Emerson Blog Project

Jan 25

A Brief History of Whiskey

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The historical origin of whiskey is a complex and multifaceted tale that spans centuries and continents. It's a story that begins with the ancient art of distillation, a practice rooted in alchemy and the desire to transform substances into something more potent and refined. Distillation techniques were explored by alchemists…

Jan 10

On Being a Warrior

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In the grand theater of life, we are all cast as warriors, engaged in a perpetual battle against the chaos and uncertainty that surrounds us. To be a warrior, contrary to what those of shallow introspection believe, is not just about physical combat but a profound metaphor for the way…

Dec 04

The History of Bourbon in America

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Bourbon, the quintessential American spirit, has a rich and storied history that encapsulates the essence of the nation's heritage. Its origins are deeply intertwined with the early days of American settlement, as well as the resourcefulness of pioneers and the unique characteristics of the land. This distinct whiskey style was…

Nov 02

The Uncommon Man Part 2

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In this modern world of unchallenging sameness, there are still those among us who choose to stand apart, those that willfully separate themselves from the herd and refuse to be counted in the roll call of commonality and they are determined to deny the mind-numbing regimen of spirit-crushing conformity. Those…

Oct 10

The Fellowship of Uncommon Men

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In these articles, I'm going to be putting forth a lot of information, tons of techniques, tips, historical facts, life lessons, philosophies, and describing a variety of skills. Some of the information may be frivolous, some historical or philosophical and some of it may be deadly serious, but it will…

Nov 21

2023 Winter Custom Knife Lottery & Auction

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REGISTRATION CLOSED LOTTERY DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 24 2:00pm PST WINNERS LIST BELOW Winners CQC-6 - MATTHEW KIDWELL CQC-6 JAMES IREY CQC-5 - MIKE KEOUGH CQC-7 - JOSHUA ALMOND CQC-7W - VANESSA SIMONS MINI CQC-7 - PRISCELLA HAYDON CQC-7NW - ERIC SMITH TANTO - JOHN PROCTOR CQC-11 ALWIN LAPIETRA CQC-15…

Nov 08

Veteran’s Day

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Veteran's Day Thank you for your service. How many times have you heard that said? How many times have you said those words yourself? That simple statement is now so overused that it's become as hollow as when someone asks you how you're doing, but doesn't really want to know…

May 25

Make Your Choices Before You Have No Choice

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School Security Protocols A plan for protecting the most vulnerable “Make your choices before you have no choice.” - Ernest Emerson What follows is a proposal I submitted to the administrators and faculty of several school districts near where I grew up. Needless to say, there were many in attendance…

Apr 25

Blue Jean CQC-6 – Good Cause Auction

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Here is a very special knife for a very special reason. This is a full dress custom Emerson CQC-6 featuring real Blue Jean handle scales made from real blue jeans. The knife is special and the special reason is that 100% of the auction proceeds are being donated to the…

Mar 07

St. Patrick’s Day Knives – America’s Knife Company™

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AUCTION KNIVES Bidding opens up on 03/10/22 Noon PST and runs through 03/17/22 Lucky Irish Six-Darkwood This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful CQC-6’s I’ve ever made. I put my heart and Irish soul into this knife and it was worth it. With all the Irish pretty…

Dec 13

Custom Knife Winter Auction 2021

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BIDDING STARTS VIEW THE AUCTION The Hammered Six The Emerson CQC-6 knife is probably the knife that I am most known for. It certainly was the one that put me on the map and over the years I’ve made quite a few of them – but none like this one.…

Sep 28

BLADE SHOW WEST 2021

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BLADE SHOW WEST Long Beach Convention Center 300 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90802 ERNEST EMERSON CUSTOM KNIFE LOTTERY Saturday, Oct 9th 12:00 pm Room 202 ERNEST EMERSON SEMINAR The Quest For The Uncommon Man Saturday, Oct 9th 11:00 am Room 202 BLADE Show West is located…

Sep 09

September 11th, 2001

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September 11th, 2001 was a terrible day for America. As we all know, it was the largest single attack on the American Homeland that ever took place. Thousands of innocent people were murdered on that day. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters were taken from us - all innocent…

Apr 26

BLADE SHOW 2021

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BLADE SHOW 2021 THE WORLD'S LARGEST KNIFE SHOW JUNE 4-6, 2021 | ATLANTA BOOTH #1604 ERNEST EMERSON CUSTOM KNIFE LOTTERY Saturday, June 5, 3:00pm Room 103 See preview below. ERNEST EMERSON SEMINAR Saturday, 11-12:00 p.m. Room 104 The Quest For The Uncommon Man - More info below BLUE LINE CUSTOM…

Sep 21

Thin Blue & Red Line

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Special Edition Blue & Red Line Products The Blue Difference When a soldier deploys onto a battlefield he knows he will be facing an enemy and that he can shoot to kill that enemy. When a Police Officer deploys into the field he never knows if he will be facing…

Sep 04

Prop 65

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To All, As a result of another regulation forced on us by the state of California amongst all of their "feel good" legislation, you will notice the Prop 65 labels on Emerson products. Bear in mind that there are attorneys out there that are called "bounty hunters,” and they make…

Jul 01

July 4, 1776 – July 4, 2020

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July 4th, 2020 - 244 years of the greatest experiment in human history. Representative democracy, a free press, a three-part system of government with checks and balances; the executive, the judicial, and the legislative branches, none being more powerful than the other. This system was set in place almost two…

Jun 11

Father’s Day Gift Guide

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EMERSON WHISKEY The Emerson family spent over two years in bringing this effort to fruition. I must say this involved a lot of dead-ends and quite a number of not so good whiskeys, and then, finally the stars aligned, and it was all truly worth the effort. We found it.…