First Emerson, tough choices

Heirphoto

Heirphoto

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Looking to try an Emerson. Had a few Striders, still have 2 CRKs and a Benchmade 940, all users. Feel like I should go with a classic like the CQC7 BW but not sure a full chisel grind is the best choice. I could get the CQC7V BT to get the V grind and I love the brown black combo. Of course I have zero need for a tanto and realistically the spear point CQC7AW makes the most sense for me........but it is not the "classic" Emerson.
 
V grind is superior for edc tasks. Chisel grind is the bees knees for sharpening ease though.

I get you want a classic Emerson, to me they all rock so I'd get the V grind and spear point personally. If you want a spear point v grind..... with a flipper....check out the sheepdog, but that is definitely far from the traditional models.
 
Yeah, my comfort zone says V grind spear but part of me wants to step out of that zone and discover what makes an Emerson an Emerson and explore the chisel grind.
 
Heirphoto said:
Yeah, my comfort zone says V grind spear but part of me wants to step out of that zone and discover what makes an Emerson an Emerson and explore the chisel grind.
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Note that most Emersons today come with a V main grind but a chisel edge. There are actually fairly few today that come with a chisel main grind.

Personally I find the cqc7s to be the ideal size for edc. (Along with the horseman) Alot of the “full sized” Emersons like the commander or cqc8 are about four inches long in blade.
 
Love the cqc7. It is my all time favourite Emerson and possibly my all time favourite knife ever.

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Get a CQC-7 B or V. You'll be glad you did... and you'll probably end up getting more than one in time.
 
Love the seven, but didn't like it in V grind. The simplicity of the chisel is what makes that knife the classic it is. I also prefer it in zero grind - straight flats = easiest sharpening there is; lay the flat on your stone and draw.
 
Officer's Match said:
Love the seven, but didn't like it in V grind. The simplicity of the chisel is what makes that knife the classic it is. I also prefer it in zero grind - straight flats = easiest sharpening there is; lay the flat on your stone and draw.
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Most 7s are chisel grind, not v with chisel edge.
 
Get a CQC-7A. No chisel grind. Yes all Emersons come with a single secondary bevel, (The sharpened portion).
 
Got my gently used Emerson in the mail today and could not be more pleased. Fits my large hands very well and quite comfortable. Easy to open and close, fast or slow and the wave is amazing (might need to buy new jeans before the day is out). Fit and finish is surprisingly nice, especially after watching videos all weekend where reviewers complain about it. I think it is just fine. I like it far better than the Striders I have owned in the past.
I got a gently used CQC7V (tan) on which the previous owner installed fine texture black scales and had them drilled for lefty carry. Really like the black better than the tan now that I see them and I originally bought it because of the tan. The areas where the clip was on the left really shows up far more in the photo than too the eye.
Great knife and can already see me trying the AWS spear or even an A100. Thanks for the opinions that helped me choose.

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Officer's Match said:
Nice grab, that is a fairly recent, if not very recent production.
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Yes, it has the open frame with standoffs, no backspacer. I kind of liked the look of the backspacers but now that I see the standoffs I do like them.

The knife was basically new and the previous owner took the tan scales off and added a used set of black scales and had Emerson drill the liners for lefty carry.
 
Heirphoto said:
Yes, it has the open frame with standoffs, no backspacer. I kind of liked the look of the backspacers but now that I see the standoffs I do like them.

The knife was basically new and the previous owner took the tan scales off and added a used set of black scales and had Emerson drill the liners for lefty carry.
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Are you right handed? If you are you could always put the clip on the “left hand side” and carry the knife in your right pocket set up for reverse wave. Here is me reverse waving a Spyderco Pikal set up for “right hand” carry from my left pocket.

Reverse waving causes the knife to come out in a more secure grip. Although it comes in reverse grip.
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That is a thought.

I did think about keeping the lefty clip setup but with the knife stowed in my right rear pocket next to my wallet and deploying that way out of the right side of the rear pocket with my right hand. Kind of a vertical "scout carry". Of course with my luck I would deploy both the knife and my wallet with a single swoop while also stabbing myself in the a$$ :eek:

I have it setup for right carry now and that is working well.
 
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