{"product_id":"vintage-benchmade-emerson-cqc7-970sbt-ats-34-near-mint-w-box-papers-usa","title":"Vintage Benchmade Emerson CQC7 970SBT ATS-34 – Near Mint w\/ Box \u0026 Papers USA","description":"\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1201\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkably well-preserved example of the early Benchmade\/Ernest Emerson CQC7 collaboration, complete with its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eoriginal blue Benchmade box and original factory paperwork\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eThis USA-made CQC7 features an ATS-34 partially serrated tanto blade, black G-10 handle scales and the distinctive early Benchmade and Emerson markings. Both the blade finish and pocket clip remain exceptionally clean with no visible finish wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eProduced during an important period in Benchmade and Emerson history, this complete example offers considerably more collector appeal than the commonly encountered carried examples without their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eNear Mint \/ Excellent+ vintage condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eThe blade retains its clean original finish with crisp factory markings and no visible finish wear. The tanto point, serrations and cutting edge remain exceptionally clean. The black G-10 scales, hardware and pocket clip are likewise very well preserved, with no visible finish loss on the clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eIncludes the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eoriginal blue Benchmade Knife Company box and original paperwork\u003c\/strong\u003e. The box displays minor storage wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eThe knife, box and paperwork pictured are the actual items included with this listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933665161267,"sku":"EBM970S","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8092\/1395\/files\/BenchmadeCQC7hero.jpg?v=1790633019","url":"https:\/\/shandonsteel.com\/products\/vintage-benchmade-emerson-cqc7-970sbt-ats-34-near-mint-w-box-papers-usa","provider":"Shandon Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}