Tell me about Emersons

If you want to compare Emerson knives to other similar US made knives with great warranties, how about the Benchmade 710, available is M390, for $150, with a better lock, and comparable toughness. Or the ZT 0200, same steel as EKI, similar lock, probably tougher than any Emerson, sculpted handle, for what, about $130. Another would be the Hogue EX01, same steel, better lock, handle choices, again, probably tougher than any Emerson, about $150-170.
Plus, all of these knives offer superior F+F. Also, Benchmade sells new blades for $25, EKI charges $80 or 90 last I checked.

Emerson can design a great knife for sure, but I can't understand promoting them for any other reason than that.

And happy Thanksgiving.
 
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glockfire said:
Emerson fanboys are simply the worst. Emerson folders do not pry any better than other folders of the same price point. The reason being is that folders dont pry. If you need to pry, buy a mini prybar. The fact of the matter is that for the price point, there are far better knives. Emerson doesnt do anything special to make his knives "elite", he makes a 1/8" thicvk 57-59 RC 154Cm blade with G10 scales and a liner lock. (A liner lock that is generally uncomfortable to use, sticks, and sometimes even transfers to the other side)

But, but, they arent meant to be pretty, they are meant to be used. Cool, a mini prybar costs $20, and a box cutter costs $1.50. Those do the same things you claim that your Emerson does and doesnt cost you $200. It shocks me that people dont demand to get what they pay for, instead they make excuses for his poor QC by saying its a tool. My HK45 is a tool too, but HK doesnt let it leave the factory until theyve given you your moneys worth.

Beyond all that is the man behind the knife, who in his own words claims that the only knife used in Special Operation is his, and that if you arent military, then your comments about his knives dont matter. In the same thread he insults a member of this forum for not having served in the military, while he himslef has never served a day in his life. As an active duty serviceman who has had the pleasure of working alongside NSW and MSOB, I can tell you that Ive never seen an Emerson being carried, NEVER. Ive seen a handful of Benchmades and Striders, but a whole hell of a lot of multitools. He lies, flat out lies, to sell his products, But, like he said, buying one if his knives puts you in an elite club. An elite club of the dooped and gullible.
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Well, I must exemplify the 'dooped and gullible', because I have 5 Emerson knives and like them all. No gritty action, no poor f&f and no bad lockup. I don't feel that I over-paid for the knives, in fact, I feel that I got a good value where a great design is concerned. If you don't like Emerson or his knives, deal with it, but don't try the juvenile tactic of berating those of us that do.
 
A.P.F. said:
Well, I must exemplify the 'dooped and gullible', because I have 5 Emerson knives and like them all. No gritty action, no poor f&f and no bad lockup. I don't feel that I over-paid for the knives, in fact, I feel that I got a good value where a great design is concerned. If you don't like Emerson or his knives, deal with it, but don't try the juvenile tactic of berating those of us that do.
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Berating? If your skin is that thin, so be it. I purchased 3 Emersons, I consider myself duped and gullible. I paid for the "elite factor" and got nothing of the sort.
 
glockfire said:
Berating? If your skin is that thin, so be it. I purchased 3 Emersons, I consider myself duped and gullible. I paid for the "elite factor" and got nothing of the sort.
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If you paid for "elite factor" instead of a knife, I would consider you duped and gullible as well.

I personally don't agree with all of Ernie's opinions, but I buy his knives, not his political agenda. I've had no less than 7 Emersons in the last couple years and have never been disappointed with a purchase. All had excellent F&F, with many aspects being better than Spydercos or Benchmades.

I do find it amusing that you believe because you've never seen an Emerson in use, there must be no Emersons in the military. Obviously you've met every man and woman in service.
 
100eyes said:
If you paid for "elite factor" instead of a knife, I would consider you duped and gullible as well.

I personally don't agree with all of Ernie's opinions, but I buy his knives, not his political agenda. I've had no less than 7 Emersons in the last couple years and have never been disappointed with a purchase. All had excellent F&F, with many aspects being better than Spydercos or Benchmades.

I do find it amusing that you believe because you've never seen an Emerson in use, there must be no Emersons in the military. Obviously you've met every man and woman in service.
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I find your lack of reading comprehension disturbing (Darth Vader voice).

I didnt give a blanket statement like Mr Emerson did, I just said within that community, Ive never seen one. I dont go asking people what pocket knife they carry all the time, I dont lift their blouses to look in their pockets. I think its a flat out lie to say that in every high profile raid that the S.O. community has done, that they were only carrying Emerson knives. A lie to sell knives.
 
Alright, I'll tell you about Emersons...they're for cutting stuff.:cool:

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Potatoes went real nice mashed with some beef and spices.:)
 
glockfire said:
I find your lack of reading comprehension disturbing (Darth Vader voice).

I didnt give a blanket statement like Mr Emerson did, I just said within that community, Ive never seen one. I dont go asking people what pocket knife they carry all the time, I dont lift their blouses to look in their pockets. I think its a flat out lie to say that in every high profile raid that the S.O. community has done, that they were only carrying Emerson knives. A lie to sell knives.
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Not that I expect you to, but if you don't go around asking everyone what they carry, what weight does your "I've never seen one" statement hold? Also even "within that community", it's still not like you know everyone. Using that as a base to call someone a liar doesn't work well.

I don't believe that all SO would carry Emersons exclusively either, even if they got them for free. Then again I don't buy Emersons because Ernie says the "elite" do, I buy them because I like them as a knife.
 
Why the hell is it that every time someone mentions the word "Emerson" in a thread it all of the sudden erupts into a major flame war?
 
Knifein said:
Why the hell is it that every time someone mentions the word "Emerson" in a thread it all of the sudden erupts into a major flame war?
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You can also try these:
-Sebenza
-Strider
-Canola oil
-"Best Knife"
-Batonning
;)
 
Dorito Monk said:
Don't forget:
- Tactical
- Self Defense
- SHTF WROL Bug-out bag backup knife
- Sanrenmu
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And zombies.

"What's the best knife for defensively batonning a tactical Sanremu from a zombie's grip? Would you recommend a Strider, Sebenza, or Emerson for my BOB in preparation for SHTF scenarios like this?" :D
 
Praise the Lord that we live in a world where we have the time, ability and inclination to argue about something so pointless. We are truly blessed.
 
powernoodle said:
Praise the Lord that we live in a world where we have the time, ability and inclination to argue about something so pointless. We are truly blessed.
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Amen to that.:)
I'm very thankful to live in a part of the world where I have the luxury of complaining about things of such little consequence.:thumbup:

Happy Turkey Day to all.
 
But then if knife nuts don't argue about inconsequential things, what are we going to discuss on the forums? :p
 
I have to say that the Gentleman Jim is a terrific knife. ;)
Continue to horse beating if needed.
 
stabman said:
And zombies.

"What's the best knife for defensively batonning a tactical Sanremu from a zombie's grip? Would you recommend a Strider, Sebenza, or Emerson for my BOB in preparation for SHTF scenarios like this?" :D
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All of a sudden Lynn Thompson bursts into the room and chops the guy in half with an Espada, then hangs the corpse on the handle to prove the strength of the lock.
 
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