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Emerson Knives is a knife and tactical gear manufacturing company that specializes in making what they call "The number one hard use knives in the world". This means Emerson Knives produces very tough tactical knives made to a military grade which can be relied on in extreme situations.
In addition to making knives Emerson Knives also produces a line of gear and apparel. The gear offering consists of boots, sleeping bags, rucksacks and miscellaneous survival gear. The apparel is mainly hats, tee shirts and shirts emblazoned with various Emerson philosophy or logos. Emerson knives also offers combat training programs designed and taught by the company owner, Ernest Emerson. Mr. Emerson has studied martial arts for many years, learning a broad array of these disciplines and has traveled widely teaching and instructing in combat techniques. He also has been a knife maker for many years and his combat training has informed the design of his knives to produce tactical knives that hold up under "real world" demands. |
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Knives designed by Emerson are some of the few knives made today that employ the chisel grind on some of their blades. Emerson claims this grind is effective because it leaves a stronger blade, as less material has been removed in comparison with a traditional grind. Also, it is claimed the knife experiences less drag when moving through material and is easier to sharpen since the user only needs to deal with one side.
The handle scales on Emerson Knives are almost exclusively G-10. This material is known for its rugged durability and has been a proven "tough use" product that can absorb abuse without damage. The G-10 scales are checkered for enhanced grip and the handle shapes are often designed in such a way as to include finger grooves and other grip enhancing formations. |
| Emerson Knives uses 154CM steel to make their blades. This particular steel is considered to be a premium quality steel for making knives from. The 154CM steel offers a higher degree of hardness, corrosion resistance and edge retention in comparison to the highly regarded 440C steel. The use of Titanium is also seen in Emerson Knives and this material is used due to its favorable strength to weight ratio. Pound for pound titanium is stronger than steel, so liners and locks made of titanium will offer enhanced strength while at the same time reducing weight. |
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One of the "field ready" aspects of Emerson Knives is the use of traditional Phillips and flathead screws for fasteners to hold the knife frame together. Using these fasteners permits field disassembly with the ordinary tools to which a soldier or outdoor enthusiast is more likely to have access. While other companies make their knives with what they boast as being the latest in "high tech fasteners", this actually inhibits the user in repair or cleaning of the knife if needed while in the field, or would require the user to carry the specialized tools required to deal with these fasteners. Emerson Knives has thought through even the smallest detail and for ease of use opted for traditional fasteners.
The impact Emerson Knives has made in the knife industry is profound. A highly successful product gets attention and respect and this is exactly what Emerson Knives have done. Their knives are made tough for real world hard use. These knives have seen action all over the world by various armed forces as well as law enforcement. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Emerson Knives can consider themselves complimented, as many pretenders and wannabees have arisen with suspiciously similar designs and concepts as we have seen with Emerson Knives. Nevertheless, Emerson Knives is the original and is consistently providing the public and armed services with some of the best, high quality tactical knives available in the world.
Please visit the Knives Town website if you are interested in purchasing an Emerson Knife. You can also visit the Emerson Knives website for more information as well. |
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