From Emerson Knives Inc. site :

Respected, admired, and sought after by the world's most sophisticated and discerning knife users, Emerson remains the single standard by which all other Hard Use Knives are judged. This peerless reputation has been built by the hands of a master craftsman Ernest Emerson with unceasing effort since its' beginning in 1979.

Owning an Emerson Knife brings you membership in an elite group; Individuals, who are known for seeking the finest in all things. You are now counted among those who will never compromise their values and never, ever, settle for second best.