Need Answers On The Combo Edge Blades...

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I want to buy the Nimravus by Benchmade, but don't know which blade I should get. Wondering how useful the combo edge really is on a 4" blade, and if you can get the job done with a plain edge? I also like the Modified Tanto blade but not sure what it's application is. If anyone has experience with these types of blades and can help that would be awesome. I don't want to end up with a bunch of knifes I end up not using.
 
I don't like Combo Edges. I tried them over the years and think they change a 4 inch blade into a 2 inch blade half serrated and half plain. Very limiting. I have found them the SE to hang up in some applications and you need specialized sharpeners for them which I have. Go with either fully serrated or fully plain. Serrations work great in certain applications but for an all around useful knife go with plain. My 2 cents. Good luck.

RKH
 
Thanks for the comments. I don't have a specific use in mind. I will carry it when we go to the river or hiking. Around the yard working from time to time. I am leaning towards plain edge, seams like it has been around the longest and is reliable. Any other thoughts please comment.
 
Buy 2 knives, the plain edge Nimravus and a small serrated folder from Spyderco.
 
I too don't care for combo edges. There is not enough of either one to get the job done. Try cutting through a garden hose with the 1.5" of serrations that you might find on an average combo blade. It doesn't really do the trick. JMO. :)
 
The concept with serrations is the points might dull when in use but the edge bewteen the serrations remain sharp say a serrated steak knife cutting a steak on a ceramic plate. I believe you might be able to get more cutting strength from serrated but in controlled cut applications you need a plain edge. also, if serrated edge are not sharpened regular the edge tends to deform over time that is you lose the point and wind up with rounded points on the serrations.

RKH
 
Single edged blades are a lot better for single blade knives in my opinion. If you want both look into getting a Stanley trapper. They were made by Camillus before they went bankrupt and closed. They have one serrated bladed and one that is not. They are 440 Stainless and still can be bought for less than $20.00 on the big auction site. They are a great knife for the price.

There is one that is listed now for $9.95 with $3.00 shipping. It has one bid (mine) but I won't bid higher than the opening bid so have at it if you want it.... I already have over a dozen of them.
 
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