Any Emerson fans?

[NoBanStan]

Years ago I picked up a cheap Kershaw Emerson. Not the highest quality steel, so it needed regular sharpening, but what made it worthwhile was the "wave" opening. I'm so spoiled by it that I don't think I would ever want to go without one. Reach for the knife and presto, it's open and ready to roll. Plus, it's kinda fun seeing people's reaction at how fast it just appears when you need it.

This year for Christmas, the wife wanted to get me something nice and so i sent her out for the upgrade and she picked up an actual Emerson. Decided to go with the Sheepdog Mini with a spearpoint. I'm very happy with the construction and smooth operation overall, though I haven't really put it through its paces yet.

Just curious if anyone else is a fan? (there may be another thread somewhere in the pile. I won't lie, I didn't bother to look.

[MacGyver]

I’ve never found an Emerson proper that I’ve kept in my rotation.  They’re wonderful knives for some particular use cases.

That said, the wave feature is one of the best innovations in the last several decades in terms of EDC knives.  I’ve got several blades with the feature and love it.

The pockets of my jeans love it a little less than I do…

[NoBanStan]

1 hour ago, MacGyver said:

I’ve never found an Emerson proper that I’ve kept in my rotation.  They’re wonderful knives for some particular use cases.

That said, the wave feature is one of the best innovations in the last several decades in terms of EDC knives.  I’ve got several blades with the feature and love it.

The pockets of my jeans love it a little less than I do…

Pretty simple set of requirements for me. Is it sharp? Will it hold an edge? Can I poke or cut things. Obviously other folks will have a broader need.

I landed on this model after going to Gatlinburg. I was at NOC and commented on a guys Emerson shirt. This dude proceeds to whip out 8 Emerson's to demo them for me. I started to question his EDC, but felt it best to just carry on like it was normal. Among those was a Sheepdog and I liked the fit and finish.

[South Paw]

I am currently carrying the Kershaw Emerson CQC 7-K. I really like the ease of opening using the Emerson Wave feature. 
I got it on sale for $28 after I lost a Benchmade that I had carried for over 20 years. 
If something happens to this one I’m not sure I’d replace it with the same knife, I realized I am not a fan of the tanto blade. 
That and I like panels on both sides of the handle even though it adds a little thickness to it. 
My next folder will have the Wave. 

[NoBanStan]

On 2/10/2024 at 7:36 AM, South Paw said:

I am currently carrying the Kershaw Emerson CQC 7-K. I really like the ease of opening using the Emerson Wave feature. 
I got it on sale for $28 after I lost a Benchmade that I had carried for over 20 years. 
If something happens to this one I’m not sure I’d replace it with the same knife, I realized I am not a fan of the tanto blade. 
That and I like panels on both sides of the handle even though it adds a little thickness to it. 
My next folder will have the Wave. 

Yeah I don't care for a tanto either. I'm more of a drop point, spear point fan.

[KalicoJack]

I’ve been an Emerson fan for years now. I have 4 in my collection at the moment but I have traded off at least 4 others over the years. My current go to is the mini a-100.