Functionality of Emerson knives.

T

Thompson_

Joined
Feb 12, 2012
Messages
8
I'm sold on Ernie Emerson and his passion for his knives, and from what I have seen they are superior to all other folding knives in the "tactical" market, Im curious as to how well they perform when used for personal defense. Blood can be very slippery and I don't want my hand to slide anywhere near the business end of the knife. Anyone have any experience with less than ideal grip conditions? That is the only thing holding me back from buying an Emerson.
 
If the grip on an Emerson isn't grippy enough for you, you may need to stop using so much hand lotion.
I carried many different knives for a few years, but my Emerson Commander has kicked out all other folders for every day use. I can't say that I have ever used it in the fashion you are curious about, but I have used it covered in water and a little of my own blood :o and grip is not an issue. Emerson handles fit my hand better than any other folder I have used.
Good luck in your search!
 
I don't plan on doing any killing with it, but I want it to be as grippy as possible. I figured with a G10 handle that slipping wouldn't be much of an issue, but I have never held one so I cant say for sure. thanks for the info though.
 
My favorite go to carry folder is an Emerson Super Commander. The knife is rock solid in my hand. I used it to field dress a deer and it was very secure in my hand.
 
In the sake of full disclosure I have never stabbed anyone and hope not to, But I have had lots of gunk grime and solutions on the range of Emersons I carry. The G10 is plenty grippy. I do find some models just fit my hand better than others and some suit differents grips and different tasks. My roadhouse locks in to my hand, some of the others lend themselves to more floating grips its all preferance, but the newer G10 is often (if anything) a tad more grippy rather than not grippy enough
 
Thompson_ said:
I'm sold on Ernie Emerson and his passion for his knives, and from what I have seen they are superior to all other folding knives in the "tactical" market, Im curious as to how well they perform when used for personal defense. Blood can be very slippery and I don't want my hand to slide anywhere near the business end of the knife. Anyone have any experience with less than ideal grip conditions? That is the only thing holding me back from buying an Emerson.
Click to expand...








From what you have seen they are superior to all other tactical knives on the market:rolleyes:



Thats pretty funny right there.
 
I've been EDC'ing a CQC-10 for about 6 years. I've bought numerous replacements for it that are now sitting in a drawer and the 10 is still in my pocket. It's been through dirt, sand, salt, sweat, blood (yes, my own), and everything in between. The handle is just grippy enough without shredding your pants, the clip fills the bend in my fingers perfectly, and the wave feature is about perfect. If whatever you are doing will make you drop this knife, you'll drop any knife.
 
MikeyD said:
agreed lmao.
Click to expand...

I said FOLDING; my mind is made up as far as fixed blades go. I have a Applegate Fairbairn and it's the best knife I have as far as tactical blades go. But Emerson's no frills approach is what I like as far as tactical folders are concerned. But I do see how my prior statement can make me seem like a fan boy. lol
 
Since you mentioned the clip, how tight is the retention? My favourite pocket clip on a knife is the factory clip on my benchmade griptillian, how does it compare to it?
 
The Emerson clip is super tight and the G10 scales are extremely grippy. Combine them, and you're gonna go through a few pairs of jeans before you even break the knife in. I have to keep my clips a tiny bit loose for EDC. The knife won't fall out of your pocket, and it won't fall out of your hand.
 
hoxhunbe said:
The Emerson clip is super tight and the G10 scales are extremely grippy. Combine them, and you're gonna go through a few pairs of jeans before you even break the knife in. I have to keep my clips a tiny bit loose for EDC. The knife won't fall out of your pocket, and it won't fall out of your hand.
Click to expand...


But the clip tension is very easily tweaked to get it how you want it.
 
Truthfully, I think the ergonomics of Emerson knives are one the best highlights of his designs. Texture of the G-10 aside, they promote a very good conventional grip and most will pretty much guarantee your hand from sliding up on the handle just in how they are obviously shaped. Whether or not people are critical of Emerson knives, grip-ability has never been something I've read anyone argue or complain over. The only thing I could see making a difference is the size of ones hands versus which size model to buy. In which case I would say, try and find a way to handle one. But yeah, if grip-ability is your main concern, I think you'd do fine with an Emerson.
 
Yes, I too am constantly amazed at how secure and comfortable Emerson handles are. Even the A-100, which at first glance would seem to present the possibility of hand slippage, is remarkably comfortable and secure. Emerson does some serious work in their knife designs, which this consumer appreciates.
 
While the G10 grips I'm sure hold up nicely, there was another post on this forum concerning an Emerson knife failure due to a stabbing action, and the reply he received from Emerson was something along the lines of "Emerson knives were not designed to be stabbed." Contrary to the use of the Tanto blade, which is often marketed as a 'superior penetration ability' than other blade designs. I tried searching, but could not find the exact post.
 
David_Parker03 said:
While the G10 grips I'm sure hold up nicely, there was another post on this forum concerning an Emerson knife failure due to a stabbing action, and the reply he received from Emerson was something along the lines of "Emerson knives were not designed to be stabbed." Contrary to the use of the Tanto blade, which is often marketed as a 'superior penetration ability' than other blade designs. I tried searching, but could not find the exact post.
Click to expand...
- I think it was a Youtube video that had those comments. As for the comment about not being designed for stabbing, it simply sounds like legal disclaimers. It's just like reading any firearm owner's manual where it states that you should not have a round in the chamber until you are ready to fire. Which makes a gun as useful as a hammer.
 
In the prisons here, offenders wrap their shank/shiv handles with masking tape. Seems to be enough 'grip' for people who actually stab each other... And you're worried about G10? :confused:
 
mr.trooper said:
In the prisons here, offenders wrap their shank/shiv handles with masking tape. Seems to be enough 'grip' for people who actually stab each other... And you're worried about G10? :confused:
Click to expand...

Thanks. I'll use this as my default reply whenever anyone complains about the lack of a guard, jimping, handle grooves, or whatever.
 
CapitalizedLiving said:
Thanks. I'll use this as my default reply whenever anyone complains about the lack of a guard, jimping, handle grooves, or whatever.
Click to expand...

The best shank I have seen had a string that you put your hand through so you wouldn't slip onto the blade, ingenious but kinda impractical for a folding knife. :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top