Serrated/ Serrated- rescue knife as an EDC discussion

[cchu518]

Hi Folks,
I wanted to generate some discussion with people who are more knowledgeable than myself about this. For those who are not bashing the idea of carrying serrated folder or rescue folders. I wanted to ask if anyone has had personal experience EDC'ing these types of knives and what the pros and cons are about EDC'ing.

I'm thinking about trying out a Byrd line full serrated to see how useful this item might be. In shopping around I saw that they sell a rescue pattern that has that blunted front and I was curious about the pattern. I was offered a Breeden rescue in a trade once. But I didn't understand the nature of that knife for normal EDC use. But it's an interesting shape. And I mean normal EDC for me which is gardening and cutting rope, breaking down a stick to make a handle for during hikes. Camping. Is there any situation that you have encountered where a type was more useful vs the rescue style knife?

Thanks in advance.
Chris

 

[eomeo]

I work in a warehouse sometimes and find that the serrations help cut plastic strapping. For most other chores I don't really notice a huge difference. I do appreciate having a sharp point on the tip though, and wouldn't want the blunted tip for EDC.

 

[SURVIVAL&WEAPONS]

Your edc chores sound like you can benefit from a rescue knife all serrated. I would recommend it for you if the price is right. But to do other tasks aside from cutting cordage, garden work, and sticks you will more than likely need another blade on you to do those chores.

 

[Franciscomv]

The "rescue blade shape" is the tried and true sheepfoot (or lambfoot) blade. I've got a few knives with that kind of blade and like them ver much, in fact I've got a bit of a fetish with sheepfoot and wharncliffe blades, the are great for most of my needs (wouldn't use them for hunting, although I've got a couple that would work).

I can't weigh in about serrations, since I seldom use them.

 

[uxo2]

some knifes are just TOO locked in to what they can do.
Rescue types are IMHO just that.
Spyderco makes a nice one so does benchmade.
Gerber has their Hinderers.


Sheepfoot and wharncliffes.

But when the serrations need sharpening.
It is a time consuming chore that you must do correctly
and not grind away the serrations.

For working in a warehouse enviroment.
A Box cutter is ideal...Cheap..replaceable blades.

Shop around.. find what suits your needs and taste.

I did play around with full serrations.
Then Combos

Now back to where I started.

A high quality, 3in plain edge has never let me down for GP EDC.