My first Emerson arrived today. Its the Bulldog. I have been reluctant to purchase an Emerson because of the lock accounts I have watched and read about for years. Anyway after arriving I looked the blade over carefully and opened and closed it repeatedly. I also tested the wave which exceeded expectations. I carry principally for Second Amendment purposes. Utility for me is a secondary consideration. I absolutely love the design of the Bulldog. I love the chisel grind. I love the G-10. There is no way this is slipping out of your hand. The overall construction is excellent! I love everyting about this knife except the lock. I applied pressure to the spine with my palm while the blade was in the open and locked position. I immediately noticed the titanium lock bar bowed a bit. This is brand new out of the box. The vast majority of my folders are Cold Steel. I mostly carry American Tanto blade designs. Right now I am carrying the AD-10 Tanto. I generally never worry about the lock and thus my fingers because I rely on the Tri-Ad. I have very few liner locks. One of my most recent liner lock acquisitions is the Fox Knives 826 Pikal. It has a steel liner lock. I have tested it against a whole host of fixed structures slamming the spine off of tables and pieces of wood. The steel liner did not bow nor did it ever fail. It locks consistently each time. Even when I wave it out of the pocket. After seeing the bowing I simply won't carry the Emerson right now until I can locate an aftermarket steel liner lock to replace the titanium liner lock. I just don't have the confidence that I have with the Tri-Ad lock or even with Fox's liner lock yet with the Emerson. Especially, when I saw that liner bow. That really concerned me especially because it is brand new out of the box. I need my fingers. I believe Ernest Emerson is a good man and I love his designs. I think the titanium liner is the one flaw and a significant flaw for otherwise wonderful knives.
I heard one of the Emerson folders is standard issue to the British SAS. If that is correct they must have very high specs as I imagine that organisation is quite fussy as to what they carry. 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Great blade Tantos are meant for penetration I have the same one albeit an older model This particular blade shape reminds me of the original cold steel recon 1 Tanto Can’t go wrong with an Emerson although a lot of people knock them for what you get for the $$ Thing is, they are doing the wrong comparisons in my experience and opinion They are easily serviceable in the field, can be sharpened easily using everyday items such as the bottom of a coffee mug or top of a vehicle window Require no special tools to service Are highly reliable and combat tested ✌️ It also and can be utilized as two cutting areas
I have the Sheepdog and a few Emerson collabs like with Kershaw and ZT stuff but I honestly think for 250+ there's better bang for your buck out there these days.
My first Emerson arrived today. Its the Bulldog. I have been reluctant to purchase an Emerson because of the lock accounts I have watched and read about for years. Anyway after arriving I looked the blade over carefully and opened and closed it repeatedly. I also tested the wave which exceeded expectations. I carry principally for Second Amendment purposes. Utility for me is a secondary consideration. I absolutely love the design of the Bulldog. I love the chisel grind. I love the G-10. There is no way this is slipping out of your hand. The overall construction is excellent! I love everyting about this knife except the lock. I applied pressure to the spine with my palm while the blade was in the open and locked position. I immediately noticed the titanium lock bar bowed a bit. This is brand new out of the box. The vast majority of my folders are Cold Steel. I mostly carry American Tanto blade designs. Right now I am carrying the AD-10 Tanto. I generally never worry about the lock and thus my fingers because I rely on the Tri-Ad. I have very few liner locks. One of my most recent liner lock acquisitions is the Fox Knives 826 Pikal. It has a steel liner lock. I have tested it against a whole host of fixed structures slamming the spine off of tables and pieces of wood. The steel liner did not bow nor did it ever fail. It locks consistently each time. Even when I wave it out of the pocket. After seeing the bowing I simply won't carry the Emerson right now until I can locate an aftermarket steel liner lock to replace the titanium liner lock. I just don't have the confidence that I have with the Tri-Ad lock or even with Fox's liner lock yet with the Emerson. Especially, when I saw that liner bow. That really concerned me especially because it is brand new out of the box. I need my fingers. I believe Ernest Emerson is a good man and I love his designs. I think the titanium liner is the one flaw and a significant flaw for otherwise wonderful knives.
I’m in the same boat
I heard one of the Emerson folders is standard issue to the British SAS. If that is correct they must have very high specs as I imagine that organisation is quite fussy as to what they carry. 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Woah that is wild!
Great blade
Tantos are meant for penetration
I have the same one albeit an older model
This particular blade shape reminds me of the original cold steel recon 1 Tanto
Can’t go wrong with an Emerson although a lot of people knock them for what you get for the $$
Thing is, they are doing the wrong comparisons in my experience and opinion
They are easily serviceable in the field, can be sharpened easily using everyday items such as the bottom of a coffee mug or top of a vehicle window
Require no special tools to service
Are highly reliable and combat tested ✌️
It also and can be utilized as two cutting areas
I have the Sheepdog and a few Emerson collabs like with Kershaw and ZT stuff but I honestly think for 250+ there's better bang for your buck out there these days.
Heat treat on their knives. Is too soft and the blades are too thick.