Emerson Knives CQC-7BW - The Original Emerson Wave Tactical Knife

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I gave my CQC-7 to my sons friend when he went into the military. I recently, finally, got another Emerson. This time I got the CQC-8 and I love it.

[@alecbarnes6917]

I have my trusty CQC-7 made by benchmade with ATS-34 steel, long before the wave feature. Been used hard, but still love it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Very cool indeed

[@motomark9736]

Back in the late 1990s I worked at a high end knife retail store they sold the Emerson knives back when $125 was a lot of money for a folder when Benchmade knives mostly cost under 100 and spyderco zytel handled knives were anywhere between 35 -70 the good old days I remember when we got in one of those cqc7 chisel grinds I thought it was insane only ground on one side here we are 24 years later it's still around

[@woodentulike2no]

I am a Drummer and Emerson knife owner. After watching this video I finally understood what my parents went thru all those years...listening to me beating on my Drums! Kind of annoying when you are not the one making the racket!😂 Great review by the way, Emerson's are AWESOME knives!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I love hearing him practice. I remember when he was about 9 or 10 and started learning. He has become an excellent musician and is now playong drums with the Orlando Elevation Church worship team. (At least he was until everything went virtual). He's even started learning guitar. Can you tell I'm a proud Dad?

[@williamhollar7844]

Love my Emerson’s thanks for video

[@todome1]

Great review! I have 4 of these. A standard flipper, which I'm not sure I really like yet. I do have a brown Micarta Mini Sheepdog flipper that I really like on the other hand. My present edc is a 2020 CQC-7 SF with tan G-10 which I enjoy using a lot lol. I love the way these chisel ground blades get into the cut. Very aggressive! Another is a 2006 user which was delivered today. It was on Ebay for a steal - motivated seller and too good to pass up. I'll probably give this one to one of my sons. Another is a waveless dealer exclusive in green Micarta with a black right-hand plain grind which I really like. Been buying, using, and collecting Emersons since 1998, with the first being a Commander. Thanks for the video and thumbs up!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

They are excellent knives

[@pbodymathis]

Wow! That Emerson Wave is a great idea!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep

[@tom_olofsson]

I bought a few Kershaw-Emerson knives. I gave a couple away to subscribers. I kept one Emerson Sheepdog for myself. They are tough blades.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

That’s a good model too

[@matthewmitchell8678]

I have a lot of Emerson knives!! The CQC7 is my favorite. Check out the commander next you won’t be disappointed

[@catherinepence5141]

Great review. I carry a Kershaw blur , may not as heavy weight, but American made and spring assisted !

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Cool

[@hovanti]

I like those, too...my favorite EDC knife.

[@jedi1234ify]

I have 6 or 7 different Emerson knives. I carried the "gentleman Jim" everyday for 2 years eventhough I have several high end microtech's, spyderco's and the like. I also love my cqc13. I highly recommend these knives as they have never let me down.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@nunyabizness3882]

Where do you live? .. Just kidding

[@Larry-gs8gb]

If you like the knife but find it just a little big and heavy for edc check out the cqc7 mini , I own both , love the original, but the mini is my favorite.Unless I break it ,I will never have to buy another knife. Also Emerson's customer service is second to none,better than Benchmade or Zero Tolerance in my experience.

[@brianlash154]

to those who say they can't afford it, if you can't afford it save up, or just be honest and say you don't want the knife, no shame, but also don't make excuses, i have a friend who swears up and down he can't afford a glock 17, and while those go for 650, i can't tell you how many times he came back from the store with a bottle of whiskey or a prime cut of steak --- priorities..

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep

[@lancasteredc7773]

One of the best knives I used and I'm a roofer so the wave is perfect for work on the ladder. They are super hard use. I have a cqc7v coming this week.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep

[@jimzwerlein6012]

Thanks for the great review Bryan. Great knife but out of my price range. Stay healthy and safe!

[@williamwalworth5193]

24 years ago I bought the Benchmade licensed version of the Emerson and I loved that knife. I had it for 6 or 8 years before a buddy nagged me enough to get it from me. I will buy the Emerson when I remember..

[@JohnGreyman]

Nice shirt!! The benchmade Griptilian has been a staple in my edc for years now. I love the modified sheep's foot. It is the most useful blade type i have ever experienced. From kitchen work to field craft it does it all. Mel Pardue hit a home run there. I have been wanting a fixed blade with the same sheep's foot. Never found one. Now with benchmade having sold out using my and other customer dollars to support anti gunners and anti gun legislation I need a new knife company. 2A or slavery 2 day. As of this comment Emerson is at the front of the pack thanks to this video. Thank you for posting it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

You won’t be disappointed

[@mattbowie9479]

Great video, thanks for sharing Brian.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Top Shelf Blade There, Bryan ! Thanks ! Happy Easter To You & Yours ! ATB T God Bless

[@Vito-G]

Does the knife contain any bearing system?

[@samueljackson856]

It's like the director's cut of Step Brothers with Will Farrel. "BOATS AND HOE'S! BOATS AND HOE'S" in the background the whole video 😂

[@marklawrence855]

I have 2 Emerson knives, made to last and very strong

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep

[@Broken_Arrow58]

In the short time I've subscribed, this is probably the most intriguing blade you've featured. It's beyond my needs and price range but am still looking forward to follow ups.

[@tlock4616]

Very nice knife!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It is

[@alienschmaliens]

Anyone know how this steel holds up compared to what the cheaper steels seem to be capable of, like the sr1 lite by cold steel?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It is maybe just harder.

[@timyoungnc]

Does it carry well in your pocket? Wonder if you can get a deep carry pocket clip? Great review.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It does for me

[@Crusty_Otter]

I'm curious, do you prefer this blade profile or the recurve of the Commander/Mini Commander? I've come close to buying both at times but ended up buying a Benchmade 722 instead (saber grind tanto with axis lock). I love framelocks but haven't trusted any liner lock since one failed on me many years ago (it closed on all four fingers - no permanent injuries, but it made me gun shy).

[@foreverjim5240]

Brian.. stop showing me cool stuff. I can't buy it all. I did just get my Hawg Holster in the mail this week, and it's awesome. John did make me a really nice Holster for my DB9. Thanks 4 the recommendation!

[@hadmatter9240]

Two words: Kershaw Emerson. Search on the website named after a South American river.

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

Next try search SR1 TANTO COLD STEEL.. Please do review batoning with it sir.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Will try

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose glad to hear sir.. keep posting great information 👌👌👌

[@adnanmaharaj324]

Oh yeah, that's a good knife!

[@JamesJones-pt9cz]

Wow Bryan, that an impressive American made tactical knife, I like this knife very well. Great review on this Emerson, u picked a winner with this. I like edge on the blade.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It rocks.

[@JamesJones-pt9cz]

Survival On Purpose I wished it was balanced so u could throw and stick it as well, that always a added bonus in my book. Take care Bryan

[@jeffjackson5331]

Nice knife

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great looking blade with quite the pedigree. Thanks for sharing with us Bryan!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It is my new EDC

[@thronebreaker6950]

Man I really like that knife but I can't pay that much for a liner lock even if it is titanium just can't but it's a awesome knife

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It has stood the test of time.

[@xjarhd570]

Kershaw makes one with the Emerson wave. About $30. I've had one for years and love it. Can't afford the Emerson either.

[@thronebreaker6950]

That's cool I'll check it out but if I'm paying that much I would do so on a liner lock I had a couple fail on me before and just stopped getting them

[@thronebreaker6950]

Wouldn't do so is what I meant

[@bruutus99]

Boss mustaches 🙌

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks. And it is gone now ;-(

[@fgallogallo7]

Now you’re talking. I can’t say that I ever remember hearing of Emerson knives. The blade design reminds me of the CRAT KISS knife designed by Ed Halligan. I’ve been carrying one of them for or should I say since 2006 as a money clip knife never had a problem with the blade design. I definitely like this life I believe I will update to this knife for every day carry. Thanks for the great review. Stay safe and healthy Brian.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

You will be glad you did.

[@colocaomantequilla1289]

Very “stabby” haha. Love it

[@wayneprice2737]

Brian you need to feed that dog.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Not my dog

[@brianhondel8348]

Tactical knives have only been around for 40 years? Interesting

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

According to the Emerson website, nobody was really calling then “tactical” until them.

[@hovanti]

Anything to hype up a product, right?

[@hadmatter9240]

@@hovanti gotta love capitalism. But hey, it's not a $2k treadmill that people purchase (on credit) and only use once. People buy knives to use, or they collect them (you know, appreciation --both types).

[@lrrp692]

Just wanted to say Happy Easter Bryan and our family.

[@dougms9790]

Nice knife, wish I could afford $185 to buy it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yes it is

[@Shiroiokami947]

Great review, Bryan. I have one of the early models when Emerson was collaborating with Benchmade and using ATS-34 steel. They are really great solid designs. Emerson knives are expensive, but you pay for quality and the warranty.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Nice. I (hopefully temporarily) misplaced or lost this one last weekend. I reached for it to cut somethinng and it was not in my pocket :-(

[@garys_shave]

Well....if Chuck Norris and the Delta force are using it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

There ya go

[@patcharapongsatian5833]

left-handed chisel on right-handed knife i like cqc-7v more original cqc-7

[@christopheralbuquerque8300]

Bob Terzoula is the Father of the Tactical folder. Emerson are good,but ZT did a better job making them. The ZT 620 and 630 are a far superior Emerson in my opinion.

[@brianhondel8348]

Who's playing the drums?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

My son

[@emanuelebozza3249]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@anthonyheredia7139]

Hello my name is Anthony I’m interested in purchasing your knife! Big fan - Desert siege Veteren

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It is not for sale. You can buy one on the Emerson website.

[@brawldawg8729]

Emerson knives that tend to go unnoticed in the mass media. No flash, just function. Ernie Emerson makes knives designed to function during the fight of your life, period. They aren't made to cut paper on KZbin, carve spoons, or open Amazon packages. Benchmade and Spyderco get all the press, while Emersons are used daily by people that tend to wear an extra 30 lbs of gear everyday. Mine have never let me down, while on duty. Never.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It is already my new EDC.

[@brawldawg8729]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose You can certainly trust it. Enjoy!

[@cwsmith17]

This is an Emerson signature. Being the knifemaker who brought the chisel grind to worldwide recognition, we are often asked; Why do you put the grind on the opposite side of a traditional Japanese Chef's knife? The answer is simple….We are not making chef's knives. Our knives are hard knives meant for hard users. We do not cut many tomatoes. Our tests and those of a major government agency determined that there was no difference between right and left side grinds for use as a tool or weapon. The left side was chosen for purposes of visual cue and reference.

[@adrianalexandrino7938]

Wow no batoning

[@puddintame6310]

The chisel grind is nothing but a manufacturing shortcut, not "easier to sharpen in the field." The only advantage of the chisel grind is in certain, specialized cutting tasks, none of which are relevant to a "tactical knife." Chisel ground knives should cost less than conventional knives, all other things being equal. I don't believe the prices of Emerson knives are warranted by their quality, in comparison with similar knives.

[@domokun3142]

Emersons are "okay" at best. There are better tactical knives on the market for the same prices Emerson likes to charge

[@ronfry5851]

You had me until you flipped it over

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

If you have never tried it don’t knock it. It is absolutely useful.

[@kevinsmith9142]

Sorry, but please refrain from doing reviews while your son is practicing. It is very annoying and I’m glad you and your neighbor aren’t my neighbors!

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

LOL well i have to say its an awesome knife but for 185.99 they can KEEP IT! I have spent way less money for way better blades and will never pay that much for a knife!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

“Way better”? How can you say that?

[@inferna7327]

Less than 7”, “CQC” Office knife, pry “tanto” non-kissaki tip $180