EMERSON'S WAVE TECHNOLOGY
USING THE "WAVE SHAPED FEATURE"
The "wave shaped feature" on Emerson Knives is a patented feature that allows you to open your knife as it is withdrawn from the pocket. Originally developed in conjunction with a knife developed for a special unit within the U.S. Navy SEAL’s, this feature has become standard on several models that we now produce and is requested as a standard feature on all contract knives that we produce for the military.
Called the "remote pocket opener" on the Navy issue knives, it has been called the fastest opening knife ever developed. It is actually faster than a switchblade (automatic) knife in that a switchblade has to be taken out of the pocket and then a button pushed to activate the opening sequence.
The remote pocket opener ("wave shaped feature") actually opens the knife as it is drawn out of the pocket so that the knife is fully opened just by pulling it out of the pocket - no buttons, no springs. This is how it is the fastest deploying knife ever developed.
The "wave shaped feature" is actually a small hook on top of the blade that catches on the pocket as the knife is pulled out, back, and down, to activate the hook. It will take a few tries to get it but once you do, it will be second nature. Works best in jeans or fatigues as they have a reinforced seam in the corner of the pocket. Don't try this in your Armani slacks as it will quickly ruin them by tearing the corner of your pocket.
The knife can always be pulled out of your pocket without engaging the "wave shaped opening feature" simply by pulling the knife straight up and placing your fingers on top of the blade while pulling the knife out.
A final note of caution: always be sure that no one is standing directly behind you or close to you when you are practicing using the "wave shaped feature". They may be struck by the blade or cut as you are withdrawing the opened blade. Be sure you are clear and safe before practicing with this or any knife for that matter.
To see more on the "wave shaped feature" please see the Emerson Video Vault.