Myself, I prefer a straight edge, A serrated edge cuts many things well, but it is also a bear to sharpen, that is why I prefer a plain edge for a knife. My tool knife is a Grohmann #3 with the plain edge and a VIctorinox "Farmer" pocket knife. I also carry a Swiss Tool depending on what I am doing, there is a serrated edge on one of the blades. Mostly a matter of taste I guess. <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />