsome with "character".

jceckrosh · Apr 17, 2018

Those have seen some use!

Got the Barracuda in. Like that blade shape nearly as much as the Roadhouse.

SALTY · Apr 17, 2018

Welcome aboard Shipmate.
They are certainly like Lays Potato Chips!
The Roadhouse, like other Emersons, is a very useful blade that can suit the SD role of need be.

Officer's Match, your pics ... oh my, I need a cigarette and a rest!

jceckrosh · Apr 18, 2018

Thats the Roadhouse I should have today, except it's a Super with the Handmade/Skull stamp.

It won't replace the regular Roadhouse in my pocket right now, but I do think it will get carried.

Officer's Match · Apr 18, 2018

jceckrosh said:
Thats the Roadhouse I should have today, except it's a Super with the Handmade/Skull stamp.

It won't replace the regular Roadhouse in my pocket right now, but I do think it will get carried.

Awesome. Btw, the Custom I showed is a Super.

jceckrosh · Apr 19, 2018

Good start.

Officer's Match · Apr 19, 2018

Most definitely. I think you might want to take a look at a Big Bulldog.

jceckrosh · Apr 19, 2018

I actually have a CounterStrike coming. And I just bought 2 older non-waved folders off the forum. The nice thing is minus the customs, Emersons are pretty affordable compared to most of the knives I buy.

But yeah, the Bulldog interests me - I'd have to see how I felt about the handle though, looks huge.

Officer's Match · Apr 19, 2018

jceckrosh said:
I actually have a CounterStrike coming. And I just bought 2 older non-waved folders off the forum. The nice thing is minus the customs, Emersons are pretty affordable compared to most of the knives I buy.

But yeah, the Bulldog interests me - I'd have to see how I felt about the handle though, looks huge.

I no longer have a Bulldog, but let me know if you want to handle my old (well loved) CQC-10; they have a similar grip shape.