Emerson CQC7, ETAK Reviews by Nutnfancy

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Even my dog recognizes Nutnfancy's voice...she comes into the room and lays down at my feet, because she knows i'll be sitting here listening for a while LOL

[@Dirk04901]

+tactical veterinarian same lmao

[@BudgetBugout]

I'm a fan of Emerson but I'm a REALLY big fan of the Kershaw Emerson collaborations like the CQC-6K and the CQC-7K. Thanks for sharing! I love your knife tabletops the most!

[@strawhatguy303]

+BudgetBugout Yeah I hear that! I don't have the budget to EDC an Emerson but I have the CQC-4K, it gets the job done and I carry it every day. I know Nutn's not really into the Emerson colabs because of the weight of the non skeletonized (s or z?) steel frame lock but they got a lot of bang for the buck. I've had to replace one once after losing it, no biggie, I just couldn't imagine losing a full fledged Emerson.

[@MarkAndrewEdwards]

+BudgetBugout Same here, I have 3. My favorite is the Spyderco Emerson collab. Simply the best knives I own, so easy to deploy.

[@bobbyb608]

I'm still waiting for Nutn to get someone to fabricate a knife to every one of his preferences

[@zednotzee7]

+Gage Davis I'm not entirely sure that it would even be possible, lol.

[@Cooldibs]

Spyderco would probably come to him lol. He would makes perfected endura tenacious manix combo. The perfect knife!!! Lol

[@zednotzee7]

Cooldibs He'd complain about the box it came in, lol.

[@pickledbologna]

+zednotzee7 I agree

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

It'd have weigh like 1.5 oz with a 4" blade, Spyderco wire clip.

[@heathbranson1779]

DUDE! Caught you slipping. You have indeed gear checked someone carrying an Emerson. The college kid at the gun shop was carrying his commander.

[@keesterstash]

+Heath Branson Caught slippin

[@dubglock2312]

i just was thinking same thing but wanted to see who caught it

[@bigchunk1]

You are a very good reviewer of knives. You cut through the hype and get to the details. I don't mind that your reviews are long, they are worth listening to.

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

Carrying my CQC 7BW in Afghanistan right now, wish I could post a pic because it's seen some use (been carrying it since 2013). I don't mind the weight, LOVE the wave, HATE the chisel grind but I figured out how to sharpen it correctly. Definitely durable, it just won't break. I'm spoiled with the wave, I don't want anything else now.

[@michaelbonade4667]

allowing my Emerson knives the time to break-in has left me with 4 VERY smooth , easily deployed and strong-locking blades...and i'm confidant that if i purchased a 5th Emerson , the results would be the same

[@Boxmunkey810]

Holy crap, Nutn! You're dangerously close to 600K subs! Excellent!

[@danzigrulze5211]

I love my Sheepdog, thing is just awesome with all the different opening features and such a great design.

[@RichAllfieldnohit]

Thanks for the recent knife reviews, greatly appreciated.

[@gregorygranger4298]

Hi Nutn -- Your tabletop Knife -- AND Flashlight (hint hint) -- reviews are the best out there! ~~ I learn a lot from all your content. ~~ Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family! I cannot wait to see all your reviews throughout 2016.

[@cjvilb]

my 6 month old boy named logan loves watching your videos with me. thank you!

[@ramsd1]

nice to see a couple of old school knife reviews, keep it coming nutn

[@SHWELL11]

I was given this knife as a gift last week and I like it. I'm not a knife guy, but this one fits my lifestyle well.

[@cesarrios1110]

hey nutn .ive been a self proclaimed tnpr for a year now.gotta say that thanks to the whole project im well in the way to preparedness.hope to meet you some day.

[@johngnipper1454]

As I remember, A TNPer had a Emerson Commander when you gear checked him. Great review as always my friend.

[@mochzac]

Hey Nutn. Big fan of TNP. Been following for years. Completely agree with the cost of Emerson's and not being updated. I do love the kershaw/Emerson CQC6K collaboration. My personal EDC most of the time.

[@milanpeeters6305]

SO CLOSE TO 600 THOUSAND SUBS!!!! Good luck

[@clinteastwoodwashere]

Great video as always nutn! Keep them coming!

[@galloglass6176]

I carry my cqc 7, (chisel), everyday everywhere. Work, motorbike, hiking etc. Have done for years. Best knife I ever had.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I'm gone for a few days and come back to the TNP knife show! Having a couple of Ernie's knives I will tell you that my preferred daily carry knife is the Emerson Commander. I LOVE this knife, the shape, the durability, it is my near perfect EDC knife. That belly... yeah... dig it. I also carry one of Ernie's Karambit folders and it is a tank.I would never have to worry about it closing under use and it has but one use. I have started carrying a Spyderco Pacific Salt in Black on Black/ plain edge to work. I work with produce and wanted to try the H1 steel. I love it and it hasn't rusted plus, the blade shape is great for working in my trade, except... I can't bring myself to hard use it when the cardboard baler is too full, or i need to ice pick chop some ice from the freezer next door, that is where the Emerson Commander excels, repeat excels... over any other knife I've carried. Super CQC8 is on this year's list. So, when you motorcycle out to the Real-Far-Nor-Cal, gear check me... I'll make history for ya.

[@TacticalOwl7]

Thanks for the KRV's!!!

[@TacticalOwl7]

Amen BROTHER!!! Merry Christmas! hahahahaha

[@michelangelo644]

wasn't zant rocking a commander a while back?

[@keesterstash]

+powerrangerjesus Yup dude aced gear check with an Emerson

[@leroyjenkins4811]

Remember, Nut'n has stated before and he constantly states that these are just his preferences and his opinions. There's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes Nut'n says things or does things, and people find it entertaining. It's your money. Buy what you like, carry whatever you like. He's not telling you that you have to do the things he likes or the things he does. If you don't "get" why he or anyone else likes Emerson knives, it's all good. He does this to put out entertaining content based on what he likes and what he's interested in and there are lots of people who like what he's doing. Now, do all of you Nut'n haters "get" that?

[@scammajamma]

would you consider doing a review on the newer Emerson Sheepdog knife that Ernie designed for LTC Grossman? I am really considering buying one, but don't have any experience with that model. I'm interested in that specific model because of the ball bearing pivot, which I believe would address some of your criticisms. Perhaps if it became a best seller, Emerson would be persuaded to update some of his other designs.

[@CanadaHasGuns]

I like seeing Emerson reviews in the project

[@cmonsterz]

Great to see some KRV's, Nutn! I have a ton of carrying and use time with 154CM, S30V and S35VN. Both S30V and S35VN have held their edges quite a bit longer than the 154CM. That said, I really can't tell any difference between the performance of S30V and S35VN. In case someone is curious, most of the 154CM experience that I have comes from Benchmade and Emerson. While I've carried a number of S30V knives from different makers, most of my experience is with Spyderco's product.With S35VN, all of it has been with Spyderco and ZT.

[@BrentfromTx]

Keep them coming Nutn!!!

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

The stiffness of the knives out of box has to do with several factors (detents and washers). The washers in most of Emerson's knives are corrosion-proof Nylatron. There is a reason why he chose this material. If you know the history of his custom knives, you'll know why he chose this material over phosphor bronze, etc. Has something to do with the saltwater. ;) The newer model you have is the CQC-7 flipper. S35VN, and it rides on bearings--a result of the Emerson/ZT collaboration. Currently, Emerson Knives Inc. has a sale going on for Christmas knives. They have different color handles in limited runs (10-20 knives).

[@CuttingEdgeWorks]

I've only handled/used about 5 Emerson knives, but have not figured out why anyone would want one present day. 10 years ago, maybe. Tolerances, materials, fit & finish are some of the worst in the industry. I couldn't agree with you more that the designs and materials need to be stepped-up. Another good review and thanks for your time.

[@armandolagente]

I use my Emerson Horseman everyday on the ranch. The weight is actually very handy when I use it as a hammer or prybar. Yes I use it as a hammer of occasion. I obviously wouldn't do that with my paramilitary or manix 2, but then again, I wouldn't classify those as "hard use tactical".

[@fjamato]

Nice to see nutn finally show his real EDC knife. The hot pink folder. Fabulous nutn!! 😆

[@MoreAmerican]

Omg Omg Omg A new nutn knife video! You made my day again nutn! Two videos!!! Ahhhh

[@chrismcdonald6942]

Hey nutn, when you are testing a flipper can you do it without the wrist flick. For me I want a flipper to function without the wrist movement. Thanks

[@spcandy333]

Love it, slams scale on table. This is the alpha and omega

[@seca021]

Hey Nutn', you gear check this guy with Emerson... name of the vid: "TNPr Aces A Gear Check"

[@sadboi314]

yeah he gear checked a guy with a commander

[@keesterstash]

+seca021 Yup I posted twice with a link it keeps deleting

[@seca021]

+Zack Martin same here, that's y I posted just a headline.

[@keesterstash]

+seca021 Yup I figured must not allow links, funny though he says twice in the video not ever, and dude aced gear check with one

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Yeah! I was thinking of that video. That dude was huge; I definitely wouldn't mess with him, forget about the gun and knife in his pocket.

[@CedricAda]

Can someone confirm if the new likeability scale is a 0 to 5 star scale? or a 1 to 5. Must have skipped the prereading on that one. Cheers in advance!

[@dsgrayco]

bought a cqc7 way back when it first came out 10 years or so ago. tried to carry it ,but found other knives of better quality to carry. hated the chisel grind. sold it to a young man who thought it was the coolest thing ever. soon after I missed having the knife and bought other knives that had Tanto blades like Benchmade and sog. last year I saw that Emerson was making the cqc7 in a vee grind and I bought one in desert tan. really cool. bottom line is that I have carried it about 5 to 10 times in the year or more that I owned it. so it just doesn't compete with the modern production knives out there. there are so many better options out there. oh well. at least I can say I have an Emerson in my collection. maybe I will dig it out and carry it this weekend

[@hunterdka]

I bought my first Emerson back in 2011 and haven't looked back. I love Emerson knives they make a simple no bullshit knife no need to have special tools or torx bits. I own a few now and carry at least one everyday sometimes two. The combat karambit makes a great weapon retention tool when carried on the opposite side of your handgun. Customer service is on point sent in a CQC8 that I jacked up and had it back in TEN days! That is crazy fast compared to any other knife company hell any company for that matter for warranty work. As for the weight I will take a few extra ounces for what the knife gives me in return. Great and honest review for awesome blades keep up the good work.

[@philippeterson7253]

hey nutn would you please do a vid on the karambit?

[@LNLconst13]

I love my cqc-8. Been carried lots, and wore the finish off half the blad . Unfortunately the liner lock is slipping so it has to go in to Emerson for warranty.

[@cooymondo]

Nutn, have you taken a look at the Fox 599 Karambit or the Fox DART? They are a Fox Emerson collaboration and make excellent fighter/EDC knives.

[@pr4runner]

Nuttn. What are the different knife design / profiles main purposes? Tanto, etc. I honestly don't know.

[@jstmo95]

I appreciate you wanting to keep the video to a respectable length, but you know we love the competitive options.

[@gearrunner]

I've been carrying an Emerson CQC7V lately but I do usually carry my Sebenza most of the time

[@jayfizzle6184]

all i want for Christmas is a nutnfancy review on a vz. 58...

[@WillMoon]

Maybe I'm just not operator enough to get EKI's... I'm pretty sure that's the problem... my beard's not long enough, I don't hold forward on my AR Chris Costa style, and I don't "check six" when I'm on the public range to make sure everyone sees how badass I am... No seriously... definitly not tacticool enough...

[@TheFiendRacer]

Check six at the range. Lmao

[@loganhoy2265]

Dude, do you even operate? lol!

[@WillMoon]

Sure, I can operate my Xbox controller no problem... oh wait, you're talking about something else...

[@danzigrulze5211]

+Will Moon I'm retired U.S. Army infantry and you made me laugh so hard at this comment. Don't worry about your beard though, it will get their eventually.

[@aweandthensome]

I like Emerson, because they are in touch with their audience. Granted, it's a specific customer base, but at least they know what they do and they do it well. What upsets me is when a company claims to manufacture EDC blades, yet they use heavy materials and don't offer deep carry pocket clip options.

[@edgblades]

Does anyone know if Emerson will do another collaboration with Kershaw, using 14c28n instead of the 8Cr13MoV? I could go for that.

[@nolanclark2792]

Loving the KRVs. I don't even like Emersons and I wanted to watch this video. Keep up the good work!

[@michaelbonade4667]

never was a fan of the tanto cqc7....scrolling through Amazon one night i found the "A" series spear-point 7 and picked it up right away...i DO like and own ZT's Emerson colab , the 0620CF which has a tanto "inspired" by the cqc7...the 0620's tanto has a more gradual slant compared to the 7's stubby point....my cqc7A is also the smoothest Emerson i own, i have 4, and all of them had break-in times ranging from a few days to 2 months.........................BTW, THANKS for banging out some KRVs.....i need air, water, food ..and KNIFE VIDEOS to live!!

[@vxgas]

The tanto shape on ETAK is pretty much like ZT0620

[@vpnman]

I flip between the commander and ETAK-B for EDC. Absolutely my favorite, worth the extra weight IMO.

[@TheJahnu]

I think one guy had an Emerson Commander few years ago when you gear checked him.

[@keesterstash]

+TheJahnu Yeah he did aced gear check

[@rayscott5347]

"TNPr Aces A Gear Check" in that video that guy had a Emerson and passed the gear check. please review more Emersons!!!

[@pissedoffwhiteguy6131]

Has NF reviewed any of the Kershaw/Ermerson knives and I've missed it?

[@Houstone584]

great video where can i get my TNP owl patch bro?

[@NotHisRealName]

What are your thoughts when compared to the Kershaw Emerson collaboration versions? Sure, all the negatives of the stock Emerson blades, but much cheaper.

[@AkaiShizuku]

I'm glad you reviewed these. I've never been a fan of Emerson's knives. While the Wave feature is really cool, I feel that's all Emerson has going for it. They cost a lot for what they are, considering fit and finish and materials involved. I consider their designs to be poor; for instance, as you mentioned, the chisel grind is so that a soldier can easily sharpen the blade in the field...and then Emerson goes and makes the blade out of S35VN rather than a much easier-to-sharpen steel. Don't even get me started on the lock. IMO, a liner lock straight-up does not belong on a tactical folder. Furthermore, I detest tantos with swedges, as a swedge defeats the entire point of the design (point strength). Fit and finish is sub-par compared to other brands at similar (and lesser!) price points, too. Now, let's compare this to what I consider the quintessential tactical folder, the Cold Steel Recon 1. The Recon 1 is lighter, features a much, much stronger lock, offers better fit and finish, has got higher-end steel (I'm going to take CTS-XHP over 154CM any day), is hollow ground (as opposed to chisel ground), and costs a lot less! Of course, this is only if we're talking 1st kind of cool, but that's what I base most of my purchases on and that's my opinion.

[@triggertalk7755]

I think if you really might need to access and deploy a knife in a tactical fashion, and speed is key, having the butt of the knife sticking up is advantageous. for someone needing an edc/tool, deep pocket carry is better. hence, I feel the clip placement is well suited for this particular knife. ..

[@9SS94Cr]

it's really a love or hate relationship for Emerson knives. I own a few and carry a cqc7 as my edc for 5 years. For me the cqc7 is the perfect balance between strength and SAWC. The chisel grind does create some trouble during use, so I'm thinking about getting a cqc7a, with a drop point and v grind. I simply love cqc7 and a lot other Emerson's handle design. I have been practicing knife martial arts for years and Emerson's handles have the best balance between retention and maneuverability.

[@OwThatsMyEye]

The guy in your video titled "TNPr Aces Gear Check!" was carrying an Emerson.

[@jpfadely2010]

Im diggin the krbn, keep em up!

[@oneshotkill010]

have you reviewed the Kershaw Emerson cqc 2

[@playersrun1]

i carry a Emerson SOCFK almost every day...great knife

[@libertyshooter]

I EDC an Emerson Combat Fighter and don't care about the weight. I look at Emerson as the Glock of the knife world, just my 0.02

[@dylnade9328]

DANG YOUR ON THE UPLOADING TRAIN

[@gregorygranger4298]

Question for anyone to help me -- I have been looking at the Kershaw Emerson Designed CQC - 6K knife on Amazon. There are mixed comments on the quality of the 8Cr14MoV Chinese steel. Does anyone own or have an opinion about this knife? ~~ So many types to choose from -- which is a good thing! ~~ Thanks in advance for your help!

[@superfly2201]

I could be mistaken, but wasn't that guy Zant carrying an Emerson when you hear checked him? Not sure, haven't seen the vid in a long time, just sayin.

[@keesterstash]

+superfly2201 Yup I posted a link to the video twice it deleted, dude aced gear check with an Emerson

[@Manzanita205]

I EDC an Emerson every day. carried my gypsy jack for over two years before I opted to EDC a cheaper Emerson so I felt less guilty prying on crap and abusing it.

[@tpercival12]

love your videos. But, since 2nd kind of cool does it for me, I carry an emerson every day and I dig the hell out of all my emersons! lol good vid Nutn

[@rampant-tm5ry]

please try to edc the CS Swift I think it'll meet ur requirements nutn

[@paulfromwv]

Could we get an Emerson Sheepdog review? It's a sweet knife.

[@obliviontactical7974]

Those are nice but I can't spend 250 on it when I can get the Kershaw for 25. Have the cqc6 and love it. I hear the ZT Emersons are excellent.

[@hyperguy75]

I remember that there was one guy that had an Emerson on a gear check. I think it was a commander and he said he got because of you

[@Warpetrie]

want a lighter weight emerson? Kershaw made emersons are pretty light and still have the awesome features of the emerson design

[@OcSpeed]

I don't understand your love of deep carry clips. I can never get them out of my pocket quick

[@CedricAda]

Emerson does feel a bit on autopilot. Which I guess brings two opposing schools of thought - a) if it ain't broke... or b) innovation prevents stagnation. I'm probably in the first camp, myself. But if I were a knife collector rather than a guy with a few knives I cycle through, I might hold your view a bit more. Great to see knife vids around the project anyway!

[@JDYTC]

+nutnfancy In my memory you gear-checked someone at the first or second Blade Show you went to for the channel who showed you an Emerson Commander :)

[@HUNNlKAE]

"Tnpr aces gear check" had an Emerson on him and he said he used it for rugged tasks when he had it on him.

[@keesterstash]

+viarella13 Yup

[@KWAT6]

You said no one who you've gear checked has had an Emerson knife on him, that guy Zant who you gear checked had an emerson and a Ruger SR9 compact if I remember correctly. No, I do not know why I remember this.

[@MW3lover567]

Yea he asked him if he beats on it and zant said he put it through dry wall the other day. Weird how we remember this stuff.

[@comar2a621]

I hope emerson NEVER changes their clips! I love the clip on both of mine. When Cold Steel Changed their clips I stopped carrying them because its soo much slower to access. (I carry them for defense purposes...I have others for edc tasks).

[@RichardBlaine]

Full history of Ernest Emerson and the CQC7 @ youtube.be/Cib6zZc10Ls

[@jMOPS1993]

I edc an Emerson Super CQC-7 and a Kershaw CQC-7. The Kershaw gets most of the abuse while the Emerson is a strict tactical blade.

[@edwardnovick9904]

I had a kershaw that was stiff out of box but it had aluminum handles

[@tlcode]

question? You want better steel than Crucible 154 cm? Opinion: Single bevel knives rock. Totally. I use a 270mm blade with a single bevel every day, and the resistance felt in your hand is superior to that of a double bevel. But... the edge is more delicate. Problem with the cq7 is the bevel is on the wrong side.

[@sharonreddig2291]

I remember you gear checking a young man who had a emerson commander

[@shatteredcortex1]

I can see why some people dig Emersons but I personally cannot get into them. My brand choice for hard use knives has to go to Coldsteel. I am much more likely to beat the piss out of an $80 knife than a $250 knife. Just my 2 cents.

[@9paulj]

the knife show is well and alive

[@zacthegunguy899]

Satan1- my family is sleeping right now don't worry about me maybe worry about yourself keyboard Rambo! I watch nutn all the time and thought what a good way to show support to his Viewers. Nutn does a lot for others which is great was just seeing if some love could be sent my way what's the harm in that?

[@okeydokey2766]

Hey Nutn, you gear checked some big U of U college student that carried a commander a few years ago.

[@brodyhathorne3764]

Hey nutn im only 14 but I just bought a emerson kershaw cqc6. And I love it, it is the sickest kinfe I have. But to my point if I saw you and i came up to you and say im a TNPr and showed you my EDC, now when I'm out side of school I carry my knife right, and I carry my flash light too. But would you be impressed if I showed you what I carry? And considering im only 14 i won't be having a gun on me.

[@555Gear]

I love Emersons for their legacy, but as you discuss, the industry has advanced far past the originals, not just in general, but specifically with ZT Emersons with better build quality and materials and with the Kershaw Emersons if you are looking for bottom-dollar value. For me there is nothing like the original, but it is purely 2nd kind of cool. Not that 2nd kind of cool should be underestimated in this case, since these are truly legendary.

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

For me, it's the value equation of "real" Emersons. They're expensive for their materials (Cold Steel Lawman, for example, is half or a third the price) or comparably not cutting edge for their premium price (a $200 Zero Tolerance checks every whiz-bang modern folding knife box.) They feel like a relic of the past, anachronistic knives from a time before I was "in to" knives and gear. They don't make sense to me.

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

I *DO* very much like the Philips and flat-head screws.

[@MoreAmerican]

How the f am I going to get this before Christmas nutn?!?!

[@triggertalk7755]

it's easier to beg forgiveness, than ask permission. ..😉

[@ericdoubleu5390]

I love seeing the Kershaw knockout in a lot of your knife vids. I've been really loving mine. A year strong and it is useful in so many applications! NUTN4L

[@chrishesotian1364]

centering? dude i never got that. the blade is between the scales. thats centered enough for me, for a folder

[@deathbyastonishment7930]

Unless it runs on the liner and ruins opening/closing I agree.

[@williamshull5489]

nutn, what do u think of the sheepdog?

[@MrGhostwolf999]

When Emerson sold out and starting producing some knives overseas, I jumped ship.

[@highlander1396]

Those are the kershaw Emerson collaborations, decent little blades, just inferior steel and had a hard time disassembling it

[@cosmophonic12]

+Liam Woodhouse thought you were talking about the USA made version.

[@rollheavy619]

I agree with socomelite1. For the money, ZT offers better materials, with comparable size and weight to Emersons. But to be fair, I don't own either. The closest thing I own if a Viper Start, and that only costs $140 by comparison.

[@sheepdog94]

I've been carrying a Coldsteel spartan for 2years now