New Emerson EDC / Multitool

YardbirdUSA

YardbirdUSA

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I was looking forward to the new EDC since I saw a video taken at shotshow. I see now a couple of dealers have them at about $185 bucks. Looking at the description I see the knife is made in China. Since I have not purchased an Emerson Knife before I would like to hear the thoughts from you "Emerson Guys" on the price and the fact that its made in china.
 
First - just so you know or for those who don't - the knives aren't made by Emerson. They're made by Multitasker. All Emerson made knives (to my knowledge) are made in the USA.

So if you're looking for your first Emerson knife to purchase - get a CQC-7 or Commander or something.

I'm an addict and LOVED the idea of an Emerson multi tool and was in heaven when I saw it also had G10 scales and a pocket clip!! But When I found out about the Made In China and $185 price tag - no thanks. I just won't do it.

If it were a USA product or $75-ish I'd be all over it. But I'm passing on this one.
 
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IMO, it's pretty high priced for what you get... more so that it's made in China. I like Emerson knives and think they have some really nice models. But looking at the Leatherman Titanium Charge and tons of other multitools for way less...I just can't see paying $185 for that. So, I'll be passing on it. I think one reason people pay the high price for Emersons is because they feel good knowing they're made in USA. I'm not saying there are not high quality items made in China, because there are, but I would expect to pay more for something made in USA as well, and do...but likewise expect to pay less for something made in China.

In the end, Emerson is providing a product that his customers have been wanting, and no doubt, he'll have no problem selling them...even to the people who like to buy USA made stuff. Multitasker does make high quality products and has good customer service as well, from what I've seen.
 
I wouldn't buy the Emerson multi-tool if it were half that price.
There are much better MTs out there.
And made in China!? Is Emerson trying to go the opposite direction of good quality?
 
I really like it, just not at that price point. My Leatherman Juice Xe6 costs less than half of the price of the EDC-1. As for where it was made I have seen some conflicting info from retailers...most list it as China, at least one says Taiwan, anyone know for sure? Still if I had the spare money....
 
Overpriced junk! I wouldn't even buy it at that price if it was made on the moon. Get yourself a real multi-tool. For $80 you can pick up a nice Leatherman, Victorinox, or SOG that will be 10 times more functional than the Emerson tool.

One thing that irks me about Mr. Emerson is the fact that he thinks he can just slap his name on any product that is made according to his design and protocol and then substantially exaggerate the price up just because it is a so called "Emerson". If you notice the main reason why an Emerson knife is so overpriced is the fact that it sports the ever so prestigious Emerson name.
 
I'll never give Leatherman a dime - made in the USA or not. Any company that is anti-gun will not see my money.
 
Knifein said:
Overpriced junk! I wouldn't even buy it at that price if it was made on the moon. Get yourself a real multi-tool. For $80 you can pick up a nice Leatherman, Victorinox, or SOG that will be 10 times more functional than the Emerson tool.
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Have you ever even seen one of our multitools?
 
Multitaskertools said:
Have you ever even seen one of our multitools?
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That's not the point here. The point is that you're charging a ridiculous amount of money for a tool that is very limited in function when compared to other multi tools that are like $100 less and yet still have many more features/ingenuity and on top of that are made in the United States or Switzerland. Your rudimentary Emerson tool is manufactured in China and retails for $185? Come on now, seriously?

However, to answer your question: yes I have seen some of your tools.
 
Knifein said:
That's not the point here. The point is that you're charging a ridiculous amount of money for a tool that is very limited in function when compared to other multi tools that are like $100 less and yet still have many more features/ingenuity and on top of that are made in the United States or Switzerland. Your rudimentary Emerson tool is manufactured in China and retails for $185? Come on now, seriously?

However, to answer your question: yes I have seen some of your tools.
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We have no input into the pricing, but I am specifically addressing the tool itself. What do you find rudimentary about it?

Name me one other MULTITOOL that has screwdrivers that individually lock in 2 positions, utilizes CNC/wire-EDM machined components (instead of stamped/cast/MIM), and has a detachable prytool with dual gator wrenches. Not to mention a knife blade made from PVD coated D2 steel (with an Emerson Wave).

It seems to me you have an agenda to prejudge the tool based on the country of manufacture, not on the merits of the design or build quality...you are of course entitled to your opinion, but it seems to be a biased one.
 
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Agree! Pricing/country of origin aside, I don't think that it is fair to say anything is "junk" without giving it a fair shake. Now I just wish I could afford that shake ^^;
 
Seem like a nice tool to me that ill bet is pretty tough. With the d2 commander waved blade your already getting nice knife in the package. Then all the other stuff on top of that. Would I pay that price? Probably not but im not really a multi tool guy. However this is the only one that apeals to me. I think some real world use and abuse will show its worth. As far as how much it should costs and how much profit is being made is another thing. After all materials, labor, etc you have to expect to pay a little more for emersons name. I think most emerson guys know and understand this and are ok with it.
 
cevtv said:
It seems half the posts in this Emerson forum have an anti-Emerson agenda....... :-/
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...And the other half are 100% pro Emerson no matter what. The majority of us are just looking for quality knives/tools that are not overpriced. The Multitasker I too find way overpriced. Probably because of 2 big names on the tool.
 
Wunderbar said:
...And the other half are 100% pro Emerson no matter what. The majority of us are just looking for quality knives/tools that are not overpriced. The Multitasker I too find way overpriced. Probably because of 2 big names on the tool.
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Im not 100% pro emerson so dont label me as such. A lot of knives are over priced for what they are and they all sell with no problem. Im a knife guy, not a brand guy.
 
I actually like the new EDC tool coming out I never really cared for the other multi tools based around pliers. Also I had recently seen a YouTube vid on one, is the mini commander style blade made by Emerson USA? If so I can maybe understand the price point.
 
I believe I read that the blade, and a a good number of the other components are made all made stateside, and the final assembly is outsourced.
 
Wunderbar said:
...The majority of us are just looking for quality knives/tools that are not overpriced. The Multitasker I too find way overpriced.
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Overpriced compared to what? Does any other mfr CNC machine their pliers from D2 steel? No. Do they machine their tool components using wire-EDM/CNC? No.
 
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