Serrations Question

[Gargs]

Quick question. For those with usage experience, how do you rate the quality of the Kershaw and ZT serrations? (This is NOT a for or against serrations question - there are plenty of threads for that.) For example, how do they compare with Spyderco (that's an example...no company names have to be used)?
Thanks,
Gargs

 

[Thomas W]

Hi Gargs

Just to clarify, we utilize mostly the "scalloped" serration pattern, but do still have the "two-step" pattern as well. Blackouts, Whirlwinds, Avalanches, Boa's, Tanto Blur, Vapors, 1004's, Sea Hunter come to mind.

I assume you want the scalloped pattern compared?

 

[spiralarchitect]

I carry a Random Leek every day. I prefer the scalloped serrations to the typical pointed serrations. They are much less apt to bind and snag IMO. I feel that there is much less of a tearing and more of a multi angle cutting thing going on. If you have ever been cutting rope and gotten kinda bound up or snagged you know what I mean.

All of that being said, most of my cutting is very light duty and I don't sharpen my own serrations (Kershaw does that for me). I would suspect that scalloped serrations would have to be sharpened differently than your standard type serrations.

 

[Gargs]

I believe scalloped is correct. Is that also the type on the ZT 0200? I'm just curious...because if they're good serrations, I like PS on a large using knife (as my Military), but if not, there's no way. If I ordered another ZT, I'd consider PS.
Thanks

 

[reholli]

I believe scalloped is correct. Is that also the type on the ZT 0200? I'm just curious...because if they're good serrations, I like PS on a large using knife (as my Military), but if not, there's no way. If I ordered another ZT, I'd consider PS.
Thanks

The ZT0200ST's serrations are the scalloped variety...kind of like a series of individual convex edges...they're razor sharp and I'm sure cut just fine...plus no sharp tips to possibly damage. They only take up 1/3 or so of the blade length on this model compared with many combo-edges that come closer to covering 1/2 the blade, which should make the no-serrations camp happier.

I confess I haven't cut anything with Kershaw's scalloped serrations yet, though...I just haven't needed them yet on the Leek I carry that has that style.

The older two-step style on my Tactical Blur (440A) have been used extensively to rip through more piles of boxes than I can keep track of along with shipping straps, etc. and they do quite well...the tiny tips will roll over a little (on this knife with this steel) with extreme use but touch up easily. They're pretty similar to Spyderco's and Benchmade's.

Anyway, I would think the ZT0200ST would be a great choice for anyone prefering serrations on a larger blade...it will probably be my next ZT.

Ray