Can anybody explain me what advantages in production quality do Emerson CQC knives have against Spyderco Military? For example, I have Spyderco Military Digital Camo. Handle is G-10, liner lock is titanium, blade steel is CPM S30V and clip is tight and reversible.
Emerson says that all their knives are hand made and of always limited availability while companies like Spyderco have assembly lines and produce the same Millies in tens of thousands that's why they are so widely available.
But is there any actual difference in the quality of manufacturing, materials etc. ? Can somebody enlighten me here? Why Emerson knives are so elite and hunted?
Wow, lot's of bad information here too.
-Emerson knives are not "handmade" in the way you are thinking, if they were they would all cost near Sebenza prices. All production knives are assembled by hand, yes. There are people that fit the blade into the handles and screw everything together.
-As far as advantages are concerned, it's all a matter of personal preference. Spyderco uses S30V, Emerson uses 154CM. The edge on the S30V in this case will outlast the 154CM edge.
-Spyderco is a small company, there are no assembly lines that I am aware of rolling out knives 24/7. Bad information again, but that certainly is flatering to Spyderco I'm sure.
-The limited availablility factor of Emersons could be because of smaller batches made (shorter production runs), this gives the impression that the knvies are so awesome and great that they are always out of stock. Brilliant marketing if nothing else. I would definitely not say the knives are elite by any stretch of the imagination. It's just that the knives appeal to collectors even though the owner disapproves of this to some extent.
-The G10 in the Military is not regular off the shelf G10, it has additoinal fibers for added strength. It's made to order by Spyderco.
Are you sure? The matter is everybody is saying it is titanium. I have also took a closer look at my own Millie and the liner lock is really very similar to titanium, even the color is silver-greyish not like in steels.
Everybody in this case, is incorrect. Titanium will wear out and deform faster than steel would. I recall reading a thread where Sal chimed in and mentioned something to that effect when a similar question was asked. Also, identification of metal based on color alone is very inaccurate. some stainless steel are nonferrous as well so the magnet trick isn't reliable either in this case.
By the way can anybody recommend me a knife maker who makes tactical/combat folders with better materials than Emerson Knives or Spyderco? Zero Tolerance maybe? I am just looking around for a high end quality folding knife.
Are you looking for a good quality pocket knife or does it need to be "tacticool"?
Spyderco, ZT, Benchmade, Cold Steel, HTM, CRK, Strider, Hinderer all make awesome knives that come in at different price points. Browse around, look at pictures on the forums and see what pops.
), you want the most high end steels with great heat treat? look no further. and everything in between.
