Emerson A-100 Folding Knife Review

The Emerson A-100 folding knife gives you first3. One handed opening with the A-100 is no
class sharpness and strength in a refreshinglyproblem. The thumb stud on the spine makes
simple design. This knife was the model fromopening your knife a breeze.
which all other Emerson knives evolved from.4. At 3.6 inches long, the spear point style blade is
Here are my thoughts on the knife:sturdy enough to be a great cutting tool and small
What I like about the knife:enough to legally carry with you almost anywhere.
1. Your fingers are protected from lock failure5. The G-10 handle feels like sandpaper in your
thanks to Emerson's time tested liner lock. Myhand. You'll be glad to have this type of texture
knife has no up and down or side to sidebecause it provides an anti-slip surface, which
movement when in the locked position.works as a safety feature.
2. My knife came shaving sharp right out of theWhat I didn't like:
box. After using it for everyday utility work, itThe A-100 is not ambidextrous to allow for left
has no problem keeping its sharp edge. 154CMhanded carry. It's a shame that lefties might need
steel is not only sharp and strong, but alsoto miss out on such a practical design.
resistant to rust.