Outbounder with Veff serrations?

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Yogi619

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Hi everyone,

I have a D2 Outbounder that I EDC. I'm a dog trainer by trade, and live on a 280 acre ranch, so my knife gets used for everything from slicing apples, cutting open bags of quikrete, scoring drywall, and even some light prying .

I appreciate a good sharp knife, however, I'm not the best at sharpening, and the dogs keep me busy most of the day.

I recently learned about Veff serrations, and I really want to try them out. For what I typically use a knife for, I think they're a good match for me. However, I'm not sure if I want to send my Outbounder in for serrating (full blade), or if I should buy something else to have serrations put on. The serrations look like a great match for a hawkbill style blade. I have also been looking at the Strider SA and SA-L, for their toughness.

If I decide to send in my Outbounder, I also thought about a re-heat treat. Possibly by Paul Bos.

Lastly, you can see that I have sport tape on my scales for thickness, so if I decide to go that route, I'd like custom scales made.

Suggestions and opinions on all of the above?

Thank you.

 
You will end up turning your knife into a chainsaw. Those serrations are less than ideal for any delicate task you may encounter. You might be better off buying a dedicated knife with a fully serrated blade.
 
I don't have too much of a need for fine cutting tasks, but I'm definitely open to suggestions on a dedicated serrated knife if that's my best option. I'm not too keen on the idea of carrying two knives around, so any suggestions on an EDC serrated fixed blade that can handle a fair amount of abuse would be helpful.
 
I own and use serrated knives, and have tried the "Veff" serrations on another brand. They tear through material and are a bit more time consuming to sharpen, and have rolled easier because of the steel "AUS8" and the depth to which they were cut. You may be better off having a custom maker serrate that blade in a less aggressive manner. Ultimately it is your call, but the Veff style in my opinion are a bit too aggressive for everyday cutting tasks. They appear to be mor specialized for say self defense scenarios or abrasive material cutting occurring on a daily basis.
 
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