Emerson Knives

JRaptor · 11-12-2010, 04:13 AM

I use only Emerson knives and since good combat handguns and good combat knives go hand and hand I wanna see what everyone else thinks. Or if you have experiences with Emerson please post.

EMERSON

Gett Daddy · 11-12-2010, 06:25 AM

I've heard of them, but don't know much about them. They look pretty beefy. I'd like to know more about them as well.

JRaptor · 11-12-2010, 07:51 AM

They are very popular with Military and Law Enforcement all over the world. Emerson knives are serving this Country as we speak as many of our finest U.S. Armed Service's Soldiers do indeed carry these knives.

Badger · 11-12-2010, 02:56 PM

Heard lots of good things about them, but they're priced a little out of my range for a knife at the moment. The CQC-7 models definitely catch my eye though!

rbgsig226 · 11-12-2010, 07:05 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ernie Emerson twice while I was training at Camp Pendleton, CA. A very down to earth and always on the go man, he has contributed greatly to the Military and Law Enforcement community. His useing “Operator” input into both his knife designs and knife / CQB Training Techniques rate him among the top. I have owned many Emerson Knives over the last 20 years, and highly recommend them. My favorites that I carry every day are the SOCFK, that is exclusively sold by Extreme Outfitters on the East Coast, Combat Karambit and a neck knife the LaGriffe. He also sells Training Knives that are mechanically the same as the real knife, just flat blades. Anyone wanting more information can contact me by email (see my profile), for websites or addresses.

I have attached a photo showing from left to right – Commander Trainer, Karambit Trainer, Combat Karambit, SOCFK and on top the LaGriffe.

JRaptor · 11-12-2010, 07:42 PM

Very nice...

rbgsig226 · 11-13-2010, 06:48 AM

Thank You Raptor...... I also had the Commander and CQC7, gave the commander to my Dad, and gave the CQC7 to a Deploying Buddy of mine.

An important safety feature that Emerson uses,is the “Liner Locking Device”, as opposed to the “Rear Lock”, like Buck and Spyderco. The position of the release prevents any accidental closing of the blade. My very first knife was a Spyderco, and after almost loosing my finger because the Rear Lock failed, I switched to Emerson.

Additionally the “Wave” feature that Emerson uses on most of the knives, opens them on deployment out of the pocket, that could save valuable seconds in a critical situation.

col132 · 01-01-2011, 01:27 PM

Kind of reviving an older thread here, but I too have been an Emerson fan for a number of years, although at present I only own two. In this price category, I think they are the best available. As stated above, these knives are designed by a "real deal" guy. Photo is terrible, but it's all I've got.

Tangle · 01-25-2011, 03:37 AM

I have a Commander and mini-Commander. For EDC, the full size Commander is a bit large, but I still carry it. The main reason I don't is when I need to use a knife in public, large knifes can give a less than good impression and kinda leaves you 'marked' as a, well.....

I carry the mini-Commander more; it's not so 'alarming'.

As good as they are, there are two things I don't like about the Commanders. One, they have an asymetrical edge, and two I have some question about the strength of liner locks. I guess another issue is the drag on the blade when opening or closing. You have to force it closed. I guess that doesn't make a lot of sense, so let me explain. I carry a Benchmade Axis Lock a lot. Once the axis lock is released, the blade swings in or out freely and is then secured in place by releasing the axis lock. This allows the knife to be easily closed with one hand without having to 'push' against it.

Then the wave feature - sometimes I think it's great, sometimes I wish it wasn't on it. I find, especially with a jacket that comes well below the waist, that pulling the knife from the pocket with the blade opening in the process can be problematic. By no means a deal breaker but just problematic. OTOH, an axis lock is just about as fast, and maybe more so. I realize that's hard to believe but you don't have to push the blade out with the thumb, you can 'flick' it in the presentation move.

Then, having said that about large knives and liner locks; it's all I can do to resist either a Benchmade Onslaught (large Axis Lock) or a Zero Tolerance (a liner lock, not quite as large as the Onslaught). So there you have it - I have standards in knives - I just don't go by them!

col132 · 01-25-2011, 12:45 PM

"So there you have it - I have standards in knives - I just don't go by them!

"

...............and I'd guess that quote could be used by a lot of us.

TRUST8383 · 03-04-2012, 07:08 PM

You could say, I'm a big fan of emerson knives...

Delta Z71 · 03-04-2012, 07:12 PM

I have three emerson's myself. 1) Commander and 2 Mini Commander's. And I love them.

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11-12-2010, 04:13 AM	#1
JRaptor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dayton,OH. Posts: 38	I use only Emerson knives and since good combat handguns and good combat knives go hand and hand I wanna see what everyone else thinks. Or if you have experiences with Emerson please post. EMERSON

11-12-2010, 06:25 AM	#2
Gett Daddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: lately Toledo, Ohio Posts: 403	I've heard of them, but don't know much about them. They look pretty beefy. I'd like to know more about them as well.

11-12-2010, 07:51 AM	#3
JRaptor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dayton,OH. Posts: 38	They are very popular with Military and Law Enforcement all over the world. Emerson knives are serving this Country as we speak as many of our finest U.S. Armed Service's Soldiers do indeed carry these knives.

11-12-2010, 02:56 PM	#4
Badger Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 188	Heard lots of good things about them, but they're priced a little out of my range for a knife at the moment. The CQC-7 models definitely catch my eye though!

11-12-2010, 07:05 PM	#5
rbgsig226 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Born In Vermont, Currently in Texas Posts: 53	I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ernie Emerson twice while I was training at Camp Pendleton, CA. A very down to earth and always on the go man, he has contributed greatly to the Military and Law Enforcement community. His useing “Operator” input into both his knife designs and knife / CQB Training Techniques rate him among the top. I have owned many Emerson Knives over the last 20 years, and highly recommend them. My favorites that I carry every day are the SOCFK, that is exclusively sold by Extreme Outfitters on the East Coast, Combat Karambit and a neck knife the LaGriffe. He also sells Training Knives that are mechanically the same as the real knife, just flat blades. Anyone wanting more information can contact me by email (see my profile), for websites or addresses. I have attached a photo showing from left to right – Commander Trainer, Karambit Trainer, Combat Karambit, SOCFK and on top the LaGriffe.

11-12-2010, 07:42 PM	#6
JRaptor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dayton,OH. Posts: 38	Very nice...

11-13-2010, 06:48 AM	#7
rbgsig226 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Born In Vermont, Currently in Texas Posts: 53	Thank You Raptor...... I also had the Commander and CQC7, gave the commander to my Dad, and gave the CQC7 to a Deploying Buddy of mine. An important safety feature that Emerson uses,is the “Liner Locking Device”, as opposed to the “Rear Lock”, like Buck and Spyderco. The position of the release prevents any accidental closing of the blade. My very first knife was a Spyderco, and after almost loosing my finger because the Rear Lock failed, I switched to Emerson. Additionally the “Wave” feature that Emerson uses on most of the knives, opens them on deployment out of the pocket, that could save valuable seconds in a critical situation.

01-01-2011, 01:27 PM	#8
col132 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 112	Kind of reviving an older thread here, but I too have been an Emerson fan for a number of years, although at present I only own two. In this price category, I think they are the best available. As stated above, these knives are designed by a "real deal" guy. Photo is terrible, but it's all I've got.

01-25-2011, 03:37 AM	#9
Tangle Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 25	I have a Commander and mini-Commander. For EDC, the full size Commander is a bit large, but I still carry it. The main reason I don't is when I need to use a knife in public, large knifes can give a less than good impression and kinda leaves you 'marked' as a, well..... I carry the mini-Commander more; it's not so 'alarming'. As good as they are, there are two things I don't like about the Commanders. One, they have an asymetrical edge, and two I have some question about the strength of liner locks. I guess another issue is the drag on the blade when opening or closing. You have to force it closed. I guess that doesn't make a lot of sense, so let me explain. I carry a Benchmade Axis Lock a lot. Once the axis lock is released, the blade swings in or out freely and is then secured in place by releasing the axis lock. This allows the knife to be easily closed with one hand without having to 'push' against it. Then the wave feature - sometimes I think it's great, sometimes I wish it wasn't on it. I find, especially with a jacket that comes well below the waist, that pulling the knife from the pocket with the blade opening in the process can be problematic. By no means a deal breaker but just problematic. OTOH, an axis lock is just about as fast, and maybe more so. I realize that's hard to believe but you don't have to push the blade out with the thumb, you can 'flick' it in the presentation move. Then, having said that about large knives and liner locks; it's all I can do to resist either a Benchmade Onslaught (large Axis Lock) or a Zero Tolerance (a liner lock, not quite as large as the Onslaught). So there you have it - I have standards in knives - I just don't go by them!

01-25-2011, 12:45 PM	#10
col132 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 112	"So there you have it - I have standards in knives - I just don't go by them! " ...............and I'd guess that quote could be used by a lot of us.

03-04-2012, 07:08 PM	#11
TRUST8383 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 5	You could say, I'm a big fan of emerson knives...

03-04-2012, 07:12 PM	#12
Delta Z71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mississippi Posts: 19	I have three emerson's myself. 1) Commander and 2 Mini Commander's. And I love them.