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Kershaw Emerson CQC-8K Tactical Folding Pocket Knife, Large 3.5 inch Tanto Blade, G10 Handle, 5.3 oz, 6044TBLK, Black

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  • 3.5-inch 8Cr14MoV stainless steel blade offers excellent edge retention and resistance to corrosion and wear
  • Razor sharp single-bevel tanto blade finished with a sleek, non-reflective black-oxide blade coat for extra blade protection
  • Excellent EDC companion for any knife enthusiast, like a backpacker, hunter, hiker, hobbyist, landscaper, contractor or wilderness guide
  • Manually open blade with thumb disk or Emerson’s patented “wave shaped feature,” a favorite among military, rescue and law enforcement users
  • Versatile cutting edge for opening packages, puncturing holes, cutting cordage, preparing kindling, cleaning small game and more

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  • Our exclusive Composite Blade technology combines two steels into one blade, enabling us to use steel known for edge retention on the edge and steel known for strength on the spine.

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Combining the functional design of Emerson Knives with the precision engineering of Kershaw, the CQC-8K is an excellent collaboration of form and function. The tanto blade is made of 8Cr14MoV stainless steel, offering wear resistance, edge retention and versatile cutting capability. The knife’s black-oxide blade coat provides extra protection and creates a stealthy matte appearance, while the contoured G-10 handle scales provide strong gripping power. The CQC-8K’s blade is manually opened using the thumb disk or Emerson’s patented “wave shaped feature,” which enables immediate blade deployment out of the pocket. When the wave-shaped tab on the blade’s spine catches on the pocket seam, the blade opens, making the CQC-8K ready for use in an instant. This feature is a favorite among military, rescue and law enforcement knife users. A liner lock secures the blade locked-up during use, and the pocketclip is reversible, allowing ambidextrous carry for both left and right-handed users.

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Kershaw Emerson CQC-8K Tactical Folding Pocket Knife, Large 3.5 inch Tanto Blade, G10 Handle, 5.3 oz, 6044TBLK, Black


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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, appearance and value of the knife. For example they mention it's a real step up from budget blades, the wave function works decently and is awesome. They appreciate the ease of sharpening and say the chisel grinds are easier to sharpen in sticky situations. That said, opinions are mixed on durability, ease of opening, and size.

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203 customers mention170 positive33 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife. They say it feels high quality, is a real step up from budget blades, and is solidly made. Some mention that the knife is sharp and a wicked blade.

"...The construction is awesome and it feels great in the hands. The wave function is super handy, and it works every time...." Read more

"...I bought the cqc-8 and right out of the box it was very sturdy, very sharp, had no blade play and it locked up like a jail cell when snapped open...." Read more

"Absolutely great knife. Was trying to find something similar to the other CQC I believe it’s called the “5K” (the one that has the Bowie edge)...." Read more

"...The steel is lower quality, but it still holds well for what most people use a knife for...." Read more

106 customers mention89 positive17 negative

Customers like the ease of sharpening the knife. They mention that the thick Tanto blade is razor sharp, stays sharp long, and the chisel edged blade is easy to sharpen. The knife shaves hair and slices paper really good.

"...durable, and the chisel grind is my favorite because it's so easy to sharpen." Read more

"...I bought the cqc-8 and right out of the box it was very sturdy, very sharp, had no blade play and it locked up like a jail cell when snapped open...." Read more

"...The chisel edged blade is easy to sharpen and creates a very study edge for hard work, but the same features that attracted me to it also make it..." Read more

"...fun ways you can open a knife are done easily with this one, and it cuts well...." Read more

89 customers mention84 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's a great knife and worth the price. Some customers also mention that it' s able to be a solid folder for the price, which is a good thing.

"...8Cr13MoV is good stuff, anyway.Overall, it's an excellent value. You could pay a lot more and get a lot less." Read more

"...folks that actually use their knives and need something in an approachable price range." Read more

"Patterned after the Navy SEAL Emerson Commander, this is a great knife for the price" Read more

"I’ve never had any issues with Kershaw knives. This one is a very nice reasonably priced quick pocket open knife." Read more

62 customers mention50 positive12 negative

Customers like the appearance of the knife. They say it has a great design, is unique, and is not cheesy. They also appreciate the shape of the blade and overall quality.

"...The blade is finished nicely (it is wearing off at the cutting edge after a lot of heavy use, but still looks good) and the scales feel great...." Read more

"...It looks great. It opens fast. And it’s sharp as hell. For what it is and what I spent,I think this knife deserves 4.5 stars." Read more

"...the one I got has been sitting around forever.. it’s still a cool looking blade but When I ordered it I thought about the single edge on this one,..." Read more

"...Just like the Emerson CQC-7BW, the Kershaw CQC-8K has a formidable blade design. The knife blade has been upgraded with 8Cr14MoV stainless steel...." Read more

53 customers mention41 positive12 negative

Customers like the Wave, saying it's a great knife that works well. They say the Wave opening system works very well and is quick and reliable. Some customers also say that the Wave function is just amazing and is just a perfect execution by Emerson and Kershaw. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of the knife.

"It works really nicely, everything is perfect except for a few minor things. The construction is awesome and it feels great in the hands...." Read more

"...The blade is heavy and has stood up to abuse and functioned above my expectations, esp. for a knife at this price...." Read more

"...the best Tanto style edc out there but it is cqc ready, the wave function works decently but mine came very tight, had to loosen the pivot, felt..." Read more

"...Excellent quality and perfect execution by Emerson and Kershaw" Read more

63 customers mention40 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the knife. Some mention that it's pretty solid and has never failed them, while others say that the steel isn't the greatest and it wears off at the cutting edge after a lot of heavy use. However, some customers also say that it is dependable and solid feeling, while still being able to hold well for what most people use it for. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'd be best to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"This knife is legitimately one of the best I've ever owned. It's extremely durable, and the chisel grind is my favorite because it's so easy to..." Read more

"...The blade is finished nicely (it is wearing off at the cutting edge after a lot of heavy use, but still looks good)..." Read more

"...The locking mechanism is solid and dependable even when stressed and the blade can be easily tightened with a screwdriver if there is ever any wiggle..." Read more

"...The steel is lower quality, but it still holds well for what most people use a knife for...." Read more

59 customers mention38 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of opening the knife. Some mention that it's an awesome product with a quick draw opening feature, while others say that it can be tough to open. Some say that the knife is stiff to open and close, and can wear out your jeans.

"...it opens smoothly out of the pocket without having to look at what you are doing...." Read more

"...little tight at first compared to most of my knives, but quickly started opening with ease without becoming loose at all...." Read more

"...The screw holding it on is cheap and stripped really easily when I tried tightening it...." Read more

"...The fast-opening wave feature functions very well when used with a tip-up, right or left pocket-carry, in an appropriately designed pocket...." Read more

58 customers mention33 positive25 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the knife. Some mention that it fits perfectly in a normal to big sized male hand, while others say that the belt clip is way too tight and the pocket clip is a little bit on the small side. Overall, the product is praised for its durability and ease of sharpening.

"...The clip is great. Its strong and provides good retention. I bended mine slightly to make it easier to deploy the knife from my pocket...." Read more

"...The clip is really tight, but it's nice because it doesn't move at all when it's not supposed to, and it's not that much harder to clip it to a..." Read more

"...blade holds an edge better than more expensive knives and it’s the perfect size. Highly recommended." Read more

"...It was a little tight at first compared to most of my knives, but quickly started opening with ease without becoming loose at all...." Read more

The best knife out of the CQC lineup hands down
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The best knife out of the CQC lineup hands down
Absolutely great knife. Was trying to find something similar to the other CQC I believe it’s called the “5K” (the one that has the Bowie edge). That one has the most ergonomic grip however this one now has the most ergonomic grip out of the CQC line of Kershaw knives. The reason being is the other Green model with the clip point edge does not have the best place for your thumb to go on the edge of the knife it’s more of a rounded edge there for when you plunge it into something hard it tends to drive a lot of recoil right on your thumb.. Versus this knife that has a flat bottom that allows you to drive and penetrate much harder especially with the tanto edge and not absorb a lot of recoil into your thumb. The ONLY thing I wish is that this was not a single honed edge knife. I wish it was double honed and I know it’s a “sharper edge” when it comes to single honed edges but still just for beauty and symmetry reasons it would’ve been nice. Also would love to see a slightly larger version of this with the same ergonomics but a tad bigger handle and color options with a 4” tanto. Still for people who don’t have any skill with a knife, stabbing would be more effective than slashing and this knife is designed just for that. 10/10 Kershaw and Emerson did a great job with this one. *I also wish it was better steel than 8CR13MOV which is garbage steel; hard and laborious to sharpen, but is pretty good at corrosion resistance. But that’s easily overlooked by all the other great and NECESSARY features of this particular knife.
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Reviewed in Brazil on July 17, 2023
Como sempre a Amazon nos ajudando a conseguir umas peças que não tem em outros lugares e com preço acessível,quanto ao canivete peça top muito bem feito.
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Manuel
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Enrique
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonito diseño.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 13, 2016
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Enrique
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonito diseño.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 13, 2016
Está padre la navaja, ligera y las cachas tienen buen agarre.
Ventajas:
- El color negro la hace lucir muy bien y discreta.
- El mango tiene un buen diseño, el soporte para los dedos pulgar en la hoja, y el índice en el mango, a la hora de sujetarla es excelente,
el clip no molesta para nada al apretarla.
- Las cachas tienen un acabado semi rugoso, lo que les da un buen agarre, sin resultar agresivo al tacto.

Contras:
Le pongo dos "peros":
- La hoja no es de apertura asistida (eso quedó claro desde antes de comprarla), por lo que el mecanismo manual al abrirla, es un poco duro, espero que con el tiempo se afloje un poco;
- El clip sujetador, realmente hace su trabajo, tanto para guardar y sacar la navaja de la bolsa del pantalón (uso jeans), batallas un poco,
está demasiado apretado el clip para mi gusto, digo, ten la seguridad que no se te va a caer o resbalar de la bolsa por ningún motivo.

Por último, y eso pasa con la mayoría de los cuchillos y navajas, la hoja no viene completamente afilada, así que habrá que darle una pasada
en la piedra de asentar.

Le pongo cinco estrellas, porque la relación calidad/precio es buena. Es un producto que puedes usar diariamente, sin miedo a que se dañe
o se rompa, solamente tener un poco de cuidado, ya que tienden a desarrollar pies cuando las dejas solas y se van :-)

Agrego unas fotos, espero les sea útil la reseña.
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