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Kershaw Emerson CQC-1K Frame-Lock Knife

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Kershaw Emerson CQC-1K Frame-Lock Knife

Name: Kershaw Emerson CQC-1K Frame-Lock Knife
Brand: Kershaw
SKU: kershaw-emerson-cqc-1k-frame-lock-knife
Price: 17.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.947368 (19 reviews)

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Designed by Ernie Emerson and built by Kershaw, the CQC-1K offers striking looks and versatile cutting capability. The modified clip-point blade features protective, non-reflective black oxide coating, while the textured G-10 front scale provides a secure grip Read More

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jort93

Jan 13, 2018

Does anybody know if the *thumb disk thingy* is removable? looks like there is a screw on it that attaches it to the blade but i am not sure. Because if you could remove it, it would not count as a one handed opening knife anymore i think and i could legally carry it over here in germany (owning is legal either way).

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77knives

Mar 16, 2018

I do know, and a knife is all i got. and its concealable. i know the risk and laws. Im willing to take the risk to have one on me, i dont go around nonchalantly flipping it out and using it in public. its there if i need it for edc or otherwise. Sure if i got engaged in a bad situation i could run but what happens if there is someone you want to protect? Is it illegal? yea but im willing to take the chance, Im responsible and i know what could happen. and if i do use it in SD it would only be in a dire circumstance.
sorry if my grammar is bad its 4 am and ive been up all night. But i do know the consequences of carrying a knife. and the legality's of it. I've trained in blocking knives and how to use them effectively. look up krav maga and practise it yourself i would recommend it.

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ItsDarts

Aug 6, 2018

jort93With the Emerson hook as part of the blade itself, it will always be considered a “no hands” or “one handed” opener. Pull it out of pocket with one hand and it’s opened.

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Oh.Leever

Oct 27, 2017

Got my knives today and I was shocked how small they were. I should have read the description closely. Anyways, they come sharp but not razor sharp, but still decent sharp. My gripe is that one is painfully hard to open, I can't flick it open. A flick makes it go maybe an inch. Manually opening with one finger is honestly tiring and frustrating. I tried to loosen the pivot but it just spins the other end which is smooth. What to do?
The second one flicks open just fine, but if I manually open with one finger it's lock up is questionable. I've been able to "force" it closed 2 out of 5 times manually after opening it slowly. I'm concerned because it doesn't exactly inspire confidence in use. What to do?

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Blacplastic

Jan 13, 2018

Oh.LeeverAdjust the pivot screw. Lube the pivot.

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serif

251

Jan 19, 2018

Oh.LeeverIt should be essential for EDC products to actually feature product images that provide a sense of scale. Either an actual ruler, or an object like the average credit card or sharpie.
Here's how I'd make sense of it: (My sharpie measures 137mm but I rounded it down to 135 for simplicity)

Spoogebob

Oct 1, 2017

Wow this is a great knife for the price. Already hit my knife quota for the year though..

BlueCrowned

5305

Oct 2, 2017

Spoogebobis this self imposed or is there a significant other involved? lol

emptym

Mar 18, 2018

I wish they'd get rid of the skull logo on the clip and made it narrow and deep carry, like the Ferrum Forge Gent.

Sefali

190

Jan 14, 2018

Cheaper at SMKW & bladehq, and those were just the first 2 places I looked.

Kavik

5531

Jan 14, 2018

SefaliAlso cheaper on Amazon with prime 2 day shipping (and no, not "in reaction to this drop", according to camelcamelcamel it's been under $25 there for ages)
Another knife that didn't even make sense to set up a drop for. No one can possible make out on any side on these low cost items with no significant discount, just a waste of time and effort all around... Mind boggling

Triaed

Oct 1, 2017

Yes, Kershaw finally ships to Canada! Thank you for figuring out the logistics, Massdrop

Calaverasgrande

1486

Aug 2, 2018

I'd be interested if Massdrop could arrange a run without all the ugly branding. The skull on the clip is just a little too mullet for me. And I grew up in a trailer park.

djpr

304

Aug 2, 2018

CalaverasgrandeAnd here I was thinking the mullet was a typical Aussie thing...

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khedden

Nov 22, 2017

I was wanting to know the differences between the 1k and the other knives in this series. Found this page and thought someone else might find it helpful as well: http://www.edgeobserver.com/kershaw-emerson-collaboration/

Glen8

671

Sep 29, 2018

Man, when did Kershaw start making theri CRAP in China? Really disappointing, they are a Portland OR company

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Morrowind542

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Oct 8, 2018

I've only bought a few Kershaws, so I can't speak definitively, but all the ones I've bought have had China printed on the blade. On my Atmos, it's on the blade, but it's on the part that's hidden by the handle scales so you can't see it unless you take the knife apart.
Given that 90% of Kershaw's knives are made in China and that Made in America is a pretty significant marketing bullet point, I think it's safe to assume that any knife where you can't see a country of origin label was made in China

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Glen8

671

Oct 8, 2018

Morrowind542Thanks! Interestingly, the Damascus Kershaw for 85$ ('dividend' model, I believe...) that Massdrop has up, is made in the US according to offsite research I did, but I.saw no mention of it in the Massdrop listing, and don't remember seeing it on the blade either. I can't help but wonder if all Dividend models are US made or not...

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monkeyc

Aug 1, 2018

hang on - the drop for the swerve says this :
" Note: Due to the manufacturer's international distribution agreements, this and all Kershaw products can only be shipped to US addresses "
But this ships to AU. Which one is correct please?

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Glen8

Thanks! Interestingly, the Damascus Kershaw for 85$ ('dividend' model, I believe...) that Massdrop has up, is made in the US according to offsite research I did, but I.saw no mention of it in the Massdrop listing, and don't remember seeing it on the blade either. I can't help but wonder if all Dividend models are US made or not...

Morrowind542

I've only bought a few Kershaws, so I can't speak definitively, but all the ones I've bought have had China printed on the blade. On my Atmos, it's on the blade, but it's on the part that's hidden by the handle scales so you can't see it unless you take the knife apart. Given that 90% of Kershaw's knives are made in China and that Made in America is a pretty significant marketing bullet point, I think it's safe to assume that any knife where you can't see a country of origin label was made in China

Glen8

Interesting, they were started in Portland OR and still have their main office there I believe, most Oregonians still think of them as a local company... According to Wikipedia they were acquired by KAI in 1977, made their knives in Japan and opened their first and only USA factory in 1997 and it doesn't say when they started manufacturing in China, but that they produce from all 3 locations currently. The blade I have had from them the longest was made in USA, and I always thought that's where they made all their products. I notice they put CHINA on some blades but have seen some really inexpensive ones that did not seem to have this mark, do all blades from China have to have the CHINA marking? Or is it hit and miss as to whether it has this on the knife somewhere if made there?