Any fully serrated knives aside for Spyderco, Byrd, or Cold Steel?

[Josh1973]

As the title implies I am looking for knife companies aside for Spyderco, Byrd, and Cold Steel that do fully serrated folders. I am finding it hard to find a fully serrated folder made by any other manufacturer.

 

[7east]

Any particular reason you aren’t a fan of those companies? I have a Byrd Rescue and Spyderco Rescue Jr. (79mm) and love them. Great working knives. You might be missing out without giving them a shot. As far as your question, my apologies, I can’t think of any others off the top of my head.

 

[Josh1973]

Any particular reason you aren’t a fan of those companies? I have a Byrd Rescue and Spyderco Rescue Jr. (79mm) and love them. Great working knives. You might be missing out without giving them a shot. As far as your question, my apologies, I can’t think of any others off the top of my head.

I had some QC issues with a few Spydies which for time being left a bad taste in my mouth. I do not want to call out issues and get shot down. I own a Byrd and not impressed with edge holding ability. And Cold Steel serrations are known to snap and break.

 

[7east]

Whelp, all valid reasons. I actually took a dremel to my Spyderco Rescue last weekend to smooth down all the machine marks in the spydie hole, so I get that. And I agree about the Byrd. I guess I just don’t mind, given their price points, and that I use them for all the ‘hard use’ stuff that we all buy these expensive, over-built knives for—but don’t actually use them for because they’re too expensive... (well, me anyway). And then if I ruin one it’s no biggie. Anyway, good luck in your search.

 

[Josh1973]

I like using Serrated blades for vine removal off trees. I will probably end up getting a Spydie or a Buck 418. But it sure will not be an Endura or the Wall Mart Liner lock Spydies. I just need a steel that requires less sharpening when I cut vines from trees and rope.

 

[Baggins]

Buck Vertex 3" 420hc
511 LMC hawkbill 3.25" AUS-8
Ontario XM-1S 3.375" N690

Pulled these up just by searching "serrated" and narrowing it to folding knives on Knife center...same at BladeHQ
Just search serrated in any knife store?

 

[mbkr]

Buck makes, or made, the 418 Vertex with a fully serrated wharncliffe blade. I don't see it listed on Buck's website so maybe they quit making it. Its still available at many of the knife vendors. Its not a heavy duty knife, but I like mine quite fine.

Microtech makes some, all high dollar. Benchmade used to make one. I don't remember the model name. Its virtually identical to the Spyderco Endura in size. I have both and prefer the serrations on the BM. Shame they quit making fully serrated knives. You might find a used one somewhere.
Leatherman makes this, which may not be what you had in mind. I carry mine often.

 

[Josh1973]

Buck Vertex 3" 420hc
511 LMC hawkbill 3.25" AUS-8
Ontario XM-1S 3.375" N690

Pulled these up just by searching "serrated" and narrowing it to folding knives on Knife center...same at BladeHQ
Just search serrated in any knife store?

Thank you. I did searches and only seen the 3 I mentioned.

 

[Josh1973]

Think I will look into the Buck Vertex or 5.11

 

[DocJD]

And Cold Steel serrations are known to snap and break.

Please detail this ! Is this from personal experience or just something you read about ?

I've never had any such problem with Cold Steel serrations and can't imagine how you would unless you're trying to use the knife as a chopper . Which is not an appropriate use for a serrated knife .

Serrations are for slicing , NOT chopping !

 

[ScooterG]

I like using Serrated blades for vine removal off trees. I will probably end up getting a Spydie but it sure will not be an Endura or the Wall Mart Liner locks Spydies. I just need a steel that requires less sharpening when I cut vines from trees and rope.

You can get US made Spydies like the Shaman, PM2, Para 3, Native 5 in more premium steels (52100, S30, S35, BD1N, LC200N) or try a Salt with H1 (the serrations hold up great).

Other than what’s been mentioned, I can only think of Microtech to add on but they’ll be the priciest of the bunch.

 

[DocJD]

I had some QC issues with a few Spydies which for time being left a bad taste in my mouth. I do not want to call out issues and get shot down. I own a Byrd and not impressed with edge holding ability. And Cold Steel serrations are known to snap and break.

Chances are good that if you can't find true happiness with Spyderco or Cold Steel full serrated , you are out of luck !

 

[Josh1973]

Please detail this ! Is this from personal experience or just something you read about ?

I've never had any such problem with Cold Steel serrations and can't imagine how you would unless you're trying to use the knife as a chopper . Which is not an appropriate use for a serrated knife .

Serrations are for slicing , NOT chopping !

I watched a Video on Someone doing meat slices and he hit a bamboo pole that held the meat and there was a small tooth bent. I also read posts on this forum that said the same. I like Cold Steel and can get a serrated Voyager for under $50. But will it hold up to cutting vines and Mulch bags without breaking? I do not mean to sound dumb. I just have no exp with CS on serrated knives. Do you have experience with CS serrations? Do they cut good? Snag? Please help me here.

 

[Josh1973]

Chances are good that if you can't find true happiness with Spyderco or Cold Steel full serrated , you are out of luck !

Appears that way. If worse comes to worse. I will buy a $12 serrated Mora. Cold Steel I like. Spyderco I like but I been let down with their Wall Mart brand liner locks. Bought 2 Tenacious from Wally world and both had lock failure out of box. I doubt if I am out of luck. Maybe I will try a Buck 418.

 

[Josh1973]

You can get US made Spydies like the Shaman, PM2, Para 3, Native 5 in more premium steels (52100, S30, S35, BD1N, LC200N) or try a Salt with H1 (the serrations hold up great).

Other than what’s been mentioned, I can only think of Microtech to add on but they’ll be the priciest of the bunch.

I wish I could afford a Microtech. I may save up for one.

 

[115Italian]

You mentioned vines and mulch bags. Do you want this knife for work, your job?

I do landscaping, professionally. Ive owned my own business for over 15 years and been doing landscaping and gardening my whole life.

A blade with serrations is not necessary but I like to carry one with them. I’ve always went with partial serrated blades. Mainly Emerson's. Ive used a cold steel voyager , partially serrated and it held up fine.

 

[Josh1973]

You mentioned vines and mulch bags. Do you want this knife for work, your job?

I do landscaping, professionally. Ive owned my own business for over 15 years and been doing landscaping and gardening my whole life.

A blade with serrations is not necessary but I like to carry one with them. I’ve always went with partial serrated blades. Mainly Emerson's. Ive used a cold steel voyager , partially serrated and it held up fine.

I want this because of less sharpening. I do like the cheap price on the Voyager and I am glad you mentioned this will be fine. I cut ground Ivy Vines from trees and open Mulch bags. I been landscaping about 9 years and in my neighborhood where some people freak out over a fixed blade. I noticed a folder for some reason draws less weird looks than a fixed blade. I can handle sharpening Serrations when that time comes.

 

[Bigfattyt]

Spyderco I like but I been let down with their Wall Mart brand liner locks. Bought 2 Tenacious from Wally world and both had lock failure out of box.

Did the lock failure directly out of the box involve spine wacking????

I'd like to hear how a brand new knife experiences lock failure as soon as opened?

I've used my resilience for years with no issues.

Liner locks don't like spine whacks though!! They won't withstand cold steel style lock tests!

I have a Byrd titanium handled model with the lock back, and it's been very solid.


I have a 1/2 serrated CS recon 1. The serrations cut very well. Nasty, grabby cutting. Also not too hard to keep sticky sharp, if you have a ceramic stick with a flat side, and triangle side.

Regular serrations, without the nasty cold steel points will be more robust if you are abusing them, like cutting wood, zipties, etc. There are less pointy points to break or bend.

I don't have a Spyderco serrated. But do have a leatherman serrated edge with similar serrations.

 

[DocJD]

I want this because of less sharpening. I do like the cheap price on the Voyager and I am glad you mentioned this will be fine. I cut ground Ivy Vines from trees and open Mulch bags. I been landscaping about 9 years and in my neighborhood where some people freak out over a fixed blade. I noticed a folder for some reason draws less weird looks than a fixed blade. I can handle sharpening Serrations when that time comes.

This kinda the ultimate Cold Steel Voyager : the Thompson Vaquero XL Voyager in XHP steel and DLC coated .

Should be very much tougher than the other lesser steels that comes on other Voyagers .

If you can get past the "billboard" aspect , they can still be found at under $90 , which is a real bargain for what you get .

 

[AntDog]

Please detail this ! Is this from personal experience or just something you read about ?

I've never had any such problem with Cold Steel serrations and can't imagine how you would unless you're trying to use the knife as a chopper . Which is not an appropriate use for a serrated knife .

Serrations are for slicing , NOT chopping !

I had a mid sized vaquero and the teeth peeled off like cheese with not so heavy use.

I eventually took a grinder to it and made it flat. After that it held a pretty good edge. Cold Steel’s “serrations” are pretty ridiculous IMO.