Serration - what to cut?

[Rower]

Hello, all. I'm new to the forum, and will ask a question that many of you surely will find stupid. Here it is: What is the point of the serration on the blade on the SEAL knives? What type of material does this serration cut better than the rest of the blade? I'm thinking of buying the SEAL 2000, but do I need it? Should I rather go with the Government Agent which, as you all know, isn't serrated?

Kind regards

Rower

 

[Ron Andersen]

Hi Rower,

Originally posted by Rower
...What is the point of the serration on the blade on the SEAL knives? What type of material does this serration cut better than the rest of the blade?...Should I rather go with the Government Agent which, as you all know, isn't serrated?...

Serrations adds a "high performance" capability to a knife's cutting ability. It shines while cutting fibrous materials (such as rope). In the case of the SEAL Knife 2000, the SEAL Teams requested that whatever knives they consider have serration.

With some users, serrations are a "love/hate" thing. If you either "hate" serrations or have strong reasons for wanting a plain edge, you may wish to pass on the SEAL knife 2000. If you were not aware, the Government Agent is a notably lighter, thinner blade.

 

[Rower]

Thanks for your answer to my question, Ron. I have nothing against serrations, just wanted to know what they're used for. I'll think I'll go for the SEAL 2000!

Rower

 

[New Pig Hunter]

Go for the SEAL 2000. I have one and it's a great knife. I don't care for the serrations but no big deal. But I do like the massive thickness of the blade.

Cheers,

Carl