Combination edges

I was just playing around with a Mini-Covert CE from Gerber. The blade is small so its not difficult to choke up on the blade to whittle wood with the PE. I normally use PE only because I did not have the sharpener for the serations. Overall I would say the CE offers the most utility and I would pick it as easily as PE.
 
mordi said:
I sharpen 100-200 knives a week ,EdgePro pro + belt sander+ sharpmaker+file+ dremel ,for money .I can and do sharpen just about anything.
I am also a chef so I can appreciate a smooth cut . BUT, I ROTATE my Edc
Spyderco endura 1 se 1996,military 440v cpm SE native (same) ,rescue ,delica4 se and laitly endura 4 CE I have used these knives
in the military, field, trail ,outdoor kitchens ,and a few more places that I won"t get into .I find that the se gives the most cutting power for a small (under 10") knife.best S&R and SD tool.Its not good for skinning or whittling but for me Iwoudn"t use a folder for that anyway.I keep all my knives including SE blades shaving sharp.Igot the endura ce for cutting tendons cleenly its sharpend at 22deg inclusive.
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"laitly" ?? seriously... laitly?

That's cool, I'm glad you like combo blades. I'm certain people who are "can do's" exist that like combos. I would also certainly wager important parts of my male anatomy that the majority of people who like combos do fall into the category of "can't sharpens".

best of luck. I wish I made some money off knifes in any way shape or form.
 
I'm a plain edge only guy as well. I do own a few that are CE and just find it to be a hindrance. Pick one or the other so I don't need to see such madness people!:D
If you NEED serrations, then the inch or so you'll be getting isn't enough. Even then, the NEED for serrations is oft debated. IMHO if you keep your knife sharp (sharpen it whenever it gets unusually dull) you won't need serrations.
 
At work I have to break down a lot of cardboard boxes. This is all part of my boss's DRP = Dumpster Reduction Program. I've been using a Talsman SE for about 5-6 months. Serrated edges seem to do better with heavy cardboard than PE knives. The H1 steel seems to get stronger as it gets used.
 
I used to be also in the 'plain edge' only camp. But I recently have come to appreciate the combination edge. I agree with that paramedic poster above who found useful utility out of the combo edge. I just bought a Tarani 5.11 Investigator spear point with combo edge, very impressed with this knife. Yes, serrations on a smaller blade (3.2") may not be ideal, but they are still helpful when cutting certain material.
 
I would rather a PE. Even on big knives, serrations are either too large or there aren't enough of them to saw anything. Anything that doesn't need to be sawed (wood) can be cut with PE
 
22 posts and he hasn't seen this heated topic? :eek:
I guess he could be a mayfly!
 
I get both
I like the way the combo blade makes the knife look meaner
More tactical, urban
But for old skool/camping/outdoorsy feel I like the plain edge
 
I hate the combo edge, but I own several of the Spyderco fully serrated models and even a Benchmade fully serrated AFCK.

You'll usually find me with a plain edge in my pocket, but I often have a fully serrated knife with me in the woods or in the big city. If I need to sever a limb (tree or mugger) then I prefer the serrations.
 
For urban/work carry I prefer a combo edge (usually a Tanto point at work, which I use to hate, but which grew on me over time). In the woods I prefer a PE as I feel it is more conducive for fire building, whittling etc ( and either a drop or clip point). I have 1 fully serrated edge folder and can't imagine EDC'ing it. This is for folders only as I have never felt the need (or seen the use) of serrations on a fixed blade knife.:)
 
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