Removing the Wave

A-MAC · Aug 25, 2017

Has anyone else removed the wave from an Emerson? I know it's the Emerson signature and I know it would void the warranty but I just got a Mini 15 and it fits my hand great except for a the wave is in the way.

Are there any pointers out there for me if I decide to hack it up myself?

Or, does anyone out there offer a service like this?

mt666tm · Aug 25, 2017

It's easy. I did it for a friend on his mini Commander. Just used a Dremel. First the cut off wheel. Chop it off but leave some material to grind down. Then the drum sander to shave the last bit down. Looked factory after I was done.

Sergeua · Aug 25, 2017

The Wave is nice for exerting force in certain applications. Like the kind of jimping you get with Spyderco hole system. So consider that before fully removing it. Maybe remove it to an extent is what I'm saying. can always remove more but can't add material back.

A-MAC · Aug 25, 2017

mt666tm said:
It's easy. I did it for a friend on his mini Commander. Just used a Dremel. First the cut off wheel. Chop it off but leave some material to grind down. Then the drum sander to shave the last bit down. Looked factory after I was done.

No rust? That's mostly what I'm worried about.

A-MAC · Aug 25, 2017

Sergeua said:
The Wave is nice for exerting force in certain applications. Like the kind of jimping you get with Spyderco hole system. So consider that before fully removing it. Maybe remove it to an extent is what I'm saying. can always remove more but can't add material back.

Yeah, I hear what you are saying.

If I remove it I'll add jimping back to the spine.

mt666tm · Aug 25, 2017

A-MAC said:
No rust? That's mostly what I'm worried about.

I'll have to take a look next time I see it. It's been a while since I did it, but he keeps it clean. It's a rust resistant steel so as long as you're not throwing it in your fish tank overnight you should be fine

greenstickynote · Aug 27, 2017

No It will not rust. I did it to all my waved Emerson's. Including ones with the bt coating.

CPP · Nov 20, 2017

I Googled this topic which led me to this thread and also to a service for sale on the Emerson site removing the wave for $40. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do they make the entire spine flat? Add jimping?

Barman1 · Nov 20, 2017

I've removed a couple and regretted it.
I have many other non-waved knives to carry and the Emerson wave makes the knives that have them unique, without, not so much.
Make sure that it's not an impulsive decision, you can't put that wave feature back on, so give it some time and consideration.

CPP · Nov 21, 2017

I would rather keep it on for the same reason but state law prohibits any knife that has a device that allows it to be removed from the pocket in an open position.