Straight edge or serrations which do you prefer and why

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Kim Breed

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With all things being equal in steel and temper which do you think is better. How about after multiple edge sharpening.
 
I prefer PE mostly because that's what I'm used to and ease of sharpening for me. As for serrations, there are certain times I prefer the cutting power they provide, but in the end just not worth it to me.
 
Plain edge with a recurve, because I can sharpen.

I really have no need for a comboedge, though I do own one (of eight). It was an impulse buy pretty much.

I will also be one of the first to say xSTRAIGHTxEDGEx :|

\/ I'm not edge, but some of my best friends are. :]
 
Ascoe said:
I will also be one of the first to say xSTRAIGHTxEDGEx :|
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wow. never seen any other 'Edgers in here. neat.

"Always gonna keep in touch
Never want to use a crutch!"

abe
 
I prefer a straight edge personally. They are easier for me to sharpen, and for what i use a knife for a plain edge just works better for me.
 
Although, those that put the serrations towards the tip have done the right thing.

I love multi bevel grinds, done the right way. I think Bud Nealy, and Microtech have done a fantastic job with their multi angle grinds. Whatcha thinking of doing, Kim?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Plain edge for me simply for ease of sharpening. In my experience, if you live a normal life and maintain your plain edges, then the advantages of serrations mostly go away. You always have a sharp blade.

If you don't maintain your edges, or go to places like you've gone to Mr. Breed, where perhaps circumstances might prevent ongoing edge maintainance, then perhaps serrations have a place.

Just not for me most of the time.

John
 
I've always found serrations always seem to get in the way,I don't like the way they "tear". Plain edge knives seems to resell better as well.After reading many threads on this topic it seems to me that the majority of knife users prefer plain edges which doesn't explain why so many serrated knives are available.
 
mrd74 said:
I've always found serrations always seem to get in the way,I don't like the way they "tear". Plain edge knives seems to resell better as well.After reading many threads on this topic it seems to me that the majority of knife users prefer plain edges which doesn't explain why so many serrated knives are available.
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Sure it explains it. The people who are spending $100 on a knife aren't buying serrations as much. Therefore there are more avaliable.
 
i have a BM551S being my only knife with serrations. I use it when i need to saw through wire or rubber or cardboard.
 
I like plain edges better. I don't really know why. Sure they're easier to sharpen, but I can sharpen serrations pretty well, so that's not why. Maybe it's the way they look?

I keep telling everyone I'm gonna break down and buy a serrated blade some day... but haven't so far. If I do, it'll probably be the Kershaw National Geographic tool thingy. One of my friends got it for his girlfriend on Valentine's day and I've played with it some... pretty damn cool.
 
plain edge all the way, i will probably never buy serrated knive again either, and get this, my experience with serrations is from my spyderco's, which are amongst the best.

i smply have found that, somehow, a serrated edge dulls easier in my hands than a plain edge. i'd get a serrated police, slice up some cardboard and paper (very sharp in the beginning, cuts well, like a plain edge almost) and 2 minutes later it has become a "snagger".

i've also found that the usual reason often mentioned, cutting rope, is not applying to me. i cut rope much better and faster with plain edge, serrated edges snag and catch all the time, everytime.

i've found only TWO good use for serrated edges: on tough plastic they work nicely, and they make nice kitchen cutlery. other than that i think they're nothing but trouble.

and trust me, i have tried to like and them. i tried them to open my enveloppes, boxes, tried to cut rope, string wood and clothing-fabrics, tried to peel fruit, whittling, you name it........; it's "snag-catch-'n-drag" every single time. i hate em

so there you have it: plain edge it is.

sorry for the longwinding and whining post.

denn
 
I read on another forum that plain edge does not really work for cutting seatbelts - that the only way to cut a seatbelt with a PE is to stab the belt and that a cutting motion will not work unless the edge is serrated. Anyone have any info on whether this is accurate or not?
 
I have a use for both, so I carry both. Serrated knife is a Spyderco FRN, and it's so thin I never notice it in my waistband. Plain edge is a BM balisong or a MT auto.

I have no use for combo edges, because IMO, there's not enough of either to be terribly useful. I'd rather have a plain edge than a combo, but since I can, I carry a full plain and full serrated.
 
AlonzoMosely said:
I read on another forum that plain edge does not really work for cutting seatbelts - that the only way to cut a seatbelt with a PE is to stab the belt and that a cutting motion will not work unless the edge is serrated. Anyone have any info on whether this is accurate or not?
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that's not true. well, only if your plain edge is dull. a good PE goes through a seatbelt like buttah
 
I prefer plain edges. I think serrated are going to end as a fad. Even though they (serrated) don't need to be sharpened as often, you can cut just about everthing that needs to be cut with a plain edge. Plus the plain edge is easier to resharpen.
Scott
 
Plain edge, definitely. I can't imagine buying a custom knife with a serrated blade. There's a time and a place for serrations and Spyderco has that market niche covered nicely.
 
AlonzoMosely said:
Dennis75, so if my plain edge shaves hair or slices hanging paper, it's going through a seatbelt no problem?
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sure, just don't polish the edge too much, leave it somewhat gritty for pullcuts
 
dennis75 said:
sure, just don't polish the edge too much, leave it somewhat gritty for pullcuts
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You guys should go to a junkyard sometime... They're pretty fun places to test out knives.
 
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