Everyday Carry

Kershaw Emerson CQC-6K

Authored by:
Mikey Bautista
Kershaw Emerson CQC-6K

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Thumbstuds, thumb holes, and even assisted-open flippers can be too slow.

A great everyday carry knife doesn't just carry well in the pocket and feel good in your hand. It should be ready the second you need it, with a quick and safe deployment of its blade. And few things are quite as fast as the Emerson “wave” design.

It's the feature built front and center into the Kershaw and Emerson series of collaboration knives, combining Kershaw's manufacturing prowess with Emerson's unique and functional designs. The patented wave-shaped feature enables the CQC-6K to deploy as soon as you pull it from your pocket, with the tab on the knife catching on your pocket seam to open the blade in one motion.

Of course there's a still a great knife behind the system. The CQC-6K comes with a 3.25”, modified clip-point blade made from stonewashed 8Cr14MoV which makes it versatile for both cutting and piercing. It secures into place during use with a frame lock, and folds back into a combination G-10/410 handle. You can also carry the CQC-6K comfortably thanks to its reversible pocket clip.

Ready to give your EDC knife the edge on speed? Pick up the CQC-6K from Amazon at the link below while it's on sale.

Buy on Amazon: $23.27*

* Price shown reflects Deal pricing at the time of publication, and may have changed since.

Mikey Bautista

Director of Everyday Carry Operations


About the Author
Mikey Bautista is an everyday carry (EDC) expert who has been working with the EverydayCarry.com team for nearly a decade, starting with an interest in EDC as a hobby and ending up as a writer for the site in 2014. Through the years, he’s led the site in editorial content and writing about products across every category, from knives to bags to flashlights and everything in between, as well as discovering, bringing exposure, and building bridges with many brands in the industry. Today, he is the site's Director of Everyday Carry Operations, leading the editorial team and managing day-to-day operations.

He has lived through many personal and professional lives, spending nearly a decade in the workforce management industry, a minor career in gaming, and has lent a hand with entrepreneurial efforts back home in the Philippines. He has also been an active participant and helped build a number of significant social communities online, both for EDC and his other hobbies.

Mikey has been at the cusp of gaming, technology, and the internet since the ‘90s and continues to lend his experience, expertise, and authority to all his pursuits. When not online, in a game, or watching movies, you'll find him in the gym, speedrunning his next hobby, or talking at length about EDC with anyone willing to listen.

Discussion (2 total)

T Christopher Cox ·
And it will open a beer with that nifty wave bit...
Emory Alexander ·
I love mine! An incredible value, and hits a great balance between tactical, and practical!