Why don't H1 folders have a combo edge option?

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It seems you can only get an H1 folder in SE or PE. Most of the cutting chores I do on a boat when fishing require both edges. Cutting rope with the serrated portion, cutting line and bait with the plain edge. I've gotten some bad snags where a some spyder edge would have cut right though some thick reed/weed plants. Has there been any demand for CE h1 knife? Would any of you like to have a combo edge h1 folder?
 
I'd carry one SE and one PE. From experience with my CE D4, CE just doesn't give you the best of both worlds-not enough useful cutting edge.

Or a H1 Dyad, that would be awesome!
 
I wonder if it has something to do with the work hardening properties of H1. The serrated part of a combo edge would be harder than the plain part from the extra grinding. I'm not sure how much of a difference it would make in usage but it's something to consider. There has to be some reason though because there is obviously a demand for CE knives in general.
 
Personally I have no desire to see combo-edge anything. Either go full serrations or full plain edge. Get off the fence about it :rolleyes:
 
wongKI said:
I'd carry one SE and one PE. From experience with my CE D4, CE just doesn't give you the best of both worlds-not enough useful cutting edge.

Or a H1 Dyad, that would be awesome!
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i also carry a se and pe. atlantic in the back pocket and ukpk (as of 2 days) in my front pocket. all the combo edge knives i've had i didn't like too much. i'd much rather have a full edge of one kind or the other.
 
I'm not a fan of combo edges either, but for the purpose I'd use it for (the boat) I could see how it would be useful.
 
some like combo edges, some dont. (( unnecessary vulgarity ))

Dont like combo edges, DONT BUY THEM. Some of us HAVE A USE FOR A COMBO EDGE (( unnecessary vulgarity ))
 
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IIRC this came up when the Salts were first released. I believe the explanation was that the company was trying to limit the amount of SKUs they'd have to add.

I wouldn't have any use for a CE Salt series knife, but I can see the appeal.
 
Hi EDCguy,

It's a decision that we have to make when we introduce a model. It's difficult to produce 3 variations of each edge for each model. Especially challenging when you want to add more than one color.

The call is usually Eric's and mine as to the number of and what edge configurations are used. In the case of the H1 blades, it seemed to us that those that would want a serrated edge H1 blade would probably want full serrations. The characteristics of plain vs serrated on H1 are more dramatic than in other steels.

sal
 
wongKI said:
I'd carry one SE and one PE. From experience with my CE D4, CE just doesn't give you the best of both worlds-not enough useful cutting edge.
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I work in the printing buisness installing and working on printing equipment and i find my combo edge Medowlark to be the best tool i have I can cut nylon straps and rope off the skids when i get them from over sea with the serreted edge and i can cut off the plastic with the plain edge and i can cut paper with the plain edge or peel an apple with the plain edge.

I prefers combo edges instead of just plain edges. Carrying 2 knives is slly in my opinion.

But to yourpoint i had a little byrd robin while it was a great little knife i would agree that it had niether enough of each blade to be usefull (but it is a great little tough knife).

If the sheepole wouldnt be so scared i would carry a CaraCara combo edge.

I even like the Natives little bit of plain edge at the tip of my serrations its small,but enough.

Combo edges are the best of both worlds in a 3 in or more folder. IMO.

Sixheads
 
I have a Salt 1 with SE and the tip has nice large part that is unserrated. This tip is great for small work that requires a straight edge.
 
Coop has a good point, seems like most serrated H1 models have a bit of PE at the tip.
Which means the SE blades are really CE blades, but with hardly any PE. Okay, I know, that's stretching it, but I think Coop has a good point.

I only have one SE Salt series knife (the Aqua Salt), but that's beginning to sell me on SE knives in general. I may need to pick up an SE Pacific Salt and try that for EDC. Up till now I have to say I haven't had much use for SE or CE blades, but that's frankly been an unwarranted prejudice. My SE Aqua Salt does not have the drawbacks I thought it would, just takes some getting used to. Still, I'm not completely sold yet. What I am sold on is the Spyderco Spyderedge, I think the Spyderco serration design is superior to most others. And I'm not a scientist, but I've heard (and believe) that serration design is critical, and ranks right up there with steel type.
 
IMO a Pacific Salt in CE would be the perfect fishing/boating knife. The PE part of the blade would be great for cutting bait, fillet tasks, and food prep, while the SE would be great for cutting line, rope, hoses, etc.

I'd love for Spyderco to do a limited run of Yellow Pacific Salts with the CE. :)
 
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