Emerson Collector's Association

I am not one of the high risk professionals your knives were designed for, I am not a soldier oversees, or a cop. I am only 19, but I was quickly able to grasp how well an Emerson knife would operate in the wilderness. I fully attribute me being able to write this letter to my CQC-7. On what was supposed to be a 2 day rafting trip in Colorado I hit a bump and flew out of my raft at a very essential fork in the river, left would send us over a waterfall, while right was where we wanted to go. Needless to say I got swept over a small waterfall with no pack, no supplies, and no way to contact anyone. I had only a Surefire flashlight and my CQC-7. I lived off the land and my Emerson Knife for 7 days, making spears to catch fish, and cutting line and setting snares before trying to cross a river on a down tree, falling back into the river and drifting past a road. Although I lost both of my two pieces of equipment I wholeheartedly recommend these knives to anyone whether they are journeying to Colorado or Iraq. Emerson Knives set forth a whole new standard for folding knives. You can bet your life I'll be bringing another Emerson into the backcountry on my next trip (Don't worry there won't be any rafts involved) as soon as I buy another. Thank you Emerson Knives, I will recommend your knives to all I meet in the backcountry.

- Submitted by Matt

On patrol a few months back, I got a call to assist another unit and a couple of EMT's who were having trouble with an attempt suicide. As I arrived on scene, things were moving at a fast pace. Picture if you can my colleague and one of the paramedics holding up this guy who had strung himself up with that heavy duty plastic encased steel clothes line. This guy was serious about checking out because he has quadrupled the line around his neck and the rafters with ever tightening slip knots.

Now this guy must've weighed in at 275+ lbs. and the two boys were having a hard time holding this guy up while the other EMT was trying to saw through the steel with a "lesser" blade. Well out waves the SARK with a resounding 'thawk'! I basically took one roundhouse swing and cut through all the steel gauge. The wires sheared one at a time and sounded like several piano wires snapping! Needless to say, everyone came tumbling to the ground in a mess of bodies, it was almost comical! I jammed the blade into the wire around his neck, it was rather difficult because his skin had practically enveloped the wire. Using the back of his neck as leverage, the blade went through with little problem.

Anyway, a happy ending. The guy pulls through and ends up in the psyc. ward for a few months. As for the SARK, a few passes over a ceramic sharpener got rid of the nicks and it was hair popping sharp again in no time! I ended up selling it to one of the EMT's and the other two guys now carry Emersons on duty. As for me, I've got another P-SARK on order!

- Submitted by Raye

I am a reserve deputy with the County Sheriffs Office and thought you might like to hear this. Last Thursday night while on patrol my partner and I were dispatched to a roll over accident. The car was upside down in a nine foot drainage ditch. When we arrived the first officer on the scene did not know the condition of the two occupants of the vehicle so my partner and I proceeded into the ditch to try and find out this information. In order to see in the drivers side window I had to cut away some green foliage that was blocking our view. So out came my CQC7-A drop point and I began to cut away the green 1/2 inch limbs. Well as I'm sure you know the knife cut through this stuff with zero problems. Unfortunately my footing was not the greatest and I ended up slicing the underside of my forearm open. After some minor surgery the doctors prognosis is 100% recovery. Now the funny part in all of this is I kept getting asked if I was going to get rid of my knife, can you believe that? Of course my answer was not only no but HELL no. It wasn't the knife's fault it was just one of those things that happen in the line of duty. Mr. Emerson I just wanted to know that your knives are everything you claim them to be and I won't leave home without mine. As a matter of fact I plan to purchase one of your new Mach-1's in the near future. Thank you for a real product that I have great confidence in.

- Submitted by Robert

A few months ago you were at the knife show in Solvang, CA. I got to the show on Sunday and of course you were sold out. You told me the waiting list for your CQC-6 was up to a couple of years. I went away thinking about getting on the list or not. The next week I was in Solvang on business and stopped into Nordic Knives to see what they had that I couldn't live without. The owner was just putting out the CQC-6 he bought from you at the show. I bought it before it left his hand.

Two days later I was taking the knife over to show a friend. It was in the evening and he lives in an apartment with a poorly lighted parking lot. As I was walking across the lot I was playing with the knife. Piss poor tactics on my part, I admit, to be caught out in the open like that. I look up to see two guys coming my way. The only time outside of the military I have been faced with a bad situation. I angled for the only light in the lot and turned to face the two just as I reached it. Just as I turned they were within 15 feet of me. I had kept the knife behind my leg, but now brought it up and snapped it open with the biggest pop could get out of it. I held it sideways in the light for the most effect possible. It must have looked like 6 feet long. Both almost imploded their ********, stopping as fast as they did. Not a word was said. I backed away as they stood there looking at that knife. I now eat, sleep, shave and go everywhere with that knife. My wife thinks I am having an affair. That's OK. Someday maybe she will understand. Thanks for the good work.

- Submitted by Barry

I am writing to express my gratitude, for making such a superior product. I can honestly say that one of your knives saved a life. I was coming back from visiting my parents five states away, and stopped off of the interstate to refuel. It had been raining and it was pretty late, and I was beat. After refueling I headed back towards the interstate. After crossing a small bridge over a rain swollen creek, I thought I saw red lights flashing off the pavement, after stopping I backed over the bridge and looked over the side. There was a small pickup over turned in the creek. I ran, well mostly slid down the embankment to the truck, but the door was locked and the passenger window was slightly open but under the water level. The only thing I had on me was my beloved CQC-7. So what seemed like an eternity I finally managed to break the window. You would think that in a creek you could find a rock. But not so nothing, but concrete. I got the gentleman out of the truck and dragged him up to the road. Luckily someone had called E.M.S. and they were on the way. After they arrived I left the scene wanting to go to nearest rest area to get into some dry clothes. I called the local hospital upon arriving home and he was OK, but somewhere in the confusion I lost my knife. I plan on replacing it in the near future of course with another CQC-7.

- Submitted by Jim

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I am not one of the high risk professionals your knives were designed for, I am not a soldier oversees, or a cop. I am only 19, but I was quickly able to grasp how well an Emerson knife would operate in the wilderness. I fully attribute me being able to write this letter to my CQC-7. On what was supposed to be a 2 day rafting trip in Colorado I hit a bump and flew out of my raft at a very essential fork in the river, left would send us over a waterfall, while right was where we wanted to go. Needless to say I got swept over a small waterfall with no pack, no supplies, and no way to contact anyone. I had only a Surefire flashlight and my CQC-7. I lived off the land and my Emerson Knife for 7 days, making spears to catch fish, and cutting line and setting snares before trying to cross a river on a down tree, falling back into the river and drifting past a road. Although I lost both of my two pieces of equipment I wholeheartedly recommend these knives to anyone whether they are journeying to Colorado or Iraq. Emerson Knives set forth a whole new standard for folding knives. You can bet your life I'll be bringing another Emerson into the backcountry on my next trip (Don't worry there won't be any rafts involved) as soon as I buy another. Thank you Emerson Knives, I will recommend your knives to all I meet in the backcountry. - Submitted by Matt On patrol a few months back, I got a call to assist another unit and a couple of EMT's who were having trouble with an attempt suicide. As I arrived on scene, things were moving at a fast pace. Picture if you can my colleague and one of the paramedics holding up this guy who had strung himself up with that heavy duty plastic encased steel clothes line. This guy was serious about checking out because he has quadrupled the line around his neck and the rafters with ever tightening slip knots. Now this guy must've weighed in at 275+ lbs. and the two boys were having a hard time holding this guy up while the other EMT was trying to saw through the steel with a "lesser" blade. Well out waves the SARK with a resounding 'thawk'! I basically took one roundhouse swing and cut through all the steel gauge. The wires sheared one at a time and sounded like several piano wires snapping! Needless to say, everyone came tumbling to the ground in a mess of bodies, it was almost comical! I jammed the blade into the wire around his neck, it was rather difficult because his skin had practically enveloped the wire. Using the back of his neck as leverage, the blade went through with little problem. Anyway, a happy ending. The guy pulls through and ends up in the psyc. ward for a few months. As for the SARK, a few passes over a ceramic sharpener got rid of the nicks and it was hair popping sharp again in no time! I ended up selling it to one of the EMT's and the other two guys now carry Emersons on duty. As for me, I've got another P-SARK on order! - Submitted by Raye I am a reserve deputy with the County Sheriffs Office and thought you might like to hear this. Last Thursday night while on patrol my partner and I were dispatched to a roll over accident. The car was upside down in a nine foot drainage ditch. When we arrived the first officer on the scene did not know the condition of the two occupants of the vehicle so my partner and I proceeded into the ditch to try and find out this information. In order to see in the drivers side window I had to cut away some green foliage that was blocking our view. So out came my CQC7-A drop point and I began to cut away the green 1/2 inch limbs. Well as I'm sure you know the knife cut through this stuff with zero problems. Unfortunately my footing was not the greatest and I ended up slicing the underside of my forearm open. After some minor surgery the doctors prognosis is 100% recovery. Now the funny part in all of this is I kept getting asked if I was going to get rid of my knife, can you believe that? Of course my answer was not only no but HELL no. It wasn't the knife's fault it was just one of those things that happen in the line of duty. Mr. Emerson I just wanted to know that your knives are everything you claim them to be and I won't leave home without mine. As a matter of fact I plan to purchase one of your new Mach-1's in the near future. Thank you for a real product that I have great confidence in. - Submitted by Robert A few months ago you were at the knife show in Solvang, CA. I got to the show on Sunday and of course you were sold out. You told me the waiting list for your CQC-6 was up to a couple of years. I went away thinking about getting on the list or not. The next week I was in Solvang on business and stopped into Nordic Knives to see what they had that I couldn't live without. The owner was just putting out the CQC-6 he bought from you at the show. I bought it before it left his hand. Two days later I was taking the knife over to show a friend. It was in the evening and he lives in an apartment with a poorly lighted parking lot. As I was walking across the lot I was playing with the knife. Piss poor tactics on my part, I admit, to be caught out in the open like that. I look up to see two guys coming my way. The only time outside of the military I have been faced with a bad situation. I angled for the only light in the lot and turned to face the two just as I reached it. Just as I turned they were within 15 feet of me. I had kept the knife behind my leg, but now brought it up and snapped it open with the biggest pop could get out of it. I held it sideways in the light for the most effect possible. It must have looked like 6 feet long. Both almost imploded their *******, stopping as fast as they did. Not a word was said. I backed away as they stood there looking at that knife. I now eat, sleep, shave and go everywhere with that knife. My wife thinks I am having an affair. That's OK. Someday maybe she will understand. Thanks for the good work. - Submitted by Barry* I am writing to express my gratitude, for making such a superior product. I can honestly say that one of your knives saved a life. I was coming back from visiting my parents five states away, and stopped off of the interstate to refuel. It had been raining and it was pretty late, and I was beat. After refueling I headed back towards the interstate. After crossing a small bridge over a rain swollen creek, I thought I saw red lights flashing off the pavement, after stopping I backed over the bridge and looked over the side. There was a small pickup over turned in the creek. I ran, well mostly slid down the embankment to the truck, but the door was locked and the passenger window was slightly open but under the water level. The only thing I had on me was my beloved CQC-7. So what seemed like an eternity I finally managed to break the window. You would think that in a creek you could find a rock. But not so nothing, but concrete. I got the gentleman out of the truck and dragged him up to the road. Luckily someone had called E.M.S. and they were on the way. After they arrived I left the scene wanting to go to nearest rest area to get into some dry clothes. I called the local hospital upon arriving home and he was OK, but somewhere in the confusion I lost my knife. I plan on replacing it in the near future of course with another CQC-7. - Submitted by Jim send stories to info@emersonknives.com