folding karambit question

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vehmgericht223

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Hello all. I am new to these forums at least as a member, so any feedback is greatly appreciated. My question regards Emerson's folding karambit (the original model.) As it stands Emerson is no longer producing the satin finish so I have opted for the black-bladed one and intend on picking it up within the next few days. My problem is that I am not sure if the finish is to my taste. Every picture of this blade tells a conflicting story. Some look as though they have an almost ti-ni finish to the blade, which is awesome, and the grind contrasts the black finish because it is not painted, but in other pictures it is a solid carbon black, not unlike the finish on say for instance a fully serrated paramilitary. That is precisely what I do not want and would be dissapointed if I drove miles for no reason. I don't think there is anything uglier than a grainy black powder-coat and no visible edge. Who wants a blade the color and consistency of older all-iron frying pans? Could some owners perhaps clarify this for me? A picture or two would be most helpful. If not, sorry to waste your time. Regards, Vehmgericht223.
 
As far as the texture of the finish goes I'm not positive. It seems flat black to me rather than glossy. However, any coated blade will have the finish removed along the edge.
 
thanks for the response. I guess new additions here don't get a lot of attention at first.. Just like every other online discussion community. The exclusivity and seniority as a precondition for mutual respect is bullshit. now you describe it as flat black, how does it feel when you run your fingers over it that will best answer my question, is it like a satin finish or is it textured differently.. does it feel like the epoxy coat on a cheap black ka-bar?
 
It's smooth-ish. If that is a word. Smoother than ka-bar, but not smooth like a mirror finish.
 
here's a couple pics:

emersons001.jpg


folders002.jpg


the finish is the same on all my emersons. smooth flat black, and the edges are not coated.
 
the black finish is smoothe to the touch but is matte so its not shiney looking.

The pics. above are pretty acurate as to what you should expect.

hope you like it :thumbup::)
 
Why are so many of Emerson's knives chisel grind? For someone who knows little about these supposedly amazing products it good detract from their aesthetic appeal. Is a chisel grind really sharper than a hollow? What are the advantages to this blade configuration. Enlighten me please. Also, thanks a lot for your responses guys. Much appreciated.
 
really all of them are CG's to one degreee or another, regardless of what they call them, no std "V" grinds in the bunch, the closest is the '12 FWIW.

why CG? ernie thinks the CG is better than a std "V" for self defense, which is what all EKI's are made for, and is easier to sharpen.

the zero bevel grind is really really sharp, its got only 2 bevels vs the 3 bevels on a std CG like on a '7 tanto, but its only available on customs and the ECA P-Tac, without rebeveling its hard to get a std CG as sharp as a std "v" grind though, imho, it can be done but isnt easy.

honestly, i dont know why he makes them with the CG, maybe its like a trademark? i dont really see any advantage to 'em myself, to me the aesthetics of EKI's offset the CG to a large extent, but i would prefer a std "V" grind on all except the tantos. i do guess once ya get used to CG's they are easier to sharpen. and for SD which is what EKI's are designed for the CG works fine, its just not as good for "fine cutting" and utlity stuff, though it will work in that regard.

but to me, especially on the non-tantos, the CG just isnt the best way to fly.

but i like EKI's enuff to put up with 'em lol.
 
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