Is the CQC-15 hard to sharpen?

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I got a good offer for a CQC-15, and this would actually be the start of my Emerson collection. I live outside US, and Emerson knives are very rare and expensive around here. Anyway, I was wondering how hard is it to sharpen such blade without ruining the S-shape and the tanto's angle?
 
It's hard to see but the tango tip does round off slightly over time but it's still my favorite Emerson.
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If it is too hard to sharpen, you can send your knife to Emerson and they'll sharpen it for relatively cheap. Although being out of the US this might not be an option for you, not sure.
 
this is a stupid question I know, but if you were to sharpen it on a sharpmaker like you would a recurved blade and the second edge rounds off, is that a big deal or is it just strictly cosmetic?
 
Unfortunately this trip for resharpening would cost me a large fraction of the knife's price due to shipping costs around here. The same goes for repairs and everything, that is why I stay away from autos and other more complicated folders. It sucks, but I have to figure it out, this love for knives is demanding :D . So, essentially it is sharpening of a S-blade and a tanto tip, there are a lot of video tutorials on both. Does the fact that the CQC-15 has a combination of both make it any harder, or do I simply sharpen the S-curve first, stopping by the angle of the tanto, and then continue with the tanto?
 
I haven't yet sharpened my mini 15, but I think you have the right idea. Go slow, and keep an eye on progress. and like Mike8008 says, it might not be a big deal if you round out the transition into the tanto.
 
Mike8008 said:
this is a stupid question I know, but if you were to sharpen it on a sharpmaker like you would a recurved blade and the second edge rounds off, is that a big deal or is it just strictly cosmetic?
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It's all personal preference. If you are careful and take your time, you should be able to keep the transition clean. Think about it for a second, who is going to say anything about the edge rounding off? What or who would make a big deal out of it? You can answer this yourself. ;)
 
Well, even it is hard, I could not help myself and here it is... :D



First Emerson for my collection - amazing handle and a sick, sick blade. The only downside it now I want a Persian, a Super CQC-8 and a Super Commander really bad...

One question though - the Emerson's site says the CQC-15 has a conventional V-grind, and mine seems to have a chisel ground, although the blade says "2012". Am I missing something or is this awkward? I know most Emerson knives are chisel ground.
 
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The 15 does have a conventional V grind. The proof is flipping the knife over and looking at the other side. You are confusing cutting edge and primary grinds.
 
rangestormer said:
One question though - the Emerson's site says the CQC-15 has a conventional V-grind, and mine seems to have a chisel ground, although the blade says "2012". Am I missing something or is this awkward? I know most Emerson knives are chisel ground.
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That's referring the main bevel. All Emerson knives have chisel EDGES though.
 
Oh yeah, I did not realize that, thanks for the info, guys! A classic Emerson newbie collector's misunderstanding. :)
 
I hope I will be able to purchase one soon and share the love, Emerson is great, I finally understand the passion for them.
 
rangestormer said:
Oh yeah, I did not realize that, thanks for the info, guys! A classic Emerson newbie collector's misunderstanding. :)
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That's a beautiful knife. Let us know when you buy your next one. LOL!

I'm actually looking at the mini 15 myself. Trying to decide between that or the Horseman. Will probably just get both. Haha!
 
Not hard to sharpen at all. All you really need is a ceramic honing rod, making sure you hit it at the right angle.
 
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