What are your serrated blade uses?

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So I get this burnt rubber smell from the vacuum and realize that the spindle is clogged. Kinda funny I guess, my Gf has long hair, this was truly a great application for a serrated blade. What are your serrated blade uses?
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Nice! I have a robot vacuum with a similar brush. Never had it that clogged up though :). I should use my serrated knife when cleaning it. Don't know why it hadn't occurred to me before.

My uses of my serrated ladybug is cutting soft plastic, clamshell packaging and different kinds of food packages.
 
mrdeus said:
Nice! I have a robot vacuum with a similar brush. Never had it that clogged up though :). I should use my serrated knife when cleaning it. Don't know why it hadn't occurred to me before.

My uses of my serrated ladybug is cutting soft plastic, clamshell packaging and different kinds of food packages.
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I hadn't thought of many either, so it may be interesting to see what other people say.
 
I had one I carried as a crash knife, horse people call 'em a wreck knife also. I like it in an easy to reach spot on the boat (sailboat) for quick and dirty line cutting with one hand. A blunted tip is nice for this as well.

Oh, and you should buy a shedding comb for your girlfriend! J/K! My wife sheds about that much, too! And she has the nerve to get upset over a few dog hairs...


-Xander
 
Cutting rope, meat, and never being too dull to hack through something.

In general, I've found that while serrated edges are better at some specific tasks, they can be useless for many tasks. Plain edges on the other hand, are useful for everything, if they are kept sharp.
 
I use my fully serrated pieces for cutting any sort of fibrous material, really, but mostly baling twine and the like out in the barn.
 
Is your girlfriend bald?! ;) I use my serrated edge for everything to be honest. thats why I like partial serrations
 
Smaug said:
Cutting rope, meat, and never being too dull to hack through something.

In general, I've found that while serrated edges are better at some specific tasks, they can be useless for many tasks. Plain edges on the other hand, are useful for everything, if they are kept sharp.
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Yes, I'm in the same boat. I have no use for serrated myself but I can see multiple specialized applications. EMT cutting seat belts etc.
 
I cant stand the SE blades.

I have a brand new Spydie in the box,and there it will stay.

NOTHING beats a really sharp PE.
 
Seatbelts and airbags. I only have one, and that's it's only use.
 
I've used SE knives for years, love them. They are used for everything people use plain edge knives for.
 
bomber258 said:
I cant stand the SE blades.

I have a brand new Spydie in the box,and there it will stay.

NOTHING beats a really sharp PE.
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Actually serrated blades cut rope and fibrous materials MUCH better than plain edge blades. They definitely have a purpose and excel at it. If they weren't such a pain in the ass to sharpen, I would use them 24/7.
 
Rope, zip ties, 'sawing' through plastic, wire stripping, bread...

I am a fan of serrations and combo edged knives, but I did surprise myself by using a super sharp FFG Endura to slice up a big 5lb hunk of raw beef, and it sliced it like butter.
 
I have used SE knives to cut anything and everything a PE blade can. I used to think they were only for rope but after carrying a few SE knives I realized they perform just as well as PE and often better.
 
seelow123 said:
Actually serrated blades cut rope and fibrous materials MUCH better than plain edge blades. They definitely have a purpose and excel at it. If they weren't such a pain in the ass to sharpen, I would use them 24/7.
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They're really easy to sharpen. I have seen several instructional youtube videos.
You basically just sharpen the flat side of the serration. No fooling around with ceramic rods of anything, just sharpen the knife like it's a chisel grind.
 
Chris Pierce said:
They're really easy to sharpen. I have seen several instructional youtube videos.
You basically just sharpen the flat side of the serration. No fooling around with ceramic rods of anything, just sharpen the knife like it's a chisel grind.
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+1 not sure why so many people feel that it's a daunting task. Even a Sharpmaker will make quick work of it. Aside from that, you don't need to "saw" through anything, you can usually push cut your way through stuff much easier with SE than with a PE blade. They hold their sharpness longer too.
 
They're essentially a much longer cutting edge accordion folded into a shorter blade length. More cutting edge per slice, and when cutting on hard surfaces only the points dull while the interior is protected and remains sharp. Initiates cuts easier due to reduced initial surface area at the point of contact for the force applied.

When you need a serrated edge there's nothing else that will do. I prefer plain edges for most tasks but there's no denying the utility of serrated edges. Just don't give me any of that combo edge nonsense! :D
 
Chris Pierce said:
They're really easy to sharpen. I have seen several instructional youtube videos.
You basically just sharpen the flat side of the serration. No fooling around with ceramic rods of anything, just sharpen the knife like it's a chisel grind.
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RevDevil said:
+1 not sure why so many people feel that it's a daunting task. Even a Sharpmaker will make quick work of it. Aside from that, you don't need to "saw" through anything, you can usually push cut your way through stuff much easier with SE than with a PE blade. They hold their sharpness longer too.
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Thanks for the info guys:thumbup: I guess the reason i said that is because i haven't had a lot of experiences with serrated blades and when i did, They were a total PITA to sharpen (But cut very well). I'll have to pick up FS ladybug one of these days to try it out.
 
seelow123 said:
Actually serrated blades cut rope and fibrous materials MUCH better than plain edge blades. They definitely have a purpose and excel at it. If they weren't such a pain in the ass to sharpen, I would use them 24/7.
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I bought my Endura because Spyderco will sharpen their serrations for free.
 
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