I drive a vehicle that looks like a family car. It's capable of high performance. I keep it covered in dust and dirt. I like it that way. Nobody even gives it a second glance. But when I need it to perform, it does everything I ask of it.
Much the same for my production Emersons. Nothing flashy about them, but when I need a no-nonsense solution to a problem, my Emersons have never disappointed.
I carried a non Emerson folder for 10 years. It was made of all the best materials of the time. I bought it when it just came out and it ended up being "one of the most highly rated folders of all time" (in the words of a well known reviewer) from a large production company. It managed to handle daily tasks. Holding it in my hands, I always thought it could pull through in those once in a lifetime situations. Then one night I had one of those situations. And this non Emerson knife I had with excellent fit and finish did not inspire confidence AT ALL.
Fortunately, I didn't have to use the blade to its full potential, but the very first thing I did the next day is purchase an Emerson.
I appreciate Emerson knives for the fact that they are completely user serviceable. You can set the tension on the pivot yourself using anything that will fit on the screw side. I can easily inspect the health of the locking mechanism. I can easily clean the locking mechanism. I don't need a "small and light weight" pocket tool box in my pocket all the time just in case I need a torx screw in a size I can't usually find at the corner hardware store to service the knife.
What ever happened to the days when men repaired and maintained their own tools? Nowadays, it seems like if you can't plug and play something right out of the box it's somehow sub-standard.
If you're looking for flashy, go buy flashy. If you want something that gives you complete satisfaction IN USE under ALL conditions, Emerson is the way to go!
Much the same for my production Emersons. Nothing flashy about them, but when I need a no-nonsense solution to a problem, my Emersons have never disappointed.
I carried a non Emerson folder for 10 years. It was made of all the best materials of the time. I bought it when it just came out and it ended up being "one of the most highly rated folders of all time" (in the words of a well known reviewer) from a large production company. It managed to handle daily tasks. Holding it in my hands, I always thought it could pull through in those once in a lifetime situations. Then one night I had one of those situations. And this non Emerson knife I had with excellent fit and finish did not inspire confidence AT ALL.
Fortunately, I didn't have to use the blade to its full potential, but the very first thing I did the next day is purchase an Emerson.
I appreciate Emerson knives for the fact that they are completely user serviceable. You can set the tension on the pivot yourself using anything that will fit on the screw side. I can easily inspect the health of the locking mechanism. I can easily clean the locking mechanism. I don't need a "small and light weight" pocket tool box in my pocket all the time just in case I need a torx screw in a size I can't usually find at the corner hardware store to service the knife.
What ever happened to the days when men repaired and maintained their own tools? Nowadays, it seems like if you can't plug and play something right out of the box it's somehow sub-standard.
If you're looking for flashy, go buy flashy. If you want something that gives you complete satisfaction IN USE under ALL conditions, Emerson is the way to go!
), but I won't be saying how "hard-core" the finish is, or that it doesn't matter.
