Why do you like combo edges?

that for somethings you need a saw like blade and a plain edge just won't "cut" it. pun intended :p
 
The plain edge works for most tasks, but the serrated is much better at cutting fibrous material like cardboard and rope. I just like having both on the same blade.
 
I'm liking what I'm hearing! I have never been a fan of combo edges, but I just became the owner of my most expensive knife ever: and it's a combo edge. Luckily, I am very open minded.
 
I like them because they look meaner. Mostly I prefer a plain edge for its clean look. I suppose the serrations could come in handy but my experience is that the serrated part is too short to get any seriuos sawing action going.
 
They're just more versatile...most of my knives are straight edges, but certain jobs have to be started with serrations. My main EDC, my M16, is combo. I'm willing to take the compromise in both areas for the versatility if I'm only carrying the one knife.
 
Ever folder I have carried has been a Combo edge until now.
Y'know those plastic binding straps they put on boxes, well my plainedge can't swick through it like the others, just have to adapt. Just one example.
However no more serrartions to tangle up and drag plastic sheets.

I do alot of box opening/breaking down palats and when the boss isn't looking using a BM 910 to cut rib eye steaks, it's the sharpest knife in the shop anyhow.

All the CE blades I get I can't help but wonder how more usefull they'd be plain and vice versa.
 
Neither do I. I like serrations, but on 99% of combo edge knives, they don't give you enough serrations to be worth it, and I'd rather just have a full plain edge. Especially since it's usually only an inch or so, and at the base of the knife where they're not as useful. Serrations are more useful at the tip or where there's some belly.

So I carry a full size plain edge knife as well as a full size serrated knife (currently a BM710HS and a serrated Spyderco Atlantic Salt).
 
I like the versatility of a combo edge, although I will readily acknowledge that a plain edge makes for a better slicer. Also, I like the way that serrations can create an initial 'bite' which gives the rest of the blade a path to follow.

What I would really like to get my hands on is a nice folder with a wharncliffe-style combo edge where the serrations are up front. I think this would be a useful design. The AG Russell Seamaster comes to mind, but it has a marlinspike I don't really need.

- Mike
 
I personally dont care for the look of a combo edge. I also dont think the section of serrations is big enough to make a difference in a folder, however serrations on most larger fixed blades is fine with me. I have to agree with Planterz though, that if I think I mine need serrations I just carry a fully serrated knife along with my EDC plain edge.
 
I prefer combo edges in 154CM and ATS34 blades because these steels give me fits trying to get them as sharp as I seem to be able to get other premium steels. My take on both these steels is that they take a crappy edge but they keep it. The combo helps so that it always cuts good. Other than these two steels I buy everything plain edge.
 
I'm with Planterz and Rat, I don't like them at all. I'd rather have one or the other.

Cliff
 
I like combo edges because I suck at sharpening. When do just need a plain edge though, there's never enough of one because of the serrations. I enjoy my Infinity because Its sharp as hell and doesn't dull.
 
I own a number of combo-edge knives, and don't have any specific concerns either way. However, when at work, my EDC is always combo-edge. When it comes to the plastic banding used to keep pallets of patio stones together, nothing bites through the slick plastic faster than some razor sharp serrations. Even if I don't finish the cut with the serrations, the plain edge can finish the job.

In short, I enjoy the versatility of combo-edges, they come in handy when you need that extra bite when starting a cut. I can't say that I have a preference either way, plain or combo. I do not care for fully serrated knives.
 
I've never been a big fan of combo edges, but then most of my EDC things can be handled with a plain edge. I'm also one of those that occasionally has to cut that plastic banding on a copier paper box - my Delica, Mini-Grip, Paramilitary go thru them no sweat :D Now, in saying that, when I'm doing yardwork, my junker is a Gerber EZ-OUT but it's probably closer to full serrated than anything. Recently, I bought a Buck/Strider 887SBT Police Advocate, which has a combo edge. It's the first combo edge blade I've purchased in about the last 50 or so folders I've purchased. I started to monkey with how to use that combo edge a bit and under the right circumstances, it's pretty nice - definitely has advantages over PE. I don't think, personally, that I would use one as an EDC, but then again, I haven't tried one that way either :D Rope/nylon webbing was definitely easier than PE. When I'm trimming branches and stuff, that serrated edge is pretty nice. Is there enough utility for me to get/justify another combo or full serrated edge? Actually, I think I'm going to get one as a backup for my daypack, in addition to the 887SBT. It's probably going to be one of the Spydie Rescue series with a full serrated edge. I have to wait a bit - bought waaaaayyy too much in the last few weeks at our Canadian pricing level :eek:

- gord
 
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