What are you paying for when you buy Emerson?

The Emerson name, Wave opener and unique designs. However, they're way overpriced for simple 154CM and G-10. They no longer have the Wave patent so others can use the Wave opener but they just can't call it Wave since there's a trademark on it.

Emersons suffer from serious lock stick due to their titanium liner lock.

For quality liner lock Wave-type Fox and Viper have excellent models with N690 steel. For frame lock the best ones are from Zero Tolerance.

My first two Emersons are from 2006 and the last one Sheepdog flipper from a couple of years ago. My Emerson Sheepdog was $216 with 154CM and G-10 and you could open it via Wave, thumb disc and flipper. The comparable Viper Maga can be opened the same three ways and also a liner lock. However, the quality on the Viper is so much better. The Emerson took a long time to break in. My Viper Maga with N690 and CF plus better quality was $197.
 
Undeniably solid (if not excellent) ergonomics, extremely easy to hand sharpen blades, designs and materials that are very easy to maintain and are fairly corrosion resistant, simple fasteners and no admonishment from maker for disassembly, one of the best pocketclips ever put on a folding knife, a private company that has supported many causes that I personally favor and appreciate, made in USA (as in everything) and IMHO, by far far far and away the most beautiful stonewashing on any blade sold today.

There is, for me, a satisfaction that comes from carrying and especially using Emerson knives. I readily admit that on paper, there are others that would seem to offer more. Sometimes a recipe exceeds its ingredients, and IMHO Emerson's fit that notion.
 
Great knives, I waited a while to get one owning the spyderco waves not wanting to pay that much for an Emerson but I finally got one and its by far my most carried knife. Check one out and if you don't like it you can sell it quick.

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As someone who recently just got a brand new sheepdog, I'd like to say the qc and f&f are rather poor. Knife had proud liners in spots. The stonewash had a large blemish in it, lock stick worse than I've ever experienced (including my old cqc7), a goofed spot on the g10 etc the list goes on. Knife was damn smooth, great detent, killer ergos, and a great warranty.... That said I promptly gave it away 6 hours after taking it out of my mailbox. Honestly the quality could be beaten by a drunk in a garage with a damn hacksaw and a file... it was piss poor for a $200+ knife. I was sickened by it so badly I was relieved to be rid of it. I will never purchase another without checking it out in hand first.
 
Not for me. 154cm is fine but $200 is too high for what is purchased. I also thought the Benchmades were better built. I had 2 Benchmades and two Emersons( bought back when they were $120 or thereabouts). I hate the chisel grinds now but originally thought it was a cool idea.

No question he was one of the biggest names of the early days of tactical folding knives. His advertising was sort of over the top but not as bad as Cold Steels. I did give them a fair chance but just don't like them.

Joe
 
Owned several and carried a few for a couple of years, then moved on. Try one and decide for yourself. I wish the company luck but there are better quality/material knives out there that are a way better value in my eyes.

I'm down to one old SOCFK that has issues but can't/won't be fixed due to production change over the years. Whenever an EKI blade catches my eye I just pull out that SOCFK and the interest wanes.
 
kylemiller said:
Bearing are not always an upgrade. They would actually be ridiculous on an Emerson, considering what they're designed to do.
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Ernest Emerson said:
I am proud to announce another evolution in the life of the Emerson CQC-7, the Emerson CQC-7BW Flipper aka the Flipper 7. This may just be the ultimate evolution of the tactical folding knife. This knife is the epitome of the 21st century tactical folder. It now features S35VN steel, GTC stainless 440C bearings and they are now equipped with the flipper opening technology. Believe me, this is still an Emerson CQC-7 but it’s like comparing a 1960’s era F4 Phantom jet to a F22 Raptor Stealth Fighter. There’s just no going back. With the flipper opening system, the Emerson “wave” and the thumb disc this knife could be called the first “triple play” tactical folding knife. And in a high stress tactical or emergency situation this knife gives you three options to bring it into action. It is by far the slickest, fastest, and hardest knife you will ever own. I guarantee it.
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http://emersonknives.com/shop/knives/cqc-7-the-knives/cqc-7bw-flipper/

Then there is that.

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a knife. thats what you get.

same with a chris reeve for 400+ bucks and with materials and fit and finish levels you can get the same for far less from zt. market values and supply and demand it's that simple.
 
My favorite Emerson yet and it has surpassed my expectations [emoji106] I highly recommend a Iron Dragon . It has wowed me and imo is worth every penny !
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jbmonkey said:
a knife. thats what you get.

same with a chris reeve for 400+ bucks and with materials and fit and finish levels you can get the same for far less from zt. market values and supply and demand it's that simple.
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I'm a HUGE ZT fan but even they would admit they do not build knives to the level that CRK does. Do they both look and function perfectly, yes; but CRK builds knives that you need precision tools to be able to measure how precise the machining is. It's total overkill. If ZT tried to achieve the same degree of accuracy, they would cost as much as a Sebenza.


armytxn said:
100% made in America. How many companies have their knives made in China to bring the prices down. Emerson has the integrity to keep their knives American made. Might be more expensive but I think it is worth it.
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To be fair, he lets Kershaw handle his cheap Chinese imports...
 
ourgon said:
Which you lose if you resharpen your Emerson with double bevel.
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No you don't.
If you reprofile the primary grind from chisel to "V", that voids the warranty.
Putting a "V" profile edge does not affect the warranty.

One is reginding the entire blade.
The other is putting a different edge on the knife.
Emerson does not care what type of edge you want to sharpen onto your knife. :thumbup:
 
stabman said:
No you don't.
If you reprofile the primary grind from chisel to "V", that voids the warranty.
Putting a "V" profile edge does not affect the warranty.

One is reginding the entire blade.
The other is putting a different edge on the knife.
Emerson does not care what type of edge you want to sharpen onto your knife. :thumbup:
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I think that's more then fair [emoji106]
Also there are a few company's out there that void there warranty if you even sharpen there edge . Now that's bad and just plain wrong .


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Lycosa said:
One is paying for knives designed by one of the best knife designers ever.
rolf
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Yea..Phill Hartsfield

I carry a Benchmade Spec Op CQC 7 regularly..the F+F is better than the Emersons I've handled..
.I like and appreciate the design and materials, I like Ernie and his mission statement, however... I can see why some feel they are over priced when compared to some of the competitive options..I won't pay the premium for one..but I get it the philosophy.
 
Lycosa said:
One is paying for knives designed by one of the best knife designers ever.
rolf
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Yea..Phill Hartsfield

I carry a Benchmade Spec Op CQC 7 regularly..the F+F is better than the Emersons I've handled..
.I like and appreciate the design and materials, I like Ernie and his mission statement, however... I can see why some feel they are over priced when compared to some of the competitive options..I won't pay the premium for one..but I get the philosophy.
 
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