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product_id: 1890141
title: "Kershaw Emerson CQC-K Pocket Knives, Manual Opening Folding Knife with Wave Shaped Feature, Multiple Styles"
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# Emerson Wave quick manual opening 3.25" American Tanto blade 410 stainless steel frame lock Kershaw Emerson CQC-K Pocket Knives, Manual Opening Folding Knife with Wave Shaped Feature, Multiple Styles

**Brand:** kershaw
**Price:** 320.73 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kershaw Emerson CQC-K Pocket Knives, Manual Opening Folding Knife with Wave Shaped Feature, Multiple Styles by kershaw
- **How much does it cost?** 320.73 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- kershaw enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kershaw brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Award-Winning Value:** Blade Show’s Best Budget Knife winner, delivering premium design and performance at an unbeatable sub-$30 price point.
- • **Robust Frame Lock Safety:** 410 stainless steel frame lock guarantees solid blade security with minimal play, built to withstand daily rigorous use.
- • **Ambidextrous Secure Carry:** Reversible pocket clip and contoured G10 handle with steel backing ensure a confident grip and tip-up carry for right or left hand.
- • **Lightning-Fast Deployment:** Patented Emerson Wave feature enables instant blade deployment straight from your pocket—be ready before others even draw.
- • **Precision Engineered Blade:** 3.25-inch 8Cr13MoV steel American Tanto blade balances sharpness with durability for everyday edge retention.

## Overview

The Kershaw Emerson CQC-K is a tactical folding pocket knife featuring a 3.25-inch American Tanto blade crafted from 8Cr13MoV steel for reliable edge retention and strength. Its ambidextrous design includes a G10 handle with steel backing and a reversible pocket clip for versatile carry. The patented Emerson Wave opener allows rapid manual blade deployment, secured by a durable 410 stainless steel frame lock. Recognized as Blade Show’s Best Budget Knife, it offers professional-grade performance and style at an accessible price, making it a must-have EDC tool for the discerning millennial professional.

## Description

Designed by Emerson Knives and precision engineered by Kershaw, the Kershaw Emerson CQC-7K blends style with performance into a folding pocket knife sure to impress. The 3.5" American Tanto blade is made from 8Cr13MoV steel that offers improved edge retention, strength and hardness. Finished with two-tone satin flats and stonewashed grind for style and durability. The Emerson contoured handle features a steel backing with black G10 front handle scales for a two-toned look and secure hold. Designed for safety, this manual opening knife allows for quick, secure blade deployment using the Emerson Wave Feature or thumb disk. Reversible pocketclip carry supports right- or left-handed use in tip-up position. For those looking for a stylish, performance driven EDC knife, the Kershaw-Emerson is the go-to choice.

Review: nice little knife - This Kershaw 6034T Emerson Designed CQC-7K caught my eye when a saw the announcement from the shot show and a snatched one up as soon as it came out. At a sub $30 knife I admittedly wasn't expecting much; I was surprised. When I received in from desertcart, and opened it, I was pleasantly surprised by not only the weight but the fit and finish was also surprisingly good. It wasn't up to the fit and finish of their own USA made Zero Tolerance nor that of a good Spyderco but for a $30 knife, it was good. Top this off with the fact that it had an Emerson opener and you have a winner in my book. BLADE The 3.25 inch blade on this knife is made of 8Cr14MoV steel. 8Cr14MoV is a common steel coming out of of China and in the same class more or less as AUS-8. It sharpens easily but edge retention is no where near that of VG-10, S30V, CPM-154, etc. While this one came with a Tanto blade which in theory is better for stabbing out of control car doors and angry car hoods, in my opinion, it's not as utilitarian as a regular clip point blade that comes with the Kershaw CQC-6K . The thumb disk and Emerson Wave for opening is familiar from Emerson's own knives and work just like they do. I've never been a fan of the disk for opening and think Spyderco's hole or thumb studs work better but the disk works none-the-less. The wave on this knife works great! It works so good in fact, I'd venture to say it works better and smoother than my real Emerson. Throw in a few Emerson graphics and the blade looks pretty good and functions pretty good as well. It did not however hold and edge as good as some of my other higher priced knives with better steel; but that was expected. Fortunately it sharpened very easy. The blade thickness of 0.11 inches made it sufficiently thick for most EDC tasks. LOCK The lock on this knife is a Chris Reeve Style frame lock without the over travel disk. The frame by the way is made of 410 stainless steel. This alleviates the concern that some folks have had about Titanium frame locks locking against a stainless blade. The concern I've heard and read is eventual lock wear. I own several Titanium Frame locks and have never seen this issue so I don't know that I subscribe to it. Either way, the concern has caused many knife companies to place a stainless steel cover or shim over the lock face on many titanium framed knives. Since this knife frame is made of 410 stainless, there should be no concern with this issue. It locked up tight with no play in up and down and minimal play side to side. Again, pretty good for a $30 Chinese made knife. FIT AND FINISH Fit and finish was pretty dang good for a knife of this price. This IS NOT your typical $10 Chinese made junk you find at your local convenience store. This is a real, usable knife with slight blade play but otherwise F&F was very good. ERGONOMICS Again, possibly because this knife had to be signed off on by both Kershaw and Emerson, the ergo's on this knife were pretty dang good for a 7.75" (opened) knife. The rounded edges and soft jimping are a pleasure to hold and use. I'm impressed. EMERSON OPENER The Emerson opener on this little knife was is in my opinion as good as or (dare I say) better in some respects than my actual Emerson. Combine that with the smoothness of opening and you can open this little knife reliably every time with a proper draw from the pocket. POCKET CLIP The pocket clip is well done on this knife. It is long enough to allow for sufficient flex to make insertion into the pocket easy. Combine the clip with the smooth 410 stainless frame and you have an easy knife to draw from the pocket while staying in place when and where you want it to. The only ding is that it is only reversible not the four positions like some knives. SMOOTHNESS OF OPENING From the pocket utilizing the Emerson Wave, this knife pops open like a champ and locks solidly into place. Opening with the thumb disk can be done easily but no were near as flickable as a Spyderco's spyderhole or even a thumb stud. USES The uses of this knife are pretty much limitless. There are some tasks that a clip point such as the Kershaw 6034 Emerson Designed CQC-6K could accomplish better but this blade will accomplish most of your day to day chores. Unfortunately, the 8Cr14MoV blade steel limits its use as a survival or even a camp knife. It's somewhat soft for those tasks which require sharpening and sharpening in those scenarios isn't always an option. I think you'd want something that holds and edge a bit better. CONCLUSION For what this little knife is, I really liked it. desertcart has it at a very good price, it has decent steel, has an Emerson Opener, good frame lock, opens extremely smoothly, FAST from the pocket and the fit and finish is decent. The dings are the steel, slight blade play and made in China. If you can live with the small dings against it, I think it's a pretty good little knife. You won't find a better looking, faster opening or useful knife in the $30 price range. If this is your price range, get one!
Review: Great knife for the price! - I have always wanted to get an Emerson knife but due to a brand new baby, I have not had the $200.00 or more to spend on one. This was a way for me to get an Emerson designed knife but at an affordable cost. I can not weigh in on how this knife compares to an actual Emerson but I can weigh in on this knife. Emerson has designed around 7 knives for Kershaw to build. I chose this model for several reasons. I liked the look, I love tanto blades, and this won the Blade Shows "best budget knife" award. Once opening the knife I was surprised that it had some decent weight to it. The blade was decently sharp but I did not do any extensive test cutting. The tanto point was super sharp, as is the design. The only two things I had an issue with was the belt clip and the action of the knife. The pocket clip was so aggressive and tight that it grabs so hard on the pocket that at times it is hard to even pull out of the pocket. The issue with Blade was the opening g of it. The primary way of opening this blade is by using the thumb disk. Yes, there is the wave feature designed into the top of the blade, but that is not the method that many or maybe even most will choose to use. Either the Blade just needed broken in or the screw was too tight. I opened and shut the blade probably 100 times to see if that worked by helping to break it in. Nope. I did not have any lube so I tried the next option. I backed off the tension screw a ways until the blade was so loose that it would fall completely shut once the liner lock was disengaged. I then re-tightened until it was at my desired tension. The knife now works like a charm. Well that's my quick review of this knife.

## Features

- EMERSON POCKET KNIFE: A modern EDC built with a stainless steel American Tanto blade and Emerson's innovative manual opening, the Kershaw-Emerson CQC-7K is a durable folding knife made for everyday tasks.
- AMERICAN TANTO PLAIN EDGE BLADE: Made from 8Cr13MoV steel that offers improved edge retention, strength and hardness. Finished with two-tone satin flats and stonewashed grind, combining durability with style.
- G10 STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE: The contoured handle features a steel backing and black G10 front handle scales for added grip. Reversible pocketclip allows for right- or left-handed carry in tip-up position.
- DESIGNED FOR SAFETY: This folding pocket knife is equipped with Emerson's patented Wave Shaped Feature for quick and secure manual blade deployment. Frame lock secures the blade firmly in place while open.
- KERSHAW QUALITY: Since 1974, Kershaw has been committed to designing quality knives, built for those who take pride in what they carry. Kershaw-Emerson CQC-7K measures 8.1" overall, with a 3.5" blade and 5.3 oz weight.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00I0RQ0AO |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,904 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #119 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 3.25 inches |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Blade Shape | Tanto Point |
| Blade Type | tanto |
| Brand | Kershaw |
| Brand Name | Kershaw |
| Color | 6034T |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 804 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00087171037295 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | G10 front, 410 stainless steel back |
| Included Components | 1560 hunting-folding-knives |
| Item Length | 3.25 inches |
| Item Shape | folding |
| Item Type Name | pocketknives |
| Item Weight | 0.14 kg |
| Manufacturer | Kershaw Sporting Goods |
| Model Name | 4057-0441 |
| Model Number | 6034T |
| Orientation | both |
| Part Number | 6034T |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hiking, Hunting |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Size | 3.3" |
| Special Feature | Locking Blades |
| Special Features | Locking Blades |
| Style | 6034T |
| Theme | Tactical |
| UPC | 097914441760 087171037295 |
| Unit Count | 1 Ounce |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Brand:** Kershaw
- **Color:** 6034T
- **Handle Material:** G10 front, 410 stainless steel back
- **Included Components:** 1560 hunting-folding-knives
- **Model Name:** 4057-0441
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Hiking, Hunting
- **Special Feature:** Locking Blades
- **Style:** 6034T

## Images

![Kershaw Emerson CQC-K Pocket Knives, Manual Opening Folding Knife with Wave Shaped Feature, Multiple Styles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vbO9fFx+L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this knife have phospor bronze washers in the pivot or nylon washers?**
A: They look to be nylon which I figure could be changed in the future, the knife is great though and I would highly recommend it!

**Q: There seems to be conflicting information about whether the kershaw emerson cqc-7k pocket clip is reversible for lefties. can someone clarify, please?**
A: after tinkering with it I find it to be more oriented to the right handed folks. you cannot flip the belt clip on this particular knife to make it left handed. putting it in your left pocket to make the Emerson hook design function correctly so the blade opens for you, your hand will be in the way. so you'll have to either keep shopping around or get used to it being in your right pocket.

**Q: Is this knife made in the US?**
A: Made in China

**Q: Does it come in tan? Or break up?**
A: No tan . Maby if you contact manufacturer. I don’t know what you mean break up . But it does open out from pocket very easy and opens up with one hand very easy with so,e practice

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice little knife
*by J***P on June 2, 2016*

This Kershaw 6034T Emerson Designed CQC-7K caught my eye when a saw the announcement from the shot show and a snatched one up as soon as it came out. At a sub $30 knife I admittedly wasn't expecting much; I was surprised. When I received in from Amazon, and opened it, I was pleasantly surprised by not only the weight but the fit and finish was also surprisingly good. It wasn't up to the fit and finish of their own USA made Zero Tolerance nor that of a good Spyderco but for a $30 knife, it was good. Top this off with the fact that it had an Emerson opener and you have a winner in my book. BLADE The 3.25 inch blade on this knife is made of 8Cr14MoV steel. 8Cr14MoV is a common steel coming out of of China and in the same class more or less as AUS-8. It sharpens easily but edge retention is no where near that of VG-10, S30V, CPM-154, etc. While this one came with a Tanto blade which in theory is better for stabbing out of control car doors and angry car hoods, in my opinion, it's not as utilitarian as a regular clip point blade that comes with the Kershaw CQC-6K . The thumb disk and Emerson Wave for opening is familiar from Emerson's own knives and work just like they do. I've never been a fan of the disk for opening and think Spyderco's hole or thumb studs work better but the disk works none-the-less. The wave on this knife works great! It works so good in fact, I'd venture to say it works better and smoother than my real Emerson. Throw in a few Emerson graphics and the blade looks pretty good and functions pretty good as well. It did not however hold and edge as good as some of my other higher priced knives with better steel; but that was expected. Fortunately it sharpened very easy. The blade thickness of 0.11 inches made it sufficiently thick for most EDC tasks. LOCK The lock on this knife is a Chris Reeve Style frame lock without the over travel disk. The frame by the way is made of 410 stainless steel. This alleviates the concern that some folks have had about Titanium frame locks locking against a stainless blade. The concern I've heard and read is eventual lock wear. I own several Titanium Frame locks and have never seen this issue so I don't know that I subscribe to it. Either way, the concern has caused many knife companies to place a stainless steel cover or shim over the lock face on many titanium framed knives. Since this knife frame is made of 410 stainless, there should be no concern with this issue. It locked up tight with no play in up and down and minimal play side to side. Again, pretty good for a $30 Chinese made knife. FIT AND FINISH Fit and finish was pretty dang good for a knife of this price. This IS NOT your typical $10 Chinese made junk you find at your local convenience store. This is a real, usable knife with slight blade play but otherwise F&F was very good. ERGONOMICS Again, possibly because this knife had to be signed off on by both Kershaw and Emerson, the ergo's on this knife were pretty dang good for a 7.75" (opened) knife. The rounded edges and soft jimping are a pleasure to hold and use. I'm impressed. EMERSON OPENER The Emerson opener on this little knife was is in my opinion as good as or (dare I say) better in some respects than my actual Emerson. Combine that with the smoothness of opening and you can open this little knife reliably every time with a proper draw from the pocket. POCKET CLIP The pocket clip is well done on this knife. It is long enough to allow for sufficient flex to make insertion into the pocket easy. Combine the clip with the smooth 410 stainless frame and you have an easy knife to draw from the pocket while staying in place when and where you want it to. The only ding is that it is only reversible not the four positions like some knives. SMOOTHNESS OF OPENING From the pocket utilizing the Emerson Wave, this knife pops open like a champ and locks solidly into place. Opening with the thumb disk can be done easily but no were near as flickable as a Spyderco's spyderhole or even a thumb stud. USES The uses of this knife are pretty much limitless. There are some tasks that a clip point such as the Kershaw 6034 Emerson Designed CQC-6K could accomplish better but this blade will accomplish most of your day to day chores. Unfortunately, the 8Cr14MoV blade steel limits its use as a survival or even a camp knife. It's somewhat soft for those tasks which require sharpening and sharpening in those scenarios isn't always an option. I think you'd want something that holds and edge a bit better. CONCLUSION For what this little knife is, I really liked it. Amazon has it at a very good price, it has decent steel, has an Emerson Opener, good frame lock, opens extremely smoothly, FAST from the pocket and the fit and finish is decent. The dings are the steel, slight blade play and made in China. If you can live with the small dings against it, I think it's a pretty good little knife. You won't find a better looking, faster opening or useful knife in the $30 price range. If this is your price range, get one!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great knife for the price!
*by I***E on March 15, 2015*

I have always wanted to get an Emerson knife but due to a brand new baby, I have not had the $200.00 or more to spend on one. This was a way for me to get an Emerson designed knife but at an affordable cost. I can not weigh in on how this knife compares to an actual Emerson but I can weigh in on this knife. Emerson has designed around 7 knives for Kershaw to build. I chose this model for several reasons. I liked the look, I love tanto blades, and this won the Blade Shows "best budget knife" award. Once opening the knife I was surprised that it had some decent weight to it. The blade was decently sharp but I did not do any extensive test cutting. The tanto point was super sharp, as is the design. The only two things I had an issue with was the belt clip and the action of the knife. The pocket clip was so aggressive and tight that it grabs so hard on the pocket that at times it is hard to even pull out of the pocket. The issue with Blade was the opening g of it. The primary way of opening this blade is by using the thumb disk. Yes, there is the wave feature designed into the top of the blade, but that is not the method that many or maybe even most will choose to use. Either the Blade just needed broken in or the screw was too tight. I opened and shut the blade probably 100 times to see if that worked by helping to break it in. Nope. I did not have any lube so I tried the next option. I backed off the tension screw a ways until the blade was so loose that it would fall completely shut once the liner lock was disengaged. I then re-tightened until it was at my desired tension. The knife now works like a charm. Well that's my quick review of this knife.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality and price
*by E***N on November 17, 2025*

Great knife at an even better price. I always wanted the original Emerson wave, but at $250 or so couldn't justify it being another EDC addition. Now that Kershaw has the rights to produce it, you still get a good quality knife at a much better price... especially when you have others and you don't really "need" another knife. Beware, you will have to practice withdrawing this from your pocket to open properly. You will also need to practice taking it out of your pocket and keeping the blade closed! Yes it will open that easily. But practice on older heavy duty pants, to avoid ruining the corner of thin pants/shorts as you need to 'catch the wave' on the pocket corner. You will have to be cautious at first in handling it, and the blade locking feature is my least favorite so needing to adapt to it, as opposed to the Benchmade I used to carry. The blade seems plenty sharp, I'm really really resisting cutting anything and everything in sight to preserve the edge, I bought this a personal defense EDC not a box cutter. The overall size and thickness are easy in all my pockets so far. Two color is great.

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