My first Emerson folder!

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Safety Guy

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Hello Suspects! Yeah, I know there's a bunch of other threads on Mini Commanders, but this is my first one and all...:)

I'm at the end of the first day of Levels 1 and 2 of MBC, so my right forearm is sore and swollen, and I jammed my left thumb Friday morning in judo class. I'm SORE!:D

But I got home today and found a box waiting for me: my first Emerson: a satin blade, green handled Min-Com. It was as stiff (as I am right now) out of the box, so I loosened the pivot a bit and now I can manipulate it better. Waved a few times out of my pocket.

It's a 2002 model. I believe the number above the patent inscription is the serial number: 241. (Someone let me know if I'm wrong.)

The blade does come pretty close to one side of the liner when closed, but so far no rubbing. It seems the back spacer is made out of black G10. (Am I right?)

I'm too sore to give it much of a workout, but everything seems in order. The liner lock isn't my favorite, but it seems to be solidly in place on this one.

So far so good. I like it. I'd REALLY like one of those frame lock conversions, but that'll have to wait awhile!

Now to get off here, get ready for bed, and ice down & wrap this huge lump on my arm.

I foresee MAJOR PAIN tomorrow! :D

Karl
 
"MBC"?

The 241 will be the serial number. Satin and Green G10. Very cool.

The backspacer is G10 on current models.

Now you gotta spend a day wavin the BaJesus out of it. :D
 
Spyderco's "Martial Blade Craft," taught by Michael Janich, and hosted by a local karate club. Good stuff.

And my right arm's swelling's gone down! Maybe I'll survive today...:)

Karl
 
Safety Guy,You lucky B**tard.I can't find a Mini Commander for love nor money.Hope Your swelling goes down soon.tom.:eek:
 
Hey Tom, try Cumberland Knives. The Mini-Coms are still listed at $99.98. That's where I got mine, although it was backordered for about two weeks.

Yep, my swelling is under control, the second day of the course wasn't too painful, and I did some "waving" today as I showed off my new toy!:)

Karl

PS The green scales and black pocket clip really go well with my woodland BDU pants...:D
 
two weeks from cumberland? grr, i've been waiting since the openning days of january for mine from john, still haven't gotten it :(
 
Karl, I don't think you know what you have let yourself in for! In the coming months you will most likely develop a sever case of Emersonitis which can only be releaved by buying more Emersons! It is a VERY expensive disease to catch and impossible to get rid of. My wife is not impressed to say the least.

Bring on the Super Commander - I can't wait

Cheers all

Pete
 
Originally posted by Safety Guy
Hey Tom, try Cumberland Knives. The Mini-Coms are still listed at $99.98. That's where I got mine, although it was backordered for about two weeks.

Saftey Guy,That's what I did this Morning.John said they were in stock so I'm hoping it will be here soon!tom.:D
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Guys, These things come in "waves", so I may have plenty of a particular type, and be scarce on others. I'm glad those who have received them are pleased.

John
 
john- i appreciate the constant contact over the winding road that has been my order. i was glad to hear that it shipped.

BT i wanted for practical reasons
SF i took because i like the possibilities of future customizations.

can't wait for the mail to come these next few days!

- dan Chin
 
got my minicomm too! serial 249 (8 after karls?)

liking it so far. need to break it in. if i thumb it open, the lock only engages half way. that is, only half of the liner makes contact with the tang. this should correct itself as i break it in, right?
 
Dan, mine seems to be wearing in pretty well. At first, it didn't seem to be engaging quite all the way (although more than just halfway), but now it is fully engaging and not sticking as much as it did (sticking as far as being very difficult to move the liner to close it).

I've been wearing it most days (except at my security job) in my BDU pants and now in my Dockers. It also seems to work pretty well in sweat pants pocket, but that was just a little test.

Doesn't work as postively when sitting down, though.

I'm continuing to give it a test run for the next several weeks or so. Will it replace my Griptilian or Spydies? We'll see. The "pros" seem to be very good, but there are some "cons" which may not fit with my "knifestyles." If I wear a "waved" Emerson I'll want to have a "wave" all or most of the time.

It's definitely a "keeper," though, and a hell of an addition to my modest collection. I love the green handles.

Karl
 
yeah, its engaging a lot better now. still sticks a lot- thumb tip is wearing raw- its like a titanium saw blade :)
 
YEEHAAAAA!,guess whose mini-commander came in Todays mail??I haven't been so excited since I don't know when.It went from box to pocket.Oh Boy!tom.:eek:
 
Yeah, the Mini Coms rock. I really enjoy mine. They do take some time to wear in though. Like yours, mine didn't lock up all the way and mine kind of squeaked when opened:eek: But now it is perfect.
Matt
 
Hehe they're great "little" knives :)

I just got a mini several weeks ago (first Emerson), green handled 2002 satin PE #117
 
I have got #065 satin finish, it is my favourite! Again, very tight out of the box, but she is loose as a goose now....very sweet indeed!
 
You just have to watch it when you want to take it out of your pocket WITHOUT opening it! :)

SNAP!! (oops!)

Karl
 
i'm scared to sharpen mine :)

to me, sharpenning a knife, even a new one with a decent edge on it, makes it *mine*, a personal touch, just like taking apart and putting back together. (something else i'm afraid to do, in case i can't get it tuned back to exactly how i like it :))

but i don't have much experience sharpenning knives and/or putting my own angle on it - i'm afraid i'm going to screw something up on my 204!

this goes for both my minicomm and lagriffe :)
 
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