I like Emerson knives. They are really stabby. The Kershaw versions bring Emerson's designs to those of us who resist paying $250 and up for something we may donate to the forest floor or lake bottom. I have the tanto version.
Ah prince of Persia, so remember those games, it does look like a Persian scimitar, while I understand the draw and attraction to lightweight portable doesnt-feel-like-i-have-it-on-me knives One of the attractions for heftier blades for me is that I know there's power behind the cuts (lightweight = light duty, often times) and I do like knowing and feeling the presence of the knife in my pocket, also heavier knives to me is yet more evidence of the blades quality that can stand up to more work; Good review
I have both Kershaw/Emerson and Emersons. Both are great. It fills that niche when I don't want to carry a $200-$300 knife. Don't forget the Emerson frame locks are more expensive. The Persian design is tried and tested design. Certain designs just speak to you regardless of the weight or practicality. I'd rather save weight in my load out in other areas than my knife.
I've had the 4k xl for a year and a half and I love it. It's my biggest folder to date. Like you said the look the feel and the deployment are great. I may have to get the 11k soon
As someone who's used the beater kershaw's for just that (getting beaten with fairly heavy use) I can definitely agree that they are pretty well put together and tough I have a skyline and a scamp (discontinued long ago) that are still very serviceable and the only reason I stopped using them was because I wanted something new haha but they went through hell n are just like my old trusty chevy c10... a little busted up but with a little work here n there can still get the job done! Pretty amazing considering got them both for a little less than 40 dollars years and years ago!
Good review brother!! You’ve helped me decide on this one over all the other PRC made Emersons!! This one, the resilience, and BM 710 are in my top three blades to get soon!! And that Launch is the 5, not 3. I love my Launch 5!!
I don't get the weight obsession with knives. I can get if you don't want to carry a Medford Marauder or something I get it but I don't even notice the difference between a 3oz. folder and a 6oz. folder in pocket.
Yeh same. I carried plenty of “lightweight” knives, under 5oz, and yet my favorite to carry and my daily carry knife is a buck 110. 7.2oz and “heavy” even though I don’t see a difference between that and my 3oz (maybe) Ganzo.
If any of you guys want a version of this knife with a more piercing accute tip and better blade steel, check out the Kershaw Emerson CQC-6K D2 model. I just ordered one, should have my hands on it within a week.
I think the fit and finish is better w the Kershaw over the actual Emersons. Obviously materials arent as nice, but for the price, I'd always go with the kershaw. Great review, great knife! Thx
I really like the cqc 10k, and wasn't in love with the 11k. After watching your review and seeing the knife in a better way I've had a change of heart. It seems like a really cool knife. I carry the 4kxl everyday and I love that knife.
Mine that I got today is D2 steel. It's marked right on the blade. I immediately ground off the wave hook, like I do to all my Emerson knives with that feature. I don't like the accidental deployment that often happens with the wave feature intact. Not worth an accidental slash in my skin or pants.
Test the TOPS C.U,T 4.0 please........and I have a question....you think that the Ontario RD Tanto is a good knife in general?....nice video by the way good quality as always
Just an idea, I’ve had the Zero Tolerance Hinderer Design ZT-0561 ELMAX steel folder (stone washed) for 1-year now as my edc blade & it’s AWESOME! The Dark Earth G10 scale on one side & 3-D Titanium on the Other is perfection ~ imho. ...OR the Rick Hinderer FIELDTAC 7” Fixed blade Knife is the BOMB. One or both to test-review would, I think, generate great viewing... JUST ONE GUY’S THOUGHTS.
Love the Persian blade shape! I can't use the wave feature ( always sitting) so I've not even looked at Most Emersons, but after getting the Launch5 and just seeing that blade shape, I'll have to consider this one, great review/sale 🙂
It’s a stainless steel, as long as you keep it dry and/or wipe it off when done using, it won’t rust. In case it does develop spots, just use baking soda and water mix on it. Let it sit 30-60 min then rub off. But if you take care of your knife by keeping it dry when done using, it’ll be fine.
Have the cqc4KXL in D2, great self defense folder for when I don't carry my Maxpediton MGEO D2 fixed blade. I got the blade a few days ago, and even though it is D2, it was $1 cheaper on Amazon than this one which went up $20 since this was made.
When I look at this knife it looks like profile of an old hickory butcher knife, the top 3.5 inches of it. I have one that I put a swedge on and it looks just like it. I wish kershaw would have different levels of their knives with different steels, like buck does on some of its knives, this in 14c28n would be awesome.
I really love the look of that thing, particularly the blade. Like you, I prefer really light weight and small knives for EDC. But for under $40, I may have to get it just because it looks awesome. I also think it would be really cool to see a smaller fixed blade with that type of blade shape.
Don't ever pry with it. The steel is already "scored", like you do to glass by drilling that hole for the little thumb opening button, that is screwed into the top spine of the blade. I snapped a Katz with that screw in the spine of the blade and decided, never again.
Robinson Review I have Zero complaint about the 420 coming out of Portland Oregon..my strong arm kicks ass and has served me well for quite some time now
I can't tell you how many times this lock has failed and I've cut my hand. Not a great point on the blade either, and the rust resistance is non existent.
I have to admit, I'm a bit of steel snob, esp. when it comes to a folder I'm going to edc. It doesn't need to be M390, but at least give me CPM154 or S35VN or even AEB-L...I frankly yawn big time when I hear that a certain crap-tastic steel is "easy to sharpen". I'll take a steel that I almost never need to sharpen, because when I finally do, there exists several means of sharpening even the most abrasive resistant steels out there now - I just don't dig the idea of needing to sharpen a crappy steel all the time..."but look how easy it was to do it!" Just not for me...thanks for the great vid though brother! Scott Sherman
I LOVE my cqc~4kxl, but the "prince of persia sweep" kills this one for me. This is the first blade that I havent been right with you on, probably ever.
@@rodrigoteresa7944 still better than that Gerber 7cr bullshit. Atleast Kershaw is using an actual budget steel and not that poverty stricken sweat shop shit.
Got one in D2 for $25, couldnt help myself at such a good deal
If Kershaw starts doing the Emerson line in D2 I'm sold.
Sadly I'm pretty sure they never will I don't think Kershaw has ever done anything D2 before
You can finally get one now. Is in d2 at bladeHQ
Good News!
@@gordanramme9463 I just ordered one in D2 lol.
They did
Watching this with my CQC-11K in my pocket. Such an awesome knife.
Just picked up one in the newer D2 steel. Many sellers have them for around $38 right now (Aug 2023) as a special
You're one of the first knife reviewers I ran across. Four years later and you're go to for any knife I buy or consider buying.
Another knife I have purchased thanks to you. I am so very thankful you do these reviews. God bless you and your family.
Awesome!!
I like Emerson knives. They are really stabby. The Kershaw versions bring Emerson's designs to those of us who resist paying $250 and up for something we may donate to the forest floor or lake bottom. I have the tanto version.
CQC-9k and CQC-11k are my favorites from Kershaw Emerson. And Mini CQC-8 Horseman from Emerson.
Reminds me of an old hickory butcher blade.
Thank you for always keeping the lefty point of view in mind. It's hard sometimes to find a value folder for us left handed blade nuts
I always try to think of you guys.
@@gideonstactical you should revisit this knife, but in D2 steel!!!
Ah prince of Persia, so remember those games, it does look like a Persian scimitar, while I understand the draw and attraction to lightweight portable doesnt-feel-like-i-have-it-on-me knives
One of the attractions for heftier blades for me is that I know there's power behind the cuts (lightweight = light duty, often times) and I do like knowing and feeling the presence of the knife in my pocket, also heavier knives to me is yet more evidence of the blades quality that can stand up to more work;
Good review
I have both Kershaw/Emerson and Emersons. Both are great. It fills that niche when I don't want to carry a $200-$300 knife. Don't forget the Emerson frame locks are more expensive. The Persian design is tried and tested design. Certain designs just speak to you regardless of the weight or practicality. I'd rather save weight in my load out in other areas than my knife.
I've had the 4k xl for a year and a half and I love it. It's my biggest folder to date. Like you said the look the feel and the deployment are great. I may have to get the 11k soon
As someone who's used the beater kershaw's for just that (getting beaten with fairly heavy use) I can definitely agree that they are pretty well put together and tough I have a skyline and a scamp (discontinued long ago) that are still very serviceable and the only reason I stopped using them was because I wanted something new haha but they went through hell n are just like my old trusty chevy c10... a little busted up but with a little work here n there can still get the job done! Pretty amazing considering got them both for a little less than 40 dollars years and years ago!
Kershaws, not Kershaw's.
Been wanting one of these knives for a while now..... May have to finally pull the trigger.
If you are impressed with that Kershaw you should check out the ZT 0630.
It's been discontinued for a while so good luck lol
Good review brother!!
You’ve helped me decide on this one over all the other PRC made Emersons!!
This one, the resilience, and BM 710 are in my top three blades to get soon!!
And that Launch is the 5, not 3. I love my Launch 5!!
I don't get the weight obsession with knives. I can get if you don't want to carry a Medford Marauder or something I get it but I don't even notice the difference between a 3oz. folder and a 6oz. folder in pocket.
Rodrigo Teresa like any hobby once you go deeper most people will go"but why".
Yeh same. I carried plenty of “lightweight” knives, under 5oz, and yet my favorite to carry and my daily carry knife is a buck 110. 7.2oz and “heavy” even though I don’t see a difference between that and my 3oz (maybe) Ganzo.
If any of you guys want a version of this knife with a more piercing accute tip and better blade steel, check out the Kershaw Emerson CQC-6K D2 model. I just ordered one, should have my hands on it within a week.
this is available in d2 now
I think the fit and finish is better w the Kershaw over the actual Emersons. Obviously materials arent as nice, but for the price, I'd always go with the kershaw. Great review, great knife! Thx
So happy they upped this to D2 for $50 or so.
Does the new D2 version have different bushings? (Bronze?)
No
I really like the cqc 10k, and wasn't in love with the 11k. After watching your review and seeing the knife in a better way I've had a change of heart. It seems like a really cool knife. I carry the 4kxl everyday and I love that knife.
Mine that I got today is D2 steel. It's marked right on the blade. I immediately ground off the wave hook, like I do to all my Emerson knives with that feature. I don't like the accidental deployment that often happens with the wave feature intact. Not worth an accidental slash in my skin or pants.
Can't wait for the CQC10 to arrive in the UK.
I am not crazy about the bladeshape but since you gave it such a glowing review I think I'll give it a try.
alittleolder take a look at the cqc10k same sweeping blade with a bowie style clip point
thanks a lot, that's a good idea!
What does Kershaw call that funky color for the grip panel?
Seriously hope you revisit this knife in the D2 steel!!! I love my D2 version!!!
I’ve heard this blade described and a skinning style
Test the TOPS C.U,T 4.0 please........and I have a question....you think that the Ontario RD Tanto is a good knife in general?....nice video by the way good quality as always
Thanks for the review. I just ordered one. 👍
Just an idea, I’ve had the Zero Tolerance Hinderer Design ZT-0561 ELMAX steel folder (stone washed) for 1-year now as my edc blade & it’s AWESOME! The Dark Earth G10 scale on one side & 3-D Titanium on the Other is perfection ~ imho. ...OR the Rick Hinderer FIELDTAC 7” Fixed blade Knife is the BOMB. One or both to test-review would, I think, generate great viewing... JUST ONE GUY’S THOUGHTS.
Love the Persian blade shape! I can't use the wave feature ( always sitting) so I've not even looked at Most Emersons, but after getting the Launch5 and just seeing that blade shape, I'll have to consider this one, great review/sale 🙂
I owned 1st. Gen Emerson bench made it was a great knife then,now Ernest is making sure his name is well taking care of
Nice. I tend to do more prying with the tip then stabbing and can be somewhat abusive to my knives, so it's good for me.
Whats the best way to keep it rust free then? I live in a fairly humid place
It’s a stainless steel, as long as you keep it dry and/or wipe it off when done using, it won’t rust. In case it does develop spots, just use baking soda and water mix on it. Let it sit 30-60 min then rub off. But if you take care of your knife by keeping it dry when done using, it’ll be fine.
Have the cqc4KXL in D2, great self defense folder for when I don't carry my Maxpediton MGEO D2 fixed blade. I got the blade a few days ago, and even though it is D2, it was $1 cheaper on Amazon than this one which went up $20 since this was made.
The blade shape looks more like a Nessmuk than a Scimitar to me, but I get your point...
If you love this blade you really oughta try the Zero Tolerance 0630
the big advantage of kershaw... theyre MUCH cheaper
The one hand opening disc was first used by Bob Terzuola.
I always check out your vedios before I buy the knife
Is that the only color it comes in?
When I look at this knife it looks like profile of an old hickory butcher knife, the top 3.5 inches of it. I have one that I put a swedge on and it looks just like it. I wish kershaw would have different levels of their knives with different steels, like buck does on some of its knives, this in 14c28n would be awesome.
I'm sold. Thanks great review
10 or 11. If only one?
I really love the look of that thing, particularly the blade. Like you, I prefer really light weight and small knives for EDC. But for under $40, I may have to get it just because it looks awesome. I also think it would be really cool to see a smaller fixed blade with that type of blade shape.
Totally!
Do You still like this Knife ? Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond Fresno California.
It is a trailing point, not a clip point. Regardless of it being "clipped".
Where is it made? Or did I just miss that part?
China
I really wish they would NOT put the pocket deploy notch on their knives..... More hassle than useful IMO. Still love those Kershaw Emersons though.
Really enjoy your knife reviews, keep um coming.
Have you pulled the trigger on a true Emerson yet?
just got mine today. deployments a bitch. if you don't use the wave feature basically gotta use 2 hands
Front flip it dude, put the tip of your whole thumb on the disk and front flip it open, it's super duper easy to do with one hand
Anyone else see a more purple than brown handle on their 11kd2?? Or am I color blind?
Same lol
Very nice review thank you they are good knives
Looks a lot like the ZT 630, like the price, excellent vid, thanks for sharing.
They're both Emerson designs so the design language is similar but they have different blade styles
Don't ever pry with it. The steel is already "scored", like you do to glass by drilling that hole for the little thumb opening button, that is screwed into the top spine of the blade. I snapped a Katz with that screw in the spine of the blade and decided, never again.
Sweet! The blade kinda looks like a Puma.
i would buy it .work well job done.
And I only paid 56 at a local knife shop!!! With D2 steel I'm not gonna complain
You need to review New Gerber shark belly looks fairly decent
Jeff Hollar the shark belly has caught my eye as well..blade HQ has them both straight edge for about 26.00 not sure what the SE is..
jim yocum The steel isn't good though. Good design other wise
Robinson Review I have Zero complaint about the 420 coming out of Portland Oregon..my strong arm kicks ass and has served me well for quite some time now
@@jimyocum9556 is the shark belly 420HC or that 7cr bullshit they use? If it’s 7cr it’s a hard pass, if it’s 420HC, I’d be interested
1:58 it's gonna zip through... Car door, packages, material of any kind, cloth.... 😁
I've seen actual knives on line by Emerson! There not cheap! They go for over 300 dollars. Think the Kershaw Emerson style is cheaper.
Reminds me of the old butcher blades 👌🏻
Reminds me of my old butcher blades 👌🏻
I can't tell you how many times this lock has failed and I've cut my hand. Not a great point on the blade either, and the rust resistance is non existent.
It’s a skinning oriented blade
I have large hands so this fits fine . I got it because i can not brake myself to bring a 200 dollar knife to work
Just a "Heads up" for everyone, these use the same pocket clip as Benchmade knives use. ALL Emerson's do.
I have to admit, I'm a bit of steel snob, esp. when it comes to a folder I'm going to edc. It doesn't need to be M390, but at least give me CPM154 or S35VN or even AEB-L...I frankly yawn big time when I hear that a certain crap-tastic steel is "easy to sharpen". I'll take a steel that I almost never need to sharpen, because when I finally do, there exists several means of sharpening even the most abrasive resistant steels out there now - I just don't dig the idea of needing to sharpen a crappy steel all the time..."but look how easy it was to do it!" Just not for me...thanks for the great vid though brother! Scott Sherman
scott sherman I'd love to see this in D2 along with the rest of the Emerson lineup. They would barely even need to raise the price if at all.
its d2
I LOVE my cqc~4kxl, but the "prince of persia sweep" kills this one for me. This is the first blade that I havent been right with you on, probably ever.
Timberline D2 Simba 15$ same shape blade ......please consider...Thanks
Smokey Mountain Knife Works....still available for 15$....this is one solid workhorse, flipping action in spot on
The blade looks really butcher knife like instead of Persian
Why do you call it a law breaker? Perfectly legal in Wisco anyway. I'm gonna pick one up.
BrewCityRider He was saying it breaks his personal EDC laws/normal viewpoints
You obviously didn't watch the whole video.
his laws not the actual law
This is intended to be a folding skinner
Emerson knives are are high$ and nothing special.i like then but to hight.so we buy kershaw. desgins.not bad.
I have to say it, for half the price I can get a Ganzo with better steel, milled out liners & bronze washers
who cares if its not a REAL emerson!! its a collab...its not spose to be. whos gonna get close enuff to complain!?? sharp steel is sharp steel.
SpinBadBros inc Except when it's 8Cr13MoV it won't be for long 😉
@@rodrigoteresa7944 still better than that Gerber 7cr bullshit. Atleast Kershaw is using an actual budget steel and not that poverty stricken sweat shop shit.
@@rodrigoteresa7944 if youre in a car and need to cut the seatbelt in an emergency... you only need oneit once
crap steel is not worth the weight
This knife is not $35 to $45 on Amazon... It's $60.00
The price will lower when they become more available. Amazon is price gouging due to the low supply high demand.
You shouldnt buy it from amazon anyway.
zzzzziiPP!!!
Were you a missionary kid? Military kid?
Nope, was able to go do several short term missions in my teens and 20s
it reminds me of a butchers knife
Zzzzzip!!!🔪👍
Its not a law breaker here ,if you don't act a fool.
wow. :)
This knife might be good, but just FUCKING UGLY! :-)
Bro it is sexy
Too large & heavy for me. Max blade length for me 3.25" - 4oz max weight.
first
Get a real Emerson.
Get a Cold Steel
Quality's better on the Kershaw
Get a grip on your snobbery, all of you. You’re being jerks.
Snobbery
get a real brain