| Blade Length | 3.8 in |
| Blade Material | 154CM - Tough |
| Blade Thickness | 0.125 in |
| Grind Type | V Grind |
| Handle Material | G-10 |
| Hardness | Minimum: 57 , Maximum: 59 |
| Lock Material | 6AL4V Titanium |
| Overall Length | 8.9 in |
154CM is our top choice for our hard-use knives, and it's been battle tested and proven by the US military war fighters and international special operations forces in every theater of combat for over 30 years.
We've been using 154CM since the beginning.
It has earned its place in our lineup. Originally crafted for the aerospace industry, this steel can handle extreme stress, heat, and extreme lateral pressure. It's tough, wear resistant, and built for demanding situations. When the environment gets rough, 154CM stays strong. Corrosion resistant, and designed to keep an edge without chipping, this steel can take abuse and it just keeps going and going. With our proprietary heat treating process, this steel gives you the strength and reliance you need for a hard-use tool and extreme performance.
Crucible 154CM Steel C 1.05, Mn .50, Si .30, Cr 14.00, Mo 4.00
Emerson Knife handles are made from G-10, a glass filled epoxy laminate. Some models are available with different colors of G-10.
At Emerson Knives, we don’t add anything for flash. If it doesn’t serve the mission, it doesn’t go on the blade. The stonewash finish is a perfect example of that mindset—practical, durable, and effective. It's not there to impress anyone. It's there to survive, to perform, and to keep doing its job long after others tap out.
But the benefits aren’t just tactical. That finish is tough. It hides wear. It masks scratches. A satin blade might look great the day you buy it, but a few weeks on your belt and it starts to tell the story. A stonewashed Emerson doesn’t complain—it just gets better with time. It's easy to maintain, easy to clean, and it won’t show every fingerprint or smudge like a polished blade.
They don’t get hung up on anything and they cut through seat belts like crazy.
Maintenance:
For serrated blades, each tooth must be sharpened individually using a tapered rod to maintain the factory bevel. Precision and consistency are key to keeping your serrated edge performing at its best.
Customers often ask why our knives are only sharpened on one side. The simple answer is that it's intentional. After over 30 years of testing and research, Emerson developed the single-side edge to create an extremely sharp, durable, easy-to-sharpen blade ideal for hard-duty use. While most conventional knives are sharpened on both sides, once you try our design, you'll find it cuts exceptionally well, stays sharp longer, and is easier to maintain—because you're dealing with one edge, not two.
Interestingly, the sharpest piece of steel in your house isn't your kitchen knife or pocket knife—it's the razor you shave with every morning. Razors are sharpened on only one side, just like an Emerson Knife.
The flipper mechanism adds a fast, intuitive opening option, using a tab that transitions into a finger guard when the blade is deployed. Ball-bearing washers at the pivot help ensure smooth, efficient motion, complementing the knife’s multiple deployment methods.
The Thumb Button is there so that you may open the knife single handedly. Specifically with your thumb.
Ernest Emerson started making custom knives in his garage in 1979. He rapidly rose to prominence as a knife maker due in equal parts to his expertise as a craftsman, (tool and die maker), his artists eye for design, and his practical experience as one of the world’s most sought-after and respected hand-to-hand combat instructors.
Emerson’s work has been featured and exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Museum. There are only a handful of living artists who can make that claim. As an instructor in hand-to-hand combat and edged weapon skills, Mr. Emerson has taught the most elite warriors on earth, from the US Navy SEALs to the Guards of Parliament in London and everywhere in between.
He is the author of scores of articles, books, and videos regarding tactics, training and combat. As one of the most sought after instructors in the world he is in high demand for seminars and lectures to civilian, military and law enforcement agencies.
He is an inducted member of The Martial Arts Hall of Fame, along with such venerable names as Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. In fact he is the only knife maker known who also owns and operates his own training facility, the world-class “Black Shamrock Combat Academy Gym” in Los Angeles, California.
At a time when knives are designed by graphic artists and 22-year-olds who never did more than use a knife to sharpen a pencil, the name Emerson and the company Emerson Knives stands head and shoulders above the rest.
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At this time, we do not ship to locations outside the US, including US territories (e.g., Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands).
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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
We have a 7-day return policy, which means you have 7 days after receiving your item to request a return. An 8% restocking fee will be charged for items that are returned.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at
info@emersonknives.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address:
Emerson Knives, Inc.
1234 254th Street
Harbor City, CA 90710
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at
info@emersonknives.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Digital downloads are also non-refundable.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
European Union 14 day cooling off period
Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at info@emersonknives.com.
The Roadhouse was my very first Emerson back in 2016. The upswept blade shape is so iconic to me. A few years ago I read they discontinued the model. When I seen them in stock I absolutely had to grab one. I even got my name engraved on the blade, so it’s mine forever! I can’t say enough good things about the knives, the company and everyone that surrounds the Emerson knife community. #LLTB
The Roadhouse is beautifully built, there’s a bit of belly and the blade is canted upward - it’s perfection and unbelievably comfortable. Love it!
Solid knife with a ton attitude.
I have purchased several Emerson knives over the years and I must say that the Roadhouse might be my favorite. Fit and function are excellent and I love the design and super looks of this fine example. In my opinion this is one of the best in the Emerson line of quality products. Thank you for quick delivery.
Love this knife. Love the grip and the blade design. As with all Emerson Knives, super sharp. Fits perfect in my hand. And the wave feature is a must.
Excellent blade. Hade a super roadhouse years and years ago… Would love ti see another super roadhouse, I would definitely purchase. I’m a big dude and love a big blade!
There is a good reason why this blade reminds me of WW2 American hero Jake McNasty McNiece because this is that madman in knife form.
I probably hesitated the longest on this one since I already have a CQC-8 that is close to my heart - about as close as any knife is gonna get short of being poked by one. But the Roadhouse? This one is close to my soul. This was my most deliberate purchase and my most rewarding blade.
The pièce de résistance is the blade - a perfect hybrid between an American and Japanese Tanto. It has the superior cutting upswept curved body of a Japanese Tanto combined with the stronger penetrating chisel tip and swedge typical of an American Tanto built into a low-slung blade position relative to the handle. It is one of those rare knives that cuts as deep with its belly as it penetrates with its tip. I tested it. It works as promised. The cherry on top was that this thing was birthed from the box with an edge sharp enough to give Spyderco a heart attack.
We don't even need to touch on that black magic handle. I swear, Emerson must have some sort of voodoo hoodoo since every handle is unique and ever handle is perfect, somehow. HOW!? Ernest Emerson is a mad genius. Every handle on every Emerson I have is different and every handle somehow manages to make my hand sing Ave Maria the exact same way. The grip ergonomics on an Emerson are the benchmarks against which every other grip is measured.
I thought my CQC-8 was good - but this somehow manages to be more refined, more nuanced, and more dangerous. You can really feel that refinement that comes with experience. It is more dialed in, more brutal in its precision. This knife is refined violence given flesh. This embodies the ethos of an Emerson knife - you aren't here to buy a tool, you are here to buy a weapon. If you want a knife you can bet your life on when **** hits the fan, glove meet hand.
The Roadhouse kicks and punches outside it weight class..fantastic ergonomics deliever a competent piece for anyone's war kit.
First Ernie since my pre-2013 Super Karambit and La Griffe.
Definately sharper that the impossoble to properly sharpen S.K.
The serrations have chewed up my thumb.
I also like the grittier/grippier grips on the modern models.
This was my fifth Roadhouse including one mini and one super. Spectacular carry knife for all needs.
The pivot boat is now rounded versus flush with a handle. Why did you change that? It seems like a lesser quality pivot bolt.
Thank you so much for bringing the Roadhouse back! I’ve always wanted one, and patiently waiting allowed me to get a new one direct from Emerson! This company is awesome! I wonder what is coming next!
Very pleased with the Emerson Roadhouse. Been wanting one for years and was finally able to get one. Knife is very sharp with a clean v grind. Handle is very comfortable. Much like most Emerson’s, the handle in the Roadhouse has no hotspots when gripping. Very pleased with the purchase. Hoping Emerson does another release of the Super Roadhouse.
I have wanted one of these for years, but missed out when they went out of production. I ordered as soon as they came back in stock. It's as comfortable to hold as an 8, but with the tanto blade. Love it.
The roadhouse is a beast. It’s a lot of folder but the balance is perfect. The grip fits the hand comfortably as do all Emerson knives. It’s designed well and if you’re looking for hard use and easy to maintain knives made in America look no further.
It’s the best handle Emerson has made paired with their best tanto profile in my opinion. You can’t go wrong with this one!
Awesome
