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What do you people to say about Emerson knives?
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Take a gander in the Emerson Forum under Makers/Manufacturers...
Misko, Emerson knives are high quality work horses. I've got a Commander and a CQC-7, both of which are tough as nails, sharp as a razor. I have heard from other members that there is a certain quality control issue with Emerson. Some of the knives that get out are not the best, but I haven't had any bad experiences. $170 Canadain isn't bad, I had to get both mine stateside.
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"Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav'n"
John Milton
There are only two types of people; those who understand this, and those who think they do.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that all Emerson knives have a single (chisel) edge.
If so, I find this reason enough not to get one. Chisel edges might be fine for knife fighting, but I view the knife as a tool, and I find the chisel edge not suitable for many utility tasks (it is not symmetrical, so it cannot cut continuously on a straight line).
If so, I find this reason enough not to get one. Chisel edges might be fine for knife fighting, but I view the knife as a tool, and I find the chisel edge not suitable for many utility tasks (it is not symmetrical, so it cannot cut continuously on a straight line).
Costas,
While I agree with you that the chisel grind is of no functional advantage except in gardening and certain kitchen tasks (and frequently a disadvantage, especially when ground on the wrong side for right-handed users), Emerson Knives seems to have recanted this practice on several models. I don't know about the knife pictured above, but the production CQC-7A (finally, a drop-point!) and Commander both have double-ground blades. Here's to hoping this change will soon encompass the whole line.
-Drew
While I agree with you that the chisel grind is of no functional advantage except in gardening and certain kitchen tasks (and frequently a disadvantage, especially when ground on the wrong side for right-handed users), Emerson Knives seems to have recanted this practice on several models. I don't know about the knife pictured above, but the production CQC-7A (finally, a drop-point!) and Commander both have double-ground blades. Here's to hoping this change will soon encompass the whole line.
-Drew