Edc half serrated blade

Krav

Krav

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I currently don't own any of these blades , but would like to have one, what are the pros and cons.

Is the serrations harder to sharpen?

Any input will be extremely helpful.

Thanks
 
I have several and am one of the few here who actually use partially serrated blades.

I cut things like hard plastic tubing, plastic straps and small tree branches regularly at work. Serrations make these task much easier.

You can sharpen serrations with a Spyderco SharpMaker.
 
I like serrated blades, and many other folks do too. I'm no so hip on half serrated, but its whatever floats your boat. They all cut stuff, and thats really the point of carrying a knife. Serrations are not hard to sharpen once you figure it out. Go for it. In my view, a fully serrated blade goes through cardboard and clamshell packages better than a plain edge, and certainly goes through fiberous material (rope, etc) better.
 
I'd never own a serrated blade. Now, I EDC one.
That's how it goes in the land of knife.
 
Lycosa said:
I'd never own a serrated blade. Now, I EDC one.
That's how it goes in the land of knife.
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I still dont own one, one of these days......
really its just whatever you like most would pick either or so they have more cutting surface
 
My preference would be a half serrated with the serrations at the right end of the knife ie; towards the tip.
Victorinox sentinel springs to mind. You don't really want to start a power cut with the serrations already catching the material, it can cause you to use too much force initially to get over the resistance of the teeth biting. This is a particular problem with thicker rope as your power cut will start as a push cut until the teeth rip through and start moving across the material. The plain edge part helps you start the cut smoothly and brings the serrations into play as you need them. If cutting flat fibrous materials (carpet, tiles, cardboard) you need the serrations at the tip because thats the part of the blade doing most of the work. Notching sticks etc, is usually done with the last inch or so of blade at the bolster end and a plain edge makes for a more precise cut for those tasks. The only task a combo edge with serrations at the tip won't do very well is spoon carving where the belly of the blade is used to carve the hollow. And I'd usually use a crooked knife or hook knife for that job anyway.
 
I prefer to carry a plain edge for the most part. That said, I own several combo blades and a couple of full serrations. As aquaman67 said, serrations make some jobs easier and if I know that I may encounter one of those types of jobs, I usually carry at least a combo blade. Proper tool for the job. :)
 
For me it's all or nothing.. I like a PE or a full SE. I usually carry a PE but when I carry my Spyderco Stretch, it's a full SE.
Try a full SE and I'm sure you'll like it. The Pacific Salt in H1 is the best SE you can get as far as durability. Much better than VG10 SE (like I have).
 
I seem to always EDC a Combo edge blade. It really comes down to what you use your knives for. i cut alot of harder materials that serrations just blow through. depending on what style the serrations are depends on how hard it is to sharpen. you also dont need to sharpen them nearly as much as your main blade. it all comes down to preference
 
Get a combo edge knife and try it out, that's the only way to know whether it works for you or not.

I have a personal preference for plain edge blades, they just work better for my needs. I like precision cuts, I do a lot of whittling and leather cutting, etc. However, I always have a multitool with a fully serrated blade close at hand, and I sometimes carry a serrated Wenger SAK (I find their serration pattern much better than Victorinox's) or a fully serrated Spyderco (I only own three out of a few hundred knives, since I seldom use them).

I tried partially serrated blades and didn't like them at all, I had too little of each type of edge. I even had a combo edge version of my favourite folder, the Spyderco Mini Manix, and got rid of it in record time. I'd rather have a completely PE or fully serrated blade.

My favourite blade shapes for serrated edges are hawkbills, like the Tasman or Spyderhawk, for super agressive pull cutting; and sheepfoot blades for messy utility work and sawing through things (straps, hose, etc.).
 
If you use a knife a lot, I suggest you consider either a fully serrated or plain edge. My first Spyderco Endura was a plain edge and then I got the fully serrated version. I don't use the fully serrated version often, but it is there if I need it. It depends on the kind of stuff you are more likely to be cutting. Obviously cutting rope or fabric is much easier with a serrated knife, but skinnig a deer is probably better done with a plain edge.

There is one SAK (Dual Pro X) that is offered with both a plain edge and kind of a micro serrated edge blade (for seat belt or bandage cutting) that is kind of a good design, but it is a bit thick to carry in your pocket. I have it. It is the kind of knife I would place in the pocket on a fixed blade sheath to be there if I need it.

If you have no idea what you might like, get a partial serrrated knife and give it a try. You may like it. I have several SOGs with partial serrated blades, but that was before I really thought about the purpose of these edges. I just thought the knives were cool and if that was the trend, I should give it a try. I cut very few things that the plain edge does not work best. Hence I prefer the plain edge. The partial serrated knives always have the serrations near the handle which is where I cut when I want to apply as much force as possible to cut something safely.
 
I love partially serrated blades and have carried them for years. I have only recently bought a couple plain edge blades and like them as well. I think it is much more of how you use the knife and know its limits. Plus, there are so many different blade types and different serration types it becomes a personal preference. Like I like benchmade and sog serrations, but don't like crkt veff serrations or kershaws newer serrations.
 
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