Serrated Vs. Plain blade

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hey guys what do you think is best for a USMC KA-BAR (5-1/4" Blade; 9-3/8 Overall) in a wilderness survival situation in the north east a 1 1/4" serrated blade or a whole plain blade? tell me why as well

heres the link click of the little pictures to see both versions http://http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0006554515049a&type=product&cmCat=Search_Results_NYR&returnPage=search-results2.jsp&Ne=46&Ntt=fixed+blades&noImage=0&QueryText=fixed+blades&Ntk=Products&Ntx=matchall&trueNum=193&N=4124+48&nyr=1

thanks for your input
 
I say plain edge, A sharp straight edge cuts most materials just fine, especially out door items. Also easier to sharpen etc.
 
if you are not good with sharpening a knife, then serrated may actually be better, since it will go thru things A LOT faster than a not so sharp plain edge. and just get some professionals to sharpen the knife until you learn how.
 
EngineGrinder said:
if you are not good with sharpening a knife, then serrated may actually be better, since it will go thru things A LOT faster than a not so sharp plain edge. and just get some professionals to sharpen the knife until you learn how.
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Pretty bad advice, since many people who "sharpen knives" will screw it up every time. Learning how is not hard, and a cheaper knife like the kabar is a good one to practice with.

A serrated edge will just get in the way- since the serrated section is always in the part of the blade you would be whittling with.
 
Another vote for plain edge here. Reason being that a properly sharpened plain edge can reasonably perform all the tasks that a serrated edge can. The converse cannot be said. Ease of sharpening(especially in the field), cleaner cuts, better versatility.

Gautier
 
My vote is for the plain edge as well. The serrated edges always get in my way when I try to cut things like rops and string. Plus, when you try to get the full use of the blade, you can't! Because it's as if the 1 1/4" of the knife is unusable. You can't chop with it, and you can't apply too much pressure to this section as you will end up putting a big ding in the serration.
 
I recently got a CRKT Ultima w/ the Veff serrations. It's one of the few serrated blades that I like and don't mind carrying in the bush for a survival knife. The other would be my Vic one handed trekker. Great knife, 3/4 serrated. I've tried many other part serrated blades like the seal pup. It wasn't bad, but I hardly carried it. I have considered getting a blade with a plain edge and a serrated spine. The serrations don't ever get in my way. I use them to cut rope all the time. I have no problem w/ plain or serrated.
 
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