Half serrated blades, not fit for use?

Why not go with the best of both worlds. Spyderco Dyad, mini-Dyad. A thin PE for fine work and a heavy serrated for rough stuff.
 
I have no problem with saying a 50/50 blade can turn a good knife into junk. And if I had been in chat I would agree with anyone who says so. That is my opinion of them and I am sticking to it. Although I would have called them crap...
 
Partial serrations are a compromize that fill a need for those needing both a plain and a serrated blade but don't want to carry two knives. GronK is right, Spyderco has a much better solution - the Dyad series. These have a full plain blade that pivots on one end and a full serrated blade that pivots on the other. Smoky Mountain Knife Works has the full size for a great price - $49.99. Check it out at Smoky Mountain Knife Works. Just search for "dyad".
 
serrations change the physics of the blade edge, while blade material effects the reaction of the edge to the cut material.
 
I like a part serrated blade of at least 3.5" blade length. Any less length doesn't give one enough of each surface. The serrations work well on fiberglass reinforced tape, plastic strapping,duct tape and rope. I can cut the same things with a PE, but it is just easier with serrations. By using the serrated portion for such mundane things, I keep the plain edge section sharper for tasks requiring super-sharpness or fine cutting work. It seems most collectors like plain edges and they seem to hold their value if one is considering resale, though. If part serrated blades are so awful, how come so many manufacturers make them available? I have even sent back my main Sebenza to have part serrations added and have never regretted it. Reeve even puts the serrations on the correct side for rightys:)
Dave
 
I never took to half serrated (or full serrated) blades. I prefer plain blades that I can keep sharp myself with minimal equipment and can easily resharpen in the field. IMHO - a sharp plain blade will outperform a dull serrated any day. If you need a serrated - get a saw. Just MHO.

Tim
 
I just measured the blade on my AFCK:

4" OAL

1 3/4" serrated

2 1/4 plain

It's been about the most useful all around knife I've ever owned...use it to death and it rarely needs even touch-up sharpening. Probably because BM produces such a high quality product.

As others here are fond of saying, YMMV :)
 
In my reserve unit we work with a lot of rope since we are an Army boat unit. A 4" partially serrated edge is a good compromise since small lines (550 cord, twine, etc) require a PE and thick (2") lines require a serrated edge if you plan to cut it quickly. Furthermore, if you ever need to cut any rope fast you'll be glad you have a SE to do it. Don't laugh, a good knife can literaly save your life.

My SOG Pentagon Elite with a 60/40 edge is a good blade for this work. Don't let its "dagger look" fool you, it is a very versatile folder.
 
When I first got into knives, I bought combo edges thinking that having both types of edges available would be handy. It didn't turn out that way. I now use just plain edges, and they are easier to sharpen.

A friend who is a girl (not a girl friend) liked my fully serrated Jot Singh Kalsa. I didn't care for the edge, and just handed it to her. Her mom owned an apartment building, and the coarse edge helped her with many jobs. She loved it.

I did find a good use, wet rope. If I ever bought a boat or went on a long trip aboard one, I would buy a Myerchin, either fully serrated or a combo. However, once on dry land, I would revert to the LCC.
 
Now that there are many good sharpeners for the serrated blades it seems I've sold more of the 1/2 serrated blades. For the workman that has to cut alot of rope and rhino hide or visquene this blade style works great . That's the feedback I've received.:D
 
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