The
"wave shaped feature" on Emerson Knives is a patented feature that allows you to open
your knife as it is withdrawn from the pocket. Originally developed in conjunction
with a knife developed for a special unit within the U.S. Navy SEALs, this
feature has become standard on several models that we now produce and is requested
as a standard feature on all contract knives that we produce for the military.
Called
the "remote pocket opener" on the Navy issue knives, it has been called the
fastest opening knife ever developed. It is actually faster than a switchblade
(automatic) knife in that a switchblade has to be taken out of the pocket
and then a button pushed to activate the opening sequence.
The remote pocket opener ("wave shaped feature") actually opens the knife as it is drawn out
of the pocket so that the knife is fully opened just by pulling it out of
the pocket - no buttons, no springs. This is how it is the fastest deploying
knife ever developed.
The
"wave shaped feature" is actually a small hook on top of the blade that catches on
the pocket as the knife is pulled out, back, and down, to activate the hook.
It will take a few tries to get it but once you do, it will be second nature.
Works best in jeans or fatigues as they have a reinforced seam in the corner
of the pocket. Don't try this in your Armani slacks as it will quickly ruin
them by tearing the corner of your pocket.
The
knife can always be pulled out of your pocket without engaging the "wave shaped opening
feature" simply by pulling the knife straight up and placing your fingers on
top of the blade while pulling the knife out.
A
final note of caution: always be sure that no one is standing directly behind
you or close to you when you are practicing using the "wave shaped feature". They may
be struck by the blade or cut as you are withdrawing the opened blade. Be
sure you are clear and safe before practicing with this or any knife for that
matter.
To
see more on the "wave shaped feature" please see the Emerson
Video Vault
