Ernest Emerson

Ernest R. Emerson (born March 7, 1955) is an American custom knifemaker, martial artist, and edged-weapons expert. Originally an engineer and machinist in the aerospace industry, Emerson became a knifemaker by producing knives for a martial arts class and making art knives early in his knifemaking career. In the 1980s he became better known for his combat knives and popularizing a style of knife known as the Tactical-folder.

For the computer scientist and endowed professor of a similar name, see E. Allen Emerson.
Ernest R. Emerson
Born (1955-03-07) March 7, 1955
Northern Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Occupation(s)Knifemaker, martial artist, CEO
Known fortactical knives
SpouseMary Emerson

In order to secure military contracts, Emerson eventually founded Emerson Knives, Inc a production company to mass-produce his designs in 1996. Emerson's knives have been displayed as museum pieces, designed for use by Navy SEALs and used by NASA in outer space.

Emerson's knives have been featured in films and novels, due to their association with military units. This has furthered their popularity with collectors.

Emerson is an accomplished martial artist who has developed a combatives system, Emerson Combat Systems, which has been taught to police officers, military units, and civilians.

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