What is the best way to add Serrations to a blade.

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I don't want to type it all again so here is my original post.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ers-Fully-Ambi-for-Left-Hand-Adjustable-Pivot

One of the guys suggested adding my own serrations with a chainsaw file.

The knife is not expensive so I don't mind risking a mistake.

Any suggestions on how to do this properly? Should I do it to one side only like a chisel grind, or both sides of the blade?

Please read my original post before bashing me, or if you are curious as to why I would do this.

Thanks is advance. -Steve
 
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Someone can easily do serrations on a knife blade with a round file. Though I'm sensing your uneasy about doing this so don't try. Find one already like you desire. DM
 
The way to do it perfectly would be to get a fine tip sharpie and some type of jig ,a lansky with those triangluar stones for serrations comes to mind. Pre mark increments so they all match. Then go to town.

Honestly though a serrated knife is not neccassary for your needs. If you prefer something coarser or more aggresive then consider a coarse stone. Even something as coarse as 24 or 60 grit can get really sharp and still have all that "toothy" performance you are looking for.

I would look into a small fixed blade such as the spyderco/phil wilson south fork in s90v , easier to clean and ultimately more usefull. Take it up to a 1200 atoma since you like a coarser edge , and watch it last an incredibly long time.
 
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I chainsaw file and/or a decent set of needle files should get you going. You can even use some sandpaper wrapped around a dowel to really polish things up.

Now they do sell diamond serration wheels if you want it to look professional,, but those will run you about $350 or so each. ;)

Get a couple of old kitchen knives from a thrift shop and go to town practicing with the files. Mark your spacing with a sharpie, and start your cuts with triangle needle file if needed. You'll likely get the hang of it pretty quick. I'd go with a chisel grind and sharpen accordingly.
 
Much cheaper than the diamond wheels (less forgiving) are the pink wheels used on electric chain saw sharpeners. Put one on a bench grinder. You can build a jig or attempt free hand.
 
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