Possibly fake commander...

Admiral_Unicorn · Feb 13, 2018

I have the chance to buy a 2000 model Emerson Commander, and I have no idea if it is real or not. It does not come with a box which makes it even more dubious than it already is, but I have absolutely no experience with Emerson knives; just what I have read online and I do know that there are real Emerson fans out there that know everything about Emerson knives. So please give me some opinions and facts.
EDIT: Since the pictures didn't show, click the link to see the pictures on photobucket.
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Admiral_Unicorn/library/

Colorodo · Feb 13, 2018

Welcome, photos not showing.

Minnesota Man · Feb 13, 2018

No pics guy.

Boggs · Feb 13, 2018

Since your photos aren’t showing....there have been numerous posts from different source on what to look for...Google is your friend

gzb · Feb 13, 2018

Boggs said:
Since your photos aren’t showing....there have been numerous posts from different source on what to look for...Google is your friend

They'll show but it ain't easy. Here's one...

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And another:

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MSchott · Feb 13, 2018

In my luxury watch hobby we use the phrase: “Buy the seller, not the watch”. I have no doubt this applies to buying knives as well.

chambelona59 · Feb 13, 2018

Appears to be the real thing, just curious... do you require serrations?

Admiral_Unicorn · Feb 13, 2018

gzb said:
They'll show but it ain't easy. Here's one...

And another:

Thanks I don't know why they wouldn't show normally.

Admiral_Unicorn · Feb 13, 2018

chambelona59 said:
Appears to be the real thing, just curious... do you require serrations?

Actually I prefer a nice plain edge, but this commander just happened to have serrations.

matt009au · Feb 13, 2018

Looks fine to me. Why do you think it is a fake?

Admiral_Unicorn · Feb 13, 2018

matt009au said:
Looks fine to me. Why do you think it is a fake?

I read that Commanders produced in 2000 tend to be the most counterfeited Emerson knife model, and I'm far too unfamiliar with the commander series to know on my own.

matt009au · Feb 13, 2018

From memory torx screws used to be the giveaway

Admiral_Unicorn · Feb 13, 2018

Admiral_Unicorn said:
I read that Commanders produced in 2000 tend to be the most counterfeited Emerson knife model's,and I'm far too unfamiliar with the commander series to know on my own.

matt009au said:
From memory torx screws used to be the giveaway

Yeah, torx screws, occasionally the serrations, thumb ramp gimping, and the swedge from what I've read.

Officer's Match · Feb 14, 2018

The seller would be the primary consideration, and knowing nothing in that regard, no way to answer. But the knife itself shows me nothing to indicate fake.

mt666tm · Feb 15, 2018

The Commander in those pics is the real deal... as long as that's what arrives you're good to go!

If you don't want to get it then pass the info on to me

Murindo · Feb 16, 2018

Legit. Correct logo, domed pivot screw, G-10 texture, and screws. Besides, all the fakes I've seen are NIB condition and this knife has the coating coming off the pivot which is typical for this vintage Emerson.