Need Serrated Folding Knife

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comtek

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In the video below, an expensive Microtech knife is used to cut through a plastic bottle without the bottle moving at all (or barely moving).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t4ddizqaok

No matter how hard I try I can't get my cheap Mtech and Browning knives to duplicate the deed. I have sharpened and resharpened my knives with different knife sharpeners. I even let my knife lover friends sharpen my knives but it still can't perform like the knife in the video.

Are all cheap knives like that? Doomed?

Basically, I need a serrated folder that is less than $50 to $100. I will be using it for when I go camping, hiking, or around the house, impress friends with slicing bottles of water without the bottle moving, cutting rope, boxes, etc.

What do you recommend?
 
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Easy answer in my book: From the makers to introduce serrations to pocket knives: Spyderco Endura or Delica. Fully SE. The Endura is a bit more expensive but well worth it if you want a trustworthy knife with good quality steel that can take a fine edge.

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=208

You have to remember that steel alloys play an important part in the performance you receive out of your knives. The chances that the Microtech can take a much finer edge and maintain that edge better then your current knives is a possibility.
 
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endura or delica is a good choice, spydercos serrations are imho as good as any and better than most, i prefer the spydie SE to MT SE FWIW.
 
Cold Steel Voyager....good *sharp* serrations, available in 4, 5, or 6-inch blade lengths.....
 
I have an old Spydie Delica Clipit SE in my pocket as I type this. I've really put this thing through the mill and it keeps on tickin'. Full Spydie SE is the cat's meow, and i also here good things about the Byrd SE.
 
The Spydercos are really nice. And I'm also impressed with the Voyagers.

So is Spyderco the only knife that has a full serrated edge?

Vaquero has a weird curve. Reminds me of the curved sword of the dude in the Mummy movie. Do you have the Vaquero?
 
Slicing a bottle like that has a LOT(almost everything) to do with technique.I have super sharp,hair whittling,ZDP189 blades taken down to a 10 degree angle(delica & stretch for instance),& still couldn't slice a water bottle without it falling over.

You need to work more on your swing,moreso than finding the right knife.
 
I have a feeling a fully serrated knife will be less likely to cut through a bottle like that. I highly doubt the microtech's serrations ever touched the bottle on that video. For lack of a better way to describe it serrations tend to pull through things and you have more resistance. You may be able to do that with a fully serrated knife but a plain edge with a good sharpening job should do it easier.

You'll find that the majority on this forum aren't all that fond of fully serrated knives as they tend to limit their usage and are harder to sharpen. I have a fully serrated delica that has gotten used and abused for years. After years of plain, serrated, and partially serrated knives I have to say that my preference is certainly for a plain edged knife 98% of the time. YMMV
 
Comtek, bottle and rope cutting are more technique than anything else, a friend of mine who takes part in cutting competitions often can cut free hanging 1" manila rope with a swing of his small Swiss army knife! If you look at the knives used in cutting competitions, you won't find any serrations...

Anyway, since you're looking for a serrated folder here are my suggestions:

-Cold Steel Vaquero. I've been using one and like it a lot. I got the ridiculously large one just for kicks, a smaller one would be better for EDC.

-Cold Steel Voyager (the 4" one would be my pic).

-Spyderco Endura.

-Spyderco Delica (if the Endura is too big)

-Spyderco Military (if you want something a bit nicer than FRN, I also love the flat ground blade)

-Benchmade Griptilian (if you're open to combo edges)

I like Spyderco's serrations best, but they all work.
 
Get a $5 machete, take the bevel down to a low angle with a file, and practice swinging, try a rough edge with a course stone and a fine edge with a ceramic. Length and a thin profile make for a fun day of chopping and slicing things. Whatever your using make sure to have a slicing motion to your swing.

Spydero Endura or look at the salt series if you want a full SE pocket knife.
 
i have a spyderco delica ZDP-189 SE in my pocket right now, that little guy is one of my favorites:thumbup:
 
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Slicing a bottle like that has a LOT(almost everything) to do with technique.I have super sharp,hair whittling,ZDP189 blades taken down to a 10 degree angle(delica & stretch for instance),& still couldn't slice a water bottle without it falling over.

You need to work more on your swing,moreso than finding the right knife.
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Hey I really appreciate it. I worked on my technique, and I can't believe I duplicated what I showed in the video with my $7 knife. I'll probably buy a cheap machette next time I go camping.

Francis, what's a FRN?

I'm now leaning more towards Spyderco. Thanks for showing me the salt series. I didn't know there was such a thing as blades that won't rust (besides diver knives and ceramic, etc). You learn something new everyday.

For the voyagers, the handles look cheap. What are your guys feedback for zytel?
 
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comtek

Zytel and FRN (Fiber glass Reinforced Nylon) are fiberglass with mixture of glass in it. You can google FRN or Zytel and look at some companies that explain the composite of it. In essence they are the same. The mix just differ. It is really TOUGH stuff! They may feel plastic but it is NOT! Many have tested it and it has proven itself through the years.

The SE Salt knives of Spyderco are great and you will not be disappointed! Low maintenance and just a great knife!
 
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