Ernest Emerson (born March 7, 1955) is an custom knifemaker. 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 knif
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.
Career
Emerson's knives have been featured in films and novels, due to their association with military units. This has furthered their popularity with collectors.
Personal Life
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.
References
- "Ernest Emerson." Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Emerson
- "Wikidata entity: Q3057151 — Ernest Emerson." wikidata.org/wiki/Q3057151