I am new to this forum and the only reason Im here is because of the Emerson Wave. Otherwise I would still be in the Butch Vallotton camp. Im not a collector but a user/abuser of blades and it takes a lot for me to switch and learn a new blade. But after handling the waved CQC7 at the NY Knife Show, I sold my workhorse Vallotton to a dealer right there on the spot and ordered a black waved CQC-7 w/ plain blade. Sorry Butch, but autos are history for practical/tactical pocket carry. After reading just about all the Emerson threads while waiting for my knife, I now expect to be a Usual Suspect. I got my knife with no quality problems at all, locks up tight and w/ a serial number to boot. Over the phone, I got great customer service from the company. They made a little over a hundred of these and there are only about 10 left. Better hurry. So if I cant have a waved custom Emerson, then this will do for now. Compared with the SOCFK, I like the compact handle and lack of serrations (features worth my life when deploying from under a sweater). My only change would be to use a full flat grind like Mad Dog knives instead of a chisel grind, but then it wouldnt be an Em, would it? I like tanto blades on a work knife because you can use it for anything without a thought about breaking the tip. And you may have to stab through a heavy material that a Commander blade cannot slash through. As for the pocket clip, Id like it higher but in reality, its at about the max that my pants can conceal without unintentional migration. And today, everyone knows what that clip hanging out of your pocket is. Just poll a few perps and theyll tell you its as obvious as a fanny pack worn in front. For the real element of surprise, nothing beats a steel necktie. So have a look:
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