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But I can answer why *I* don't do it. My post above is one reason. But now that the concept has been presented to me, the other reason is that I grind each serration individually using progressively finer grits on my dremel. It's all done freehand. I think it would make it significantly more challenging to keep the apex of each scallop perfectly in line with each other trying to grind serrations the way I do, but with a bevel on both sides. Actually it's funny you should ask, because I keep thinking about how it might be an interesting experiment to grind alternating left and right side bevels on a serrated knife. But the problem (in my mind at least) that keeps me from doing it, again, is consistency. I rely on all the bevels being on the same side in order to create the crisp pointy apex of each tooth. Were I to grind alternating left and right bevels - or try to grind a double bevel such as those you inquired about Aardvark Aardvark , my concern is that I would find myself "chasing" the point, removing too much material, and ending up with something sloppy looking.

Of course, that's not to say the experiment won't happen at some point. But I have lots of things to work on before that.
 
David Mary said:
But I can answer why *I* don't do it. My post above is one reason. But now that the concept has been presented to me, the other reason is that I grind each serration individually using progressively finer grits on my dremel. It's all done freehand. I think it would make it significantly more challenging to keep the apex of each scallop perfectly in line with each other trying to grind serrations the way I do, but with a bevel on both sides. Actually it's funny you should ask, because I keep thinking about how it might be an interesting experiment to grind alternating left and right side bevels on a serrated knife. But the problem (in my mind at least) that keeps me from doing it, again, is consistency. I rely on all the bevels being on the same side in order to create the crisp pointy apex of each tooth. Were I to grind alternating left and right bevels - or try to grind a double bevel such as those you inquired about Aardvark Aardvark , my concern is that I would find myself "chasing" the point, removing too much material, and ending up with something sloppy looking.

Of course, that's not to say the experiment won't happen at some point. But I have lots of things to work on before that.
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I understand the problems. Would be interesting to see how a double-bevel serrated would cut, in comparison.
 
Chris Reeve Pacific has alternating serrations - each is a normal single grind but they alternate on each side of the blade. That is probably a bit confusing.. I’ll find a pic

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Has nothing to do with double ground serrations, it’s an interesting change to normal chisel ground examples though. I have no experience using the CRK Pacific.. no idea how well it cuts.
 
Interesting luethge luethge thank you for the example. Looks like it differs in serration philosophy from me. I grind serrations thin behind the edge for performance and ease of maintenance, and with pointy teeth that pierce and initiate a cut no matter where on the edge make initial contact with the material. Those serrations above have the "flat top" style. I am sure it cuts well enough. My Resilience started as a "round tipped" serration combo edge. I think the premise was supposed to be that the rounded points on the serrations would not snag... they did snag in paper. Once I converted the whole edge to serrated, with pointy teeth, it stopped snagging in paper and zipped through cardboard, as I showed in a video that I posted to my sub forum in the sharpening serrations thread.

Eventually any serration pattern will dull and start to snag. That's why I like my pattern; it's got wide enough scallops that you can hit the apex easily with common sizes of sharpening rods, and thin enough that material to be removed is minimal for a good number of sharpening sessions before it finally needs a professional regrind (which I won't charge for on knives I made).
 
David Mary David Mary . I like the way you space serrations, no snag points, smooth cutting all the way. Veff serration patterns were pretty effective as well. I can see value in some of the original style spyderco serrations if webbing or cordage need to be sheared through quickly… personally I tend to avoid the serrated knives but I think I’d like to give one of yours a try. About 25 years ago I had a cheap German bread knife with a 10 inch blade, it cut everything well after being tuned up on a crock stick, ultimate yard work beater with the long scalloped serrations, they work well. Esee has a decent take on serrations as well, no snag and can be sharpened on a stone, they feather stick well too. There is definitely a place for serrations if they are used to full potential and maintained.
 
I tend to make My serrations random, and unexpected.....Ha.

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Most people when they hear the word Woodchipper, they think of equipment made to shred up wood into tiny bits .....

This is a piece of Wood that shreads Blades into tiny bits.
 
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Lately been carrying folders, I'll tell you what, I miss having a fixed blade. So many things with folders drive me nuts, from off center blades to lock stick to blade play. I have exactly zero of those when I roll with a fixy. For the compromise in concealability/comfort I sure do like not having my ocd bonkers.

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shinyedges said:
David, how's the grip x been holding up?
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Well, I carry one next to my skin, as a neck knife for the past year or so, and it is still rocksolid (pun intended). I also have been carrying one on my belt since the end of January, and it is good to go.

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Any complaints or issues with longevity or heat?
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I have received none.
 
You guys have seen them a bunch of times now but why not share them again:

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The blue one used to have smooth scales but I ended up modifying it just to give it a little flash and extra grip.
 
David Mary said:
Well, I carry one next to my skin, as a neck knife for the past year or so, and it is still rocksolid (pun intended). I also have been carrying one on my belt since the end of January, and it is good to go.



I have received none.
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Thank you, I want to check it out at at some point. Fine looking blades as usual sir.
 
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