Serrated or Non-Serrated... that is the question!

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Dishonor39

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I was thinking about picking up an ESEE-3mil and was wanting some input on serrations vs plain edge. It would be for EDC urban carry. I have an Izula II can fill that roll nicely, but am suffering from the addiction that is ESEE. All my other ESEEs are plain edge, was wanting to know if anyone can make a good argument for serrations or share some experiences they have had with ESEE serrated blades. Thanks
 
I was thinking the same thing. Plenty of straight edge knives. I may try a step child serrated. :). Beside I hear Esse ones are esay to sharpen??
 
Go for it !
I think you'll enjoy the ESEE3MIL-S makes a great urban tool & yes the serration are the easiest to sharpen with rod or flat stone
 
the serration closest to the choil makes a great dedicated fire steel striker for 3/8" and smaller rods.
some people feel serrations are better for cutting cordage.
The serrations make crazy shavings & fuzz sticks.

all that said, I still prefer a well sharpened plain edge blade - YMMV.
enjoy!
 
I also prefer a straight plain edge. But on those few times I needes serrations they would've been nice. But all it's ever meant to me is a little longer job. It's never been a deal breaker for me.
 
If it's for EDC and you live in an urban environment, I'd go with serrations. In my experience, serrations work the best on synthetic materials which is what you mostly encounter in urban environments. Of course YMMV.
 
I feel that its better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. That being said, I have almost never used the serrated edges on my knives that have them.
 
1066vik said:
the serration closest to the choil makes a great dedicated fire steel striker for 3/8" and smaller rods.
some people feel serrations are better for cutting cordage.
The serrations make crazy shavings & fuzz sticks.

all that said, I still prefer a well sharpened plain edge blade - YMMV.
enjoy!
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+1

I don't like them, but it is all personal preference. What I don't like, may be your cup of tea.
 
Huxley said:
If it's for EDC and you live in an urban environment, I'd go with serrations. In my experience, serrations work the best on synthetic materials which is what you mostly encounter in urban environments. Of course YMMV.
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I agree with this and bought my 3mil with serrations for this very reason...
 
1066vik said:
the serration closest to the choil makes a great dedicated fire steel striker for 3/8" and smaller rods.
some people feel serrations are better for cutting cordage.
The serrations make crazy shavings & fuzz sticks.

all that said, I still prefer a well sharpened plain edge blade - YMMV.
enjoy!
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x3 well said...
 
I wanted the serrations for pretty much the same reasons. I wanted the 3MIL for an edc and felt the serrations would do well in an urban environment versus synthetic materials. However they also come in handy in a wilderness situation doing things like cleaning up notches in hearth boards. If you're injured and down to one hand they can help too perhaps giving you the edge you need (no pun intended there) to survive. Below are some pics from a thread I did on using mine to start a fire in the rain using only my left hand.

And yes the ESEE serrations are easily maintained.

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The full thread is here.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750505



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Dishonor39 said:
I was thinking about picking up an ESEE-3mil and was wanting some input on serrations vs plain edge. It would be for EDC urban carry. I have an Izula II can fill that roll nicely, but am suffering from the addiction that is ESEE. All my other ESEEs are plain edge, was wanting to know if anyone can make a good argument for serrations or share some experiences they have had with ESEE serrated blades. Thanks
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I have been going back an forth on the same debate. I too live in an urban setting. My EDC is either my IZULA or HEST. All my other ESEEs are plan edge and that is my preference. But I don't own a 3 and thought let me check out the ESEE serrations, since everyone says they are the best. While I was trying something new, I went clip point too. I thought I would try something new while feeding the addiction!
 
Huxley said:
If it's for EDC and you live in an urban environment, I'd go with serrations. In my experience, serrations work the best on synthetic materials which is what you mostly encounter in urban environments. Of course YMMV.
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If I was going to have only one knife on me it would have some serrations. If you already have an izula, you have the plain edge covered.

Come over to the dark side with me, get the ESEE-3MIL-S. You'll love it.
 
Have pretty much the whole line-up and wanted to try something different. I got a 6 with the serrations and over time has become the " If I could only grab one knife" winner for me. I don't understand the anti-serration thing myself. It's not like your whole knife inventory has to be one or the other. Nothing wrong with having a couple serrated knives around. The serrations do great at firestarting prep duty, ripping away at tough to cut stuff and of course rope and line. The beauty of the 6 S when cutting tough stuff is the serrated part starts the cut for you and the longer straight edge finishes the job:thumbup::)
Esee's serrations are by far the easiest to sharpen ( when you actually need to)
 
A properly sharpened plain edge will do everything (and more) that a serrated edge will do. Just my 2¢.
 
I used to like the idea of serrations, a got quite a few blades with serrations, though rarely (if ever) used them. Then after reading all of the "experienced" peoples' posts on various fora, I decided to go for more plain blades.

Now, though, I'm thinking of a 3Mil, and I want serrations. All of my other ESEEs are plain so I think it'll make a nice change. And I've been really impressed with Mistwalker's pics of his 3MilS!

Claudiasboris
 
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