To all of my Emerson Buddies...Virtual and Lurking...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! And thanks for making this fun!

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Originally posted by ChuckFinley:
Top to bottom a Gypsy Jack, Benchmade/Emerson CQC7/and mini CQC15.

All Schmuckatelli beads One eye'd Jack, Green man (in blue) and Emerson skull

Would it be easy enough for you to explain to me the benchmade/emerson relationship? That Gypsy Jack is hot.

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Originally posted by Czechvar:
To all of my Emerson Buddies...Virtual and Lurking...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! And thanks for making this fun!

haha, thanks man! Merry Christmas to you as well!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Be safe

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Originally posted by JohnV:

quote:

Originally posted by ChuckFinley:
Top to bottom a Gypsy Jack, Benchmade/Emerson CQC7/and mini CQC15.

All Schmuckatelli beads One eye'd Jack, Green man (in blue) and Emerson skull

Would it be easy enough for you to explain to me the benchmade/emerson relationship? That Gypsy Jack is hot.

In 1994, the president of Benchmade Knives, Les DeAsis, approached Emerson to manufacture the CQC6 on a larger scale as a factory production model. Preferring to keep the CQC6 as a custom-only knife, Emerson instead licensed a similar design of his, the CQC-7. Even though it did not have the craftsmanship of a handmade piece of cutlery, it satisfied customers with their own version of Emerson's work, at an affordable price and without the five-year wait. After the contract with Benchmade expired, Emerson began production of this model in his own factory, Emerson Knives, Inc., in 1999.

From promo material at the time "Without a doubt, one of the most sought after folding fighters on
the market today is the Benchmade CQC7 (Close Quarters Combat), designed
by Ernest Emerson. Emerson and Benchmade share the same visions when it
comes to knives: rugged beauty and superior reliability. Therefore, it
was not surprising that the folks at Benchmade were eager to join forces
with the leading name in combat folders. Also, Benchmade recently began
producing both sizes of the CQC7 with the option of Black-Ti coated
blades, which yield outstanding corrosion resistance."

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Originally posted by ChuckFinley:

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Originally posted by JohnV:

quote:

Originally posted by ChuckFinley:
Top to bottom a Gypsy Jack, Benchmade/Emerson CQC7/and mini CQC15.

All Schmuckatelli beads One eye'd Jack, Green man (in blue) and Emerson skull

Would it be easy enough for you to explain to me the benchmade/emerson relationship? That Gypsy Jack is hot.

In 1994, the president of Benchmade Knives, Les DeAsis, approached Emerson to manufacture the CQC6 on a larger scale as a factory production model. Preferring to keep the CQC6 as a custom-only knife, Emerson instead licensed a similar design of his, the CQC-7. Even though it did not have the craftsmanship of a handmade piece of cutlery, it satisfied customers with their own version of Emerson's work, at an affordable price and without the five-year wait. After the contract with Benchmade expired, Emerson began production of this model in his own factory, Emerson Knives, Inc., in 1999.

From promo material at the time "Without a doubt, one of the most sought after folding fighters on
the market today is the Benchmade CQC7 (Close Quarters Combat), designed
by Ernest Emerson. Emerson and Benchmade share the same visions when it
comes to knives: rugged beauty and superior reliability. Therefore, it
was not surprising that the folks at Benchmade were eager to join forces
with the leading name in combat folders. Also, Benchmade recently began
producing both sizes of the CQC7 with the option of Black-Ti coated
blades, which yield outstanding corrosion resistance."

Thanks that's good info.

I should be getting my knife today.

Got Mr. Horseman in today! This was the first time I have handled an Emerson and here are my initial impressions.

The Size: While I was waiting for the knife to ship, I had a bit of concern about the size of the knife. I wanted a larger edc/farm knife so I wanted something with a little size to it but not too big that its uncomfortable for edc. When I pulled it out, it was exactly how I'd imagined it and perfect for my needs!

The Handle: I felt like Spiderman just discovering that he sticks to everything. That really shocked me! These handles are super grippy! No wonder its such a great "hard use" knife!

Finish: I have seen Emerson gets a bad wrap for the finish of the knives but mine looks great. The knife is perfectly centered when closed and it looks polished enough for me.

Fit: I also knew going into this that they are pretty tight in the beginning. Now thats not a concern I have because I know it will loosen up with use. I do have a small concern and one that I wasn't expecting to have. While using the thumb disk to open the knife, I either have to perfectly position the knife in my hand, or after I start to open it, have to re-adjust my grip to finish opening the blade. I sort of have small hands for a guy my size and I guess my thumb just isn't long enough to have the knife comfortably in my hand and also be able to open the blade fully. I must admit, it has got me a little concerned. I want to be able to easily open and close the knife one handed. I do think, and you guys should be able to confirm this for me, that as I use the knife, the action gets smooth enough where I can just flick it open with my thumb. At this point the knife is so tight that I have to use my thumb the whole way or flick my wrist pretty hard to finish opening it.

So, will it smooth out enough to where it becomes easy to open?

Feel: This knife feels like an extension of my own hand. Its really a sweet knife!

I will post some pics soon and do another review after I get a chance to use it.

It will break in after a couple hundred openings

I have started to disassemble and "deep clean" all of mine upon receipt and relube

It helps emensely

Congrats, I know you will be come more fond of it daily as I have all of mine I hold in rotation

Greetings dear community!
apologize in advance for any translation difficulties.
Here's a Christmas "Banana" turned out))[IMG:top] [/IMG]

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Originally posted by vemon:
Greetings dear community!
apologize in advance for any translation difficulties.
Here's a Christmas "Banana" turned out))[IMG:top] [/IMG]

Is it Venom or Vemon?
That is a wild, wild good looking grip...Where did you find that?

Welcome to the Forum...I'm guessing you live in Russia?

Welcome vemon
Very nice blade

Thank you!
Yes, I'm from Moscow, Russia.
vemon-this right

CQC- 8 this customized himself.
Generally like knives from Ernie, I have a few in EDC.

http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/venom-72/view/941199/
minicommander

Lookin good!
Use it well.

.. Cut off threat! (c)

http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/venom-72/view/941207/

Thats good looking there Vemon.

thanks, JohnV!
I did it for the friend who works as the rescuer.

Great pictures guys.

Anyone going to SHOT show? EKI will be there, I won't.

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Originally posted by ChuckFinley:
Anyone going to SHOT show? EKI will be there, I won't.

away ..