Most overrated knife?

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This is a question on another forum.
Out of 198 or so reply's, Emerson comes up a lot :eek: this I find not only disturbing but perplexing. I recently discovered Emerson's, and really like them.
As a knife collector/user I like to believe, that what I carry is a well respected make. I will continue with Emerson's come hell or high water. :cool:
Why do you suppose all the negative post's about Emerson knives?
I'm just asking, not condemning in anyway.
 
I think Emerson People are smart enough to know that Emerson's are not for everyone. And they let it be. I love Emerson's for what they are and if I have to explain what they are then you are not an Emerson Person.
I read the posts that you are referring to, and Seems like Striders where getting the crap kicked out of them just like all the other threads of this nature. They always turn to Bashing Striders and I stop reading them. Because nothing good ever comes from it.
 
Probably has to do with price. People don't like paying over $100 and still getting 154cm steel blade and a liner lock. I like my Emersons, but in terms of value Spyderco/Benchmade use better materials for the price. People that bash Emersons have most likely never even owned one.
 
ericb445 said:
I think Emerson People are smart enough to know that Emerson's are not for everyone. And they let it be. I love Emerson's for what they are and if I have to explain what they are then you are not an Emerson Person.
I read the posts that you are referring to, and Seems like Striders where getting the crap kicked out of them just like all the other threads of this nature. They always turn to Bashing Striders and I stop reading them. Because nothing good ever comes from it.
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Striders were up there also, guess I'll take your advice and and stop reading the negatives. :p
 
Emerson Knives---Their demand is growing now more than ever. That should tell you something.
 
You see this a lot with all expensive knives. I'm of the opinion that it's "sour grapes," pure and simple. People can't afford them, so they have to justify that they're really not any good anyway.

But hey, we know better, right?
 
Samael said:
You see this a lot with all expensive knives. I'm of the opinion that it's "sour grapes," pure and simple. People can't afford them, so they have to justify that they're really not any good anyway.

But hey, we know better, right?
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Well said Sam, well said
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Lycosa said:
Emerson Knives---Their demand is growing now more than ever. That should tell you something.
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Yeah, this ole bugger purchased 5 in the last two months or so..and he loves them all :D
 
Samael said:
You see this a lot with all expensive knives. I'm of the opinion that it's "sour grapes," pure and simple. People can't afford them, so they have to justify that they're really not any good anyway.

But hey, we know better, right?
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I think that you have made quite an astute observation, Samael, and it is the only one that makes sense to me.

I am fortunate enough to own some great knives from most of the 'big' names and each maker brings something different to the table. However, for me, only Emerson inspires complete confidence in build quality, grip security, material choice and overall design. The cutting ability of the chisel edge is what I expected from my other knives, but they just don't quite equal the Emerson.

You will never hear me putting down other manufacturers, but Emerson knives are like a Mercedes, you will never know what you are missing until you drive one.
 
A.P.F. said:
I think that you have made quite an astute observation, Samael, and it is the only one that makes sense to me.

I am fortunate enough to own some great knives from most of the 'big' names and each maker brings something different to the table. However, for me, only Emerson inspires complete confidence in build quality, grip security, material choice and overall design. The cutting ability of the chisel edge is what I expected from my other knives, but they just don't quite equal the Emerson.

You will never hear me putting down other manufacturers, but Emerson knives are like a Mercedes, you will never know what you are missing until you drive one.
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A real life experience - A friend at work sent his GT-500 to Shelby and got it back as a Super Snake. One day we had a little car show. My Mach 1, his Super Snake, a 10 second 440 BB Challenger and an ole Cobra 427.

The guy with the 440 ran it up a private strip and showed us what it had. Definitely a ten second car at least from what I could tell. Well, these old school big block guys didn't give the Super Snake any respect...overrated...blah blah blah...I will take my ole muscle car any day. Then, I got a chance to go for a ride in the Super Snake with the owner of the 440 driving. Couldn't even touch the throttle until fourth gear...ROLLED into fourth...close to full throttle and that thing put us both back into the seat so hard and fast it was insane. In the second it took to roll into it we went from SMASHED into our seats at 80 to the rear wheels breaking loose QUICKLY at over 100. The guy looked over and said, "oh yeah this thing would easily kill my 440"

So, the guys all want the Super Snake now. Points of the story, Super Snakes are slow and Emerson’s are overrated. The ONLY downfall I have ever felt my Emerson’s have would be the fact that the handle screws secure to the handle slabs and not a tube between the slabs. With that said, I have never had any of my handles fall apart but it’s a mental thing that will always be in the back of my head and any normal person would quickly dismiss as inconsequential.

Edited to add: No i do not think Emerson is overratted. Just to state the obvious...but you never know and I don't want my comment taken out of context.
 
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I think Emersons are though of as "overated" by people because alot of folks just dont
know who Ernie is and why his name commands a higher price.

They just see a black G-10, 154cm, liner lock and think WTF ?

He has been making customs for a long time and has made a huge mark in the indistry
but it is still a subtle mark it would seem.

I dont care any way, it just means there is more knives for me :D:thumbup:
 
I actually used to think that Emerson's were over rated. It seemed like a lot of money to be spending on a 154cm blade that didn't seem to me to be anything special. They were about twice as much as an average Spyderco knife for example and I didn't think they were twice the knife. In fact I think people said before, for the value they probably are not as good as a Spyderco type knife. I don't have a lot of spare money on hand right now so it made it even harder to justify buying a knife like that. Then a few weeks ago I was finally convinced to buy an Emerson knife. It completely changed my mind. What a knife. I will definitely be buying more emerson knives in the future as soon as I can afford some more. In my opinion I think its the price that makes people say they are over rated, that's what I used to think at least.
 
Monnymac said:
I actually used to think that Emerson's were over rated. It seemed like a lot of money to be spending on a 154cm blade that didn't seem to me to be anything special. They were about twice as much as an average Spyderco knife for example and I didn't think they were twice the knife. In fact I think people said before, for the value they probably are not as good as a Spyderco type knife. I don't have a lot of spare money on hand right now so it made it even harder to justify buying a knife like that. Then a few weeks ago I was finally convinced to buy an Emerson knife. It completely changed my mind. What a knife. I will definitely be buying more emerson knives in the future as soon as I can afford some more. In my opinion I think its the price that makes people say they are over rated, that's what I used to think at least.
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which one did you get?
 
Yikes, I think they're one of the best values in the industry.

They compete with any other hard use knife on the planet, and are one third of the price. The reason I can't pick up a knife that's 3X more expensive is because I know that I wouldn't use it, but would baby it instead. EKI's are great b/c they're cheap enough to replace if I break but strong enough that I trust it.

Hey, to each his own, I guess. I think most cars are over-priced, so I walk everywhere.

...it's an interesting topic, though.
 
maybe one of you guys could tell me. if you could pick a better blade steel (or other material) what metal would you pick for the blade?

the next question is are there any knife makers that would make you a blade to fit your emerson but out of your chosen metal?
 
folderfan2093 said:
maybe one of you guys could tell me. if you could pick a better blade steel (or other material) what metal would you pick for the blade?

the next question is are there any knife makers that would make you a blade to fit your emerson but out of your chosen metal?
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I actually quite like EKIs 154cm but something like BG42 (its Japanese I know but ...) or D2 would be the first 2 that come to mind.
I suppose you could call those two "better" steels but I have had great times with both those steels and EKIs 154cm.

There is a few makers who would do you a blade for an EKI. "Charly Mike" had a Ti blade made by Reese W. not long ago.
 
Haze said:
I actually quite like EKIs 154cm but something like BG42 (its Japanese I know but ...) or D2 would be the first 2 that come to mind.
I suppose you could call those two "better" steels but I have had great times with both those steels and EKIs 154cm.

There is a few makers who would do you a blade for an EKI. "Charly Mike" had a Ti blade made by Reese W. not long ago.
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just curious but what would something like that cost?
 
Not sure to be honest,

I cant see it being too over the top as its just half a knife :p

I would probably expect to pay ~$100 give or take.
The blade will have to be hand ground and fitted, you will also have to eat the cost of
materials right off the bat so its always going to cost more than a "factory made" balde.
 
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