Military...serrated or not.

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DOUBLESTACK

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Hi folks,
I'm having trouble deciding between the plain or serrated Military. I thought maybe if I post what I intend to use the knife for then you guys can help me out.
I need to use it for both utility and tactical applications as well as limited survival. I constantly have to cut parachute cord. Large honey comb pieces of cardbord that we use to rig vehicles for airdrop. These cardboards are hard on knife edges btw. Various sizes of military type nylon straps. Occasional rags for when cleaning weapons and what not. Not to mention your everyday regular knife uses.

Thanks in advance!


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Jess
 
I am sure either edge type would serve you well. I don't want to become involved in a serrated vs. plainedge debate. Both edge types have their merits.
I own the serrated version and it is a monster cutting tool. One thing I really appreciate about the serrated Military is the one inch of plain edge at the tip. It's just enough for many applications not as neatly accomplished with serrations.
Good luck making your choice. From what you've indicated about your intended uses, I'd lean toward serrations.

[This message has been edited by ptn (edited 11-12-2000).]
 
I generally prefer the plain edge Military to the serrated one. The plain edge really takes advantage of the Military's great blade geometry.

The serrated version is an excellent work knife though and it seems like it would meet your particular needs better than the plain edge. Serrations work well for things like sawing through thick cardboard and they keep the edge sharp longer during that type of heavy duty use.
 
Doublestack, the serrated should suit your rigging needs. Plain edges are nice, but the deciding factor should be the need to cut heavy material/multiple layers(ie the cardboard). The serrated really excels at that type of work. You can use a sawing motion that to cut through really heavy web straps, rope, layered cardboard, and wood. Even on thinner webbing and single sheets of cardboard, the serrated edge just tends to sepparate the fibrous material better. The serrated edge should also stand up to constant hard use a little longer between sharpenings. As ptn says, the serrated military has about a 1" plain section at the tip to use in any fine tasks.
I think that plain edges are great and the military in plain edge is a fine knife, but for your intended use I think the serrated would be much better.

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Hugh
 
Buy the one with the serrated edge. If it turns out that you don't like the serrations, a couple of minutes with a good grinder will take care of that problem, and turn it into a plain-edge blade.
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Dann Fassnacht
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I'd reccomend the serrated. It would seem it were specifcally designed with your job in mind.
John

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I love mine plain. serrated tears plain slices. plain is smooth and flowing

serrated is choppy and rough

I love just carressing the razor edge like a guitar string. I don't get cut any more since I have been doing it s long I have so much scar tissue on my fingers that it just shaves off a little no blood.

No really I am not a serial killer in a "B" movie
 
I wish Spyderco would make a partially serrated Military. I think it would be greatly appreciated by alot of us. I would prefer the plain edge Mil to the serrated one because I had an older plain edge and it was always razor sharp. But to be on the safe side, buy one of each
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michael


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...the one inch of plainedge at the tip of the serrated Military effectively makes it a combination blade. Approximate measurements of my Military's cutting edges are: plainedge 1 1/16", serrated - 2 5/8"....30%plain/70%serrated. What do you think?

Another little talked about characteristic of the Military is that you can make it cut like a much smaller knife. The contours in the handle, along with the choil and opening hole offer secure places to anchor "choked up" grips allowing precise control of the tip and first inch or two of the blade.

One thing for certain, DOUBLESTACK, you have chosen a great knife. Have you decided which edge to go with?

[This message has been edited by ptn (edited 11-13-2000).]
 
Thanks guys for all the help,
I have decided to go with the serrated version. A 50/50 blade would have been more to my liking. Even a 40/60 giving you a bit more plain edge would do.
I can get one here for 120+tax. I can get it for 99 bucks from a catalog but I prefer to handle and look over before I buy. This one has no problems. Blade is well centered.
Anyways Thanks again!

Jesse

 
I was undecided on this. I had always gone for a fully serrated Spyderco. I began later on in my collecting, that a plain edge will do 90% of tasks better than a serrated blade and still do the last 10% to a fair standard. The serrated edge is usuitable for many tasks. I love serrated knives and plain edge knives. Now I would go for a plain edge given the choice. Serrations look scary and make a great weapon, serrations are easy to sharpen and hold an edge longer. For a Military I went for a plain model. Either way it is a good knife, very good. My daily carry now.

W.A.
 
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