Kershaw Emerson CQC-2K.
Dec 28, 2014 1:24:42 GMT
Post by Adrian Jordan on Dec 28, 2014 1:24:42 GMT
Introduction:
Hello again! Today I'll be sharing my newest knife, the Kershaw Emerson CQC-2K. Some of you may recall my thread a long time ago spouting off my excitement over the 2014 lineup that Kershaw was set to offer. The collaboration between Kershaw and Emerson Knives was a very exciting prospect.
Full Disclosure:
I did not buy this knife. I got this knife as a Christmas gift from my brother Benjamin. Ben is taller than me, but I outweigh him and I am reasonably certain that I can still take him in a fight.
I am not affiliated nor am I in cahoots with Amazon, Kershaw or Emerson Knives. I have not been asked to do this review, and in a real crime I am not being compensated for it.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 2.75"
Blade Material: 8Cr14MoV
Handle Length: 3.6"
Handle Material: G-10 front, 410 stainless steel back
Weight: 2.8oz
Lock Type: Frame lock
Country of Manufacture: China
Hard core tiny.
Blade:
The blade is 2.75"(7cm) in a sweet little clip point, Bowie-esque shape. It is made from Sandvik 8Cr14MoV steel with a black "oxide" coating. It has some belly, is fairly sharp and both slices and stabs well. It has the Emerson Knife Designs logo on one side and the Kershaw logo, country of manufacture and model number on the other. On mine, the oxide coating(which looks suspiciously like regular paint, hahaha) is scuffed in a few places. Nothing that'll affect performance, but annoying on a brand new knife, budget priced though it may be. The wave feature doubles as a nice little thumb ramp.
Still, absolutely love the blade shape.
Opening:
To those familiar with Emerson knives, you will recognize the "Wave" opening feature. It is designed to open upon extraction from the pocket by catching the extended lip on the corner of your pocket. With the current state of the knife(new and still very stiff) and my inexperience with the method my luck with opening using this feature is very bad. Expect this to improve with use and practice.
There is also a thumb disc. This is what I use. Works well.
Handle:
One side is a black G10 scale over a steel liner, with the lock side being solid 410 stainless steel with the black coating. Texturing on the G10 is not all that aggressive. Slightly too smooth for great traction. Not terrible, but not great. The shape is good, with angles that fit its small size well into the palm. Very comfortable. It is held together by four Philips head screws and has a flat head pivot screw. The pocket clip is insanely tight. Difficult to put on, difficult to take off. It rides pretty high as well, but with the knifes small size that's okay. It has a really sweet monkey skull on it. Geared for ambidextrous, tip-up only carry.
The pocket clip is insanely tight. Difficult to put on, difficult to take off. It rides pretty high as well, but with the knifes small size that's okay. It has a really sweet monkey skull on it.
Centering is good. Not perfect, but just off from so.
Lockup:
Lockup is achieved via a frame lock. Pretty tight, with the slightest hint of side-to-side movement. Not enough to be negative, but there.
Jimping:
Some on the thumb area of the spine and along the thumb ramp created by the Wave. Too smooth to be of any use.
Size Comparison:
Here it is along side some similarly sized knives, and a regular sized one.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian:
Kershaw Scallion Damascus:
Kershaw Gryo G10:
Spyderco Delica 4 FFG:
Final Thoughts:
While lacking a bit in the fit-and-finish department, this is a neat little knife. I love the blade shape, and the handle is well shaped to fit its size. The G10 and jimping could stand to be a little more aggressive. This knife is currently running around $29 on Amazon, and seems like a decent value.
Thanks for reading, and feel free to ask question and comment!
Hello again! Today I'll be sharing my newest knife, the Kershaw Emerson CQC-2K. Some of you may recall my thread a long time ago spouting off my excitement over the 2014 lineup that Kershaw was set to offer. The collaboration between Kershaw and Emerson Knives was a very exciting prospect.
Full Disclosure:
I did not buy this knife. I got this knife as a Christmas gift from my brother Benjamin. Ben is taller than me, but I outweigh him and I am reasonably certain that I can still take him in a fight.
I am not affiliated nor am I in cahoots with Amazon, Kershaw or Emerson Knives. I have not been asked to do this review, and in a real crime I am not being compensated for it.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 2.75"
Blade Material: 8Cr14MoV
Handle Length: 3.6"
Handle Material: G-10 front, 410 stainless steel back
Weight: 2.8oz
Lock Type: Frame lock
Country of Manufacture: China
Hard core tiny.
Blade:
The blade is 2.75"(7cm) in a sweet little clip point, Bowie-esque shape. It is made from Sandvik 8Cr14MoV steel with a black "oxide" coating. It has some belly, is fairly sharp and both slices and stabs well. It has the Emerson Knife Designs logo on one side and the Kershaw logo, country of manufacture and model number on the other. On mine, the oxide coating(which looks suspiciously like regular paint, hahaha) is scuffed in a few places. Nothing that'll affect performance, but annoying on a brand new knife, budget priced though it may be. The wave feature doubles as a nice little thumb ramp.
Still, absolutely love the blade shape.
Opening:
To those familiar with Emerson knives, you will recognize the "Wave" opening feature. It is designed to open upon extraction from the pocket by catching the extended lip on the corner of your pocket. With the current state of the knife(new and still very stiff) and my inexperience with the method my luck with opening using this feature is very bad. Expect this to improve with use and practice.
There is also a thumb disc. This is what I use. Works well.
Handle:
One side is a black G10 scale over a steel liner, with the lock side being solid 410 stainless steel with the black coating. Texturing on the G10 is not all that aggressive. Slightly too smooth for great traction. Not terrible, but not great. The shape is good, with angles that fit its small size well into the palm. Very comfortable. It is held together by four Philips head screws and has a flat head pivot screw. The pocket clip is insanely tight. Difficult to put on, difficult to take off. It rides pretty high as well, but with the knifes small size that's okay. It has a really sweet monkey skull on it. Geared for ambidextrous, tip-up only carry.
The pocket clip is insanely tight. Difficult to put on, difficult to take off. It rides pretty high as well, but with the knifes small size that's okay. It has a really sweet monkey skull on it.
Centering is good. Not perfect, but just off from so.
Lockup:
Lockup is achieved via a frame lock. Pretty tight, with the slightest hint of side-to-side movement. Not enough to be negative, but there.
Jimping:
Some on the thumb area of the spine and along the thumb ramp created by the Wave. Too smooth to be of any use.
Size Comparison:
Here it is along side some similarly sized knives, and a regular sized one.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian:
Kershaw Scallion Damascus:
Kershaw Gryo G10:
Spyderco Delica 4 FFG:
Final Thoughts:
While lacking a bit in the fit-and-finish department, this is a neat little knife. I love the blade shape, and the handle is well shaped to fit its size. The G10 and jimping could stand to be a little more aggressive. This knife is currently running around $29 on Amazon, and seems like a decent value.
Thanks for reading, and feel free to ask question and comment!