Verdict is in: Serrated Blades Are Best for Utility

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I've noticed that the majority of folks here who weigh in on this subject seem to prefer plain edge blades, but after lengthy testing, I disagree.

I have found that for all around chores in and around my suburban home, nothing beats the fully serrated blade, in this case the Spydie Endura. The real-world things I cut include overgrown plant growth, cardboard boxes, bags, string, and packages. For all of these tasks the serrated is better, because plain edges (even when sharp) too often slide off string and twigs without grabbing and cutting. Bear in mind I don't have time to sharpen my blades every day, so when I need a knife to grab and go, it's going to be serrated.

And the all-too-frequent criticism here against partially serrated blades is silly, too. My full-size Griptilian is one of my best cutters.

I've decided that plain edge is pretty much good for opening mail, whittling, and placating sheeple. :p
 
Serrated blades are for guys who cannot sharpen a knife, buy a serrated cheapie from Wal Mart, beat it up and throw it away.
 
There are two main tribes of men who think serrated knives are best. Those tribes are the Kidz, who are scattered all over, and the Buttcrax, who are divided between California and New Jersey.
 
He-he-he, Ookpik said ****. He-he-he.

Did somebody just call me a "Buttcrax"?
 
Serrated works just fine for overgrown plant growth, cardboard boxes, bags, string, and packages.

The man who knows how and keeps his straight edge scary sharp is not disadvantaged in the least however.

We know by their very nature that serrated blades keep cutting longer than non-serrated as a rule. Thats because a serrated blade has about 3 times the cutting surface vs straight blades given the same blade length. So it is natural to assume they will cut longer [ and in fact they do ].

I'm one to keep my blades non-serrated blades sharp. I'll not be disadvantaged in those chores around the house and will be advantaged in many others.

I own both, the only ones in the pockets are the straight blades. I take great pleasure in the fact that the knife edge touches and material seperates cleanly.

And when sharpening is necessary, straights are much easier overall.

I don't think the verdict is in yet. But if you are one not so inclined to sharpen as needed and prefer to use a relatively dull knife most of the time, serrated will fill that bill better than straight.

Brownie

Brownie
 
if you cant decide buy a half and half . I don't like fully serated blades anyway. buy a spydie half serated best of bothe world
 
I think the half serrated blades are worse than the full serrated. Both the plain part and the serrated part aren’t long enough to do much with. Serrations are no good, no how!

Edited to add: I almost forgot, Welcome to BladeForums! :)
 
Originally posted by brownie0486
We know by their very nature that serrated blades keep cutting longer than non-serrated as a rule. Thats because a serrated blade has about 3 times the cutting surface vs straight blades given the same blade length. So it is natural to assume they will cut longer [ and in fact they do ].
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Wouldn’t they also take three times longer to sharpen? Even longer if you take into account the difficulty? I have to admit, I’m too lazy to sharpen my serrated steak knives and they do cut well for a long time. :)
 
Serrations are harder to sharpen and tend to rip through fibrous material; which is ok, until you consider whether you would want your surgeon to test his serratted scaple on you. Serrations and fine cutting do not go together.

n2s
 
Originally posted by Mongo
Ya got some nomex underpants?;) :D
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Yep. And to clarify, plain edge is perfect for custom knives, bowies, and gentlemen folders. But for real-world use as a tool, serrated is the way to go. Even nature knows it, shark teeth have serrations. :p You flamers are just being weenies.
 
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