Strider PT vs Emerson cqc-14 "Snubby"

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pvicenzi

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I'm in the market for another sub 3 inch, sturdy, EDC. Was leaning toward the PT, but I think Emerson has a great idea with the full sized handle on the Snubby. I'm especially interested in thoughts on the PT handle from people with fairly large sized hands.
 
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I have handled the 14 and its nice, but it does have full size handles and is a pocket full. It really is totally different then the PT.
I own a PT its hard for me to describe it,,,its a small folder with a Big folder attitude. the ergos on the PT allow it to feel great in my hand the rear of the handle sits nicely in the palm of my hand perfect. The PT is comparable to the size of small Sebenza, While total size of the 14 is about the same as a 10. Both great knives, just different.
 
Another question I have is, what is the difference between a PT, and a PT CC? It seems the CC models are easier to come by right now.
 
The PT CC is a more refined PT
The handles and edges are tappered and smoother and the cc has no clip but a hole for a lanyard.
 
The choil on the PT allows you to put your whole hand on it. It makes for more accurate cutting and gives you a larger knife "feel". The quality on the PT is almost as good as a Sebenza. I own a PT & 3 Sebenzas. Remember if you get a Strider it needs a breaking in peroid. Out of the bag it is rough. Open it and close it a few dozen times and after 2 or 3 days it will be as smooth as a Sebenza. It will also get ri of the intergal lock bar sticking.
 
pvicenzi said:
Another question I have is, what is the difference between a PT, and a PT CC? It seems the CC models are easier to come by right now.
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Here is a pic of a regular pt next a cc one if that helps. Sorry for the quality.

The PTs are small in my hand but not only do I have a pretty big hand but they are also very thick which makes it more difficult to grip smaller things for long periods.

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The two in the middle.
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With some other striders for size comparison.

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The Yuna I just got has the 3" blade and is twice as thick as the PT's. Fits my mitts better but I'm kinda a freak...
 
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Thanks guys. Looks like I shouldn't worry about the handle size of the PT's.
 
Spyderco paramilitary?
I would go with the PT because I think the blade length so short compared to the handle.
 
Eazy_tom said:
Spyderco paramilitary?
I would go with the PT because I think the blade length so short compared to the handle.
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The Para is a great knife, but here in Michigan, the law reads something like a blade of over 3 inches is illegal if you have criminal intent. Kind of vague, so I like to keep the blade under 3 inches for work and around town use. When I carry a knife over 3 inches, I like them a bit larger and carry knives such as the military, cqc16, and a large Sebenza. The para comes in at about 3 1/4. I love Emersons, but I'm leaning toward the Strider because I don't yet have any Striders. Plus, if I get the Strider and don't like it, I'm sure I can sell it for a very small loss.. One more question: Do real men carry pink PT's?
 
pvicenzi said:
Another question I have is, what is the difference between a PT, and a PT CC? It seems the CC models are easier to come by right now.
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The PT CC is a thinner knife. Also, it has no pocket clip.

I have a Ranger green PT, with the stone washed blade that I LOVE.
 
The regular PT has a pocket clip that also doubles as a lock bar stabilizer. I had a 14, it carried like a full size knife if that's what you are looking for. I had people always asking me if I broke the tip though. I eventually sold it, just cause I grew tired of it. The PT is still my go to and work horse tool. I have medium to large size mitts and have no problem with the size of the PT. But bear in mind, the PT is small and you probably won't realize how small till you get one.

Matador-
 
For a six foot tall guy - I probably have smaller than average hands. Have owned both - PT is a truly big small knife - but I still found it somewhat too small in the handle for the kind of use/abuse my EDU's get. Eventually traded it off . I still own two CQC-14's - and I'd have to agree they are big knives with short blades. But as cutting tools - they are very comfortable and the blades are big enough and stout enough to do anything I use a knife for.Have one 14 that Tom Krien did a grind on and one with a stock blade ( Did remove the wave from both knives). Also have even thicker CF scales that STR made on both 14's.
Think it really depends on what you use the knife for as to which is better for you.
 
pvicenzi said:
One more question: Do real men carry pink PT's?
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True North Knives has only the pink PT in stock right now, and I was so itchy for a PT a couple weeks ago I almost got it. I used to be a black-only kinda guy, but lately I seem to be really digging more colourful knives. But not that colourful! Honestly, I wouldn't think anything of it if another man pulled out a pink knife. Actually, I would admire his self-confidence for it. But in the end, I decided I didn't want any regrets with a $300 knife, so I went out of country for my purchase in order to get a ranger green PT CC.

With regards to its size... like others are noting, it is indeed small in actuality, but it doesn't "perform small", if you know what I mean. My hands are small-medium and it feels fantastic in them, especially in the choil. However, the size does seem to be making it difficult, almost even impossible, to flick open. Yes, that's right, I am a flicker:o.

If you haven't closed the door on other possibilities for your sub-3-inch, sturdy EDC, you might also consider the mini Rittergrip. It's the same overall length as the PT but offers at least another centimeter of cutting edge, and it has the same steel, for one third of the PT's cost. It fills the hand better and is easier to open and close, which can be an issue with smaller folders. If I'm being honest with myself (which is difficult to do since I just spent $300 on it), I would have to say the PT offers no advantages over the mini Ritter. I'm crazy about it, and wouldn't even consider selling it now that I have it, but I probably would not buy the PT again if I could go back in time one week, just for the fact of my Ritter.
 
pvicenzi said:
The Para is a great knife, but here in Michigan, the law reads something like a blade of over 3 inches is illegal if you have criminal intent. Kind of vague, so I like to keep the blade under 3 inches for work and around town use. When I carry a knife over 3 inches, I like them a bit larger and carry knives such as the military, cqc16, and a large Sebenza. The para comes in at about 3 1/4. I love Emersons, but I'm leaning toward the Strider because I don't yet have any Striders. Plus, if I get the Strider and don't like it, I'm sure I can sell it for a very small loss.. One more question: Do real men carry pink PT's?
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Ahh I see, I would definitely go with a PT then.
 
I have both a PT and a CQC14, and both knives are excellent. I bought the CQC14 for a go anywhere, heavy duty work knife. The 2.70" blade pretty much lets me legally carry it all over NE Ohio, where we have similar vague carry regulations. The handle ergos are on par with the best knives I've owned and used, and the stout blade is great for utility cutting. I'm not a huge fan of liner locks but the CQC has great lockup, and I trust it as much as I trust any lock. On the downside it is a big folder, and takes up more pocket room than my Strider SnG, but for a work knife it isn't an issue for me. I also didn't care much for the wave so I removed it along with the blade coating, now it is perfect.
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The PT is probably my overall favorite EDC. The handle ergo's are on par with the Spyderco Caly3 series, in an even smaller package. I actaully prefer the ergo's to my small Sebe. But it is a small knife, and I often carry it in my watch pocket of my jeans. Just because it's small doesn't mean it's dainty...I'm in construction and it does the same work my larger folders do, and does it well. It is also a carry anywhere legally knife, which is why it finds my pocket more than any other folder. I drilled out the pocket clip hole to allow me to use a lanyard when I carry it in my watch pocket, and I can also reinstall the clip when I need it to be securely clipped to my pocket.
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Dave
 
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