SMP Ep. 05: Ernest Emerson - The Uncommon Man

“You need to be responsible for everything that happens in your life. Period.”

Traditionally, the role men have in society comes with a hard edge. We wield weapons to protect and feed our families and communities. Today the battle field is often in business but to wield any weapon, a man needs strength of character. Comfort gets in the way so men learn to put responsibility first. We crave challenges that expose our weaknesses so we can be honest with ourselves and grow. We learn to take criticism from peers and mentors, whether we like it or not. But if a boy is protected from these things, he’ll be too attached to comfort, he’ll be soft and lack courage. He’ll be up the creek without a paddle.

Ernest Emerson is a knifemaker, martial artist, and edged-weapons expert. With a background in aerospace engineering and machining, he mastered knife making and eventually founded Emerson Knives. His knives have been use by Navy SEALS and astronauts. He developed Emerson Combat Systems, which has been taught to police officers, military units, and everyday people.

To check out Emerson Knives, go to https://emersonknives.com/.

To listen to The Ernest Emerson Podcast, go to https://ernestemersonpodcast.com/