Emerson is an accomplished

Ernest R. Emerson (born March 7, 1955) is an American custom knifemaker, martial artist, and edged-weapons expert.[1] Originally an engineer and machinist in the aerospace industry,[1][2] Emerson became a knifemaker known for making decorative knives but later became better known for his combat knives, eventually founding a production company to mass-produce his designs, and popularizing a style of knife known as the Tactical-folder.[3] Emerson's knives have been displayed as museum pieces, designed for use by Navy SEALs,[4][5] and used by NASA in outer space.[6] Emerson's knives have been featured in films and novels, furthering their popularity with collectors.[7]

Emerson is an accomplished martial artist who has developed a combatives system, Emerson Combat Systems, which has been taught to police officers, elite military units, and civilians.[8][9][10]


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