Paramilitary 2 or Emerson CQC-7?

Paramilitary 2 or Emerson CQC-7

  • Paramilitary 2

    Votes: 1 50.0%

  • CQC-7

    Votes: 1 50.0%
  • Total voters
    2
DJG097

DJG097

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Im leaning more towards the cqc-7. If you think I should get the para 2 tell me why.
 
I prefer the CQC-7....

Key words being "I PREFER". If you can't pick, use this as a vote for the CQC. But for me, it feels better in the hand, and just looks better.
 
I only have the Para2 but from what I've seen the Para2 has better F&F than the Emerson. My para2 is buttery smooth and is amazing.
Preference: Chisel vs V grind.
I like the lock on the para better than the emerson
I think the para feels awesome in the hand. I prefer V to Chisel. Para2 is cheaper also
 
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They are both very good knives, but I feel that the Para has some advantages over the Emerson. Some are mostly my personal preference.

-Steel is better on the Para (S30V), although 154CM is not bad at all.

-The flat grind on the Para works much better for me when it comes to precision cutting and I just find it better overall than the chisel grind on Emersons (yes, I own some and tried them, and hate them :D ). Even the spearpoint CQCs have a chisel edge bevel although they are "V" ground. Honestly, I think the Para's blade is just a better cutting tool.

-Price! It might not be an issue, but the Para 2 costs around $110.- while a CQC-7 will be around $150-200 depending on the model.
 
I have and use both...for me its personal preference. I chose the PM2. I just like the ergonomics of it a little better. I also prefer the compression lock. The Spyderco, as previously mentioned, is also a lot more affordable. If you can swing them both...go for it...and then decide which one suits you better.
 
I have one CQC7 and five PM2's. So I guess I prefer the Spyderco, although my Emerson is very tough.
Sonny
 
Para 2:
Better cutting/edge geometry
will hold an edge longer (S30V+good high heat treat)
Stronger lock (easier to use in my opinion as well)
Less expensive
Better F&F
Smoother opening/closing
Won't have to be broken in or grease cleaned out of pivot before use.
Won't work as well for prying/lateral pressure on the blade

CQC-7
Titanium liner (yay titanium! :))
rougher G10 (preference, I prefer the slightly rougher G10)
blade stays thicker to the edge and steel is run softer for toughness at the cost of edge holding
Wave feature is cool (Fun to play with, but when I'm actually using it I just use the thumb disc, its also harder on the lock face)
 
I dont really mind the chisel grind. The only thing I dont like about the spyderco is that if you take it apart you void the warrenty. I find my self taking knives apart often. Must be the mecahanic in me. I also like the flat and phillips headscrews as opposed to torx on the pm2.
 
These two are actually my 2 most carried blades. I carry the CQC-7 lately in jeans and my Para 2 at work, but only because the Para 2 isn't black and "scary" looking (satin finish). If I could only have one, I'd keep the CQC-7. That said, I absolutely love the Para 2 so thank God I don't have to choose between them!
 
Para 2 because of blade shape, v grind instead of chisel grind, flat ground blade, better edge-holding, prefer compression lock, light for its size, great ergonomics in various grips. Lower price is only icing on the cake.
 
I had a Para and recently purchased a CQC-7V. I love both knives to be honest but I think the 7 may edge out the Para just slightly. I prefer the ti liners and the thicker blade. I'm not a big fan of the normal chisel ground model though. The G10 on the 7V is also not as aggressive.
 
Emerson all the way. The para 2 might have the better stats and im a fan of the Para 2 but watch a few interviews of Mr. Emerson on the youtube or see him in person, and you will want to support the Man and his company. The emerson knives are more than just a blade they truly speak for their maker. The Emerson Chisel grind is awsome once you see it. On thing to keep in mind that the Emerson knives are all perty much a combat knife and the para 2 is more of a EDC perfection.
 
If you want heft and "overbuilt," Emerson. If you want a lightweignt carry piece with slightly better fit and finish, then Para 2. I have both, and while I consider the Para 2 a better value, I carry and use the CQC7 a lot more often.
 
Para, if you've never had one. If you already do or have, why not try something new if you didn't care all that much for it. But to me, it's a must have knife. If I lost all my knives and had to pick two or three knives to buy back right away because it's just one of those essential knives, the Para would be it. It IS EDC perfection, but it's also a total tactical/combat knife, too (although not quite as much as the actual Millie since it's smaller). I think the Para looks better, it's a better cutting tool, and it's just amazing. I would still much prefer it if it was the expensive one and the Emerson was cheaper. The fact that the opposite is actually the case makes it a no brainer to me.
 
I also own both but would lean towards the Para 2 if I had to choose between them.

The Para is going to be a better cutter, as some have mentioned, as well as better steel (by a little), better geometry, better lock, better ergos, smoother action and the Para also carries better and won't shred your pants as fast.

Put simply: If you're looking for a pure cutting tool, the Para is going to outperform almost any Emerson, IMO. Ultimately, you should get both for collection purposes. ;)
 
DrOpPoInT1110 said:
I had a Para and recently purchased a CQC-7V. I love both knives to be honest but I think the 7 may edge out the Para just slightly. I prefer the ti liners and the thicker blade. I'm not a big fan of the normal chisel ground model though. The G10 on the 7V is also not as aggressive.
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I'm looking at them both right now and the Para actually has a thicker blade stock. The tip is finer on the Para but who uses their knife for prying anyway? (rhetorical question) It looks like the CQC-7v has a 3mil stock and the Para 2 has 4mil.
 
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