My new production CQC-7A!

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Well, I finally got around to buying another Emerson. I had an E1B Raven for a while but sold it during a college "financial crisis." Today I just received my new production CQC7-A and I already love it. This thing is built like a tank! The handles are by far already my favorite. The G10 is very non-slip while still feeling extremely smooth. The bead blasted satin finish on the blade is really attractive in my opinion and the blade came super sharp out of the box. The liner lock locks up about 1/3 of the way into the base of the blade no matter how hard or soft I open it (this is good right?). Compared to the Benchmade 730 I recently bought I definately like the "feel" of the Emerson better. The handles are well rounded whereas the 730 has some sharp edges that don't always feel so good. The CQC7 also seems to be a much more robust knife. I mean it really looks like it was meant to take abuse. The only thing I like better on the Benchmade is of course that awesome axis lock. Smooth as silk and very reliable. I have read some bad things about liner locks, but the one on my CQC7 seems to be okay as I already tried a spine whack test and it didn't move.

Anyways, I thought I'd just relay my initial impressions of the knife as I am very pleased so far. I have only cut some paper and cardboard as of yet, but the blade definately cuts well. I think I've caught a case of Emerson fever! Maybe a Commander next then a LaGriffe...
 
Congratulations on your purchase. The knife rocks. My only complaint has to do with the pivot screw which has a tendency to back out after repeated opening. Oh yeah and the stop pin makes a tiny rattling sound when the knife is shaken in the closed position.
Bob Taylor of REKAT told me about a guy at a knife show that accidentally hit the spine of a custom knife on the edge of the dealer's table and the blade closed on his fingers. He did not mention who the maker was but I have seen mention of this spine whacking as a test of liner locks ever since.
I have seriously jarred my CQC-7 in this manner intentionally with no indication of liner slippage or failure. I jarred my Mini AFCK in this same manner yeilding the same results. This leads me to believe that a liner locking knife that disengages in this manner sinply has loose tolerances.
Anyway, as far as a chisel ground, armor piercing tanto point folder goes the CQC-7 is right up there with the SPECWAR folder which has the added benefit of a lower finger guard.

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[This message has been edited by arkhamdrifter (edited 04-04-2000).]
 
Congradulations my friend
I own several prodution models of Mr. Emerson's fine knives and the CQC 7 A is he one that is with me almost all the time.
You are now an Emerson addict and will constantly be saving money to buy that next Emerson .....Enjoy
 
I have posted earlier on this forum about some small annoying defects on my CQC7a.
One thing is the pocket clip, which can not be mounted flush with the handle for down carry, because of the protruding pivot pin.
The pivot pin is coming loose to easily. And the stop pin which is loose and rattling, it is made way too short. I fixed it temporarily by adding some duct tape on the end of the stop pin. Finally, the hole in the blade for the ball detent is too small. The ball detent can not keep the blade closed. I will have to fix this with some carbide drill bit or something.

OK, all of this sounds as warranty issues, but I live overseas and I have already sent the knife back once when I got the wrong model, and I do not feel like spending more time and money.

But, besides theese defects, I like the knife, it is solid as a rock.


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Tea drinker and hellraiser from Northern Sweden, above the arctic circle.

 
JMB,

I am glad that you like your knife. We did several things to the knife different than what Benchmade was doing. You can really tell the difference between the two in the hand.

I still have the fever. It is a hard thing to shake once you catch it!!
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Cousin,

I am going to drop you a line once I get caught up on the forums so check that mail. I am also going to address your "clip flipping" problem in a separate thread so more people will see it.

Take care,
Derek



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As Derek promised, he got back to me with an email. I was offered to send the knife back to Emerson Knives for repair or to provide my adress so they could send me a new stop pin. I didnt have the patience or feel too comfortable with the thought of returning my knife to the States again. I chose the second option and some days ago I recieved two stop pins in different lengths, just to be on the safe side, and a personal letter signed by Mr Emerson himself. This is true customer service.

Henrik

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Tea drinker and hellraiser from Northern Sweden, above the arctic circle.

 
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