Whats going on with Emerson

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Not necessarily the case with Emerson’s. I had chance to handle few, almost exact copy of cqc7 but crappy steel and much worst finish.
Truth be told, Emerson’s are not the knives known to have the best finish, still I think this is by design. I like them a lot, I’m a big fan if his wave and chisel grind. He is strange to communicate with IMO, sometimes he sounds fine, another time he is out there, generally he doesn’t stick much at the booth, I personally don’t like to talk with his people there, they look down on anybody that isn’t well known in the industry, at least this is my experience but of course I could be wrong.
Id buy Emerson knives regardless who sell them, I don’t think they are terribly expensive.
 
POCEH KOCEB said:
Id buy Emerson knives regardless who sell them, I don’t think they are terribly expensive.
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I'm with you to be honest. Emerson blades are everything I look for really. Favorite handle material with G10. Simple to maintain designs. Just a rugged and sturdy knife I don't mind beating on. Years ago I would say $200 is too much for a knife but I've dropped plenty on ZT and have zero regrets. It's also the way of the world now with everything going up in cost. The steel choice doesn't bother me really seeing as I know I can touch it up with almost no effort.

I would rather go to an online distributor rather than manufacturer direct for anything but if I have to go to Emerson to be sure I get a real one and not a fake so be it. I will suck up the extra in shipping if I ever do buy another. Which thanks to this thread is likely to happen soon.
 
Pretty much same here… Steel on a knife that was design as a weapon matters only when the knife see some utilitarian use IMO. Otherwise, almost any well sharpened steel will cut barrier material and punch flesh. I believe he is using primarily 154cm and my experience with it is good, I think they do good job with HT.
‘To me, the designe of those Emersons is valuable, I can live with few sharp edges on the G10.
He really did some revolutionary long time ago and people tend to forget about it. Nothing wrong to cash on his knives design and to sell those for itself. Are they perfect ? Of course not, I hate his titanium lock bar for example but issues like this are manageable I think and when you prioritize what’s important when you carry a weapon as much as folding knife can go for a weapon, you end up appreciating the design and the price. These days, almost any no name of the designer, titanium frame lock with ridiculous finger choil and few shiny inlays goes for around $300, why not pay so much for Emerson ?
 
I bought my first Emerson last month, a super a-100. I like it and I won't be my last Emerson. I've started selling off my knives on bearings and going for knives that handle dirty conditions better and so Emersons fit the bill nicely.

As for high shipping, who cares? Is it really that hard to just factor in shipping costs for the overall cost of the knife and realize the knife cost is an additional $20 or whatever it is?

And for the original question I think manufacturer only selling is fine. TRM, Tactile Knife,, and Quiet Carry seem to be doing ok
 
Remember that Ernie has 2 product line , standard and custom . His custom knives are out of reach for most people and hoarded by those that have them.
What if his plan is to produce less knives and up the anti , bring the volume down and up the anti?
North American made Emerson knives are not overly priced in comparison to what most compare them to IMO.
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I've never been into Emerson and this is just another reason to steer clear. I find most companies have inflated prices when bought direct, and this forces the consumer to pay MSRP.
 
Quiet said:
Trust me when I say that I detest saying anything in Ernbag's defense, but the facts are that he has made knives in other steels (well, S35vn), and has models that have framelocks rather than liner-locks. Mostly rarer models, but they are out there.

That shipping charge is clownshoes though, and I hope he sees such a decline in business that he's forced to change it. That's like back in the day when people on Ebay would charge you a "handling" fee of like $10 on or some nonsense on top of their shipping charge, because it cost like two minutes of their time putting your item in a box (that was free from the post office) and taping it shut. I would report those guys and get out having to pay for the auction every time. As for Ernbag, Charging nearly $18 for putting a knife box into a small Priority box?! Candidly speaking, I hope the guy goes out of business.
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You hope someone goes “out of business” because they charge $18 for shipping? A little extreme. Why would you want someone’s livelihood ruined over something so ridiculous? That seems like a really petty and hateful remark.
 
Paratrooper06 said:
No, it isn’t. Either you can admit you were trolling people that like Emerson knives.. or admit it was a ridiculous comment to say you want someone to go out of business for their shipping rates.

You might not like Emerson, but many of us do.
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It seems that you need to be reminded that you don’t get to tell me what to do. Also, you seem really wound up about my comment, when I wasn’t talking to you. Almost like you have a driving need to be petty and hateful to people you don’t like. 🤔
 
Quiet said:
It seems that you need to be reminded that you don’t get to tell me what to do. Also, you seem really wound up about my comment, when I wasn’t talking to you. Almost like you have a driving need to be petty and hateful to people you don’t like. 🤔
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Who you are has nothing to do with this. I take issue with your remark about wanting Emerson to go out of business. If you hate Emerson that much, why are you here?
 
Paratrooper06 said:
Not sure what you care or don’t care about has to do with it. I was simply calling you out for the comment. In any case, I’ve said my piece. Carry on.
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Your uncertainty doesn’t concern me. Go back to trolling people with your dumb laugh emojis, thanks. We all enjoy that part much better. Have a great day! 😀
 
Still charging an extra $25 for left handers, I see. Nothing new about the business in that regard.
However, not being able to obtain through the regular, well known dealers at a reduced price, coupled with shipping cost (since many dealers never charged shipping) makes for a pretty significant price increase to a lot of folks considering a purchase.
 
K.O.D. said:
I've never been into Emerson and this is just another reason to steer clear. I find most companies have inflated prices when bought direct, and this forces the consumer to pay MSRP.
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But most people will not steer clear because they still like the knives. I have mentioned I don’t like the shipping costs, but the knives have an undeniable durability and a cult following. I haven’t drank the kool-aide, but I appreciate the knives for what they are.
 
Paratrooper06 said:
I’m sorry, is this a thread about Emerson, or is this the thread where you vent your pent up personal issues with members?

Can we get back to discussing Emerson?
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I don’t know, you were just attempting to start an argument with someone who wasn’t talking to you, I’m guessing your vacation gave you some personal issues to work out, which is why you came to start an argument with me first thing upon your return. Flattering, really.

Anyway, since you keep replying, I’ll be the adult here and disengage. As I already stated, have a great day! :)
 
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