My first Emerson (Mini CQC7BW) came in the mail yesterday and I've already ordered my second (CQC7B--the one without the Wave). I'm really impressed with the way the Mini feels. It was (is) kinda of stiff and tight but it's already loosening up with one day's use. I like this knife.
...Except for one thing. I wear Tru-Spec cargo pants...the ones with the dedicated knife/flashlight pockets on each side. Those side pockets are narrow but perfect for most of my knives and I love how Tru-Spec fits and has huge and deep front and cargo pockets. Lots of room for all the stuff I carry daily.
In less than 24 hours, I've cut myself twice because the damn Wave hook caught on my knife pocket and I didn't realize the knife had opened. The second time was the last straw--it caught on the inside seam of my pocket, got hung up, gave me a minor stabbing and I almost had to take off my pants to get the damn knife loose. It was probably a funny sight, this old fat guy trying to get loose a half opened knife that was partially hanging out of his pocket while his hand was dripping blood. At the time, it wasn't very funny to me. I was so PO'd I got my Dremel and cut off the Wave hook. It's not a perfect job but it's not too ugly either--I can live with it. The best thing is the knife no longer catches on my pocket. Screw the warranty, I wanted that hook gone!
Which brings me to my question. I would like to eventually buy on of the V-grind models. Does anyone know if it's possible to order a knife from Emerson and have the Wave hook removed by special request before shipping? Of course I would expect to pay extra for this. I think I recall reading at one time that Emerson would remove the Wave if a knife was sent to them for modification. If buying a new knife with the Wave already removed is possible, it could save me from mutilating future knives to prevent mutilating my hands and clothing.
...Except for one thing. I wear Tru-Spec cargo pants...the ones with the dedicated knife/flashlight pockets on each side. Those side pockets are narrow but perfect for most of my knives and I love how Tru-Spec fits and has huge and deep front and cargo pockets. Lots of room for all the stuff I carry daily.
In less than 24 hours, I've cut myself twice because the damn Wave hook caught on my knife pocket and I didn't realize the knife had opened. The second time was the last straw--it caught on the inside seam of my pocket, got hung up, gave me a minor stabbing and I almost had to take off my pants to get the damn knife loose. It was probably a funny sight, this old fat guy trying to get loose a half opened knife that was partially hanging out of his pocket while his hand was dripping blood. At the time, it wasn't very funny to me. I was so PO'd I got my Dremel and cut off the Wave hook. It's not a perfect job but it's not too ugly either--I can live with it. The best thing is the knife no longer catches on my pocket. Screw the warranty, I wanted that hook gone!
Which brings me to my question. I would like to eventually buy on of the V-grind models. Does anyone know if it's possible to order a knife from Emerson and have the Wave hook removed by special request before shipping? Of course I would expect to pay extra for this. I think I recall reading at one time that Emerson would remove the Wave if a knife was sent to them for modification. If buying a new knife with the Wave already removed is possible, it could save me from mutilating future knives to prevent mutilating my hands and clothing.
