Is the Axis Stryker II comparable to the Emerson CQC7?

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Hello all -

I was just wondering how the Axis Stryker II compares up against the Emerson CQC7? I know some consider the Emerson as the number one hard use blade around so was just wondering your thoughts. Yes I know this is a Benchmade area of the forum and thus a lot of Benchmade fans here - I just got my first BM and am extremely impressed with it thus far.

Any in sight is appreciated.
 
Having owned both at one point or another, I'd likely own an Axis Stryker again before the CQC-7. It was better finished, had a better action, and costs a bit less than the Emerson.
 
The Emerson will likely win out in terms of how "tough" the blade is. Ernie runs his 154CM a tad softer than Benchmade, because in his words, "A dull knife is still a knife, but a broken knife [isn't]." The 7 will have a stronger tip as well, I think. That said, the Stryker will have a stronger lock, arguably easier 1 hand opening/closing, and it should hold an edge longer... I like them both, very much, and have used both (earlier non-axis Strykers auto and manual, as well as CQC7s) quite a bit over the years. My $0.02 fwiw.
 
Thank you all, I picked the KSF version with carbon fiber and CM4 cerakote as rotation for my EDC - was just wondering how hard I could push it - being new to BM I was not sure the standard they are held up to.
 
ID pick stryker,but.EMerson is a good knife too.Just way overpriced for what it is!Benchmade cqc7was very good knife,id take it over emerson anytime.
 
What's important to remember is, between the two blades the geometry is very different. The Stryker has the drop point, the CQC7 has the chisel grind; very different designs, but perfect for what they're intended. I've owned a '99 EKI CQC7 and loved the thing, but the 970/975 versions by Benchmade were the better knife IMO. It's easier to find the Benchmade versions as well. I think this is because of Ernie's fan base, folks really seem to hold onto theirs. Again this is my opine.
 
Stryker is more about knife, Emerson is more about prybar. I've CQC-7A and old BM 913, I would like to have Stryker axis in future too. If you would like I can make comparison pic with CQC-7A and BM 913.
 
I have an auto Stryker and a jungle 7. I love and use both extensively. Now that you have the Stryker, find a used 7 on the exchange.


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ourgon said:
Stryker is more about knife, Emerson is more about prybar. I've CQC-7A and old BM 913, I would like to have Stryker axis in future too. If you would like I can make comparison pic with CQC-7A and BM 913.
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Thx that would be awesome!!
Riley12 said:
I have an auto Stryker and a jungle 7. I love and use both extensively. Now that you have the Stryker, find a used 7 on the exchange.
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Good plan!!
 
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jkarp_53 said:
What's important to remember is, between the two blades the geometry is very different. The Stryker has the drop point, the CQC7 has the chisel grind; very different designs, but perfect for what they're intended. I've owned a '99 EKI CQC7 and loved the thing, but the 970/975 versions by Benchmade were the better knife IMO. It's easier to find the Benchmade versions as well. I think this is because of Ernie's fan base, folks really seem to hold onto theirs. Again this is my opine.
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Depends on which model Stryker you go with. They have the Drop point and a Tanto available. I have the Stryker 2 in both the full sized and the mini, both with the Tanto style blade and man is that blade tough. The Emerson knives in my opinion are just plain dull looking, ugly, and waaaaay overpriced.
 
I'm wondering who does 154cm better,Benchmade or Emerson.Emersons 154cm should be little softer,but I do not know,havent seen 2 similar knives in those steels tested side by side.
 
lonestar1979 said:
I'm wondering who does 154cm better,Benchmade or Emerson.Emersons 154cm should be little softer,but I do not know,havent seen 2 similar knives in those steels tested side by side.
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Benchmade does 154cm so well, I don't think Emerson would do better...but just as good.
 
The M4 version stryker is miles ahead of 154cm in every category except corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening.
 
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