I would have been highly perturbed. AND I would have complained, might not have done any good but I would have the satisfaction of knowing that I hadn't just bent over without complaining.

It's real, but I bought it second hand as a user. They were available in OD green, tan, black and ATACS camo pattern and were limited availability. I knew the camo had to be dipped, but I was surprised to find that the OD and tan ones were as well. It eliminates almost all the grippiness from the G10, it might as well just be smooth FRN.

The knife is built on the CQC-10 handle with a kind of recurved Persian blade shape. I bought it because it's a unique Emerson. Oh well, I'll just live with my purchase.

I have a lot of requirements in folders, and the CQC-10 and Endeavor are the only Emerson's that meet those requirements. Maybe I'll try an Endeavor in the future.

At least there is a loyal fan base if you decide to flip it.

I like the lines on this little kershaw I ordered.

Like you said a couple of pages ago, if the ZT versions of the emersons were soemthing other than tantos- I would be pretty interested!

I just saw that a CRKT folder won 2014 knife of the year.

New Custom

I just got one as well, black handle and stonewashed blade. I'm carrying it tonight, as a matter of fact. I LOVE my PPT but I think this Kershaw may be a great little EDC knife.

I'm setting here contemplating the 6 folders setting in front of me and thought I would just write up a little "Show and tell". I just posted up links to a picture of each blade as I didn't want to make this post even longer.

1. GTI folder.
http://www.personaldefenseworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/GTI-polish-finish.jpg
It's a big burly folder with a WIDE 3.5 inch blade. It's the kind of knife you could use to dismantle a Buick. BUT it carries and handles a lot lighter than it is. It's a spear point with a heavily hollow ground 3/16 inch thick blade with enough belly to skin/butcher with yet enough of a long edge to also work as a slicer. It has a liner lock that is probably close to 5/32 inch thick!

It's the kind of blade you could survive with if you really needed to, not as easily as a good fixed blade, but you could survive.

Yes, it's made in China, but they got it right.!

2. Small Sebanza classic MM with micarta inlays.
http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/reeve/images/seb21smblog.jpg
Really, what more needs to be said. The BEST edc blade I have EVER layed hands on, even better than the Pat Crawford custom Titanium Shark (small one) I traded for it. To me it's the perfect balance of blade/handle length and what small weight it has just disappears on your hands as you hold it for it's designed purpose, cutting. The titanium handle and frame lock is as strong as they come.

3. Benchmade Mini Griptilian with sheeps foot blade.
http://toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Benchmade-mini-Griptilian-555HG-Pocket-Knife.jpg
Another classic blade. Uses the axis lock which is smooth, with a CAPITOL S! Carries and handles VERY well and is a cutting machine. The handle might be small for some, but if this doesn't bother you, give em a look.

4. Chris Reeve Umnumzaan.
http://funkyimg.com/u2/353/484/umzum.jpg
Again, another classic knife. With it's 3.75 inch blade and the raised false edge, it just seems like it will pick itself up and fight you to the death. VERY heavy titanium handle and frame lock that won't let you down no matter what task you put it to, it just oozes confidence.

5. Ontario Rat II folder.
http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/ontario/images/8848.jpg
This small, 3 inch bladed sub 30 dollar blade is a winner. It's quality and usefulness far exceeds what it's meager price would make you think. True, it's not an end of the world survival blade, but for an edc it's quite capable of handling daily tasks with ease.

6. Emerson CQC-7 with spear point blade.
http://www.knifemart.com/prodspics/EM-CQC7-A.jpg
It is a surprisingly light knife for it's size (3 inch blade) this is brought about by titanium liners (and liner lock) and G-10 handle slabs. At first glance is is a strange looking blade being only ground on ONE side. Emerson calls this a v grind, and yes the blade is conventionally V ground, but the off side does not have a secondary bevel, it is just flat ground from the bevel to the edge. This single sided blade will put off some folks, it did me at first, but actually with only one "Edge" to sharpen it's not really all that bad, just different and takes some getting used to. I will tell you one thing, being only single edge ground, when you cut something it wants to push away from the ground edge, making a gradual arch to the side, NOT a straight cut. If you can live with this, it (at least mine as I carried it for a good 5 years) will serve you well.

Nice post, Randy. I keep looking at the Chris Reeve knives but for some reason, I have never purchased one. One of these days.....

Didn't you miss one?

Yeah, where's the nasty one!?

WELL, OK. Presenting the Emerson Combat Karambit!



Ancient Indonesian Utility Knife Used for Self Protection and Self Defense

It Can be carried for Reverse or Forward grip deployment (Reverse grip is the traditional grip style).

Handles = Black G-10 epoxy / glass laminate
Liner lock = Aerospace grade Titanium
Blade = 154 CM
Blade grind = Razor Sharp Chisel Grind (and it is)!
Overall Length 6.80 in.
Blade Length 2.60 in. ** Don't let this length fool ya guys. That is measured in a straight line from handle to tip. Along the sharpened edge it is plenty long enough to be a deterrent.
Handle Length 4.65 in.
Blade Thickness .125 in.
Hardness 57-59 RC
Weight 3.6oz
Finger Hole Dia 0.9 in.

I LIKE THIS KNIFE. It IS a great "Harvesting" blade. Being curved it stays in the cut. It works fantastically for gathering corn, okra or any other food that grows on a vine or a stalk.

BUT it's primary use today is a defensive tool. At this it excels! That curved blade just plain looks NASTY!

I prefer the reverse (the traditional hold). This hold is USUALLY preferred due to in an actual "Fight" your fine motor skills go out the window. Your movements are usually jerky and not as smooth, as fluid as usual due to the Adrenalin dump into your system. The reverse grip allows for hitting/punching as normal and as a normal follow through will cut on the fist "Sliding past" the impact point.

You naturally get a VERY secure grip on the knife due to your finger going through the ring in the end. It's not for everybody, and the actual (Normal way of) stabbing are almost non existent, but it will make shallow stabbing wounds. It's mane forte is slashing/ripping through what ever is your target.

Just watch this and you will see how it can be used.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WAOBX8BJyc

If you are more into it (RICH) you might like this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciTmC-SH_KE

Notice how even in a conventional stabbing movement it is ALMOST always accompanied with a slicing or "Hooking" movement, even if it's on the withdrawal.

AND It doesn't take as much skill or practice in blade Combatives to be at least semi effective.

Just my personal opinion and thoughts.

*** The reason it wasn't included at first is that it wasn't in front of me, it was IN MY POCKET!

Oops, double post. I mean it IS that good, but who wants to read a double post.