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Posted: 6/26/2022 12:55:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: the straw that breaks the camel's back? https://i.imgur.com/K7LUlol.jpg I mean, aren't they the main source of income for the entire country? Basically. I was reading an article on brain drain out of Russia too. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 1:32:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/26/2022 1:51:28 PM EDT
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Generally, I’m liking the kwaiken even though this knife is gonna cut me one day…
There are things I don’t like much about it but that’s not based on the overall design but rather it being an Emerson. My qualms with Emerson: Mediocre steel with no choice to have something different. Mediocre flat slab scale material. Pocket shredding G10. Mediocre hardware. Philips and slot, really? Liner lock only. Not bad. Not good. Titanium liners on steel blades. Inherently lock sticky. Basic “one” sided grind. Seems lazy no matter how you sell it. Machining marks everywhere. Non-phosphor bronze washers… come on, that’s just lazy. It’s as though the knife was designed around the least possible machining and lowest cost materials. I’m not a Emerson fan but I do like the knife. It’s good reference piece from the 1980’s. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 3:01:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Antique steam and gas engine show today a few towns over. Sounds like something a retired person should do on a hot and humid day. Will be taking the Blue 95 along. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/carry6-25-22_JPG-2430027.JPG |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 3:16:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:01:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: And what of it? I am an intelligent person and able to admit when I am wrong, embrace the truth. You trying to start some shit? Nope. Just fills me with joy to see it. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:02:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By WIC: https://i.imgur.com/6TTvg1O.jpg Originally Posted By WIC: https://i.imgur.com/ErD1Xc6.jpg Originally Posted By WIC: https://i.imgur.com/wxZOO6U.jpg That is really something else. Layers and colors and keeping the textures. Totally cool |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:04:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: Well shoot. I’ve never even imagined of a haircut like that. I need to dream bigger. You should |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:04:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: And so have manbuns and beards.  Next you're going to say skinny jeans and leather shoes have been around |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:05:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: I'm starting to see what the cow hates about you.  My hatred of sweet tubers? |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:08:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: or do different drugs https://i.imgur.com/6qjzxUa.gif https://i.imgur.com/HJ2T07p.gif https://i.imgur.com/iK9kfEE.jpg  LITTLE BIG – FARADENZA (official music video) |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:09:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Not sweet potato it's butternut squash and is delicious! Oh. I'm lukewarm on butternut squashes unless it's in a curry |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:27:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: Generally, I’m liking the kwaiken even though this knife is gonna cut me one day… There are things I don’t like much about it but that’s not based on the overall design but rather it being an Emerson. My qualms with Emerson: Mediocre steel with no choice to have something different. Mediocre flat slab scale material. Pocket shredding G10. Mediocre hardware. Philips and slot, really? Liner lock only. Not bad. Not good. Titanium liners on steel blades. Inherently lock sticky. Basic “one” sided grind. Seems lazy no matter how you sell it. Machining marks everywhere. Non-phosphor bronze washers… come on, that’s just lazy. It’s as though the knife was designed around the least possible machining and lowest cost materials. I’m not a Emerson fan but I do like the knife. It’s good reference piece from the 1980’s. As a new Emerson Kwaiken owner myself, I can associate with your sentiments. I have, so far, cut myself twice with the knife. I'm not a fidget, but I feel this knife has to have an extensive break in. I don't mind the 154cm. This thing sharpens in a second and I don't have to hone out any chips. It's smooth, but I don't get the Teflon washers either. Chisel edge... again, sharpens super fast. I sanded the g10. It was rough as fuck. I like g10 though. Indifferent about the fasteners. I think I would buy another Emerson, but I don't think I would ever have a collection of then. For some reason though, the knife tells me it wants to be used hard and I don't have a problem doing it. Some knifes that I have paid less for, I baby alot more. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:37:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: My hatred of sweet tubers? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: I'm starting to see what the cow hates about you. My hatred of sweet tubers? Have you never had wonderfully sweet yams or nice, crsipy fries? 
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:41:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Oh. I'm lukewarm on butternut squashes unless it's in a curry I've made curried butternut squash soup a few times. Basically the squash, onion, heavy cream, some stock, curry powder, and a blender. Super good. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:42:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: As a new Emerson Kwaiken owner myself, I can associate with your sentiments. I have, so far, cut myself twice with the knife. I'm not a fidget, but I feel this knife has to have an extensive break in. I don't mind the 154cm. This thing sharpens in a second and I don't have to hone out any chips. It's smooth, but I don't get the Teflon washers either. Chisel edge... again, sharpens super fast. I sanded the g10. It was rough as fuck. I like g10 though. Indifferent about the fasteners. I think I would buy another Emerson, but I don't think I would ever have a collection of then. For some reason though, the knife tells me it wants to be used hard and I don't have a problem doing it. Some knifes that I have paid less for, I baby alot more. The design overcomes the execution. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:43:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Have you never had wonderfully sweet yams or nice, crsipy fries? I don't cook with sweet potatoes nearly as much as I should. I quite like them, and they're pretty good for you. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:44:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood:   [imghttps://i.imgur.com/l6BVGoe.jpg[/url] I'm way behind but this looks very good. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:45:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: I don't cook with sweet potatoes nearly as much as I should. I quite like them, and they're pretty good for you. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Have you never had wonderfully sweet yams or nice, crsipy fries? I don't cook with sweet potatoes nearly as much as I should. I quite like them, and they're pretty good for you. There's a bar here that sprinkles cinnamon on them. Really good. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:46:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Full polish? Should have taken a pic before I started. last fall. Want to make it shine, why? Just felt like doing it, however it is looking a lot nicer. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:48:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Gas station roll your own pizza? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Originally Posted By 3xpert: https://i.imgur.com/KYny1PH.jpg Gas station roll your own pizza? Rolled my own, Italian sausage, sauce, mushrooms, pepperoni and onion came from Sendik's. But you gave me an idea, going to make a "Gas Station Edition Pizza" Stay tuned to this thread! |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:49:30 PM EDT
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I just dusted her off a bit. Really needs a good cleaning. I've neglected her for awhile. I had a local guitar maker assemble and finish her in the early '90's. Warmoth parts. Bad Ass bridge and Seymour Duncan passive pick ups p/j pattern obviously. Always sounded really great. Birdseye maple neck with ebony fretboard. Standard maple body, but the guy couldn't bring himself to do a solid color on it because of the nice grain, so did a translucent blue on it. It's dinged, dented, and the finish is worn through some places. It's had a good time and alot of people have seen it and enjoyed it. The good old days! The Bushcraft was a factory second when they had the issue with the grips cracking because of the humidity differences between the states and Taiwan. Filled everything with super glue. Nice scandi knife for sure and I think paid only $100.
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:51:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: The design overcomes the execution. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Originally Posted By williedikker72: As a new Emerson Kwaiken owner myself, I can associate with your sentiments. I have, so far, cut myself twice with the knife. I'm not a fidget, but I feel this knife has to have an extensive break in. I don't mind the 154cm. This thing sharpens in a second and I don't have to hone out any chips. It's smooth, but I don't get the Teflon washers either. Chisel edge... again, sharpens super fast. I sanded the g10. It was rough as fuck. I like g10 though. Indifferent about the fasteners. I think I would buy another Emerson, but I don't think I would ever have a collection of then. For some reason though, the knife tells me it wants to be used hard and I don't have a problem doing it. Some knifes that I have paid less for, I baby alot more. The design overcomes the execution. Forgot that part. The blade shape is hugely usable. Outdoors, kitchen, you name it. I'm a fan. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:54:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: I saw those Sionyx units and figured it was trash. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Originally Posted By DFARM: I haven't bought thermal but I have this weird green filter I can use. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78442/KIMG3812_JPG-2417645.JPG I don't get to play with my stuff very often. In the land of the blind, the man with one eye is king, but he's lonely. I want to upgrade to some dual tubes so I can let one of the kids use the 14 and we can play in the dark but she's not biting. Lol I wish I'd have picked up a couple of the sionyx units when they were ~$300. I also pick locks occasionally but I haven't been into it as much in the last couple of years. I saw those Sionyx units and figured it was trash. I dont think Sionyx is trash. They are less expensive than PVS-14's, however, they dont perform like PVS-14's either. From what I've seen (online) they fullfill a need at a lower price point. I feel the competition is beneficial and should lower the cost of PVS-14's and will cause digital NVG's to improve in quality. The future is now, old man.... |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 4:56:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Out for breakfast this morning and then doing some shopping for the tractor. Will be carrying this for wood Wednesday.  Attached FileI would carry those... no portholes.  |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:01:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: I would bet the 0350 is their top seller. The 0640 is one of the worst sellers. My friend who used to sell ZTs said he couldn't hardly give them away. The 0640 is greatly under appreciated. Yes, with a different scale that blacked out 0640 might come to life. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: Originally Posted By MaxxII: Not gonna lie…I kinda dig this. Black canvas micarta scales and this would be tits… I’ve been carrying the ZT 0620 and the 0452GLW for the past month… Cold & sterile compared to the the Emerson’s…but still good in the hand. I’d like to see ZT’s sales numbers and see which models are the best sellers. I’m guessing with the new ZT 0640, it’s the Emerson models. I would bet the 0350 is their top seller. The 0640 is one of the worst sellers. My friend who used to sell ZTs said he couldn't hardly give them away. The 0640 is greatly under appreciated. Yes, with a different scale that blacked out 0640 might come to life. Sadly, I could see that. It didnt appeal to me until I held one, and even then I didnt appreciate it at first. It's going to be one of those cult things like the movie "Heathers". Or in WIC's case - Legally Blonde |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:06:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream:  When I got home from work this morning wife was solid on the wifing Bourbon and cappuchino? |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:11:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Honeysuckle plant burst into bloom the last couple days.  Attached FileHoneysuckle is invasive here in Missouri. I've been fighting it (and poison ivy) in my backyard for years. I'm winning the battle, but my neighbors are allowing the enemy refuge. Sigh... |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:20:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:21:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Honeysuckle is invasive here in Missouri. I've been fighting it (and poison ivy) in my backyard for years. I'm winning the battle, but my neighbors are allowing the enemy refuge. Sigh... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By MrSig239: Honeysuckle plant burst into bloom the last couple days. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/honeysuckle_JPG-2419432.JPG Honeysuckle is invasive here in Missouri. I've been fighting it (and poison ivy) in my backyard for years. I'm winning the battle, but my neighbors are allowing the enemy refuge. Sigh... Sounds like a midnight mission with the brush killer. Claim ignorance later! |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:23:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:24:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Mmmmmm fresh syrup. Iced tea. I'm off the syrup and keeping it healthy. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:25:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: Since I already had my Grandpa's duffel bag out, I thought I would take a pic of the knife he was issued. WWII B17 tailgunner.  Attached FileThat's a neat picture. My grandfather was a navigator/bombardier on B17's. My other grandfather was a tailgunner on B24's. Love that it's a Case knife. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:30:58 PM EDT
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Anyone own an Emerson CQC-7? I don't own any tanto blades. How usable are the for an EDC knife? Buddy had an old Benchmade Emerson cqc and that thing took some wicked abuse with ATS-34 and always sharpened up razor sharp. Any thoughts on the CQC-7? Old school or V grind?
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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:34:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: That's a neat picture. My grandfather was a navigator/bombardier on B17's. My other grandfather was a tailgunner on B24's. Love that it's a Case knife. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By williedikker72: Since I already had my Grandpa's duffel bag out, I thought I would take a pic of the knife he was issued. WWII B17 tailgunner. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48347/20220615_191722_jpg-2419504.JPG That's a neat picture. My grandfather was a navigator/bombardier on B17's. My other grandfather was a tailgunner on B24's. Love that it's a Case knife. You have any idea of the planes or missions he was on? Wonder if they ever crossed paths. My Mom always said my Grandfather carried the burden of being the only one left alive of one of his crews. Got pulled for appendicitis and while he was out, his plane got shot down and all lost. Never forgave himself. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:06:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: This knife is slowly taking over my carry routine. Size and weight are perfect. No hot spots in the hand. Cuts well and the looks are growing on me more and more. I still like my brown 95 the best but this one makes me not want to carry the 110KS at all. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/carry6-26-22_JPG-2431215.JPG Damn. High Praise. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:07:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Sunday morning breakfast cut in half with the knife but forgot to separate for the pic. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/breakfast6-26-22_JPG-2431316.JPG You gotta do the influencer thing and cut it first then put the cheese on and left it get hot for a solid cheese pull |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:08:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: https://i.imgur.com/X9diBR9.jpg Sunday! I've lost track of time so this helps. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:13:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: Generally, I’m liking the kwaiken even though this knife is gonna cut me one day… There are things I don’t like much about it but that’s not based on the overall design but rather it being an Emerson. My qualms with Emerson: Mediocre steel with no choice to have something different. Mediocre flat slab scale material. Pocket shredding G10. Mediocre hardware. Philips and slot, really? Liner lock only. Not bad. Not good. Titanium liners on steel blades. Inherently lock sticky. Basic “one” sided grind. Seems lazy no matter how you sell it. Machining marks everywhere. Non-phosphor bronze washers… come on, that’s just lazy. It’s as though the knife was designed around the least possible machining and lowest cost materials. I’m not a Emerson fan but I do like the knife. It’s good reference piece from the 1980’s. OMG, this is painful. How many times need this be explained. these things may not be your preference, but they are not bad. He does everything with a purpose. He doesn't care what your opinion is, it's no reason for him to change. Mediocre steel with no choice to have something different. It is not mediocre, it is still a solid choice, but there are in fact other choices on occasion. Well, one other choice. Mediocre flat slab scale material. Pocket shredding G10. His knives are meant to go to the worst places in the world. It is meant to have superior grip in extreme conditions. If it is not your thing, super easy to remedy. Mediocre hardware. Philips and slot, really? Wherever you go in the world, you will find a Phillips and slot head screwdriver to work on your emerson. Makes it as accessible as possible. Liner lock only. Not bad. Not good. Liner lock is best lock Titanium liners on steel blades. Inherently lock sticky. Yes, until it self hardens. They do self harden from use. None of mine are sticky any more. Basic “one” sided grind. Seems lazy no matter how you sell it. I love it. Think it's genius. Keeps it simple. so much easier to sharpen. There is literally no need for two sides to be sharpened. I don't like the pure chisel grind though, that affects cutting. Machining marks everywhere. It's an aesthetic. It doesn't need to be shiny to work. In fact, if you are an operator, you don't want it shiny. Non-phosphor bronze washers… come on, that’s just lazy. Lazy nothing, it's what he wants. Are they great for action? At first they are decent, but with time I find they gum up. But they are indestructible. PB can pit and requires maintenance over time. For me, one of the first things I change though is going to PB. I understand his reason for using nylatron, PB is my preference. Piece from tht 1980s...pffft. Classics are timeless. And that's what he does, creates classics. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:15:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Nope. Just fills me with joy to see it. Fine. But don't think that means I will stop picking fights with you. You bougie bastard. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:17:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: That is really something else. Layers and colors and keeping the textures. Totally cool It's awesome. One of the best gifts I have given to myself in years. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:22:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:31:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: As a new Emerson Kwaiken owner myself, I can associate with your sentiments. I have, so far, cut myself twice with the knife. I'm not a fidget, but I feel this knife has to have an extensive break in. I don't mind the 154cm. This thing sharpens in a second and I don't have to hone out any chips. It's smooth, but I don't get the Teflon washers either. Chisel edge... again, sharpens super fast. I sanded the g10. It was rough as fuck. I like g10 though. Indifferent about the fasteners. I think I would buy another Emerson, but I don't think I would ever have a collection of then. For some reason though, the knife tells me it wants to be used hard and I don't have a problem doing it. Some knifes that I have paid less for, I baby alot more. This guy gets it. Not a whiny little bitch like some. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:31:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: The design overcomes the execution. Holy fuck, there is nothing wrong with the execution. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:34:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By arch64: Iced tea. I'm off the syrup and keeping it healthy. Can't fool us, Canuckian. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:34:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:34:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: Anyone own an Emerson CQC-7? I don't own any tanto blades. How usable are the for an EDC knife? Buddy had an old Benchmade Emerson cqc and that thing took some wicked abuse with ATS-34 and always sharpened up razor sharp. Any thoughts on the CQC-7? Old school or V grind? Not a fan personally, though it's certainly popular. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:36:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: Anyone own an Emerson CQC-7? I don't own any tanto blades. How usable are the for an EDC knife? Buddy had an old Benchmade Emerson cqc and that thing took some wicked abuse with ATS-34 and always sharpened up razor sharp. Any thoughts on the CQC-7? Old school or V grind? one of their most popular models I don't like them |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:36:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Can't fool us, Canuckian. Dead serious. Do you think syrup will give you energy to work all day and then work out for most of the evening? Only coffee or maybe red bull can do that. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:37:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: hi there Who are you again 
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