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Kershaw Emerson CQC-5K Pocket Knife, 3” Stainless Steel Blade with Manual Opening, G-10 Handle with Reversible Pocketclip and Liner Lock, Small Folding Knife

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  • Handle: Textured G-10, Blade length: 3 Inch. (7.6 cm), Closed length: 4 Inch. (10.2 cm)

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OUR FOUNDING MISSION

Kershaw was founded in 1974 to design and manufacture tools that knife users would be proud to own, carry, and use.

  • State-of-the-art manufacturing techniques
  • A commitment to innovation
  • Every knife is backed for the life of its original owner against any defects in materials and construction

MAKING GREAT KNIVES SINCE 1974

Rise to the Next Level

From award-winning technologies and advanced materials to the solid sound of the blade lockup, when you’re carrying a Kershaw, you know you’re carrying the real thing. With Kershaw, you get incredible bang for your hard-earned buck. Even our inexpensive models are impressive. In fact, everything about a Kershaw is solid, crafted, reliable.

  • Our SpeedSafe assisted opening knives were first-to-market.
  • Our patented Sub-Frame lock enables us to make lightweight knives with secure blade lockup.
  • Our exclusive Composite Blade technology combines two steels into one blade, enabling us to use steel known for edge retention on the edge and steel known for strength on the spine.

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Engineered with precision by Kershaw and designed with uncompromising functionality by Emerson Knives. The 3-inch modified clip-point blade is made of 8Cr14MoV stainless steel, featuring wear resistance, edge retention, and versatile cutting capability. The black-oxide coating protects the blade and provides a non-reflective matte finish contrasting with the CQC-5K’s handsome G-10 olive drab handle scales. The CQC-5K’s blade is manually operated with either the thumb disk or the patented “wave-shaped feature”, enabling the knife to be opened as it is removed from the pocket by a small wave-shaped tab on the top of the blade. Built to catch on the pocket seam, the wave opens the knife as it comes out of the pocket. By the time the CQC-5K has been fully withdrawn from the pocket, the blade is deployed and ready for use. The pocketclip is reversible for left or right handed carry, and a secure locking liner prevents accidental blade closure during operation.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
813 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the edge of the knife. They say it holds an edge well and is easy to open. They also appreciate the wave opening feature. Customers are happy with the performance of the product. They mention that it works well, and is a great working knife. Customers also are satisfied with comfort, and quality. However, some customers are mixed on fit and portability.

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153 customers mention124 positive29 negative

Customers like the quality of the pocket knife. They mention it's well constructed, has a hefty design, and is of top quality. The steel and the edge are both great, and it holds a nice edge. The durability is great, it feels solid, and looks properly finished. Some say that the belt clip is the strongest flat spring they have ever seen. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and value of the product.

"...Emerson line is the cheapest series of knives with the wave feature: a solid, straight out of the pocket deployment feature that cannot be beat...." Read more

"...It was a good choice. The knife is solid, built really well, extremely comfortable, visually appealing and, as I said earlier, a breeze to open once..." Read more

"...these are made in China, the build quality for a knife at this price point is superb...." Read more

"I think this is a good knife for the price point. Chinese blade like most Kershaw. But it is a value buy which I'm all about. I love Kershaw...." Read more

132 customers mention118 positive14 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the knife. They mention it's extremely sharp out of the box, and retains the edge well. Some say the knife is almost perfect, and sharpens well. Overall, customers say it'll make a great EDC and is an excellent entry point for knife people.

"...This is an excellent little knife that has a good finish and edge out of the box. It came ready to shave...." Read more

"...The steel is pretty good, too -- easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. It came quite sharp out of the box...." Read more

"Great mini pocket folder. Razor sharp, and has the wave feature, which assists to deploy the knife when pulling from jeans style pants pockets...." Read more

"...All in all, this is an excellent entry point for knife people who want a taste of Emerson without paying $200+...." Read more

36 customers mention28 positive8 negative

Customers like the ease of opening the knife. They mention that the wave opening feature actually does snap it open when coming out of their pocket. They also say the system is quick and smooth once they get used to it. Some like that the knife can be opened with one hand.

"...comfortable, visually appealing and, as I said earlier, a breeze to open once you get the wave feature down...." Read more

"...and playing with on the couch it has loosened right up and opens very smooth now...." Read more

"...Holds an edge very well.Once its broken in you can VERY easily open the blade as you pull it from you pocket if you want to, and "thumb..." Read more

"...The lockup is quite late, but there is no sticking when releasing the lock bar...." Read more

29 customers mention21 positive8 negative

Customers like the comfort of the knife. For example, they mention it feels great in hand, has great ergonomics, and has a great grip texture on the handle. Some say that the wave feature is fun to play with and is not too slippery when wet.

"...It was a good choice. The knife is solid, built really well, extremely comfortable, visually appealing and, as I said earlier, a breeze to open once..." Read more

"...It is a solid knife, and, furthermore, it feels good in the hand- a good balance between design, weight..." Read more

"...I see no reason for how thick the handle is. It is not comfortable to have in my pocked clipped or unclipped and when it is out feels odd because of..." Read more

"...Straight out the box this knife is beyond my expectations. Good in the hand and quality blade...." Read more

27 customers mention22 positive5 negative

Customers like the performance of the knife. They say it works well, has a good blade length, and consistently deploys properly. They are happy with its utility and performance so far. The wave function works like a charm, and the lockup is tight and strong.

"...it for over a month now in multiple positions, and I've found it deploys reliably and easily with minimal practice despite having a rather smaller..." Read more

"The knife works great. I like the fact that it opens when you pull it out of your pocket...." Read more

"Love the features on this knife. The thumb disc works well. The WAVE feature actually does snap it open when coming out of your pocket. Nice knife." Read more

"...I also like the green finish. The wave works like a wave. It's a little smaller wave, but it's proportionate to the knife. Lockup was good...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the edge of the knife. They say it holds an edge well, and does not need to be sharpened. Some customers also mention that the knife is solid and has a nice hardness. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...This is an excellent little knife that has a good finish and edge out of the box. It came ready to shave...." Read more

"...The steel is pretty good, too -- easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. It came quite sharp out of the box...." Read more

"I'v had this knife for over a year now. Holds an edge very well...." Read more

"...Lockup was good. The factory edge is good. Now, the bad. I guess that I've grown too accustomed to the real deal...." Read more

61 customers mention31 positive30 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the knife. Some mention that the size wasn't an issue after a while, it's sturdy, and just the right size for their hand. However, others say that the pocket clip is very snug, the knife feels too small for their hands, and the clip is a little too tight at first.

"...These are inexpensive, small knives that are prefect for EDC (every day carry)...." Read more

"...Probably the only downside is the knife is a little on the small side. I prefer my EDC blades to be a bit longer and beefier in the hand...." Read more

"First off, this is a great-looking, functional small/medium-sized blade. When open, it brings to mind the look of a small bayonet or survival knife...." Read more

"...The steel and the edge are both great. No complaints there. The action is too tight our of the box and takes some dialing in but you almost need two..." Read more

32 customers mention20 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the portability of the knife. Some mention that it carries really nicely in a front pocket, is lightweight, and compact without compromise. However, others say that it's impossible to carry without it falling out of their pocket, bulky in the handle, and heavier than expected.

"Great mini pocket folder. Razor sharp, and has the wave feature, which assists to deploy the knife when pulling from jeans style pants pockets...." Read more

"...It's significantly heavier than other knives in this size category, the G10 feels under-textured and cheap, the blade isn't perfectly centered, and..." Read more

"...This Kershaw carries really nicely in a front pocket. The front finger guard is also really positive...." Read more

"...it feels good in the hand- a good balance between design, weight ( I hate knives that are so light that they feel insignificant.)..." Read more

Not all I hope it would be.
3 Stars
Not all I hope it would be.
I already own the 3.5 inch blade Kershaw Emerson CQC-11K which is just outstanding at everything. Unfortunately my state only allows 3 inch maximum pocket carry so I wanted something that would be legal for carrying anywhere in public without issue. I bought the 5K for that purpose with the expectation that it would be as good as the 11K, just with a slightly shorter blade.It isn't.As you can see the handle is much smaller and the blade shape is different. The knife just doesn't have the heft I expected, though it is heavy. That is due to the design of the handle. The 11K does not have scales on one side.*** Tiny handle of the 5K aside, the biggest peeve is the liner lock. It's trimmed down to the same height as the handle so it's nearly impossible to close the knife with one hand. If you look at the picture you can clearly see the pronounced liner lock on the 11K but it's very shadow on the 5K. Just that small amount makes the difference in closing it one handed or needing to use the other. Most annoying.I haven't decided whether I'm keeping it or not. I bought it for the wave feature and that works fine. It's all the other ways that it doesn't live up to the 11K that bug me.
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