Pocket EDC: Emerson CQC-7 vs Mini Grip Tanto

Im looking for a nice pocket knife while I wait for the Skeletool CX to come out,

anyone have thoughts on these two knives? I know the grip is a favorite here. I like the wave opening feature on the CQC.

Would it be fair to say the Griptilian = Fenix of knives?

Also can someone recommend a web retailer?

I have handled both, but bought the Griptilian. It felt better in my hand and I really like the Axis lock. For consistently low prices and great service, I have mostly purchased from New Graham Knives.

Ditto on newgraham. they are the only place I buy knives new online besides the fourms...

The CQC-7 is going to be much larger than the Mini Grip. The Grip gives more options in blade steel and handle color. If you like the size of the Mini Grip but want a wave, check out Spyderco's Waved Delica. If possible, try to handle both knives before buying to get an idea of what they feel like in the hand and pocket. Many times that is the single deciding factor between two knives. And while it's not a direct comparison, I'd say Benchmade in general is more like SureFire than Fenix.

Edit: If it's not too much of a hassle, take a field trip to Costa Mesa and check out Plaza Cutlery. Damn good selection of knives plus some lights as a bonus.

the mini grip is so smooth to open you dont need the wave feature, a slight flick of the wrist and its open, emersons are overpriced for what you get if you ask me. they are pretty much benchmades with rougher fit and finish.

I'll second the recommendations for both the BM Mini-Grip and New Graham Knives. I just bought my 2nd Mini-Grip, had the first one for two to three years. Great little knies and NGK is a great place to buy from.

Mini-Griptilian will probably be finished nicer. Axis lock is strong but also has more parts. Liner lock (properly done) is strong and simple.

If you decide you like the CQC-7 but it's too big, they do make a Mini CQC-7.

Thanks for all the replies...Thankfully a few members that will be attending the CPF get together will have a MiniGrip for me to check out. I've been to Plaza Cutlery for kitchen knives, but recently seen that they had a impressive collection online.

Will be checking out that waved delica after this post.