Straight edge vs. serrated

This is the way I see it.

I see serrations on a combo edge like 4 wheel drive on a jeep. When ever you get stuck in a mud pit while off roading you use your 4 wheel drive to get you out. The same applies to a combo edge when ever your plain edge portion gets dull and won't cut anymore, on the field for example, and you don't have any sharpening tools. Then you use the serrations as your 4 wheel drive.

It never hurts to have a back up edge.
 
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I love them because it gives me an excuse to carry an extra knife. And they're pretty nice for things like stretchy plastic, plastic packaging bands, and other tough things.
 
I personally prefer a staright edge blade. If sharp enough, a straight edge blade will cut through most rope and cords pretty well.
 
Tactical Tanto said:
This is the way I see it.

I see serrations on a combo edge like 4 wheel drive on a jeep. When ever you get stuck in a mud pit while off roading you use your 4 wheel drive to get you out. The same applies to a combo edge when ever your plain edge portion gets dull and won't cut anymore, on the field for example, and you don't have any sharpening tools. Then you use the serrations as your 4 wheel drive.

It never hurts to have a back up edge.
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That's why we all carry four knives at a time. Right? Riiight?

(Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

Kidding aside, I am starting to see some good to carrying a full SE blade along with my PE knives. Actually, my current EDC (for this week) is two SE blades and one PE.
 
I prefer combo edge with serrations going from the tip. I haven't seen many knife makers do that unfortunately for me.
 
If I ever find myself REALLY REALLY wanting to use a serrated edge then I'll pull out my Leatherman Wave from my belt holster and open the serrated blade and use that. All the rest of the time I'll use one of my plain edge blades - I can usually find one or two without too much effort. ;)
 
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