Talk me out of a serrated blade.

The H1 serrated dragonfly really fits into the mold you're trying to fill being so impervious to corrosion. You don't think twice about getting a bunch of crap in the pivot (fruit juices, cake icing, etc.) or all over the blade because you can rinse and wash it worry free, like it was a butter knife in the sink.
 
Like others have said, if you dont plan to sharpen the knife, or atleast sharpen it very rarely, a serrated edge might not be a bad choice. When i turned 18 and was legally able to buy a knife I pretty much knew anything about knives. I would always like combo edges because I never sharpened my cheap Kershaw Leek or crappy S&W. After the knife would dull, the serrations would always be able to cut through stuff like cardboard even with a really dull edge. Now I really hate the idea of combo edges. The typically look pretty ugly ascetically and I just don't have a need for the serrations. I feel like you also end up with two separate edges to sharpen, if you even have proper equipment to sharpen the serrations. Like others have said, if I bought a knife with serrations, I would definitely buy a fully serrated knife. It all comes down to preference, though.
 
i dont care for serrations, but I understand the OPs thoughts 100%.
the few knives that i have that are serrated (or partial) are ones that dont get the attention that most of my other knives get.
in general, i keep one in the truck, garage, tackle box, and hunting pack for tasks that just feel like they call for a beater with serrations.

worst case, you get it, dont like it and pass it on to the next guy - atleast then, you will know
 
Like others have said:
  • Serrations can have their uses. It's a tool, and if you want/need the serrations, get it, use it, and don't worry about it.
  • I don't prefer serrations myself and don't buy them anymore. But that's only because I don't have common uses that would benefit from serrations on a folder. If I did, I'd get one, no question.
Think of it this way.....you can own multiple knives! ;) Get the one you want with serrations, and then get some more without serrations.
 
KAEDC said:
Combo edges are dumb, PE or full serrated!
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Yes, this^^^^^^

However, I also feel that way about Tantos. One of my first "tactical" (whatever that nonsense is) folders was a Kershaw Blur with a combo-tanto blade. I ended up literally rounding off the damned tanto so I could sharpen is easier on rods or portables (no stones) and well, I just hate that half the blade is wasted on the serrated portion. It looks pretty mean though...
 
I say go with a quasi-serrated. Get the straight edge and sharpen it up to like 140 or 220. It'll cut like a serrated, but you can also resharpen it. Granted, you will require a light touch when working on burr removal because a big, thick-ass 140 burr ain't gonna strop away--at least, not without shredding your strop somethin' good.
 
I have numerous of both and if I had to pick one I'd go with partially serrated without a second guess.

I use my serrated blades all the time for cutting things like: rope, paracord, fuel / oil lines, rubber, plastic, branches, bone, etc...

When I carry a blade without serrations I always seem to find myself needing them. Ultimately it comes down to what you do and what situations you may find yourself in.

If you 'city carry' : open mail, open boxes, cut your steak, then get a nice sharp plain-edge. You won't need serrations.
 
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