straight edge vs serrated edge ?

I'm not fond of blades that are half and half. I'm also not fond of serrations that have large teeth. I prefer serrations for self defense and have really come to love Smith & Wesson's little Hawkbill Linerlock (below). It's serrations actually are tougher than Cold Steel's, which has a tendancy to break off teeth when used aggressively against something it wasn't intended for. On the other hand, plain edges are good for carving things out of wood and making clean slices. Having both on one knife is more of a hassle than anything else, though in an emergency the teeth can saw through wood and other fibrous materials.

I like both, but not together.

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No use for serrated. Seems to me a "PE" is much easier to use & maintain, and the pointy end is the same, so.............
 
Good thing the search feature is down, so you won't have to read "do a search", which I'm sure someone is just dying to post on this thread.

I wonder how many "straight edge vs. plain edge" threads there are on here? Someone with the time and membership status could search and find out. Then we'd all know. :)

My only serrated edge is on a Leatherman Wave, and if a rope-cutting mood strikes I can dig it out of my briefcase and use it. Other than that all my knives are plain edge, which is my preference. Partly from aesthetics, partly from it's people-friendly look, but mostly from the fact that all of what I need a knife to cut can be cut by a plain edge.

I do understand that serrated edges are the more desired for some people though, as they'll have different demands of their knife than I do. Sounds like you, raz, need a combo edge though.

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I'm not a knife expert but here are the qualities I like in a knife - folder 3" blade
1. A point for some fine cutting and making a small hole in wood and such.
2. Plain edge for push cuts
3. Serrated edge 1.25" for saw cuts - rope and such
The two blades that meet my criteria closest so far are the Kershaw Junkyard Dog and the Kershaw Needs Work (with the 888knivesrus.com serrations added). There is enough of both types of edges for my needs.

It all comes down to what you will be doing with the knife to me. If you will be using it in the woods for a longish period of time than partial serrations might be a benefit. If it will be used as a EDC around the home than a PE might work since you can readily sharpen it.
 
I've found that even shaving sharp serrations snag rope fibers depending on the geometry, and returned spyderco and gerber for that reason. I cut thousands of square inches of rope with plain edge (see nease knives on youtube.com). Serrations are still handy for tomatoes, slow sawing of cardboard, and breaking plastic straps. Best solution is plain edge with several serrations near the tip (yes the tip) unles prying forces will be encountered.
 
i like PS folders mostly over PEs
for fixed blades i prefer PE as they will see wood,food and camping chores where a pe is just better.

my opinion

Maxx
 
I'm always going back and forth on this issue of plain edge versus serrated edge versus partially serrated. Not to mention the issue of where the serrations should be on the edge.

Yesterday, I dug out my partially serrated "spare" knife after cutting a few industrial zip-ties with my carry plain edge knife. Plain edge knife: BM710HS; partially serrated knife: BGWG7.The partially serrated edge was a bit faster, probably due to the serrations biting into the plastic.

Lesson: choose the edge style that works best for the task at hand. I prefer sharpening a plain edge, but there are times I really do prefer having some serrations for the cutting task I am doing.
 
The only serrated knife I like is my CRK Micarta Inlay Classic. I also have a PE one. I switch back and forth. The plain looks cleaner but the serrated one looks meaner. The serrations that CRK puts on its knives are very :cool: IMHO. :p:thumbup::cool:
 
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