New Emerson Owner Question For You

Cold World

Cold World

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Hello,

I just bought my first Emerson, it's a Mini CQC-15.

Overall it looks to be a quality knife, no blade play, solid lock up, great blade centering good F&F. I don't see how people say they have poor F&F. Seems just fine to me. The handle is a bit small for my hands, wishing I got the full size CQC-15.

I thought all Emersons have the year of manufacture on the blade, mine doesn't.

Can anyone confirm?

Mine does say 1955 under the thumb disc, but I don't think it was manufactured in 1955.

Thanks,

Weston



 
Hopefully they bring it back. I loved how all my Emerson had birthdays. I connected with them more
 
They stopped marking the date in 2015.

The mini CQC 15 is a great knife. I bought mine last year. Carry it everyday.

It's my only Emerson, I don't really need another with this one. [emoji2]

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Welcome to the Emerson side. The mini-15 is a great starter. I have 1824. It's in my pocket right now getting ready to go to work. 1955 is the serial number for that mini-15. Emerson stopped putting years on the blade this year. Yours is entirely normal.
 
I would like to thank everyone for their replies. It is a little upsetting to hear Emerson decided to remove the birth mark. It's the little details like that I appreciate, not a deal breaker but just saying.

On a side note I did send the knife back to the retailer (knifecenter) due to the handle shape/size being too small. I have medium/large hands and the Mini CQC-15 has a such a small space in between the front and back. Seems like the Mini Commander would allow more rearward space for that pinky finger. I haven't handled any of the other Emersons but I definitely want one.

Now I'm thinking either the full size CQC-15, full size Commander, full size CQC-7 spearpoint, or a Sheepdog flipper spearpoint.

I'm really confused honestly, I just want one.

Can anyone comment on the above models?

Thanks for your input!
 
I suspect that you'll end up buying more than one, but the 7 is a great place to start.

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The 15 has that hook at the bottom of the handle. Thats what kept me away from the mini15. You will find one. Im a cqc 8 / horseman fan. Commander is nice too. I was recently lookind at the vindicator.
 
Banana Man said:
Apparently I care anyway, that's why I started this thread.

Thank you very much!
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i think he meant it more in the way of....... its not a big deal to him.....not so much a hammering on anyone's opinions or curiosity. least that's how i read it.

i liked the date, was neat to get older models sitting in a store stock or web dealer, brand new and unused. still can, just can't tell when it was made is all.
 
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I think you may find the Sheepdog to be a happy medium. The handle has a slight "hook", more of a curve actually, unlike the pronounced one on the 15 which helps with hard pull cuts. The blade and handle length is more of a "mini" compared to the regular 15 or Commander. As far as the 7, the very straight handle and small index finger choil makes it fit a broader range of hands IMO but it's definitely not as ergonomic as the others.

I too miss the date stamp.
 
Banana Man said:
I would like to thank everyone for their replies. It is a little upsetting to hear Emerson decided to remove the birth mark. It's the little details like that I appreciate, not a deal breaker but just saying.

On a side note I did send the knife back to the retailer (knifecenter) due to the handle shape/size being too small. I have medium/large hands and the Mini CQC-15 has a such a small space in between the front and back. Seems like the Mini Commander would allow more rearward space for that pinky finger. I haven't handled any of the other Emersons but I definitely want one.

Now I'm thinking either the full size CQC-15, full size Commander, full size CQC-7 spearpoint, or a Sheepdog flipper spearpoint.

I'm really confused honestly, I just want one.

Can anyone comment on the above models?

Thanks for your input!
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The full sized 15 will give you a bit more space but you still may feel somewhat cramped. Here is a comparison pic. From top to bottom: 1) Commander, full-sized 2) Mini-Commander 3) Mini-CQC15 4) CQC-7A, full-sized. You may want to start with a full-sized Commander or CQC-7 and see how they feel to you.

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Glad you're digging the new Emerson...nice one by the way! As to your question for the next one, all the ones you mentioned are great choices. The Commander and CQC-7 are classics, but the others are great too! Out of those you list, my favorite is the CQC-8. I have a Super 8, and it feels like it was bespoke tailored for my hand. Plus I really love the blade profile. I look forward to hearing what you choose!
 
I doubt your hands are bigger than mine, the 15 fits my hand great, as does the sheepdog. I have yet to find a bad Emerson, just ones I personally don't find appealing
 
dalefuller said:
The full sized 15 will give you a bit more space but you still may feel somewhat cramped. Here is a comparison pic. From top to bottom: 1) Commander, full-sized 2) Mini-Commander 3) Mini-CQC15 4) CQC-7A, full-sized. You may want to start with a full-sized Commander or CQC-7 and see how they feel to you.

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Thanks for the picture Dale, it helps a lot to see a comparison shot. :thumbup:
 
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