Combo Edge Discussion

[eb1118]

I've found that my Presidio with serrations gets less use than my plain-edged 520. This is because the serrations catch material when I'm trying to do a clean slice. However some plain edges do this if the ricasso has a large sharpening notch in it, although not as much as when there are serrations. In all, I like plain edges better for this reason. I don't want to only use half of the length of my blades when I slice.

That being said, I want to pick up a fully serrated blade for fibrous materials when I don't need to cut cleanly. I have the Spyderco Rescue and Salt knives in mind.

 

[kramska]

CE doesn't seem to be as popular as it once was, maybe ten years ago or so.
I like CE on my 710 but could manage just as well without it.
I cut mostly rope and packaging with the serrations. I'm into knot tying.
To me, it seems more effective on some materials.
Also, have one of the german army SAK with serrations that I like a lot.
But who carries just one knife?

 

[Krissig12]

Im not much for serrations, but I agree that for certain tasks they work much better than PE. The coat hanger example is kind of a bad one though, because when will you need your pocket knife to saw through plastic like that? I guess there are scenarios in which you would, but in day to day life, its unlikely. For the MAJORITY of uses I carry a knife for, PE works just as well, if not better than CE, plus looks 100% better....Plus, If I need to have a more aggressive edge, I can just use courser stones and give the knife a toothy edge that works almost as well as serrations

Oh and did I mention PE looks better??? Like way better.
Way.........

 

[MobileFireLord]

Personally, I like PE. Looks nicer and easy to sharpen without using rat tail / sharp maker. But I can see the benefit in retaining / reserving sharp edge while in use where re-sharpening is not readily available.

Cutting wet nylon rope may be one of the example where serrated blade can have an advantage, especially where your hands are wet / cold and want to cut the rope quickly.

 

[chiral.grolim]

...some plain edges do this if the ricasso has a large sharpening notch in it...

"choil", it was/is the term for the end of the sharpened/filed/beveled portion of the blade (at the blade-ricasso transition) usually featuring a notch to aid in complete sharpening of the heel without creating a recurve. Nearly every Benchmade has a choil, including the 520:

(image from KSF)