Reviewed 01/28/2012 by dragonram7
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-Price Paid: $160.00
-Used for Self Defense
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
Time in use: I had this Emerson for about 3 years. Function: I started carrying the super K-bit primarily as a dedicated self defense knife. I signed up for a pass around in one of the forums. To participate, you knew you were getting an Emerson just not which one. A super K-bit arrived, so I started carrying it EDC. In Indonesia, the K-bit is a utility knife. I usually carry a few knives on me everyday but to test it, I went exclusive, I don't pry things with my knives, broken tips are not a problem. I opened boxes (with staples), cut rope, clothing (retired LEO/EMT), fuzz sticks, and pumpkins (absolutely perfect for this job). Performed perfect.Fit and Finish: Both super K-bits were flawless. The lock up was perfect. The wave makes this type of knife very easy to use. The liner lock is very thick almost like a frame lock. I experienced zero blade play on both models.Sharpening: I actually don't have a problem. I think it's easier. I sharpen the "angled" side on the Spyderco Sharp maker at the 30 degree. I take the flat side an lay it flat on the ceramic rods. While keeping it flat against the rod, I pass it up and down the rod the same number of times I did the other side of the blade. The I take the flat side on the cardboard on a notebook. Scary sharp every time. It takes me about 4 minutes to sharpen it. The 154 CM is really treated very well.Final: It carries easy and exhibits excellent performance. Compared to other K-bits I own, it is a bargain.
