Meet Your Maker | Ernest Emerson

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
  • Emerson Knives have a hard hitting reputation; learn about the man behind the making of these knives and check out Emerson knives here: www.bladehq.com...
    Ernest Emerson is a knife maker who's worked with law enforcement and the military including the Navy SEALs. He is also the creator of the unique wave opening feature.
    Filmed and Edited by Mark Hansen
    Learn more about other knife designers in our Meet Your Maker series: • Meet Your Maker Series

Комментарии • 164

  • @rbstc123
    @rbstc123 6 лет назад +12

    He’s the best. Very honest and genuine guy. Met him at Blade Show a few years back and was very impressed with the time that he spends visiting with each and every person that wants to talk with him. I was wearing a shirt with Steve McQueen on it and we had a good conversation about The King of Cool. Mr. Emerson’s not far off himself. Thanks for being a solid guy Ernie.

  • @TJackSurvival
    @TJackSurvival 9 лет назад +70

    Mark the editing on this was awesome. That and this is just a great story to hear. A good man and awesome blades with a wife to loves him and backs him up.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  9 лет назад +5

      +TJack Thanks, glad you liked it.

    • @TJackSurvival
      @TJackSurvival 9 лет назад

      The comments attest to the over all quality of it all.

  • @Knife0holic11
    @Knife0holic11 9 лет назад +30

    CQC-7 daily carry. I can sharpen it in under a minute on the back of a ceramic cup or even a sidewalk if i wanted to. One side to sharpen, half the time it takes to do it. Best cutter of all? No. But works in any hand position and can always stay sharp no matter where you are. Emerson knives for life. Classic designs truly stand the test of time.

  • @olechuga2
    @olechuga2 6 лет назад +4

    What a simple man; ... a genius in his blade designs, whether by accident or otherwise.
    EMERSON Knives are indeed, a reflection of our great military and law enforcement.
    Thank you Sir, for your hard work in producing these types of weapons.

  • @Tiagopa23
    @Tiagopa23 2 месяца назад

    The energy, the dedication, the respect for his wife! Just beautiful

  • @AlmightyHilux
    @AlmightyHilux 6 лет назад +1

    Blade HQ.. please make more of this series! Never had a desire for an Emerson until this video, what a humble and cool guy!

  • @michaelbonade4667
    @michaelbonade4667 8 лет назад +10

    not surprised Ernie's a cool/likeable dude,...he IS a knifeguy after all......super vid...i've never seen pics or footage of Emerson's pre-tactical knives...THAT was a highlight for sure

  • @benreidy5853
    @benreidy5853 6 лет назад +1

    Mr. Emerson I own a Benchmade Emerson design Auto from 1992. It's in flawless condition. And will be my son's when I leave this Earth. I just can't believe it's been almost 30yrs. Great blade love your life's work

  • @shrooman777
    @shrooman777 6 лет назад +1

    I’m a tabla player, I cant believe there is actually great tabla music in this video! I used to own a Benchmade CQC7, then later the Emerson version, somehow lost both, and am watching this now while waiting for the CQC7 Mini I just ordered. Great video; keep that tabla music comin.

  • @bigbodyg35
    @bigbodyg35 5 лет назад +1

    I have owned a countlese amount of blades since a child when my father would give them to me & by far the CQC-7 is the best quality & craftsmanship I have ever seen & owned thank you Kuya Emerson.

  • @650ic5
    @650ic5 7 лет назад +1

    I love this man's humility. Love the knives too.

  • @GOxHAM
    @GOxHAM 5 лет назад +2

    Just watched this video. I really hope you guys add more to this playlist series. That was extremely enjoyable to hear about Ernie's successful entrepreneurship, especially since it was doing something he loved. Loved the honesty and the entire vibe of this video. Definitely deserves more views for sure. Every time I use the wave, I'll think of his story.

  • @silvercrank999
    @silvercrank999 9 лет назад +18

    I've never really had a desire for an Emerson knife until I saw this video. Holy crap, I want to have a beer with him sometime.

  • @KineticBlur
    @KineticBlur 9 лет назад +5

    Wow this guy is humble, and seems like a really nice guy.

  • @nemesisazn
    @nemesisazn 9 лет назад +2

    You're the best Ernie! You've already earned what we call legendary.

  • @clantonaw
    @clantonaw 8 лет назад +1

    Fantastic story. Undivided attention throughout the entire video....Made me appreciate and respect Emerson that much more. Thanks for posting that....Truly.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  8 лет назад

      Glad you liked it.

  • @NorwegianWoods
    @NorwegianWoods 9 лет назад +13

    So many great things has happened as accidents :) Great stores. Thanks for sharing
    - Martin

  • @beactivelife
    @beactivelife 9 лет назад +13

    Very cool interview, Ernest is a respectable dude.

  • @SamuraiChris78
    @SamuraiChris78 8 лет назад +16

    I love the story of the Wave feature! That is awesome! Lol

  • @specialblend2786
    @specialblend2786 8 лет назад +6

    He is so likeable here. I pretty much refused to buy anything related to Emerson Knives based on the rants he wrote on his website but this vid paints a totally different picture. Cool stuff.

    • @eeyyaakk6801
      @eeyyaakk6801 7 лет назад +1

      specialblend2786 what did he rant about?

  • @gordonho150
    @gordonho150 9 лет назад +3

    Wow, great video! You guys at BladeHQ are the best. Great mini-documentary of Emerson.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  9 лет назад

      +Gordon Ho Thanks

  • @hcwbw3
    @hcwbw3 2 года назад

    Grass hopper, I too was watching Kung Fu Thrus. night, was too poor and practiced Shotokan with a buddy who could aford the classes. Very joyful upbringing with good mother and father and sister. I am very impressed with the down to earth straight forwardness of the discovery by accident. The man is fantastic as are his knives.

  • @lee33htzdiscotech
    @lee33htzdiscotech 9 лет назад +1

    Outstanding! Great episode fellas... This is the "meet your maker" that has been top of my wish list since you started this series! Thank you.

  • @BushcraftWoodsDevil
    @BushcraftWoodsDevil 4 года назад +1

    What a humble guy! Very cool interview.

  • @todome1
    @todome1 7 лет назад +2

    Excellent enjoyable video and thank you sir. I've been collecting and carrying many of Ernie's models for years, and have several of his Commanders on the desk right next to me. I would love to meet him, but I've never seen him up at the Oregon knife show.

  • @davidsaylor7807
    @davidsaylor7807 8 лет назад +1

    I am a balisong guy. I am very strict on what knives I buy. Material, weight, and balance, I spend a lot of money on high end balisong knives. But the only knife that I "only" carry as an edc are wave knives from this guy :)

  • @DirtyRoomKnives
    @DirtyRoomKnives 9 лет назад +15

    Humble guy, much respect due. Nice one fellas

  • @Vlka_Fenryka
    @Vlka_Fenryka 9 лет назад +9

    Brilliant, thank you for posting a really nice interview.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  9 лет назад +2

      +Carl Verigotta Thanks, glad you liked it.

  • @pyaoliang
    @pyaoliang 9 лет назад +66

    Bucket list: meet this man. You are not a knife guy if you don't have a man crush with Ernie Emerson :)

  • @skycorrigan6511
    @skycorrigan6511 3 года назад

    I held off on purchasing an Emerson because of the rumors of "bad fit and finish". I finally bit the bullet and bought a Commander and, wow, I was shocked how great it was. Not saying the rumors aren't true to some extent, but the quality is top notch.

  • @geromeegans
    @geromeegans 7 лет назад +1

    great video this video makes me want to buy another Emerson just to cover the video I've been lately a cold steel fan because one of my Emerson blades broke but after this video sing the love that you put in it makes me want to buy another one

  • @antikoerper256
    @antikoerper256 7 лет назад +3

    A legend & a role model.

  • @matthewturner7691
    @matthewturner7691 5 лет назад

    Shot out to Mary Emerson and Ernie's honesty!!!

  • @ryanncastro9034
    @ryanncastro9034 4 года назад

    Behind the success of a man...is an Emerson Knife.
    Glad to own one of Ernest's Super Commander.

  • @migueldias191
    @migueldias191 4 года назад +2

    My favorite Emersons are all ZTs.

  • @beanstalker3292
    @beanstalker3292 4 года назад +1

    Can't wait for my Kershaw Emerson CQC 6k.....hope It gets here next week.....

  • @Solly-ow4od
    @Solly-ow4od 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for making this guys! This was great and really makes me want to look into buying an Emerson.

  • @wcreview8227
    @wcreview8227 2 года назад

    What a Great Story!! Thank you for Sharing this.. I love hearing how people make something from Nothing,, it just matters how badly you want something!!

  • @EliteWheatProdctionZ
    @EliteWheatProdctionZ 8 лет назад +1

    my favorite knife designer

  • @aaronthompson6304
    @aaronthompson6304 4 года назад

    How can anyone find it in themselves to dislike this interview?

  • @REPO831
    @REPO831 8 лет назад +1

    I love my CQC-14, thanks for making some state complaint knives Ernest Emerson.

  • @rodrigorodgers3148
    @rodrigorodgers3148 2 года назад

    Great story, great knife. I am sold!

  • @hans-jurgenwiegand7465
    @hans-jurgenwiegand7465 6 лет назад +2

    I’ve loved the Super Commander, since I got it. It’s designed like an emergency knife. It’ll break vehicle windows & cut seat belts, quicker than any other knife l have. Nice to be able to open one handed. I’ve got better quality steel knives, cheaper than the Emmerson’s, but not faster. They are expensive, but my life is worth more than a knifes cost. I bought a couple more for gifts, but I haven’t worn mine out. I bought for the design speed, & the weight. Like a 1911, badass, loaded or empty. Definitely wouldn’t want to get smacked with it. I would still buy it if it was made with D2, or S30v Steel, but it might make it very difficult to drill that hole in the top of the blade, for round assist. Stay healthy, keep breathing!

  • @brianleabo6295
    @brianleabo6295 4 года назад

    I love this Knifes and the owner. Sometimes the best stuff is discover by mistake

  • @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS
    @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS 7 лет назад +2

    Awesome interview

  • @benromney9279
    @benromney9279 9 лет назад

    Loved it! I have a whole new attitude towards Emerson knives.

  • @Bulldog458
    @Bulldog458 Месяц назад

    Cool dude! Im a fan! Only real experience is with Spyderco WAVE knives! I wish they'd make more of them!

  • @anthonycastorena9873
    @anthonycastorena9873 9 лет назад

    Dude he's awesome. Haven't ever had an Emerson but I think I may pick one up

  • @MrTAT275
    @MrTAT275 8 лет назад +1

    Respect Mr. Emerson

  • @MrX-yj1zl
    @MrX-yj1zl 3 года назад

    THANK YOU SIR FOR WAVE OPENER 😎🤙

  • @ar1368
    @ar1368 7 лет назад +4

    Love Emerson, you can actually talk to a real person when you call Emerson, great costumer service !!!!

  • @skycorrigan6511
    @skycorrigan6511 3 года назад

    I'd love a garage era Emerson!

  • @philpowell9111
    @philpowell9111 6 лет назад +1

    This is awesome guys im going to check out these knives!

  • @rangervapes571
    @rangervapes571 4 года назад

    I carried one of the original CQC-7 knives for many years.

  • @davidbehle9501
    @davidbehle9501 8 лет назад +3

    I salute you sir..............and the wave feature works well popping caps off beer bottles !!!!

  • @hasslevania8138
    @hasslevania8138 5 лет назад

    This man had a Eureka moment. And that, my friends, is no more accident. 🗡

  • @JasonWh
    @JasonWh 4 года назад

    Love my Fox knives with Emerson Wave.

  • @beanstalker3292
    @beanstalker3292 4 года назад

    This is one great man....

  • @dillo1594
    @dillo1594 7 лет назад +2

    Omg so heart touching!

  • @NewAgeofAwesome
    @NewAgeofAwesome 6 лет назад +1

    If you didn’t already love Ernie this interview would make you

  • @jolness1
    @jolness1 3 года назад

    Well done video.
    Is that a scar on the left (right for the viewer) side of his face?
    Also I love the wave name.
    Looks like a wave but also... it is how you say hello to someone you think is a threat. An "Emerson Wave" if you will.

  • @robertberry7661
    @robertberry7661 3 года назад

    Best knives on the planet. Still need the ever sought after CQC-6!!!

  • @randybrown1322
    @randybrown1322 6 лет назад

    Man, what an awesome story, awesome man!!!

  • @BenTheDream1018
    @BenTheDream1018 9 лет назад +1

    Amazing video!

  • @tpr299
    @tpr299 9 месяцев назад

    I’d be interested in knowing which town in northern Wisconsin he is from. I’m from Minnesota, but spent a lot of time in northern, WI. His story is so interesting.

  • @seaduecerbrowntrout7166
    @seaduecerbrowntrout7166 8 лет назад +5

    love Emerson knives

  • @m.s.l.7746
    @m.s.l.7746 6 лет назад +1

    Smart man. If mama ain't happy, nobody's happy.

  • @CarbonSuit
    @CarbonSuit 7 лет назад +2

    He sensors himself every sentence its great. I want to hear his uncensored interview >.

  • @SharpChronofighter
    @SharpChronofighter 9 лет назад

    Great vid and great person! Love Ernie and his blades... ;-)

  • @tormentedslayer7498
    @tormentedslayer7498 3 года назад

    Lol I just got a Emerson/Kershaw cqc 11k as a gift from a friend of mine, he showed me how to do the hook pocket flip thing... My jaw hit the floor an was saying... That's sooo fucking cool!!!! So I bounce back an forth between my other blades so I don't put alot of wear an tear on just one knife, knives I have so far are... Emerson/Kershaw cqc 11k, Böker Automat Kalashnikov 74, Böker plus Magnum, Guard Way karambit, an last but not least... I've had it for ten years an still works fine... My CRKT M16... I'm just a blade freak! Lol

  • @TheRPGentleman
    @TheRPGentleman 6 лет назад +2

    Wow, Ernest is earnest indeed.

  • @mooselifeamerican6998
    @mooselifeamerican6998 8 лет назад

    wish i could work for emerson.. great story

  • @ron78
    @ron78 8 лет назад

    Spectacular video

  • @mikeysbladeworks1000
    @mikeysbladeworks1000 9 лет назад

    Ernie is the man!!!!!!!

  • @no1know153
    @no1know153 8 лет назад +1

    Its a pleasure to listen this guy,,,,Even the fit finish of Emerson are sucks,,, are great knives. And also the shape ar awesome

  • @jayscott350
    @jayscott350 7 лет назад

    Awesome vid. very inspiring to me. appreciate it.

  • @TheToysoldier77
    @TheToysoldier77 9 лет назад

    This is inspiring. Thanks

  • @jambalayachicken4795
    @jambalayachicken4795 8 лет назад

    That was awesome. looking forward to Mr. Emerson's blade, hoping to find one here in Batangas.

    • @inoalonzo8382
      @inoalonzo8382 7 лет назад +1

      Michael Pastor The online shop in facebook named "Outfitter" based in Tagig, Rizal, sells a small amount of emerson knives and other gear. I bought an emerson mini roadhouse from there, had it delivered to me.

    • @jambalayachicken4795
      @jambalayachicken4795 7 лет назад

      ohhh cool bro thanks!

    • @beanstalker3292
      @beanstalker3292 4 года назад +1

      @@jambalayachicken4795 -I'm waiting for my CQC-6K, got it through Carousel from a seller in Cagayan de Oro...She told me it was one of her dad's collection and he just wanted to find a home for it..... How can I refuse?

    • @jambalayachicken4795
      @jambalayachicken4795 4 года назад

      bean stalker I had my CQC- 5k through tacticalasia, legit stuff there. Since you got a knife, well you should take care of it now

    • @beanstalker3292
      @beanstalker3292 4 года назад +1

      @@jambalayachicken4795 Still waiting bro, hopefully it's here next week.... btw I heard about tacticalasia on FB I'm planning to get a CQC- 7 maybe I'll check them out.

  • @AnonZero0
    @AnonZero0 8 лет назад +1

    Very cool.

  • @MrNiceKnife
    @MrNiceKnife 9 лет назад +1

    Much respect for Ernie. His designs are great but his steel choice and hrc are sub par for the money. Traded my 2 Emersons away, sadly.

  • @Greatlakesprepper
    @Greatlakesprepper 9 лет назад +1

    Duluth,mn!

  • @gunnar9274
    @gunnar9274 9 лет назад +1

    that made me wanna buy an emerson blade

  • @OLMmedic
    @OLMmedic 9 лет назад

    What a great man

  • @spinozzi7
    @spinozzi7 4 года назад

    Hilarious, I have the Spyderco Endura with the Emerson Wave....I was about to flip the pocket clip around because of this feature. Doing research on this knife my dumbass figured out it’s supposed to do this!! Now I love this knife!

  • @DenisHauser
    @DenisHauser 9 лет назад

    Great interview! :-)

  • @sjoerdstok1
    @sjoerdstok1 9 лет назад

    Now that's a story!

  • @Redant751
    @Redant751 7 лет назад

    yep he's the man.

  • @whiskeypapa8842
    @whiskeypapa8842 8 лет назад +2

    The next knife I buy Ernie will be one of yours.

  • @trabant66666
    @trabant66666 6 лет назад +1

    Now I want CQC7 even more :)

  • @vegpwrshlominator1873
    @vegpwrshlominator1873 3 года назад +1

    I’ll never sell my Emerson CQC7B I’ve had it for at least 23 years.

  • @jeffkus6497
    @jeffkus6497 7 лет назад

    These are sweet I own four!!

  • @louisdebeer2055
    @louisdebeer2055 4 года назад

    Good man

  • @lmdzflp2
    @lmdzflp2 9 лет назад +1

    very nice guy

  • @joffstone3604
    @joffstone3604 8 лет назад +1

    haha My teacher Sifu Chris Kent at minute mark 0:42 with perm hair doo ! Great pic!

  • @rpnp2
    @rpnp2 9 лет назад

    And thats why i buy Emersons...

  • @franksworld9922
    @franksworld9922 6 лет назад +2

    I met him at the USN in las Vegas he promised to make me a knife for my son that was going into the army no charge haven't heard from him and that was five years ago. But what can I do the man is probably too busy no hard feelings Earnest.

    • @jeubanks73
      @jeubanks73 5 лет назад

      I'm sure he made it, you just haven't purchased it yet... stores are full of them.

  • @blahfah
    @blahfah 7 лет назад +2

    i have always heard that emersons are built pretty poorly with very weak locks. ill have to check them out

  • @Kaospojken94
    @Kaospojken94 9 лет назад +2

    I've got mad respect for the man, but his product, not so much. That said, since he has a company, and it ain't him doing everything I'll blame it on that.
    The two Emerson knives I've owned came dull out of the box, the lockup failed from the slightest touch on the spine of the blade, they were the roughest knives I've handled up until that point in my collecting. (I actually think kershaws 20 dollar Emerson knives are better performing than a real 200 dollar emerson) So if you're buying a Emerson, make sure it's one of the customs that Ernest made himself or buy one from Kai (Kershaw, Zero Tolerance)
    My 2 cents

    • @SirGalath
      @SirGalath 9 лет назад

      +Kaospojkenknives Spyderco Delica wave & Endura Wave. They rock

    • @stelmarsky6778
      @stelmarsky6778 7 лет назад +1

      I've had my Emerson CQC-7 for 18 years now, Himalayas, Central American jungle, dare say it would split small logs..tough as nails for its size. I'm sure you can figure how to sharpen it properly.

  • @Mike193Inf
    @Mike193Inf 2 года назад

    CQC-7B BTS in the pocket right now- second one- my brother "stole" my first one years back.

  • @fresheFresse
    @fresheFresse 9 лет назад +1

    Cool guy