Kershaw Emerson CQC-7K Tanto Knife Black G-10

Name: Kershaw Emerson CQC-7K Tanto Knife Black G-10
Brand: Kershaw
SKU: 64014545bf3e34bda4de1d7a
Rating: 0.0 (62 reviews)

Based on 62 reviews

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Great feel in the hand with ergonomic handle

Sharp blade that performs well for everyday tasks

Emerson Wave technology for easy and quick deployment

Well-made for its price point

Tight lockup

Not ideal for everyone due to handle length

Heavier than expected

Some users experienced issues with lock spring and loose screws

Verdict

Overall, the Kershaw Emerson CQC-7K Tanto Knife Black G-10 receives mixed reviews. Some users appreciate the ergonomic handle and the Emerson Wave technology, while others find issues with the lock spring and loose screws. The knife is generally considered well-made for its price point, but some users note that it is heavier than expected. The blade is sharp and performs well for everyday tasks, but the handle length may not be ideal for everyone. Some users received defective knives and had to request replacements.

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Kershaw Emerson CQC-7K Tanto Framelock Folding Knife Review | OsoGrandeKnives

You have the g10 with the same texturing pattern as on all emerson knives. It feels really good in the hand. It's an ergonomic handle the overall leng...

I wanted to like this knife

I wanted to like this knife, a lot. I teach FMA to low income individuals, and am looking for an inexpensive but well made live/trainer combo coming in under a hundred for the pair, to give to students. Most of the people I teach can't afford to just drop a check on a clinch pick or an elvira, so I ...

If your lockup is solid, it's a great knife. If not....

Was looking to replace an old (very old) Buck Odyssey with a sprung lockbar that has been my "beater" yardwork knife for years. Took a chance on a few Kershaw knives to see which I liked best (all around the 30-50 price range). While the Emerson Collaborations are not bad knives by any stretch, they...

A moderately successful knock-off.

I was super excited to get this knife. I had long wanted an Emerson designed blade and thought this was a chance to get one at a reasonable price. I will be saving for a better one. This is my fifth Kershaw knife, and probably the least refined of the bunch.

The Good:

The blade is well shaped with ...

Feels right but fit and finish leave some to desire

This is a long read but it is honest. Everything tells me that I want to like this knife... the feel is great, the G-10 on the non-lock side gives a great purchase and the finger groove in the handle just feels right. And the convenience of the wave feature is nice but not really a huge selling poin...

Not worth the low price

The lock spring isn't a spring. It is the body of the knife. It loosens with use to make opening easier, until it loosens so much it doesn't lock. (It isn't spring steel, so it just yields over time.) The thumb stud isn't a stud. It's a disk on top of the blade. It is difficult to use and uncomforta...

Great design but poorly made.

I am disappointed. What I love about it is the hook that allows you to open the knife quickly with one hand as it exits your pocket. Whats terrible about it is that the screws in mine are always coming loose. Its a great knife but If I don't tighten the screw holding the blade EVERY DAY! it will com...

Budget Blade, that needs a little sharpening!

Got this on Sunday, delivered by the USPS........wow.....Kershaw made in China (8Cr13Mov), and not sharp out of the box.....not typical of Kershaw, but no fret...I simply sharpened it with my Smith's three stone sharpening system.....took about 30 minutes including stropping it a few times.....now i...

If you’re on a limited budget, this ones worth the money...

The media could not be loaded. What drew me to this knife and ultimately led to the eventual purchase, was two particular features; the Emerson Wave technology, and the fact that it was a sub-$40 beater knife that I wanted for every day tasks. I’ve also had 4 or 5 Kershaws in the past (2 of wh...

Good knife for the price!

I gave this knife four stars as I am certainly no knife expert or owned a lot of knives previously to have gained a vast knowledge of higher quality knives. I got this knife in February of this year mainly for using at work for certain tasks where a much smaller, serrated edged knife (freebie from w...

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Kershaw

Model Name

4057-0441

Special Feature

Reversible

Foldable

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