Emerson V Kershaw Emerson
I am knife illiterate.
Lost my favorite 10 year old Emerson at a class last year and replaced it.
As you know they are expensive. I bought a Kershaw Emerson at a local show for $40.00 and at least I am not worried about losing it.

It also points how little I know about quality. The steel used, grips, Emerson design are all costs.
What else can I look at to understand the difference between my $200.00 Emerson’s and the Kershaws?