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Hi, I'd like to know what everyone thinks about the type of edge a heavy duty backup knife should have. Specifically, what I have in mind is my Strider MFS.
I use it as a sort of heavy backup that will take the crazy jobs. Prying, hacking, stuff you wouldn't want to do with most folders. Perhaps self-defense, but in any case, my AFCK would be the first thing I'd reach for. I'm not a mall ninja, so it's not like self-defense is going to be a major factor in deciding the edge.
Basically, accuracy and cleanliness of cut are not too important to me. I don't get to use the MFS much, but I'd like it to be sharp and stay sharp in an emergency.
So with these kinds of requirements, would you put a rough edge or a polished edge on the knife? Is there much of a difference in edge-holding between these two types of edge?
I use it as a sort of heavy backup that will take the crazy jobs. Prying, hacking, stuff you wouldn't want to do with most folders. Perhaps self-defense, but in any case, my AFCK would be the first thing I'd reach for. I'm not a mall ninja, so it's not like self-defense is going to be a major factor in deciding the edge.
Basically, accuracy and cleanliness of cut are not too important to me. I don't get to use the MFS much, but I'd like it to be sharp and stay sharp in an emergency.
So with these kinds of requirements, would you put a rough edge or a polished edge on the knife? Is there much of a difference in edge-holding between these two types of edge?