New to Emerson, what have I done?

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Maikutis

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Wow, I just purchased my first Emerson (CQC 7 mini) after reading so many great reviews here on the forums. I thought I had done my research, thought I had purchased the best knife for the money. Then, my new-ness showed. I thought to my self "self, what is a chisel grind? I know, I'll check out the forums, surely the answer is there". It was.

Now, my knife should be here tomorrow, and I'm already depressed as to how much everyone here on these forums (who know so much more about knives than I do) do not like the chisel grind and find it borderline useless for a utility knfe. And I bought it for a utility, not for a fighter. So, two questions: How hard is it to re-profile a chisel ground blade to a traditional V-grind, and if that is possible, will Emerson still warranty the knife should repair be needed?

Thanks to all,

mike
 
you made a great choice. The chisel grind is nothing to fear. I carry one as my edc at work and it pretty much destroys any i throw at it. First regrinding the blade does viod the warranty. You would be better off purchasing a new knife because you would remove alot of material and end up with a really weird looking blade. Infact one of our own knife wizards STR just posted on his forum about how to sharpen the chisel grind with pictures. I hope this doesnt discourage you.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4964667&postcount=13
 
Don't worry. I bought a Mini as my first Emerson a month or so ago. The knife is a little bulldog of a cutter and an excellent utility knife. First, the blade, handle and liner thickness are the same as the full size knife -- this adds to the knife's very robust feel. I held mine up to my BM707 and the BM looks very wimpy. The mini looks like it could handle about anything.

Second, the chisel grind is sharp as hell (be carefull) and is simple to sharpen on a flat bench stone. Chisel grinds are great after you get used to that "it has to be symmetrical" thing.;)
 
I'm not a fan of chisel grinds, but they're far from useless. They'll perform just fine. I had a relatively inferior, but still well loved, knife (the M16) with a chisel grind and it did just fine. You've got nothing to worry about. Besides, Emersons have an unmistakable cool factor and some of the best actions in the industry.
 
An Emerson will do anything you need it to do(as long as you're using it in a way that a knife was designed for).

You have to keep in mind where we're coming from when we give our opinions. The people on these forums get irritated if their knife doesn't shave hair without touching the arm or if it doesn't push cut toilet paper (a little exaggerationon the 2nd one). Our understanding of knives has raised our standards to the point where we can be just plain snotty at times about what our knives have to be able to do. BTW, I'm one of the guys who typed bad about the chisel grind.

You have absolutely nothing to worry about. Emerson makes one of the best quality folders IN THE WORLD in the price ranges they're sold at. Geez, now I want an Emerson...
 
Maikutis said:
Now, my knife should be here tomorrow, and I'm already depressed as to how much everyone here on these forums (who know so much more about knives than I do) do not like the chisel grind and find it borderline useless for a utility knfe. And I bought it for a utility, not for a fighter.
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The knife hasn't even arrived yet, so I would worry more about what you think of the knife once you have it in hand and get a chance to use it. Don't sink the ship prematurely just because of what you've read on here. If the knife meets your needs it won't really matter what the prevailing opinions are here or anywhere else.
 
Guess you're all right. I'll post a follow-up next week after a few days with the knife while on duty.
 
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