What was your first Emerson? Do you still have it?

La_Maleta_Azul · Jun 15, 2015

CQC-7AW. Was totally unimpressed with the fit and finish and sent it back two days after I got it. Now, two years later, they're basically the only knives I'll buy. Been EDCing an HD-7 for the past 18 months.

cutnprint · Jun 15, 2015

My first was a Mini A-100. Got rid of it. Now, regretting it terribly.

wazu013 · Jun 15, 2015

ebidis said:
That is cool. Did you do the paint job yourself?

I found it this way at a local pawn shop. I'm not sure what the coating is but it's tough as nails.

EChoil · Jun 16, 2015

Got a Benchmade Emerson in the early '90's (?).... owned them periodically since. As I recall it was sacrificed somewhere in the high Sierrra a while later. I still have the Benchmade Panther I think I bought the same day.

skypilot7103 · Jun 16, 2015

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Steely Dorn · Jun 16, 2015

Bought this 15 early 2011. I was not only my first Emerson but my first nice knife. It hasn't been carried much since the lock is super early and slips with light pressure from my hands. I thought it would work itself in but hasn't moved a bit so I will be sending it in one of these days. I got a 7 about a week after this one and have been hooked ever since.

cncpro11 · Jun 17, 2015

Ernies 1 and 2. Still have both as they are on my never get rid of short list.

bobnery · Jun 17, 2015

Be cool to have dates of purchase added to these posts

gooeytek · Jun 17, 2015

It's been through some changes, and remains one of my favorite knives ever. Bought it on 11-18-2011 at the NYCKS.

GuestWho101 · Jun 18, 2015

gooeytek said:
It's been through some changes, and remains one of my favorite knives ever. Bought it on 11-18-2011 at the NYCKS.

Indeed, it has.....

. Seems to have picked up a little weight and gotten bit thicker over the years

. Though still very beautiful!

I just noticed you said NYCKS and reside in NY. How do you carry in such a liberal (or at least I've heard) environment? And by that I mean clipped, in the pocket, sheath, or etc.?

marine dad · Jun 18, 2015

Got a P-Sark about 5 years ago that was like new, manufactured date was 2001. I carried it daily for 4 years. I have since acquired a couple of CQC8's and carry those. My wife confiscated the PSARK 😊

gooeytek · Jun 19, 2015

GuestWho101 said:
Indeed, it has..... . Seems to have picked up a little weight and gotten bit thicker over the years . Though still very beautiful!

I just noticed you said NYCKS and reside in NY. How do you carry in such a liberal (or at least I've heard) environment? And by that I mean clipped, in the pocket, sheath, or etc.?

I live on Long Island, and pretty much carry what I want clipped to my back pocket (NYS law says that the blade length has to be shorter than 4"). However, when I'm in NYC (Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan), I keep my knife inside my pocket with nothing showing. I've spoken with NYC LEOs and they prefer not to see any part of a knife. That said, I tend to carry smaller knives that can't be flicked open or with any wrist action (Dragonfly, Falkniven U2, or a traditional) when in the boroughs.

jkwithawave · Jun 19, 2015

Mini 15 for me. Still have it though I haven't carried it in a long time. It needs to go back for some work on the lock up.

Silvanus · Jun 19, 2015

My first Emerson was my CQC-15 BT I bought right at the beginning of 2013. I still EDC it to this day

Ttran778 · Jun 19, 2015

2011 Super Karambit. Yup. still in my coffers.

Jake-n-Bake · Jun 20, 2015

Mine is a Mini Commander that I bought about two years ago. I just recently got it out and remembered why I liked it so much to begin with, and it has been with me non-stop since. Lately I have been looking for some custom handle scales for it, something with a little more contouring hopefully. I'm not exactly sure where the best place to get some would be, so if anyone has any advice it would be appreciated!

GuestWho101 · Jun 20, 2015

gooeytek said:
I live on Long Island, and pretty much carry what I want clipped to my back pocket (NYS law says that the blade length has to be shorter than 4"). However, when I'm in NYC (Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan), I keep my knife inside my pocket with nothing showing. I've spoken with NYC LEOs and they prefer not to see any part of a knife. That said, I tend to carry smaller knives that can't be flicked open or with any wrist action (Dragonfly, Falkniven U2, or a traditional) when in the boroughs.

Thanks! :thumbup:

Nice to know..... in case I decide to visit one day.

GuestWho101 · Jun 20, 2015

Jake-n-Bake said:
Mine is a Mini Commander that I bought about two years ago. I just recently got it out and remembered why I liked it so much to begin with, and it has been with me non-stop since. Lately I have been looking for some custom handle scales for it, something with a little more contouring hopefully. I'm not exactly sure where the best place to get some would be, so if anyone has any advice it would be appreciated!

Check it out.....

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1192333-Sketchen-Scales-Customs

He does amazing work and provides excellent communication.

gooeytek · Jun 20, 2015

Jake-n-Bake said:
Mine is a Mini Commander that I bought about two years ago. I just recently got it out and remembered why I liked it so much to begin with, and it has been with me non-stop since. Lately I have been looking for some custom handle scales for it, something with a little more contouring hopefully. I'm not exactly sure where the best place to get some would be, so if anyone has any advice it would be appreciated!

Emerson contoured scales...pm me for info.

Jake-n-Bake · Jun 20, 2015

Thanks guys for the suggestions! I sent you an email gooeytek.