Kershaw Large CQC 4KXL Pocketknife from Kershaw-Emerson (6055) Delivers Durability and Classic Strength with Instant Open, Frame Lock, Reversible Pocket Clip and Precision Technology; 6.1 oz

Update: i will admit that i have a knife and flashlight problem. While i have not found the perfect flashlight, i do believe this is the perfect EDC knife for a myriad of reasons. I have 3 or 4 of theses knives now and am amazed by their durability as well as how long the blade remains sharp. I really have no time for dull knives - it’s like wearing a shoe that has no sole - what’s the point. I have many knives that I can sharpen, but only a select few hold that sharpness. There also seems to be another class of knife that is sharp on day 1 and will never be that sharp again. Thankfully, these blades hold an edge and after years of use are razor sharp. I did break the tip off one trying to free up the head on a string trimmer - which was stupid - but the only tool I had around at the time. I am in love with the self deploying feature when pulling it out of your pocket because I often find that when I need the knife, I don’t have a hand to spare. I am not sure what more you could want in an every day carry knife. Excellent value, durability, and craftsmanship - you do not have to spend $400 to have a good EDC…thank goodness because I am constantly rotating through these as I leave one in the shop, my car and it’s easier to grab another one than look for them.It has been 30 yrs since my last kershaw carry knife. I love this one. The hook on the backside that deploys the knife as you remove it from a pocket is ingenious and so helpful. I wish there was a lever or lock back blade lock, but the frame lock works well and grows on you. The blade is much better than $30 price tag would lead me to expect.

I think this will be a hot seller for Kershaw. It will surpass all expectations. Truth be told I wasnt nuts about the looks of the knife but I did want to add a wave knife to the collection If you collect knives you ought to have one, just as you should have a knife with an AXIS lock. Back to the looks... Id say form follows function and once you put it into your hands the ergos will tell you that this knife is right. The blade tip was made for one thing, penetration. The gimping is sort of coarse and rounded off, not the best traction plan that I have ever seen but better than some others. I wouldnt have minded this type of gimpoing where the back spacer meets the palm of the hand. I might modify mine and add tubular spaces and open up the knife. Its sturdy as is, it's just a visual preference for me and cost cutting measure for them. The lock is solid, tight, almost a little late compared to some but it wont fold on a spine whack so easily ( probably not ever). It is fairly tight compared to a flipper and starts opening easdier as you use it. The centering in nearly perfect, it's 95% and really that is nitpicking. The Wave cutput and resulting ridge created the perfect place for your thumb. Overall it's a great EDC knife if you want a larger (tactical) folder. The edge was an 8.5 out of 10. This knifes design is tactical, period.This aint Grampas Case knife that he cleaned his pipe out with. This is for opening up other things. It might even replace my edc, the Kershaw 1870, at least they will share the duty. I have 50-60 knives and this is in the top when you look at price, function, quality. Yes a Lionsteel is nice but I dont want to driop it and damage that beautiful machining on the one piece handle, My Almar Sere2000 is nice too, I beat it up a work, It's too nice for work. This one hits that magic point, form, function and price. If you lose it, it's not the end of the world. I really reccomend it.

My CQC-4KXL came today, lightning fast shipping by the way, and I`ve spent the last few hours trying to find one single flaw with this knife and needless to say I was unsuccessful. I have owned a few high-end knives over the years and when you pay $150 and up for a good blade you expect the type of satisfaction that I got with this $40 Emerson collaberation; I'm just amazed at the quality and value of this folder.First off the fit and finish were spot on and the blade had a great working edge, a few passes on any sharpener or strop will have it razor-like I'm sure. The blade was perfectly centered without me having to adjust the pivot screw and after opening it a few dozen times and hitting it with some nano oil it started to break in wonderfully and it glides open smoothly and locks open with a satisfying "click".The G-10 scale is grippy and flawless and the stonewash on the frame is a nice upgrade over the bead blasting on the other knives in the series.This knife isn't exactly lightweight however and if you like your EDC blades to be featherweights then this may not be your knife but personally I boght this as a secondary weapon to my firearm and I like a defensive knife to have some substance to it, that's just me though. That being said this knife isn't heavy by any means, it's just not one of your 2.5oz. carbon fiber and titanium numbers that would cost over $300.All in all if you want a decent sized blade for EDC and/or defensive use then this is an excellent choice that will do everything required of it and not break the bank in the process. Also it comes from the factory with the stock packing grease and this won't be an issue at all for 99% of folks out there but if you like to take apart your new knives and clean them and apply new oil then this knife, like other Kershaw and Emerson knives, can be disassembled easily with common tools. Darian Ackerman has a YouTube video where he explains the process using an Emerson CQC-7V, check it out if you want to take yours apart and totally strip off the old lubricants and apply new. Kershaw and Emerson have a real winner here with this knife and it would be a deal at $100 so for $40 it's a no-brainer.

El material se siente de calidad. no plastico. de 4 pulgadas aprox. para los que quieren una navaja grande esta perfecta pero la hace menos portatil. trae el gancho patentado por emerson el cual hace que la navaja salga de una manera rapida y lista para utilizarse. el clip que tiene se puede cambiar de posición. prácticamente no le he encontrado ningun defecto.

Excelente filo.. Muy buen desempeño.. Funcional al cien.. El clip y el sistema de ola apertura es excelente.. Es una emerson en todo su carácter.. Con un precio razonable gracias a la variedad económica de las navajas kershaw..

Excelente navaja.