Got A Special One On The Way

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Steely Dorn

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I have acquired quite a few new Emerson knives lately and told myself that I was going to take it easy for a while but you know how that goes. I figured I would get myself something special for my birthday is coming up and I was looking for some models that I don't have yet. The HD-7 or a custom 7 were what I was after but those things are elusive and go very fast.
I was torn between a custom CQC-12 and custom CQC-45 that I found. I have been digging the clip points lately and have a few models with that blade style so it was going to be one of these. After much debate I decided on the 45, I've got a production 12 and haven't had and 45s cross my path so I figured this was the time to get it.
I'm really excited about this one, this will be my second custom. I come home tomorrow night and this should be waiting for me. Nothing better than spending a week working out of town only to come back to a package waiting for me. I'd love to post pics but have no idea how, if someone could point me to some directions I'll give it a shot.
 
Congrats on the 45! I own one and wouldn't trade it for any other knife and it's my Holy Grail knife.

Posting picture require some sort of service like photobucket (what I use) where you can post pictures. It's free to open and use. There is a thread here on BF that goes into detail but I don't have that link . Sorry!

Ray
 
rayster357 said:
Congrats on the 45! I own one and wouldn't trade it for any other knife and it's my Holy Grail knife.
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This one was a grail for me too. Never thought I would actually find one. Do you have a custom or one that came as a set with the Baer? I love the double diamond grips that come on the set knives. They would match my colt but I figure most people that bought the pistol/knife set would be hard pressed to separate them.
 
Mine is the custom model with the titanium bolster and green Micarta combo. I recently refinished mine removing the bead blasted texture finish in favor of satin/brushed look like my Tissot T-Touch titanium watch. Just a fan of that brushed titanium look. I would love to get the other variation without bolsters but those are most likely keepers for those that have them.
 
Wow, that is awesome! I never heard of the '45 until this thread.

Is it basically a SpecWar handle with a CQC-13ish blade?

It would be really cool if they'd do a run, I'd sell a few others to make room for a pair....
 
The CQC-45 does have a Specwar style handle but with a thicker/taller butt end on the handle and doesn't taper like the Specwar or CQC-11. The blade is like the CQC-12, not the CQC-13 though both are Bowie style.
 
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Hope these pictures work. I really like it and would buy a production model if they are ever released.
 
rayster357 said:
The blade is like the CQC-12, not the CQC-13 though both are Bowie style.
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From what I can tell all three of these have the same blade other than the swedge on the Regiment.

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The 13 has a wider blade that is much more upswept at the tip and of course the swedge.

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Some more clip points just for fun. Carried the black 13 this week.

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I almost bought a CQC-45 from the green forum. I didn't realize how small it was compared to other Emerson models. I got a custom CQC-13 instead and I think it will fit my hand better
 
The grip area of the handle is shorter on the CQC-13 due to the hooked shape of the buttend of the handle thought the CQC-13's handle is 1/8" longer overall (assuming the Tiger is same handle silouette as the CQC-13). The CQC-45 has a really good handle to blade length ratio with the tip under 1/8" from the end when closed so the handle seems stubby to some. The CQC-45's actual grip zone from fingerguard to the last bit of jimping is the same as the CQC-11.
 
Both. There is the limited George Washington Edition and the production model in the usual flavors.
 
Silvanus said:
I almost bought a CQC-45 from the green forum. I didn't realize how small it was compared to other Emerson models. I got a custom CQC-13 instead and I think it will fit my hand better
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The 45 is the same size as the 12 and the Regiment and right around the 13. The pics were taken at a funny angle making the ones on the top look smaller. Nothing wrong with the 13 though, good choice for a custom. The production 13 has a great handle and the customs always feel better than the productions. I'm actually looking at a custom 12 now but I'm not sure I can afford it.
 
Here's a photo of some closed and lined up. All are according to where my index finger sits for grip area reference with what I have.

Top row L-R:Mini A-100,Traveler, Endeavor, CQC-7V, HD7, Zealot, CQC-11 and ECA 2014 Regiment.

Bottom row L_R: Traveler, CQC-7AW, Zealot, Tiger, HD12, Specwar-A, CQC-45 custom, CQC-11, Patriot, Vindicator, ETAK-A, El Bandito, Gentleman Jim, Persian and Gypsy Jack.

 
Nice collection you got there. What you think of the Regiment? I didn't even know they existed until recently and actually joined the ECA to get one. One of those gems that doesn't get much attention. I really like it and am glad I acquired one before they were gone.
 
Thanks Steely! The Regiment is a cool blade. The action is smooth with no lock stick. The handle is comfortable but I'm not too fond of the butt end. Figuring that I have the ETAK, the Regiment would be close. Not really. I don't have a better picture but I extended the end of the handle to have a "hook" like the ETAK or the HD12 when I made the scales. I also extended the fingerguard down to be more like the CQC-8's and extended the thumbramp. It was a nice knife to start with but now is more to me liking after the mod.

Here's a picture I posted in the gallery. the Regiment is in the left row 2nd from the top.

 
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