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product_id: 1890141
title: "Emerson CQC-K Pocket Knives, Manual Opening Folding Knife with Wave Shaped Feature, Multiple Styles"
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price: "S$90"
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# 3.5" American Tanto blade G10 & stainless steel ambidextrous handle 8Cr13MoV steel for edge retention & strength Emerson CQC-K Pocket Knives, Manual Opening Folding Knife with Wave Shaped Feature, Multiple Styles

**Brand:** kershaw
**Price:** S$90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Slice through your day with the Kershaw Emerson CQC-K — where tactical meets trend.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Emerson CQC-K Pocket Knives, Manual Opening Folding Knife with Wave Shaped Feature, Multiple Styles by kershaw
- **How much does it cost?** S$90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1890141-emerson-cqc-k-pocket-knives-manual-opening-folding-knife-wave)

## Best For

- kershaw enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kershaw brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged Yet Stylish:** Two-tone satin flats and stonewashed grind deliver a tactical look that stands out in any EDC lineup.
- • **Precision Tanto Blade:** 3.5-inch 8Cr13MoV steel blade balances sharpness with durability for everyday edge retention.
- • **Tool-Free Maintenance:** Standard screws allow easy disassembly with basic tools—keep your knife clean and performing like new.
- • **Ambidextrous Carry Comfort:** Reversible pocket clip and contoured G10 handle with steel backing offer ergonomic grip for right or left-handed pros.
- • **Wave-Activated Quick Deploy:** Emerson’s patented Wave feature ensures lightning-fast, secure manual blade opening—be ready before others.

## Overview

The Kershaw Emerson CQC-K is a premium manual-opening folding knife featuring a 3.5-inch American Tanto blade crafted from durable 8Cr13MoV steel. Designed with Emerson’s signature Wave feature for rapid deployment, it combines a black G10 front scale with a stainless steel back for a secure, ambidextrous grip. Lightweight yet robust, this EDC knife offers reversible pocket clip carry and tool-free maintenance, making it a top choice for professionals seeking style, performance, and reliability in one sleek package.

## 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: Kershaw makes high value knives and this is no exception. Great blade. - Great value for a wave opening ermerson colab. I have a lot of knives, some high dollar, some high value. This is a great high value knife for $30-40 8cr13mov seems to be getting a lot of respect in the knife community for high value knives ($40 and under) It holds a decent edge and is easy to sharpen when it needs it (just keep up with your edge and you'll never have to worry about re-profiling the blade). The spyderco tenacious was my first encounter with 8cr13mov and I love that knife. The blade needs a touch up out of the box, but that's normal with high value knives. The blade itself is beautiful with 2 emerson logos on it and I'm happy with the $30 that I spent on it. I had to go to the specs to see what material the handle was. It says textured g10. If that's the case, it's not my favorite g10. I would have thought it was nylon. The g10 on my benchmade 710 and my 5.11 taran 1 have a way grippier feel. This g10 is a bit slippery. Not trying to be a knife snob, but it's just something I noticed and thought others might want to know. Some jimping on the thumb ramp/wave feature and on the finger choil, should you need to do any serious cutting, which I have done with mine and the liner lock held up just fine. Not sharp jimping, but not weak either. Happy to have it on a knife under $60 The pocket clip is reservable and has the sweet Emerson logo on it. Another thing I like is that the screws to get into the knife are just regular screws. No crazy shaped screws that you need to buy a special driver for.. this is something you could take apart with a basic screwdriver set and clean your liners of dust and debris. Thumbs up for that. Overall a beautiful little knife for $30-40 and the wave feature works just as you'd expect. Grab yourself one, you'll love it.
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 | #35,743 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #123 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 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| 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

![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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kershaw makes high value knives and this is no exception. Great blade.
*by J***A on September 17, 2014*

Great value for a wave opening ermerson colab. I have a lot of knives, some high dollar, some high value. This is a great high value knife for $30-40 8cr13mov seems to be getting a lot of respect in the knife community for high value knives ($40 and under) It holds a decent edge and is easy to sharpen when it needs it (just keep up with your edge and you'll never have to worry about re-profiling the blade). The spyderco tenacious was my first encounter with 8cr13mov and I love that knife. The blade needs a touch up out of the box, but that's normal with high value knives. The blade itself is beautiful with 2 emerson logos on it and I'm happy with the $30 that I spent on it. I had to go to the specs to see what material the handle was. It says textured g10. If that's the case, it's not my favorite g10. I would have thought it was nylon. The g10 on my benchmade 710 and my 5.11 taran 1 have a way grippier feel. This g10 is a bit slippery. Not trying to be a knife snob, but it's just something I noticed and thought others might want to know. Some jimping on the thumb ramp/wave feature and on the finger choil, should you need to do any serious cutting, which I have done with mine and the liner lock held up just fine. Not sharp jimping, but not weak either. Happy to have it on a knife under $60 The pocket clip is reservable and has the sweet Emerson logo on it. Another thing I like is that the screws to get into the knife are just regular screws. No crazy shaped screws that you need to buy a special driver for.. this is something you could take apart with a basic screwdriver set and clean your liners of dust and debris. Thumbs up for that. Overall a beautiful little knife for $30-40 and the wave feature works just as you'd expect. Grab yourself one, you'll love it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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