Emerson Knives EDC-1 Multitool

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I ordered one of the new EDC-1 Multitool with a partially serrated edge directly from Emerson Knives today. These are manufactured by Multitasker Tools for Emerson Knives and it was designed by both entities.

A friend got his last week and it has a great Micro Commander type blade with the "wave shaped opening feature". No pliers but good essentials in a small package.


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Features:

  • Emerson Micro Commander style knife blade with Wave Feature (D2 steel, PVD coated), plain edge or partially serrated
  • Standard screwdriver (90/180 degree stops)
  • Phillips screwdriver (90/180 degree stops)
  • Detachable prytool with bottle opener + dual stepped wrench cutouts (STD + METRIC)
  • STD: 1/4", 5/16" 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"​
  • METRIC: 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm​

Price: $184.95 + $5.00 for serrated edge

Some videos:

 
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Not a Mini, but a Micro-Commander :)
It's a great tool...been using mine for a couple of weeks...very handy.
 
powernoodle said:
I'll get one when Ernie drops the price by $150. Wow.
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The price is not that much more than a standalone Emerson Micro Commander knife albeit the EDC-1 Multitool has a D2 blade versus 154CM for the standalone knife.
 
RamZar said:
The price is not that much more than a standalone Emerson Micro Commander knife albeit the EDC-1 Multitool has a D2 blade versus 154CM for the standalone knife.
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I thought Ernie used 154cm on his knives so your average Joe could field sharpen them easier. So why the heck did he put D2 on a multitool :confused:
 
Personally, I look at the EDC-1 Multitool more as a tool and as such "probably" prefer the D2 steel over 154-CM for both its wear resistance and edge retention even though it's more difficult to sharpen.
 
I don't personally care for the design much. It looks rather gimmicky and uncomfortable, and I'm not sure why someone would want a wave on a multi-tool. What if I need to use the screw driver and the blade flys open? It's just an extra unnecessary step to close the blade and open the screw driver. A thumb disk minus the wave would be cool.
 
Does anyone know the closed length of this multitool?
I'm guessing 4"....
 
RamZar said:
The price is not that much more than a standalone Emerson Micro Commander knife albeit the EDC-1 Multitool has a D2 blade versus 154CM for the standalone knife.
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Good perspective and I'll add that to my list of reason's I should overlook the price. Only problem is the Micro Commander is made by Emerson and the EDC-1 isn't, which could be a plus or minus depending on you're perspective. But you're getting design by Emerson and Multitasker which would seem a ++.

I'll admit when I first saw the price I did frown a bit. But after watching the vids (which I recommend anyone do who is thinking about buying one) I was frowning less.
I still think its high, but I like the overall layout and the way they setup the screw drivers.
 
By the way, the price goes north of the base of $184.95. Add $5.00 for a serrated edge, $15+ for shipping and if in California (like me) another $17+ for sales tax. My final total was $222.53! Not cheap but it's a unique multitool centered around a superior knife. Only time will tell if it pans out for me in terms of EDC, utility and portability.
 
matt1987 said:
I don't personally care for the design much. It looks rather gimmicky and uncomfortable, and I'm not sure why someone would want a wave on a multi-tool. What if I need to use the screw driver and the blade flys open? It's just an extra unnecessary step to close the blade and open the screw driver. A thumb disk minus the wave would be cool.
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my beta testers and i have been using various prototypes for the better part of a year, and the Wave blade has never been a hindrance.
 
I asked a question on the Multitasker Tools Facebook page about the design goals behind the EDC-1 Multitool and here's what they said:

... basically to update the SAK concept with something much more robust, with G10 scales and an Emerson blade with Wave opening capability ...
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Later, I also asked about the physical dimensions of the EDC-1: open/closed length, blade length, weight, width and thickness. Haven't heard back yet.

 
My EDC-1 with serrated edge got shipped today and I should get it in a couple of days since Emerson HQ is only 25 miles south of me in L.A.

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I just got my plain edge EDC-1 today it feels sturdy and comfortable while cutting. Im going to carry it at work tonight and see how it does. Im always in need of a flat head (someone keeps stealing mine!!!) so we'll see how well the screw drivers work.
 
Hennessey said:
I just got my plain edge EDC-1 today it feels sturdy and comfortable while cutting. Im going to carry it at work tonight and see how it does. Im always in need of a flat head (someone keeps stealing mine!!!) so we'll see how well the screw drivers work.
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Nice. Let us know how the tools work for you. Does it feel small and light enough for you?

I hate it when people permanently borrow my multitools.

So many of my Leathermans and SAKs went that route.
 
Received my EDC-1 today. Very impressive. The locks are stout and everything is over-engineered and solidly built.

In the first photo you'll see it next to a Leatherman Skeletool CX and the smaller Leatherman Style CS for size comparison.

The closed length is 4.25", weighs a little more than my Skeletool and definitely much thicker.

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Available now at some knife dealers.

Specifications from KnifeCenter:

Blade Length: 2.9"
Closed Length: 4.5"
Overall Length: 6.875" (with main blade deployed)
Handle Thickness: 0.70"
Blade Material: D2 Steel, PVD Coated
Handle Scales: Black G10
Weight: 6.5 oz.
 
RamZar said:
Blade Length: 2.9"
Closed Length: 4.5"
Overall Length: 6.875" (with main blade deployed)
Handle Thickness: 0.70"
Blade Material: D2 Steel, PVD Coated
Handle Scales: Black G10
Weight: 6.5 oz.
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Given the size and weight, why would you choose this over a Leatherman or similar mutlitools that cost 1/2 to 1/4 as much? I don't get what niche this fills.
 
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