Spyderco Serrations aka Spyderedges: Different Patterns?

[JD Spydo]

As many of you here know I'm a big fan of Spyderco's Spyderedged folders and fixed blades. It has been rather interesting over the years to see how Spyderco's products have evolved. However other than deviating from the serration patterns that they had back in the 90s it's fair to say that Spyderco really hasn't looked at other serration patterns it doesn't seem?

Now the two main Spyderedge patterns we currently have are the scallop & spike type patterns that you especially see on their Japan made units and to some extent on their GOLDEN CO units too. On the other hand some of their kitchen knives have a more rounded-wavy type pattern which I find does have some advantages working with food especially.

Has anybody else here wondered why Spyderco hasn't tried some newer and different serration patterns? I would actually like to see Spyderco try out some new serration patterns myself. I've been wondering about that for a long time especially with many of the other changes that they have implemented. But if you all are content with the Spyderedge patterns that Spyderco has at this time then voice your opinion on that too. Let's talk about this?

 

[Sosa]

You know I think the civilian would benefit with smaller serrations with needle like spikes.

 

[Slumblor]

One thing I will say about the serrations on my Spyderco kitchen knife, I feel like they are cut on the wrong side for food prep. They are nice, but they pull the knife away from the food rather than into it the way they are ramped. Maybe it's just me...

 

[JD Spydo]

One thing I will say about the serrations on my Spyderco kitchen knife, I feel like they are cut on the wrong side for food prep. They are nice, but they pull the knife away from the food rather than into it the way they are ramped. Maybe it's just me...

You know I have wondered why they cut serrations just on one side I'm sure that there is a valid reason. I actually have wondered if they did cut a zig-zag type of serration pattern how that might work. It would probably be a bit more labor intensive but I'm wondering if it would help performance?

As far as smaller, needle like serrations>> I really don't like that idea because most serration patterns that Spyderco has now are truly trying to your patience as they are now. Cold Steel has really micro type serrations and to this day I've never figured out how to sharpen them

 

[JD Spydo]

One discovery that my Forum friend "EVIL D" pointed out was how much more efficient serrations worked on "Full Flat Grind" blades. And I've noticed that the majority of Spyderco's culinary/kitchen knives do indeed have a Full Flat Grind.

Now on my older AUS-8, full Spyderedged CATCHERMAN model they had a completely different serration pattern. It was more of a low profile, rounded, wavy type of serration that seemed to have a lot of the same abilities as a super sharp plain edge does in some circumstances.

One other model that Spyderco had which was the older C-27 Jess Horn, Stag handled model>> a very coveted collector piece >> but it also had a serration pattern like none that I ever saw before or since then.