Meet Your Maker | Ernest Emerson

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2015
  • Emerson Knives have a hard hitting reputation; learn about the man behind the making of these knives and check out Emerson knives here: www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Emers...
    Ernest Emerson is a knife maker who's worked with law enforcement and the military including the Navy SEALs. He is also the creator of the unique wave opening feature.
    Filmed and Edited by Mark Hansen
    Learn more about other knife designers in our Meet Your Maker series: • Meet Your Maker Series
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  • @rbstc123
    @rbstc123 6 років тому +12

    He’s the best. Very honest and genuine guy. Met him at Blade Show a few years back and was very impressed with the time that he spends visiting with each and every person that wants to talk with him. I was wearing a shirt with Steve McQueen on it and we had a good conversation about The King of Cool. Mr. Emerson’s not far off himself. Thanks for being a solid guy Ernie.

  • @TJackSurvival
    @TJackSurvival 8 років тому +70

    Mark the editing on this was awesome. That and this is just a great story to hear. A good man and awesome blades with a wife to loves him and backs him up.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  8 років тому +5

      +TJack Thanks, glad you liked it.

    • @TJackSurvival
      @TJackSurvival 8 років тому

      The comments attest to the over all quality of it all.

  • @olechuga2
    @olechuga2 6 років тому +4

    What a simple man; ... a genius in his blade designs, whether by accident or otherwise.
    EMERSON Knives are indeed, a reflection of our great military and law enforcement.
    Thank you Sir, for your hard work in producing these types of weapons.

  • @Knife0holic11
    @Knife0holic11 8 років тому +29

    CQC-7 daily carry. I can sharpen it in under a minute on the back of a ceramic cup or even a sidewalk if i wanted to. One side to sharpen, half the time it takes to do it. Best cutter of all? No. But works in any hand position and can always stay sharp no matter where you are. Emerson knives for life. Classic designs truly stand the test of time.

  • @AlmightyHilux
    @AlmightyHilux 6 років тому +1

    Blade HQ.. please make more of this series! Never had a desire for an Emerson until this video, what a humble and cool guy!

  • @benreidy5853
    @benreidy5853 6 років тому +1

    Mr. Emerson I own a Benchmade Emerson design Auto from 1992. It's in flawless condition. And will be my son's when I leave this Earth. I just can't believe it's been almost 30yrs. Great blade love your life's work

  • @michaelbonade4667
    @michaelbonade4667 8 років тому +10

    not surprised Ernie's a cool/likeable dude,...he IS a knifeguy after all......super vid...i've never seen pics or footage of Emerson's pre-tactical knives...THAT was a highlight for sure

  • @shrooman777
    @shrooman777 5 років тому +1

    I’m a tabla player, I cant believe there is actually great tabla music in this video! I used to own a Benchmade CQC7, then later the Emerson version, somehow lost both, and am watching this now while waiting for the CQC7 Mini I just ordered. Great video; keep that tabla music comin.

  • @SamuraiChris78
    @SamuraiChris78 8 років тому +16

    I love the story of the Wave feature! That is awesome! Lol

  • @KineticBlur
    @KineticBlur 8 років тому +5

    Wow this guy is humble, and seems like a really nice guy.

  • @650ic5
    @650ic5 6 років тому +1

    I love this man's humility. Love the knives too.

  • @silvercrank999
    @silvercrank999 8 років тому +18

    I've never really had a desire for an Emerson knife until I saw this video. Holy crap, I want to have a beer with him sometime.

  • @NorwegianWoods
    @NorwegianWoods 8 років тому +13

    So many great things has happened as accidents :) Great stores. Thanks for sharing
    - Martin

  • @bigbodyg35
    @bigbodyg35 5 років тому +1

    I have owned a countlese amount of blades since a child when my father would give them to me & by far the CQC-7 is the best quality & craftsmanship I have ever seen & owned thank you Kuya Emerson.

  • @GOxHAM
    @GOxHAM 5 років тому +2

    Just watched this video. I really hope you guys add more to this playlist series. That was extremely enjoyable to hear about Ernie's successful entrepreneurship, especially since it was doing something he loved. Loved the honesty and the entire vibe of this video. Definitely deserves more views for sure. Every time I use the wave, I'll think of his story.

  • @beactivelife
    @beactivelife 8 років тому +13

    Very cool interview, Ernest is a respectable dude.

  • @nemesisazn
    @nemesisazn 8 років тому +2

    You're the best Ernie! You've already earned what we call legendary.

  • @hcwbw3
    @hcwbw3 2 роки тому

    Grass hopper, I too was watching Kung Fu Thrus. night, was too poor and practiced Shotokan with a buddy who could aford the classes. Very joyful upbringing with good mother and father and sister. I am very impressed with the down to earth straight forwardness of the discovery by accident. The man is fantastic as are his knives.

  • @BushcraftWoodsDevil
    @BushcraftWoodsDevil 4 роки тому +1

    What a humble guy! Very cool interview.

  • @pyaoliang
    @pyaoliang 8 років тому +66

    Bucket list: meet this man. You are not a knife guy if you don't have a man crush with Ernie Emerson :)

  • @lee33htzdiscotech
    @lee33htzdiscotech 8 років тому +1

    Outstanding! Great episode fellas... This is the "meet your maker" that has been top of my wish list since you started this series! Thank you.

  • @benromney9279
    @benromney9279 8 років тому

    Loved it! I have a whole new attitude towards Emerson knives.

  • @Solly-ow4od
    @Solly-ow4od 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for making this guys! This was great and really makes me want to look into buying an Emerson.

  • @migueldias191
    @migueldias191 3 роки тому +2

    My favorite Emersons are all ZTs.

  • @antikoerper256
    @antikoerper256 7 років тому +3

    A legend & a role model.

  • @clantonaw
    @clantonaw 8 років тому +1

    Fantastic story. Undivided attention throughout the entire video....Made me appreciate and respect Emerson that much more. Thanks for posting that....Truly.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  8 років тому

      Glad you liked it.

  • @todome1
    @todome1 7 років тому +2

    Excellent enjoyable video and thank you sir. I've been collecting and carrying many of Ernie's models for years, and have several of his Commanders on the desk right next to me. I would love to meet him, but I've never seen him up at the Oregon knife show.

  • @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS
    @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS 7 років тому +2

    Awesome interview

  • @matthewturner7691
    @matthewturner7691 5 років тому

    Shot out to Mary Emerson and Ernie's honesty!!!

  • @Vlka_Fenryka
    @Vlka_Fenryka 8 років тому +9

    Brilliant, thank you for posting a really nice interview.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  8 років тому +2

      +Carl Verigotta Thanks, glad you liked it.

  • @EliteWheatProdctionZ
    @EliteWheatProdctionZ 8 років тому +1

    my favorite knife designer

  • @beanstalker3292
    @beanstalker3292 4 роки тому +1

    Can't wait for my Kershaw Emerson CQC 6k.....hope It gets here next week.....

  • @philpowell9111
    @philpowell9111 5 років тому +1

    This is awesome guys im going to check out these knives!

  • @gordonho150
    @gordonho150 8 років тому +3

    Wow, great video! You guys at BladeHQ are the best. Great mini-documentary of Emerson.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  8 років тому

      +Gordon Ho Thanks

  • @geromeegans
    @geromeegans 7 років тому +1

    great video this video makes me want to buy another Emerson just to cover the video I've been lately a cold steel fan because one of my Emerson blades broke but after this video sing the love that you put in it makes me want to buy another one

  • @rodrigorodgers3148
    @rodrigorodgers3148 2 роки тому

    Great story, great knife. I am sold!

  • @BenTheDream1018
    @BenTheDream1018 8 років тому +1

    Amazing video!

  • @anthonycastorena9873
    @anthonycastorena9873 8 років тому

    Dude he's awesome. Haven't ever had an Emerson but I think I may pick one up

  • @REPO831
    @REPO831 8 років тому +1

    I love my CQC-14, thanks for making some state complaint knives Ernest Emerson.

  • @specialblend2786
    @specialblend2786 8 років тому +6

    He is so likeable here. I pretty much refused to buy anything related to Emerson Knives based on the rants he wrote on his website but this vid paints a totally different picture. Cool stuff.

    • @eeyyaakk6801
      @eeyyaakk6801 6 років тому +1

      specialblend2786 what did he rant about?

  • @DirtyRoomKnives
    @DirtyRoomKnives 8 років тому +15

    Humble guy, much respect due. Nice one fellas

  • @MrX-yj1zl
    @MrX-yj1zl 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU SIR FOR WAVE OPENER 😎🤙

  • @aaronthompson6304
    @aaronthompson6304 4 роки тому

    How can anyone find it in themselves to dislike this interview?

  • @TheToysoldier77
    @TheToysoldier77 8 років тому

    This is inspiring. Thanks

  • @dillo1594
    @dillo1594 6 років тому +2

    Omg so heart touching!

  • @randybrown1322
    @randybrown1322 6 років тому

    Man, what an awesome story, awesome man!!!

  • @jayscott350
    @jayscott350 7 років тому

    Awesome vid. very inspiring to me. appreciate it.

  • @ryanncastro9034
    @ryanncastro9034 4 роки тому

    Behind the success of a man...is an Emerson Knife.
    Glad to own one of Ernest's Super Commander.

  • @ron78
    @ron78 7 років тому

    Spectacular video

  • @davidsaylor7807
    @davidsaylor7807 7 років тому +1

    I am a balisong guy. I am very strict on what knives I buy. Material, weight, and balance, I spend a lot of money on high end balisong knives. But the only knife that I "only" carry as an edc are wave knives from this guy :)

  • @SharpChronofighter
    @SharpChronofighter 8 років тому

    Great vid and great person! Love Ernie and his blades... ;-)

  • @MrTAT275
    @MrTAT275 8 років тому +1

    Respect Mr. Emerson

  • @beanstalker3292
    @beanstalker3292 4 роки тому

    This is one great man....

  • @DenisHauser
    @DenisHauser 8 років тому

    Great interview! :-)

  • @wcreview8227
    @wcreview8227 2 роки тому

    What a Great Story!! Thank you for Sharing this.. I love hearing how people make something from Nothing,, it just matters how badly you want something!!

  • @JasonWh
    @JasonWh 4 роки тому

    Love my Fox knives with Emerson Wave.

  • @brianleabo6295
    @brianleabo6295 3 роки тому

    I love this Knifes and the owner. Sometimes the best stuff is discover by mistake

  • @AnonZero0
    @AnonZero0 8 років тому +1

    Very cool.

  • @skycorrigan6511
    @skycorrigan6511 3 роки тому

    I'd love a garage era Emerson!

  • @mooselifeamerican6998
    @mooselifeamerican6998 8 років тому

    wish i could work for emerson.. great story

  • @mikeysbladeworks1000
    @mikeysbladeworks1000 8 років тому

    Ernie is the man!!!!!!!

  • @Greatlakesprepper
    @Greatlakesprepper 8 років тому +1

    Duluth,mn!

  • @OLMmedic
    @OLMmedic 8 років тому

    What a great man

  • @rangervapes571
    @rangervapes571 3 роки тому

    I carried one of the original CQC-7 knives for many years.

  • @hans-jurgenwiegand7465
    @hans-jurgenwiegand7465 5 років тому +2

    I’ve loved the Super Commander, since I got it. It’s designed like an emergency knife. It’ll break vehicle windows & cut seat belts, quicker than any other knife l have. Nice to be able to open one handed. I’ve got better quality steel knives, cheaper than the Emmerson’s, but not faster. They are expensive, but my life is worth more than a knifes cost. I bought a couple more for gifts, but I haven’t worn mine out. I bought for the design speed, & the weight. Like a 1911, badass, loaded or empty. Definitely wouldn’t want to get smacked with it. I would still buy it if it was made with D2, or S30v Steel, but it might make it very difficult to drill that hole in the top of the blade, for round assist. Stay healthy, keep breathing!

  • @louisdebeer2055
    @louisdebeer2055 4 роки тому

    Good man

  • @skycorrigan6511
    @skycorrigan6511 3 роки тому

    I held off on purchasing an Emerson because of the rumors of "bad fit and finish". I finally bit the bullet and bought a Commander and, wow, I was shocked how great it was. Not saying the rumors aren't true to some extent, but the quality is top notch.

  • @seaduecerbrowntrout7166
    @seaduecerbrowntrout7166 7 років тому +5

    love Emerson knives

  • @sjoerdstok1
    @sjoerdstok1 8 років тому

    Now that's a story!

  • @hasslevania8138
    @hasslevania8138 4 роки тому

    This man had a Eureka moment. And that, my friends, is no more accident. 🗡

  • @jeffkus6497
    @jeffkus6497 7 років тому

    These are sweet I own four!!

  • @TheRPGentleman
    @TheRPGentleman 5 років тому +2

    Wow, Ernest is earnest indeed.

  • @m.s.l.7746
    @m.s.l.7746 6 років тому +1

    Smart man. If mama ain't happy, nobody's happy.

  • @gunnar9274
    @gunnar9274 8 років тому +1

    that made me wanna buy an emerson blade

  • @lmdzflp2
    @lmdzflp2 8 років тому +1

    very nice guy

  • @NewAgeofAwesome
    @NewAgeofAwesome 6 років тому +1

    If you didn’t already love Ernie this interview would make you

  • @jolness1
    @jolness1 3 роки тому

    Well done video.
    Is that a scar on the left (right for the viewer) side of his face?
    Also I love the wave name.
    Looks like a wave but also... it is how you say hello to someone you think is a threat. An "Emerson Wave" if you will.

  • @CarbonSuit
    @CarbonSuit 6 років тому +2

    He sensors himself every sentence its great. I want to hear his uncensored interview >.

  • @Redant751
    @Redant751 7 років тому

    yep he's the man.

  • @ar1368
    @ar1368 7 років тому +4

    Love Emerson, you can actually talk to a real person when you call Emerson, great costumer service !!!!

  • @trabant66666
    @trabant66666 6 років тому +1

    Now I want CQC7 even more :)

  • @robertberry7661
    @robertberry7661 3 роки тому

    Best knives on the planet. Still need the ever sought after CQC-6!!!

  • @jaylane82
    @jaylane82 8 років тому

    mad respect.
    :-)

  • @davidbehle9501
    @davidbehle9501 7 років тому +3

    I salute you sir..............and the wave feature works well popping caps off beer bottles !!!!

  • @fresheFresse
    @fresheFresse 8 років тому +1

    Cool guy

  • @teyacapan
    @teyacapan 8 років тому

    that wzs awesome

  • @haizi7179
    @haizi7179 3 роки тому

    Nice. Cool guy

  • @jambalayachicken4795
    @jambalayachicken4795 7 років тому

    That was awesome. looking forward to Mr. Emerson's blade, hoping to find one here in Batangas.

    • @inoalonzo8382
      @inoalonzo8382 7 років тому +1

      Michael Pastor The online shop in facebook named "Outfitter" based in Tagig, Rizal, sells a small amount of emerson knives and other gear. I bought an emerson mini roadhouse from there, had it delivered to me.

    • @jambalayachicken4795
      @jambalayachicken4795 7 років тому

      ohhh cool bro thanks!

    • @beanstalker3292
      @beanstalker3292 4 роки тому +1

      @@jambalayachicken4795 -I'm waiting for my CQC-6K, got it through Carousel from a seller in Cagayan de Oro...She told me it was one of her dad's collection and he just wanted to find a home for it..... How can I refuse?

    • @jambalayachicken4795
      @jambalayachicken4795 4 роки тому

      bean stalker I had my CQC- 5k through tacticalasia, legit stuff there. Since you got a knife, well you should take care of it now

    • @beanstalker3292
      @beanstalker3292 4 роки тому +1

      @@jambalayachicken4795 Still waiting bro, hopefully it's here next week.... btw I heard about tacticalasia on FB I'm planning to get a CQC- 7 maybe I'll check them out.

  • @joffstone3604
    @joffstone3604 8 років тому +1

    haha My teacher Sifu Chris Kent at minute mark 0:42 with perm hair doo ! Great pic!

  • @tpr299
    @tpr299 6 місяців тому

    I’d be interested in knowing which town in northern Wisconsin he is from. I’m from Minnesota, but spent a lot of time in northern, WI. His story is so interesting.

  • @no1know153
    @no1know153 8 років тому +1

    Its a pleasure to listen this guy,,,,Even the fit finish of Emerson are sucks,,, are great knives. And also the shape ar awesome

  • @whiskeypapa8842
    @whiskeypapa8842 7 років тому +2

    The next knife I buy Ernie will be one of yours.

  • @missmygamergirl445
    @missmygamergirl445 4 роки тому

    Why the one edge?

  • @tormentedslayer7498
    @tormentedslayer7498 3 роки тому

    Lol I just got a Emerson/Kershaw cqc 11k as a gift from a friend of mine, he showed me how to do the hook pocket flip thing... My jaw hit the floor an was saying... That's sooo fucking cool!!!! So I bounce back an forth between my other blades so I don't put alot of wear an tear on just one knife, knives I have so far are... Emerson/Kershaw cqc 11k, Böker Automat Kalashnikov 74, Böker plus Magnum, Guard Way karambit, an last but not least... I've had it for ten years an still works fine... My CRKT M16... I'm just a blade freak! Lol

  • @spinozzi7
    @spinozzi7 4 роки тому

    Hilarious, I have the Spyderco Endura with the Emerson Wave....I was about to flip the pocket clip around because of this feature. Doing research on this knife my dumbass figured out it’s supposed to do this!! Now I love this knife!

  • @rpnp2
    @rpnp2 8 років тому

    And thats why i buy Emersons...

  • @MrNiceKnife
    @MrNiceKnife 8 років тому +1

    Much respect for Ernie. His designs are great but his steel choice and hrc are sub par for the money. Traded my 2 Emersons away, sadly.

  • @michealvega1373
    @michealvega1373 8 років тому

    muffinman cqc-7 is amazballs!!!

  • @patrickjacob1303
    @patrickjacob1303 8 років тому

    That's one interesting dude

  • @franksworld9922
    @franksworld9922 6 років тому +2

    I met him at the USN in las Vegas he promised to make me a knife for my son that was going into the army no charge haven't heard from him and that was five years ago. But what can I do the man is probably too busy no hard feelings Earnest.

    • @jeubanks73
      @jeubanks73 5 років тому

      I'm sure he made it, you just haven't purchased it yet... stores are full of them.