Super Commander Questions

jmclfrsh

jmclfrsh

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Picking up a Super Commander this week and had a couple of questions about the liner and the stand offs.

Are both sides of the liner Ti, or just the frame lock side, and the other is stainless?

Are they equal thickness, or is one thicker than the other?

On the new standoffs aren't they black, are how are they liked by people compared to the older spacer?
 
1) Only the lock side is Ti, the non locking side is stainless
2) On the current model I believe they are both equal, older models were not
3) Newer stand offs are black. I prefer the backspacer to standoffs. My Super and Ubr Commanders both have backspacers and I think they just fit better with the overall design of the knife.
 
I'd probably like the spacer better as well, but can live with the stand offs I suppose. Don't have a choice, so I guess that is settled anyway.

How do you like the blade shape? With all that belly, I'll bet it is a great slicer, very practical. Is it?

And thanks again for the insight, much appreciated.
 
Commander blade shape is great for almost anything. I seriously love it. And The only downfall with the standoffs I've found is when your taking it apart you just have to be extra careful not to strip any screws, but not a real big deal.
 
Are we sure none locking side is stainless? On my 2012 model neither side is magnetic, if it was stainless it would be magnetic. I'd like to hear from the emerson rep on this.
 
Direct from the FAQ page of the Emerson website

Why do you use stainless steel on one liner and titanium on the other liner?

We use Aerospace grade titanium on the spring/lock side liner. Titanium is the perfect material for that function and has all of the properties needed to perform the duties of a strong reliable locking liner system. The opposite side (non-lock side) is crafted from a 300 series stainless steel. This side of the knife functions as a handle frame stiffener and has a minimal mechanical function. The stainless steel is truly stainless. It will not rust and does not affect the overall performance, wear, or durability of the knife in any negative way.

http://emersonknives.com/ek_faq/why...on-one-liner-and-titanium-on-the-other-liner/
 
Silvanus said:
Direct from the FAQ page of the Emerson website

Why do you use stainless steel on one liner and titanium on the other liner?

We use Aerospace grade titanium on the spring/lock side liner. Titanium is the perfect material for that function and has all of the properties needed to perform the duties of a strong reliable locking liner system. The opposite side (non-lock side) is crafted from a 300 series stainless steel. This side of the knife functions as a handle frame stiffener and has a minimal mechanical function. The stainless steel is truly stainless. It will not rust and does not affect the overall performance, wear, or durability of the knife in any negative way.

http://emersonknives.com/ek_faq/why...on-one-liner-and-titanium-on-the-other-liner/
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After I wrote this I did some googling and found out that some stainless steels aren't magnetic, that explains that part too
 
Yup it is a little known fact, now I may be wrong but if I recall some Emersons do have 2 ti liners.
 
I have older Emersons with two Ti liners. The new ones do seem to be Ti (lock side) and steel (non-lock). On my heavy use Emersons I do notice that the steel will discolor a bit. Not a big deal.

Mark
 
It's funny, I just recently had the liners on my commander drilled. I told my buddy that the liner was titanium so he ordered the correct bit for that. I read this after the work had begun.

I'm talking to him afterward and mentioned that I think only one side was titanium. He said that makes sense because the first side drilled exaclty like titanium. Slow. The other side flew through compared to the first.

I said you probably thought your new bit was all warmed up by the second one. It was good for a chuckle.
 
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