Product Review

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 By the time the CQC-5K has been fully withdrawn from the pocket, the blade is deployed and ready for use.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.