As some of you know, Ernest Emerson lives on a ranch with horses. You may also know that he grew up on a farm. We all know how important a knife is when you’re working around a farm and livestock. In regard to horses, a strong sharp knife is not an option- it is essential. Every cowboy knows that his knife is his life jacket. When something goes wrong with livestock, it goes wrong fast. A knife is generally the only thing that will get you out of a wreck with your life. This is why the Emerson Mini CQC-8 has earned itself the nickname of The Horseman.

We did our research and found that the knife design most suited to the purpose was a scaled down version of our classic CQC-8. The Mini CQC-8 still has all of the aggressiveness of the full sized CQC-8 but is more pocket friendly for someone on Horseback.

The CQC-8 model has long been considered one of our best combat designs. The ergonomics and blade design have merged in the knife to form the perfect union. Perfectly balanced in both a forward and reverse grip, the CQC-8 is a battle-hardened veteran that you want at your side. Paired with our patented Emerson “Wave Feature”, the CQC-8 has evolved to meet the demands of those who need a knife that will protect and serve – Anytime – Anyplace.