Help w/Emerson CQC 7

Uncle Timbo

Uncle Timbo

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Hey guys, I'd like to think of myself as open-minded. I'd like to see what all the fuss is about and get an Emerson CQC 7 w/wave and a tanto blade but I can't get past the chisel grind. Why chisel? Is this knife built for one thing and one thing only? I don't think it's a versatile knife but I could be wrong. I also don't think I need the wave. The thumb disc would be fast enough for my 57 y/o self. Why do I need it? I'm not sure I do.

I'm currently alternating between a Sage 1, Sage 2 and I have a mini Sere.

Can you give me some thoughts? Pro AND con. Am I missing the boat?
 
That knife is not designed for everyone. You might be a few decades late to the party on that one. ;)
Sell it and get yourself an A100 or a Horseman, you'll be much happier.
 
My thoughts are with that are... the cqc7 comes in variations so you could get it without the wave. I would suggest that you do the thumb disc mod and change it to a bullet casings rim. Also blue loc tite the threads on that thunb disc screw. Gives more purchase the disc. The cons part are that although its a titaniun liner it can still fail if abused not that you would. Worth the money eh....maybe? I prefer a spydercparamillitary or a millitary. That and the zero tolerance 0200. i think youd like the zt personally. I suggest the 0200 if you prefer assisted knives then the 0300 or 0350
 
The chisel grind just takes some getting used to, but I like it now. It is easier to sharpen if nothing else.......
As for the wave, my personal beater Emerson is a cqc7a black bird. I got it on purpose because I do not like tanto blades. It also does not have the wave, which I don't need. You could grind off the wave or just not use it.
 
There are a LOT of knives in that price range though. If you really don't like it, sell it! That is one of the great things about this site.
 
Emerson uses a chisel grind to make the sharpening of his blades easier. IE in an emergency situation, you could scrape it on asphalt to get a serviceable edge. Maybe no hair popping sharp, but sharp enough.
 
For general edc use, I'd get a V grind, like a Para, but for serious use, get that chisel grind blade. I just happen to think that CG blades are cool.
 
If you have reservations about the chisel grind, then get a CQC7V so you get a v grind. Have you handled a 7 yet? IMO its one of those things where you have to get it in your hand and feel the ergos and just how solid it feels before some people "get it".
 
I'm a big fan of the CqC-7 its a sturdy beast of a knife and I can get the Chisel grind silly sharp. They also are very solid in your hand they might not look like it but once you get one in your hand its locked in. Emerson's are not for every one but I say give em a look at. My cqc-7 was my first Emerson and now im up to 6 of them now.
 
At first i was a little put off by the chisel grind....Until i learned how to sharpen it properly. Oh man, they can be extremely sharp! I used my Wicked Edge to sharpen a Horseman to a 20 deg profile and put a polished edge on it. It will easily topple hair on my arm without even touching my skin.... If you fool around a bit with sharpening yourself, you can get a very sharp and usable edge from a chisel grind. Or you can get the CQC-7V and use a basic sharpmaker or the like.

As far as the wave goes, I really like having the option to use it or not... I kind of miss it when i EDC a knife without one. You don't have to use it each and every time you pull your knife from your pocket but they are super easy (and fun) to use. Like most of us, in the beginning very few of us were able to achieve a full blade deployment without a wrist flick. After a few hours or days of practice i'm sure it became second nature to flick your blade open without much wrist action. Same goes for the wave... seems odd at first but once you get used to it, it's a nice option (which i think you'll use more than you think)

Oh and definitely get / make a bullet thumb disc. I personally like the .357, it's just slightly larger than the 9MM and like matrixone976 mentioned, you get a better purchase. I have one on my CQC-7 and i need to make a few for the rest of its Emerson siblings


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hmmm...where to begin. Well, when buying an Emerson you will not be getting a high finished knife. What I mean by that is its tolerances are not the smoothest out of the box, most of the time. But since the design is so simple, you can tinker with it and tweak it to your preferences. You are knot getting a "pretty" knife, however what you are buying is a knife that is built like a tank. Its construction is very sturdy, does not feel like a spyderco or benchmade, no offense. The grind is different but it does what it is suppose to do, which is cut. In my opinion it is very easy to sharpen. The knife is versatile for me, but that does not mean it may be for you. The whole wave thing is a gimmick as far as im concerned. Hopefully I will never "need" to deploy my knife that fast. Now as far as the 7, I have the regular size and the mini. Let me say that I am a full time student so the regular seems to be to big while the mini is just right. But I also own a micro commander and like that better than both, due to size, ergos, and blade shape. IMO i would definitely choose an Emerson over a sage, only because i like the feel of a sturdier knife.
 
Porkie- I'm tellin you... get that MT7/2. It's V ground with the badazz zero ground Besh Wedge point!! And it's $90.
 
Decisions, decisions. Thank you everybody. I'm still on the fence but I sure do appreciate all the comments. I love this place. You all are great!
 
Lycosa said:
Porkie- I'm tellin you... get that MT7/2. It's V ground with the badazz zero ground Besh Wedge point!! And it's $90.
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That's one of the ugliest knives I've ever seen. It looks like somebody used it as a pry par and broke the tip off.
 
lol! It's called the pry bar folder. That broken point is a razor sharp zero.
You really have to handle one.
 
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