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This question is difficult for so many reasons. First, there aren't just one type of serrations, neither are they located on the same part of the knife. As I see it, too many serrations are bumpy jagged things that tend to slow down knives. And many times they're located on the lower end of the knife, where they won't do you much good.
Cold Steel knives have serration patterns I like. They're fine, sharp, cut quickly and deeply, even when the plain edge part of the blade begins to dull. I also find them easy to sharpen with the Lansky dogbone sharpener especially designed for Cold Steel knives.
These serrations look like fine teeth and they can sometimes chip off if used too aggressively. If they're too fine for your taste, I recommend you try other fine serrated teeth patterns, such as those made by Spyderco.
But yes, serrations can come in handy...or not, depending on your own preferences. And I wouldn't worry about what your sensei recommends...go with what you feel better with, unless he has a specific reason for it.
Cold Steel knives have serration patterns I like. They're fine, sharp, cut quickly and deeply, even when the plain edge part of the blade begins to dull. I also find them easy to sharpen with the Lansky dogbone sharpener especially designed for Cold Steel knives.
These serrations look like fine teeth and they can sometimes chip off if used too aggressively. If they're too fine for your taste, I recommend you try other fine serrated teeth patterns, such as those made by Spyderco.
But yes, serrations can come in handy...or not, depending on your own preferences. And I wouldn't worry about what your sensei recommends...go with what you feel better with, unless he has a specific reason for it.