Emerson CQC-7 | Trusted by US Special Operations Units

The Emerson CQC-6 (also known as the Viper 6) was a custom blade originally developed for SEAL Team 6; Now known as DEVGRU. Wanting to keep the CQC-6 a custom blade, Ernie Emerson decided to produce the CQC-7 as the production version of that blade.

In May of 2011, an Emerson CQC-7 was carried by a Navy SEAL during Operation Neptune Spear—the mission to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden. For those of you wanting to own a piece of knife and military history, pick up an Emerson Knives CQC-7.

The Emerson CQC-7 is by far the most sought-after folding knife of all time. It is the razor-sharp, chisel-ground knife that has become the standard by which all hard-use folding knives are now judged. This is the knife that revolutionized the entire cutlery industry. Every knife company has their version of this knife, but they fall far short when compared to the “real deal.” I personally carry the CQC-7 with me whether I’m in an urban setting or wilderness setting, and can attest to its invulnerability.

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The Emerson CQC-7-BTS features a tanto-style blade, which gives you three different cutting edges on one blade. The swept-up tip area is immensely strong and provides the first cutting edge. The long straight edge provides the second, separate, cutting surface, and the dragon-tooth serrations near the pivot area of the blade provide the third edge, allowing you to choose which one to cut with for any heavy- or light-duty chore. The unique chisel grind provides the ultimate in cross-sectional mass, making it one of the strongest blade styles ever developed. And because it is ground on one side only, just like a chisel, that means you only have one side to sharpen—making it the ultimate in ease of sharpening.

In terms of modern survival, no matter what the disaster, you must have a knife in your kit of essential items. The knife you have must be able to act in a number of capacities and fill a number of roles. The blade should be made of stainless steel, and it should be seated in a permanent handle made of a material that doesn’t degrade or break down. Its blade must hold an edge, yet not be so hard that it’s brittle and prone to chipping. You should be able to use the knife hard without fear of breaking it. It’s a major bonus if the blade, like this one, is easy to sharpen in the field.

As a dependable, hard-use survival knife, the Emerson CQC-7-BTS model has few equals, and it carries the Emerson name and reputation well. After all, if it’s good enough for the U.S. Navy SEALs and other special operations units, it’s probably good enough for you.