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| Blade Length | 3.3 |
| Weight | 4.5 oz |
| Blade Material | 154CM - Tough |
| Blade Thickness | 0.125 in |
| Grind Type | V Grind |
| Handle Material | Richlite |
| Hardness | Minimum: 59 , Maximum: 61 |
| Lock Material | 6AL4V Titanium |
| Overall Length | 8 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.
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.
Note: We do not process or ship orders on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
Membership Orders: May require an additional 1–2 days for document preparation.
Important: We will not refund or replace shipments marked as delivered by the carrier.
At this time, we do not ship to locations outside the US, including US territories (e.g., Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands).
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.
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.
This beautiful knife is absolutely beautiful! Perfect fit, feel! It’s my third Emerson knife, so I was confident that it would be great. Purchasing was easy, and shipping was fast!!! The guys at Emerson are the best in the business!!
I've owned probably a dozen or more CQC models over the last three decades. This latest CQC-7A is the best yet. Lockup, finish, edge are all excellent. In fact the last three Emerson knives I have purchased are the best I've seen. Quality control and consistency keeps getting better. Thank you Emerson Family!
The finishing is nicely done. The grip texture is super aggressive, provides a secure grip but eats pockets and collects lint and skin like it’s its job.
The design is very right handed the thumb stud is only accessible with the right hand and the chisel ground blade really only works when used in the right hand, but provides a much tougher design than my previous pocket knives.
First and foremost, this is a super tough fighting knife that happens to fold. That can to do most of the other pocket knife things like cutting reinforced bands, zip ties and cardboard.
This knife more of a specialized tool, If you need a knife you can stake your life on to hold up when you need it, as a weapon, for rough work when your hands are wet or oily and for poking and prying that would break most pocket knives I can’t think of a better tool. But don’t expect it to do everything your current flat or hollow ground pocket knife does well.
This is exactly what it says on the box - a hard-use knife. No frills, well-built, no BS. Love it.
I own a variety of Emerson Knives, to include an A-100, CQC-7B and a Pancho Villa among others. Some I have gifted to my sons and friends who are police officers. They are most excellent knives. However, I ordered a CQC-7 and while using it, to open a health food product enclosed in a plastic tube with a very light plastic seal and after opening a few - 5 to 6, the point of the knife began to fold over. Though, a slight fold, it was still disconcerting. I have used my other Emersons to perform the same function with no problem. I'm very disappointed even though it is a minor situation.
Thank you.
These are the toughest knives I’ve ever used. If you break one…well then you were using it in a manner that was beyond the acceptable limit of an already bulletproof EDC.
I had one of these in the early 2000s. It followed me into the military from years of use as a civillian. I was young and bored so I spent a lot of time intentionally beating on this knife- to the point of one day slamming it on the concrete over and over unable to damage it. I had other knives, to include emersons, that I favored. When my partner on duty realized that I was indeed trying to destroy it, he said it was too nice of a knife to destroy, so I gave it to him and he took it to Iraq. He probably still has it. This knife is indestructible.
I received my First Emerson knife from USCCA as a joining member! It is the Best flip knife I've ever owned! I enjoy the "wave" feature the most, a Well Designed CQC made knife! I know of no other that offers the "wave" feature, which is a game changer on its own! I will be purchasing another as soon as I can. And, you get what you pay for. Well Done Emerson, I would promote no other for EDC!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!
