Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
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Brand | Kershaw |
Model Name | 4057-0497 |
Special Feature | Reversible |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | 1560 hunting-folding-knives |
Handle Material | Fiberglass |
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Style | Classic |
Blade Length | 3.9 Inches |
Power Source | Manual |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
Blade Shape | Clip Point |
Blade Edge | Compound Bevel |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Manufacturer | Kershaw Sporting Goods |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.2 x 2.4 x 1 inches |
Package Weight | 7.2 ounces |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.3 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches |
Brand Name | Kershaw |
Material | Other |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Part Number | 6055 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Sport Type | Hunting |
Kershaw Large CQC 4KXL Pocketknife from Kershaw-Emerson (6055) Delivers Durability and Classic Strength with Instant Open, Frame Lock, Reversible Pocket Clip and Precision Technology; 6.1 oz
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Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
Brand | Kershaw |
Model Name | 4057-0497 |
Special Feature | Reversible |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | 1560 hunting-folding-knives |
Handle Material | Fiberglass |
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Style | Classic |
Blade Length | 3.9 Inches |
About this item
- Designed in a collaboration between Kershaw and Emerson; largest in pocket knife series
- Durable, fierce 8Cr13MoV stainless steel spear point blade keeps its sharp edge, is corrosion resistant, contains more chromium for hardness, strength and wear resistance
- Black G-10 front handle; all-steel back handle; ergonomic, comfortable, convenient, ideal, functional
- Equipped with thumb disk: a wave shaped opening feature favored among military, rescue and law enforcement; has reversible pocketclip for tip-up carry edit
- High quality knife perfect for EDC or for use while hiking, camping, hunting, working, emergencies, rescue missions or tactical use
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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.
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A Cut Above the Rest
Dominating the everyday carry, folding pocket knife market, Kershaw creates high-quality, high-performance, exceptional, working tools and knives affordable to all consumers. Kershaw always chooses appropriate, top notch materials and is dedicated to intensive craftsmanship of hardworking pocketknives, hunting knives, or special collectors’ editions.
Kershaw CQC Knives
For a smaller EDC with tactical style, Kershaw and Emerson Knives have teamed up to create the CQC series of knives that combine Kershaw’s precision engineering and Emerson’s functional design. With a variety of blade shapes and styles, the same great versatile cutting capability, ergonomic handles and solid blade lock up are not compromised. The stylish, sleek and fierce CQCs use a disc opener and Emerson wave-shaped tab for immediate blade deployment from the pocket seams, and CQCs allow for tip-up left or right-handed carry.
From a set of cooking knives to the CQC pocketknife series, Emerson and Kershaw have teamed up to provide knife enthusiasts high quality, dependable and reliable cutlery. The collaboration combines the precision engineering of Kershaw with Emerson’s uncompromising functional design. Emerson technology, such as a the wave-shaped opening feature, which is designed with Kershaw in mind.
CQC Features
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High-Performance SteelA budget friendly, reliable, top-of-the-line Chinese produced steel, 8Cr13MoV steel has carbon and slightly less nickel for hardness and edge retention. Kershaw’s precision heat treated 8Cr13MoV steel strongly takes and holds an edge and offers wear resistance that can withstand damage from both abrasive and adhesive wear. 8Cr13MoV is a value blade steel featuring high performing characteristics. |
Attractive Blade FinishWhen a knife design requires a lighter blade to highlight the steel, Kershaw often applies a satin finish. Satin finishes, whether machine-generated or otherwise, leave faint patterns of lines on the steel, and while they sand away the steel’s brightness, they do not remove it as completely as do other finishes. A satin finish also helps reduce evidence of stains and scratches on the blade. Depending on the knife’s design, Kershaw’s non-reflective stonewashed finish may be either pronounced or subtle, but in both cases, it transforms the blade by creating a fade-resistant, scuffed look that hides smudges and fingerprints. A stonewashed finish, achieved by tumbling a blade with ceramic stones, enhances a blade’s rugged appearance as well as its indestructibility during field use. |
Fast DeploymentBuilt into the blade’s backend and similar to a flipper, the unique Wave Shaped Opening system uses a small hook to open the knife immediately as it is withdrawn from the pocket. This feature requires tip-up carry with the knife snug against the rear seam of a pant pocket. When pulled toward the seam, the wave-shaped hook catches on the pocket, deploying the blade for instant use and safe lock up. |
Convenient PocketclipKershaw designs pocketclips to fit specific knives according to their weight, intended end use, size, style and hardware. Some knives have multiple carry options, others are more streamlined. The reversible pocketclip allows user to choose to carry knife tip-up or tip-down or to choose on which side knife carries. The user may select either a preferred tip position or a preferred carry side. |
Additional Features
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Classic Manual FlipperFlippers on manual-open knives require user to push with quick strength until blade deploys. Some manual flippers disappear when blade deploys, others become a finger guard. Manual flippers appeal to inexperienced users as well as experienced users who prefer a classic, old-style opening. In both cases, ambidextrous flipper works as index finger applies pressure while closed knife sits in palm. |
Durable HandleStainless steel contains chromium to equip knife handles to withstand rusting and provide corrosion resistance. Stainless steel offers durability and is often used in combination with another material to make for an easier grip. Offering excellent durability, stainless steel knife handles often incorporate etching, patterns, ridges or lines for a less slippery grip. G-10 is a laminate composite, epoxy-filled woven glass fiber that is extremely stable, very lightweight, tough, hard, strong and unaffected by temperature changes. G-10 handles can be decoratively tinted, ground or polished in checkering, lines or other patterns to add texture. Excellent for heavy-use, tactical or utility knives, G-10 can be machined into shape providing a stronger grip. |
Secure Locking SystemKershaw’s frame lock design makes knives safer, securer, sturdier and quicker for one-handed blade deployment. The knife handle, or frame, has two metal plates on either side of the blade, and when open, the lockbar butts up against the blade’s backend to prevent blade closure. To close the knife blade, push the frame to the side to unlock the blade and fold the blade back into the handle. |
Product Description
Collaborated between Kershaw and Emerson, the CQC-4KXL is the largest knife in Kershaw-Emerson series. The functional, durable, reliable 8Cr13MoV stainless steel spear point blade keeps its sharp edge and is corrosion resistant. Satin blade flats have a faint vertical line pattern and stonewashed blade bevel is rough and scuffed to hide scratches, fingerprints or dirt. Equipped with a thumb disk, a wave shaped opening feature favored among military, rescue and law enforcement knife users, the knife opens as it is removed from the pocket and is built to catch on the pocket seam for an instant open feature. The black G-10 front handle scale is extremely stable, polished, lightweight, easy to hold and grip. The stainless steel back handle scale is an alloy of iron and carbon and contains chromium to withstand rust. Featuring a frame lock and reversible pocketclip for tip-up carry, the manual open CQC-4KXL is perfect for everyday carry, cleaning fish, food preparation, hunting and camping.
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ASIN | B00TAD2NYO |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #595,562 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #2,828 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
Date First Available | February 6, 2015 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of sharpening, value, sturdiness, and size of the knife. For example, they mention it's an outstanding knife, well thought out, and sharp. Some appreciate the steel and say it'll hold an edge well. Overall, customers are happy with the value and size.
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Customers like the quality of the knife. They mention that it's an outstanding, well thought out knife, with a high quality Kershaw blade. They also appreciate the G-10 scale, saying it'll be a great beater or work knife. Customers also appreciate its craftsmanship, saying that it has a tactical design.
"...50-60 knives and this is in the top when you look at price, function, quality...." Read more
"...Excellent value, durability, and craftsmanship - you do not have to spend $400 to have a good EDC…thank goodness because I am constantly rotating..." Read more
"...The G-10 scale is grippy and flawless and the stonewash on the frame is a nice upgrade over the bead blasting on the other knives in the series...." Read more
"...by Kershaw came out, I was excited because we were offered a great tactical design by Emerson, and the build quality of Kershaw for a very..." Read more
Customers find the knife really sharp and well made. They say it sharpens easily and retains its edge well. Customers also appreciate the tactical design and 2-tone blade finish. They mention that the knife fits in pocket and draws nicely.
"...The edge was an 8.5 out of 10. This knifes design is tactical, period.This aint Grampas Case knife that he cleaned his pipe out with...." Read more
"...s knives now and am amazed by their durability as well as how long the blade remains sharp...." Read more
"...Perhaps more wear in will alleviate it. The centering was perfect to the eye and the edge grinds were not super uneven as I have seen on some low..." Read more
"High quality Kershaw blade. Great Emerson design with the wave feature. This is my fastest drawing EDC...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's an affordable self-defense knife with good centering and no blade play. Some customers also mention that it'll make a great addition to any collection. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and value of this knife.
"...This one hits that magic point, form, function and price. If you lose it, it's not the end of the world. I really reccomend it." Read more
"...Excellent value, durability, and craftsmanship - you do not have to spend $400 to have a good EDC…thank goodness because I am constantly rotating..." Read more
"...that I got with this $40 Emerson collaberation; I'm just amazed at the quality and value of this folder...." Read more
"...design by Emerson, and the build quality of Kershaw for a very affordable price...." Read more
Customers like the size of the knife. They mention that it's a great size, with a large blade. Some say that the fit and finish were spot on. Overall, most are happy with the size and quality of the product.
"...The lock is solid, tight, almost a little late compared to some but it wont fold on a spine whack so easily ( probably not ever)...." Read more
"...First off the fit and finish were spot on and the blade had a great working edge, a few passes on any sharpener or strop will have it razor-like I'm..." Read more
"fits in your pocket. perfect size" Read more
"...like the black coating on the blade the model and, I thought it was a bit small...." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the knife. For example, they mention it's solid, well-made, and holds its edge well. Some appreciate the strong steel frame lock and the reliable liner lock. Overall, most are happy with the quality and durability of this knife.
"...The lock is solid, tight, almost a little late compared to some but it wont fold on a spine whack so easily ( probably not ever)...." Read more
"...Excellent value, durability, and craftsmanship - you do not have to spend $400 to have a good EDC…thank goodness because I am constantly rotating..." Read more
"...All that being said this tool is all business. It looks to be quite sturdy. The frame lock is solid to engage and yet easy to release...." Read more
"...The blade itself is hefty with a secure lock. Great edge from the factory. Like others have said, it is firm with no play. Closes true middle...." Read more
Customers find the handle of the knife very comfortable with or without gloves. They also appreciate the textured grip, smooth blade, and solid feel. Some mention that the action is pretty smooth, while others say the lockbar is quite stiff.
"...The G-10 scale is grippy and flawless and the stonewash on the frame is a nice upgrade over the bead blasting on the other knives in the series...." Read more
"...has nice black g10 that isn't overly aggressive and the ergos feel good in hand...." Read more
"...Great edge from the factory. Like others have said, it is firm with no play. Closes true middle...." Read more
"...The bad:Action: While the action is pretty smooth, the lockbar is quite stiff and it's difficult to open the knife with the thumb disc...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the wave feature of the knife. They mention that it works perfectly, the famous wave opener works fabulously, and the pocket hook works great.
"...I have 50-60 knives and this is in the top when you look at price, function, quality...." Read more
"...Cleaned up and the pivot oiled, it works well and working it open and closed has improved the smoothness so far although the lock is a bit sticky..." Read more
"...This tool is unassuming but so very functional. The Emerson wave is the cool part about this knife. It's the small hook at the base of the blade...." Read more
"...The wave feature is easy to manipulate and reliable...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of opening the knife. Some find it easy to open when coming out of their pocket, while others say it's hard to open one-handed, difficult to open using the thumb disc, and the frame lock is hard to manually open.
"...to break in wonderfully and it glides open smoothly and locks open with a satisfying "click"...." Read more
"...On all of them the frame lock mechanism didn't engage as far as i'd liked and on one, it was slipping out on me which is potentially dangerous...." Read more
"...The frame lock is solid to engage and yet easy to release. The pocket clip is my only gripe and it's a small one...." Read more
"...But then, this is not a $350 Emerson.Opens smoothly and locks up solid with very little side play...." Read more
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It has been 30 yrs since my last kershaw carry knife. I love this one. The hook on the backside that deploys the knife as you remove it from a pocket is ingenious and so helpful. I wish there was a lever or lock back blade lock, but the frame lock works well and grows on you. The blade is much better than $30 price tag would lead me to expect.
First off the fit and finish were spot on and the blade had a great working edge, a few passes on any sharpener or strop will have it razor-like I'm sure. The blade was perfectly centered without me having to adjust the pivot screw and after opening it a few dozen times and hitting it with some nano oil it started to break in wonderfully and it glides open smoothly and locks open with a satisfying "click".
The G-10 scale is grippy and flawless and the stonewash on the frame is a nice upgrade over the bead blasting on the other knives in the series.
This knife isn't exactly lightweight however and if you like your EDC blades to be featherweights then this may not be your knife but personally I boght this as a secondary weapon to my firearm and I like a defensive knife to have some substance to it, that's just me though. That being said this knife isn't heavy by any means, it's just not one of your 2.5oz. carbon fiber and titanium numbers that would cost over $300.
All in all if you want a decent sized blade for EDC and/or defensive use then this is an excellent choice that will do everything required of it and not break the bank in the process. Also it comes from the factory with the stock packing grease and this won't be an issue at all for 99% of folks out there but if you like to take apart your new knives and clean them and apply new oil then this knife, like other Kershaw and Emerson knives, can be disassembled easily with common tools. Darian Ackerman has a YouTube video where he explains the process using an Emerson CQC-7V, check it out if you want to take yours apart and totally strip off the old lubricants and apply new. Kershaw and Emerson have a real winner here with this knife and it would be a deal at $100 so for $40 it's a no-brainer.