Tough time deciding on first Emerson

[Officer's Match]

I would go with the CQC-7 of the three mentioned, the handle is the most versatile. The other two will either fit, and you'll like them, or they won't and you'll hate it. Also, the chisel grind cuts and sharpens very well.

Any reason the Horseman isn't on the list? It's probably the most versatile and utilitarian blade design of Emerson's lineup...

Superb point. Of course, mine has me a bit biased...

Now i want a Mini 15

As well you should. It has been described as the ParaMilitary 2 of Emerson's line-up.

 

[Dobe_1]

Just remember all real Emersons have a chisel edge, "v-grind" or not.

Just curious, are there any Emersons that do not have a chisel edge?

 

[dalefuller]

Just curious, are there any Emersons that do not have a chisel edge?

No. Everything they make has a chisel edge, even the V-ground blades.

 

[Lycosa]

Educate yourself about the chisel edge and then you will know if it's for you or not. I think you will dig it.

 

[Dobe_1]

I wasn't making a judgement either way, just inquiring.

 

[Jamesh Bond]

Understood. Nothing a Sharpmaker can't fix. I don't use warranty's anyway

Not quite that simple. Assuming you had the coarse rods, time, and technique to establish a symmetrical edge with a Sharpmaker, the process would remove so much metal youd have an EXTREMELY thick edge by the time you were done. Many people convert their Emersons with good results, but theres more to it than just grinding an edge on the back. Just some food for thought.

To the question, i second the 7.

 

[colubrid]

I would go with the CQC-7 of the three mentioned, the handle is the most versatile. The other two will either fit, and you'll like them, or they won't and you'll hate it. Also, the chisel grind cuts and sharpens very well.

Any reason the Horseman isn't on the list? It's probably the most versatile and utilitarian blade design of Emerson's lineup...

+1 on the CQC-7.. that is the standard for Emerson knives.

I also agree and think the horseman is best in that size range.

 

[colubrid]

No. Everything they make has a chisel edge, even the V-ground blades.

Here is a better description for the Op so he understands for V-grind and chisel edge ect. I sold a Emerson once on ebay and the buyer left negative feedback because he though the V-grind was incorrectly sharpened. So beware because a lot of "knife" people don't know the difference.

 

[Todd21969]

Thanks for all the imput. I decided to go with the cqc-7.

 

[RONINUSMC]

Now the question is, Todd, to wave or not to wave?

 

[Todd21969]

Went with a CQC-7 BW SF.

 

[AlphaDog86]

I would go with the CQC-7 of the three mentioned, the handle is the most versatile. The other two will either fit, and you'll like them, or they won't and you'll hate it. Also, the chisel grind cuts and sharpens very well.

Any reason the Horseman isn't on the list? It's probably the most versatile and utilitarian blade design of Emerson's lineup...

^I agree 100%!:thumbup: