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Is every emerson chisel ground?

Discussion in 'Emerson Knives' started by stickymeat, Jul 1, 2012.

  1. Jul 1, 2012 #1
    stickymeat

    stickymeat

    539
    Feb 24, 2012
    Just curious if every emerson is chisel ground, almost bought an a100 but dont want chisel ground...
     
  2. Jul 1, 2012 #2
    jc0228

    jc0228

    71
    Jan 15, 2012
    I have the A100, CQC 7 and a Mini Commander. The 7 is the only one completely flat on one side but they all only have a single bevel on the side with the emerson logo.

    Just look it up on YouTube.

    Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.
     
    Last edited: Jul 1, 2012
  3. Jul 1, 2012 #3
    ikor

    ikor

    11
    Oct 5, 2011
    No...some are V grind while others have what is called an 'assymetrical' grind although they may be called 'V-grind'.
     
  4. Jul 1, 2012 #4
    GMAHN

    GMAHN

    183
    Sep 30, 2010
    Every Emerson, whether it has a bevel on each side of the blade or only a single bevel, still has a chisel edge.
     
  5. Jul 1, 2012 #5
    RevDevil

    RevDevil Super Evil Supermod Staff Member Super Mod

    42,294
    Nov 9, 2009
    You are correct. A chisel grind is when the blade is completely flat on one side and has extreme "chisel-like" plunge on the other. All Emerson knives are only sharpened on one side. All this is available on the Emerson website too.
     
    Last edited: Jul 5, 2012
  6. Jul 1, 2012 #6
    jwaj

    jwaj

    596
    Dec 19, 2002
    I think where the confusion originated was that the CQC-7 has a chisel profile blade. So people associate this blade profile with "chisel ground". I saw a good video interview Emerson did in which he explained the benifit of chisel ground edges. Basically, easy to sharpen in various field conditions.
     
  7. Jul 2, 2012 #7
    Oldhairpin

    Oldhairpin

    22
    Jun 8, 2012
    Yup, just to concur, the CQC-7 and the Karambit are flat on one side, ground just like a chisel.

    The other 3 Emersons I have (Commander. 15 and Super 8) that are V-ground, have a chiselled edge.

    Emerson do make a CQC-7 in a V-grind.
     
  8. Jul 5, 2012 #8
    CORAM-DEO-WARRIOR

    CORAM-DEO-WARRIOR

    1
    Jul 5, 2012
    Why wouldnt you want a chisel ground? Its stronger, sharper, has less drag when cutting, and isnt that hard to sharpen
     
  9. Jul 5, 2012 #9
    RevDevil

    RevDevil Super Evil Supermod Staff Member Super Mod

    42,294
    Nov 9, 2009
    Really? There are too many variables you just threw out the window to make a comment like that or to even be taken seriously. If you can provide proof via cutting tests and other data, otherwise just opinion.
     
  10. Jul 5, 2012 #10
    Lycosa

    Lycosa

    43,275
    Aug 24, 2007
    Yea, V grinds can get just as sharp as a CG. I do favor the CG though for it's simplistic design and ease of sharpening though.
     
  11. Jul 7, 2012 #11
    A.P.F.

    A.P.F. Gold Member Gold Member

    7,133
    Mar 3, 2006
    I am fond of the CG as well. They are easier for a Wine Stoned Ploughboy like me to sharpen. ;)
     
  12. Jul 7, 2012 #12
    Mike8008

    Mike8008

    340
    Apr 1, 2012
    The chisel edge on my cqc 7 works much better than I expected it it would and sharpening is a breeze.

    Im trying to get the hang of sharpening the first edge on my sharpmaker though. Not used to tanto blades.
     
  13. Jul 7, 2012 #13
    Oldhairpin

    Oldhairpin

    22
    Jun 8, 2012
    Slicing cheese off a block with the 7 takes a bit of practice; it feels odd at first slicing straight down with the blade at 20 degrees or so but I'm now an expert at cutting the cheese...........
     

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