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Plain or Serrated????
- Thread starter ESEERATFAN
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It seems like a nearly one-sided vote so far, and I tend to agree with the landslide. I don't like to (try to) sharpen serrations; it's *much* easier to sharpen a plain edge. On top of that, I seldom need to saw through ropes quickly so I really don't have much call for the reputed strength of a serrated blade. On top of that, I find everything I have to cut will be handled pretty well if my (plain edge) knife is sharp. 
I sometimes wonder if the real function of serrations is keeping the sharp part away from hard surfaces that could dull the edge.
I sometimes wonder if the real function of serrations is keeping the sharp part away from hard surfaces that could dull the edge.
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Plain edge. I like the clean cuts and do most carving close to the choil. I like you have used serrations for carving and hated them. I went back to buying all my knives with a plain edge. In tactical or rescue situations serrations may be the way to go.
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Even cutting twine - if the plain edge is nice and sharp then it'll do the job just fine.
Combo edge = worst of both worlds. I would rather carry 2 knives - one plain and one fully serrated (if I found myself in need of a serrated blade).
I only own one serrated blade, I carry it every day (for almost a decade now) and never use it - it is on my LM wave and I have used the plain blade plenty of times, just never needed to go to the serrated blade. The plain blade is plenty sharp enough to handle any cutting task. If I ever decide to use the serrated blade it will probably be for the shape of the blade rather than the serrations.
People that don't keep their blade sharp may benefit from serrations, but my plain edge blades will slice a tomato better than my serrated steak knives ever did.
Combo edge = worst of both worlds. I would rather carry 2 knives - one plain and one fully serrated (if I found myself in need of a serrated blade).
I only own one serrated blade, I carry it every day (for almost a decade now) and never use it - it is on my LM wave and I have used the plain blade plenty of times, just never needed to go to the serrated blade. The plain blade is plenty sharp enough to handle any cutting task. If I ever decide to use the serrated blade it will probably be for the shape of the blade rather than the serrations.
People that don't keep their blade sharp may benefit from serrations, but my plain edge blades will slice a tomato better than my serrated steak knives ever did.
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plain here!!!!!
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Plain...its much easier to sharpen.
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For my fixed blades, I only carry plain edge.
There is more usable blade for field and bush types of work. The plain edge is also easier to sharpen in the field, which is a must if you need to rely on your blade as a primary source for food, shelter and fire. If I need a serrated blade, I carry a folder as well as this allows me to cut cord, perform finer tasks and serve as my backup
There is more usable blade for field and bush types of work. The plain edge is also easier to sharpen in the field, which is a must if you need to rely on your blade as a primary source for food, shelter and fire. If I need a serrated blade, I carry a folder as well as this allows me to cut cord, perform finer tasks and serve as my backup
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A friend of mine gave me a Gerber folder with a combo edge. It's in my edc rotation, but there's nothing I've had to cut that I could not have cut with a full plain edge. I believe the serrations detract from its usefulness. I would not spend my money on a serrated blade.
Seriously... The ESEE serrations are very friendly towards people who like to sharpen their blades themselves. I don't understand why other companies do not use these kinds of serrations as well.
x2... a sharp plain is as good as any serrated knife
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My vote is for plain edge also.
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There's gotta to be a distinction between good and bad serrations. I really like the serrations on my Byrd Wings but I hate those on this one S&W folder I own (http://www.jbrucevoyles.com/Direct/DSCN0029.JPG). Good serrations give you the opportunity to keep on cutting stuff when a plain edge is already dull. The ESEE serrations are, of course, on the good side...
