The knife features a classic Emerson ergonomic handle design housing a battle proven and timeless razor sharp, Bowie style blade. The blade is made from Crucible 154CM premium blade steel, heat treated to an optimum working hardness of Rockwell RC 57-59.

When I was asked by Les Baer to design a knife to match the CQC-45 pistol, the knife I chose was, of course, the Emerson Nineteen-11, now renamed the CQC-45. This knife was designed from its inception, to embody the simple rugged effectiveness of the iconic weapon it is named after. A very famous 1911 historian and gunsmith once told me, “Ernest, if John H. Browning could have asked someone to design a knife to match his gun, he would have chosen you.” I could not be paid a higher compliment. In my lifetime, if I were to only live up to a small portion of that compliment I would be happy.