Hi Ancient SUL, I know there is at least one more of these floating around out . I tried snagging that one up too but wasn't lucky enough to get it. Maybe if we all get together and scream really, really loud Mr. Emerson will make a production model that, would be easier ($wise) to use, or throw it in the Custom/Production line which should be starting some time soon...........right, Derek?
There are some differences between the two. The first obvious difference is that the screws and clip on the prototype is Black-Td. The screws are also flat heads on the ones that hold the clip in, while the screws in the clip on the newer one is phillips heads. The clip on the newer one is a real sweet satiny finish.
I kinda like the grips on the newer CQC8 better than I do the prototype's. The contrasting black and stainless steel looks pretty cool to me. I think it will look a lot better in the long run if carried compared to the Black-T which I think is known for not being extremely durable.
The lanyard hole in the grips for the paracord in the Prototype doesn't go all the way through the micarta spacer blocks it. While on the newer one it does go through.
Mr. Prez, Derek hit the nail on the head they aren't two tone, but that would be really cool if they were.
buchard keep the order in. I had the ES1-M also and that was a cool knife. It's just my desires fall on the CQC8 and with the wave I'm helpless. I don't think you'd be disappointed in the ES1-M. But if the 8 makes your blood stop like it does me then I'd start searching for the one I didn't snag. Because if I find it there's no saying what I'd do to get it
Although, if any of you guys out there can get me a date with Sarah Michelle Gellar while at the same time have my wife not kick me in my nads............I'll give em both to you
Ross T.
[This message has been edited by ROSANGHAL (edited 08-09-2000).]
