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Old 02-22-2010, 20:20   #49
Bill Harsey
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Originally Posted by foxtrot_70 View Post
I was introduced to the Emerson commander by Henk Iverson while under his "care" at the Lone Operator course. Its an amazing piece of work. Henk recommends avoiding the serrated version.. as he says it will "catch on ribs.. and he'll run off with your knife"
Ernie Emerson is both a great guy and knifemaker.

My *preference is always for non serrated blades but if sharp they cut difficult materials very well.

*because I have the luxury of using knives in fairly calm and relatively tame conditions.
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