Emerson question

KSDbass · #1

I've always wanted an Emerson, and I had my eye on the Commander. I handled my friend's mini-commander, and wow. Was it just his, or is the lock ridiculously hard to close? With this in mind, I'm thinking about getting CQC-13 BTS, however, how is the lock on this? For me, it isn't that I have weak hands, but that there's so little surface area on the lock, and it's in such a weird place on the mini-commander.

Edit: does anyone know if Emerson will be at BLADE?

smcfalls13 · #2

Been a while since I handled an Emerson, but I don't recall them being difficult to disengage. Most likely just his knife.

Fred Sanford · #3

I handled a CQC-7 at a local store and I was really surprised at how thin the liner lock was. I was pretty disapointed because I had always heard they were awesome hardcore super strong knives. They may be.....but the CQC-7 has a thin liner lock.

CopilotATS-55 · #4

David the lock is fine, trust me

mine has survived alot of punishment :spyder:

KSDbass · #5

David, the lock on CQC-7's is perfect. The only problem is, I prefer a deeper, more yojimbo-like index finger choil, and I'm not much for tanto blades, or sharpening them to be specific.

Fred Sanford · #6

That's cool. Thanks for the info. Yeah, I've only handled a CQC-7 but that's it so I didn't know. They look cool, and I even like the chisel grind.

Vincent · #7

Emerson's are pretty good,id go with a model with a frame lock.

KSDbass · #8

Thanks Vincent, but aren't they all framelocks? Minus the CQC-12, assuming you don't consider the framelock a liner lock.

Vincent · #9

I only thought there was a few models that were frame locks. The Commander is not a frame Lock it is a Linear Lock. I consider frame locks and Linear locks to be very different. the CQC-12 is a frame Lock, The CQC-14 is not.

I am just no longer a fan of liners.

KSDbass · #10

Wait, I got that backwards. I managed to mix up liner and Frame. apart from the CQC-12 being a framelock.
Minus my stupidity, I prefer liner locks. I've only handled a few framelocks, but man were they hard to close. The problem was that the lock was too close to the other liner, and so I just couldn't get very much force behind it.

Vincent · #11

The Disadvantage of the Linear lock is the advantage of the frame. While the Linear is not held by any constant force when engaged, it allows it to wobble and flex. Though the frame lock has constant pressure from your hand/finger, which wont allow it to disengage,

Fred Sanford · #12

KSDbass,

Just so you are clear, the liner lock is a where only the inner liner springs over and locks behind the blade. A frame lock is where a piece of the side of the handle comes over and locks behind the blade. Frame locks are stronger and more reliable than liner locks (usually).

Edit: Vincent beat me to it a little. :)

Puyallupknifegu · #13

KSDbass wrote:I've always wanted an Emerson, and I had my eye on the Commander. I handled my friend's mini-commander, and wow. Was it just his, or is the lock ridiculously hard to close? With this in mind, I'm thinking about getting CQC-13 BTS, however, how is the lock on this? For me, it isn't that I have weak hands, but that there's so little surface area on the lock, and it's in such a weird place on the mini-commander.

Edit: does anyone know if Emerson will be at BLADE?

Hello my friend,

I recently acquired my first Emerson, a CQC7 BT. I love it!!! I haven't actually carried it yet...but, yes the liner is quite stiff!!! I also work a few weekend gunshows for my local dealer,and every Emerson I've handled takes some "breaking in". Nothing to be concerned with. It's not too much different than the "break in period" with a Yojimbo!!! That took me a month!!! :p

They make incredible knives, and if you can get one for a good price I really don't think you'll regret it!!

And as far as sharpening the chisel grind? Get a sharpmaker...Sal tells how to sharpen it...and it doesn't sound very hard!!!

Good luck!

Tim :D

KSDbass · #14

I've actually sharpened my friend's CQC-7, so of course I played with it for around a week. I have no problem with the chisel grind, it's just the tanto. I'm too careless to stop where the second edge begins, so I usually end up going over, and rounding it off.

ghostrider · #15

It's been said that Titanium is abrasive on steel. That could also account for the difficulty in releasing the lock. My SOCFK will be hard to close if waved open to hard.

Jimd · #16

Sometimes they take a little break-in time, as many knives do.

I love my Emersons, they're great knives.

If you're looking for an awesome Emerson that's not a tanto, check out the CQC-8. It has a nice, curving clip point with lots of "belly". The handle feels as if it was made for my hand (I know many others who feel the same way about that handle).

Puyallupknifegu · #17

Jimd wrote:Sometimes they take a little break-in time, as many knives do.

I love my Emersons, they're great knives.

If you're looking for an awesome Emerson that's not a tanto, check out the CQC-8. It has a nice, curving clip point with lots of "belly". The handle feels as if it was made for my hand (I know many others who feel the same way about that handle).

I agree about the "belly" there, Jim. I also have to point out the new CQC14!!! Legal blade length in a spear tip and a different set of ergos than the CQC7!!!

I can't wait to get mine!!

:D

bigkahunasix · #18

Been playing with my P-Sark for a couple of days now. Solid lockup, great ergos (for my hands), hair popping sharp after a trip to the sharpmaker. A little lube speeds up the break-in period. Waves nicely.

Bigk6