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Hello Chaps,
I was perusing the columns of a well known auction site, when I saw an intriguing scan.... looked familiar, but not, if you know what I mean.
Clicked the link, and there it was, a huge liner lock, with what appeared to be the blade from and Emerson Commander, and the frame, and scales from the Sark/Raven models. It was very cheap, $18, and was just described as a 'Big, strong, linerlock hunting knife'
I bought it by instant purchas, and yesterday, it arrived through the door.
It was not, as I had half hoped, and obscure Emerson design, but a close approximation of an Emerson, a montage of styles, if you like, and it had on the blade the dreaded words 'MADE IN CHINA'
I played with it for a while, and became quite impressed, not because of it's quality, which at best can be described as 'functional', but impressed nonetheless, because of what you get for your money!!
The scales were some sort of polymer, that were matted, and felt as though they were reasonably strong. A quick rub with a large grit paper would make them much more acceptable. The liners were stainless, and thicker than the Emersons, but what impressed me was the lock up, which was instant, and strong, the liner engaging it's full with on the blade ramp, without hesitation. For such a strong lock, it was quite easy to release, a bit of firm pressure, and it disengaged with a satisfying 'pop'.
The blade..... Looks the business, absolutely. A direct copy of the Emerson, right down to the 'wave', and disk thumb stud. The grind lines were obviously not as pronounced or as sharp as the Emerson, but then again the blade probably cost only a few cents to manufacture, and was probably machine ground. The edge was conventional V grind, and scary sharp, quite unlike the semi chisel grind on the Emerson.
The scales were secured to the frames with torx fasteners, which were threaded into the frame. The pivot pin was as large as the Emerson, material unknown, but on disassembly, there were no bushes, washers etc, just metal to metal, and grease. Seemed to work quite well though.
You don't get 154CM for this money. Probably 420, possibly, if you stretch the imagination, proprietory 440. Both will take a fantastic edge, but not hold it for too long.
Worth the money? Probably not in the context of quality. In the terms of an every day knife that will be used, and badly abused... a qualified yes. I wouldn't want to put too much lateral pressure on that blade though........
Doug
I was perusing the columns of a well known auction site, when I saw an intriguing scan.... looked familiar, but not, if you know what I mean.
Clicked the link, and there it was, a huge liner lock, with what appeared to be the blade from and Emerson Commander, and the frame, and scales from the Sark/Raven models. It was very cheap, $18, and was just described as a 'Big, strong, linerlock hunting knife'
I bought it by instant purchas, and yesterday, it arrived through the door.
It was not, as I had half hoped, and obscure Emerson design, but a close approximation of an Emerson, a montage of styles, if you like, and it had on the blade the dreaded words 'MADE IN CHINA'
I played with it for a while, and became quite impressed, not because of it's quality, which at best can be described as 'functional', but impressed nonetheless, because of what you get for your money!!
The scales were some sort of polymer, that were matted, and felt as though they were reasonably strong. A quick rub with a large grit paper would make them much more acceptable. The liners were stainless, and thicker than the Emersons, but what impressed me was the lock up, which was instant, and strong, the liner engaging it's full with on the blade ramp, without hesitation. For such a strong lock, it was quite easy to release, a bit of firm pressure, and it disengaged with a satisfying 'pop'.
The blade..... Looks the business, absolutely. A direct copy of the Emerson, right down to the 'wave', and disk thumb stud. The grind lines were obviously not as pronounced or as sharp as the Emerson, but then again the blade probably cost only a few cents to manufacture, and was probably machine ground. The edge was conventional V grind, and scary sharp, quite unlike the semi chisel grind on the Emerson.
The scales were secured to the frames with torx fasteners, which were threaded into the frame. The pivot pin was as large as the Emerson, material unknown, but on disassembly, there were no bushes, washers etc, just metal to metal, and grease. Seemed to work quite well though.
You don't get 154CM for this money. Probably 420, possibly, if you stretch the imagination, proprietory 440. Both will take a fantastic edge, but not hold it for too long.
Worth the money? Probably not in the context of quality. In the terms of an every day knife that will be used, and badly abused... a qualified yes. I wouldn't want to put too much lateral pressure on that blade though........
Doug
