SERRATIONS--love em or hate em??

[Peroni1973]

Not really my thing. I can only see their application in SD knives really...

 

[Konstantin A-ata]

In general I prefer a plane edge, but I found that PS knives is very good for my EDC tasks, especially hard use types of folders - both of my Emersons are PS, Gerber Covert AF (love this little wicked blade), also serrations on the SAKs works just great. Full serrated knives is useless for me.

 

[Urban redneck]

For me, its either full serrated or full plain edge, I HATE combo blades, the worst of both worlds IMO.... I find that serrations really shine when they're on a curved/hawkbill blade like a Harpy or Tasman Salt

 

[jfk1110]

Thanx for all the responses guys. Has anyone checked out the mid-blade serrated knife thread by subwoofer. Definitely an interesting idea . I like it . Wish I was more computer savy I'd link it here. Maybe someone could help with that please? Again thanx for your input.

 

[jerryd6818]

Won't buy a knife with serrations. Always an exception to every rule, mine is except a bread knife for the kitchen.

 

[o4tg]

I agree with the post about combo edges above. I hate chasing a flat edge or serrations when cutting. I used to love serrations but now I'm not a fan. Maybe it's a combo edge thing and I need to try a fully serrated blade.

 

[Leftytwogunz]

Now that I'm good at sharpening, I don't need or want serrations on my knives.

This is it.

I used to get partial serrated when I was new to this, thinking that if the primary edge was too dull I could saw through if needed. That really becomes invalid once you learn to sharpen.

 

[ThePeacent]

I don't mind combo if there's enough PE, but I don't prefer it either.

I do EDC a fully serrated Spydie, though, and it is a freaking chainsaw.

Sharpens easily, and it's my main folder. For delicate tasks or things that require a PE I have my multitool, utility knife or a SAK or neck knife with small blade, always sharp and ready.

 

[jfk1110]

Thanx for all the responses fellas. I guess in the end it comes down to what the task at hand is. Now that the weather has warmed up I use /carry a serrated blade more often especially doing my side job as a tree climber. There is always the possibility of having to cut thru some serious rope in a jam. More than once I've had to cut thru 1" spectra rope to save someone, myself included some serious pain.