Spyderco Serrata

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:) Just got this one.







Interesting comparing the Serrata to the BushCraft.
The Serrata is larger and feels more substantial, but is not much heavier.

 
Good stuff, Mr. Reject. At 0.22", that's a pretty thick puppy, and it looks like it would be comfortable in the hand. And the sheath looks great too. I'm jealous.

Edit: the Spydie website says 0.238" thick.
 
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Wow, that is a chunky monkey!

Looks nice though! Let us know how it is as a user. :thumbup:
 
Cast 440c doesn't really entice me too much. How does she perform (if you've gotten a chance to use it).
 
Next fixed blade is going to be this bad boy. That thickness! I hear cast 440C with a solid heat treat actually holds up super well.
 
It's a very interesting knife, kind of specific in focus though. I have spoken to the designer, he has stated that it is intended as a general purpose knife for camp and general purpose cutting tasks, specifically abrasive materials, but has specifically said that it should not be used for batoning or prying, due to the fact that cast 440C is not a particularly tough steel. He has also stated that it is optimally run with a coarse edge finish to take advantage of the nature of the steel.
 
I just received mine last week and I started singing that Doris Day song "Que Serrata, Serrata" because I was that giddy. It is made in Tawain to answer you Jibbles. I haven't had much of an opportunity to test it out, but I love the thickness along the tang (substantial), the balance, heft and overall looks. If you're looking for a fixed blade, give it a look.
 
Reject,

Thanks for those great pics. I have been wondering about this FB. Really curious to know more from folks who have used the knife. It is a bit of an enigma to me - thick like a brute, but not designed for the baton treatment.
 
Reject,

Looks like the G10 handle material is not flush with the steel of spine everywhere - very noticeable when in the hand?
 
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Geode said:
Reject,

Looks like the G10 handle material is not flush with the steel of spine everywhere - very noticeable when in the hand?
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Must be just the bad photos. The steel to G10 fit is flush; I can’t feel the join point when it is in the hand.
:o In fact it is hard to find, when you are feeling for it.

I can see what you mean when looking at the photos, it must just be the way the G10 angles off from the steel.
 
Reject said:
Must be just the bad photos. The steel to G10 fit is flush; I can’t feel the join point when it is in the hand.
:o In fact it is hard to find, when you are feeling for it.

I can see what you mean when looking at the photos, it must just be the way the G10 angles off from the steel.
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That is great - thanks for the post.
 
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I have used Boye dendritic 440c for years in both fixed and folding knives. Dendritic 440c truly does keep cutting after it appears dull to your finger. A coarse edge is best and it does not need a lot of sharpening. I know from personal experience that it cannot take "abuse" without chipping. It is a steel for knives that are made to cut, not for knives that are to be pry bars or used to split rocks. To bad it's not a Boye design since he really pioneered the steel but I believe he doesn't do collaborations.
 
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