Question on striated blades

[timjmayer]

Recently saw the Kershaw groove...

does anyone know what the benefits of a striated blade are?

I like plain edges,,and being a fireman,,,many times have tried serated edges..only to have them put away after a time..

i am stubborn,,and like the way a plain edge cuts...

is a striated blade a good option?

thanks for any and all comments and opinions

 

[orthogonal1]

I thought they were just a visual thing - make 'em look like a file.

 

[T.K.C.]

I can not remember what RJ Martin said about the striations on his blades. I think he said it helps the knife cut better, I think. E-mail RJ Martin and ask him. http://www.rjmartinknives.com/

 

[RJ Martin]

Tim: The striated blade provides a unique visual appearance for the knife. I have made over 100 customs with striated blades-I have had a few users who claim that the striated blade cuts better. IMO, this is probably because it reduces friction in some materials, because the striations reduce the contact area between the blade and the material being cut. So, binding is reduced. Also, the blade will be tougher laterally, because of the extra material in the blade that results from the ridges.

 

[RJ Martin]

Tim: The striated blade does not have a serrated edge-It's a plain edge, cuts and sharpens like a "regular", ground blade.