#244064 - 03/30/12 03:09 AM
Re: Do you use the serrated part ??
[Re: Chisel]
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Registered: 02/11/10
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Short of cutting food,I haven't found anything else that serrated blades cut cleanly enough, to warrant actually liking them!They have their place,such as mentioned before ie., Ferro/Mischmetal rods,Seatbelts, feathering tinder,Ice,etc.
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#244067 - 03/30/12 08:20 AM
Re: Do you use the serrated part ??
[Re: Chisel]
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Registered: 07/02/06
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The addition of a section on a longer blade makes sense if you might need it a lot without the time to sharpen it (survival knife on the water, I.e. SOG SEAL). Regarding serrated parts of survival knives, many popele don't like "spoiling" the most important part of the blade . I was wondering if it was wiser to put serrations on the back . But that will interfere with battoning. So, instead of serrations all the way on the back, knifemaker can leave the first inch or so ( for the user thumb ) and then 2 inch serrations, then plain back up to the tip of the knive, which is enough area for battoning. Just wondering Pretty much ideal. I also quite like the serrated SAK with the serration at the front. Or my Byrd Wings - decent plain edge, serrated there as back up if needed
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#244068 - 03/30/12 08:43 AM
Re: Do you use the serrated part ??
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Loc: Somerset UK
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I find a serrated blade a very useful work tool, for opening cartons, cutting foam pipe insulation, cutting packaging materials, and sometimes cutting rope. Fine as a work tool, but perhaps less useful as a survival tool, for which a good plain blade is arguably a better choice.
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#244098 - 03/30/12 06:39 PM
Re: Do you use the serrated part ??
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I have a few SAK's that have a partial serration and they are ok as a pocket knife. The blades cut meat really well and other things, like paracord. I much rather have no serrations though.
For a fixed blade, I do not own, nor will I own a blade with serrations. Not for an outdoors knife in my opinion. I don't need to cut any ropes. Serrations are ok on some kitchen knives, as long as they stay in the kitchen.
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#244196 - 03/31/12 09:16 PM
Re: Do you use the serrated part ??
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Loc: Colonial Heights, VA
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My EDC $1 folder has a half-serrated blade. It is primarily a work knife for me and the serrations perform well on cardboard, duct tape, etc. I sharpen it daily (its a $1 knife after all) and it does yeoman's work for me.
My EDC SAK has no serrations and cuts electrical cords like butter.
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#244205 - 03/31/12 10:47 PM
Re: Do you use the serrated part ??
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The serrated part will start cut on smooth and tough things like plastic and bark much easier than plain edge, especially on knives with softer steels.
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#244618 - 04/08/12 01:35 AM
Re: Do you use the serrated part ??
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I use a serrated blade for cutting rope, vine, small branches, etc. it's not something I use every day but I like to have the option. I've adopted hubby's old Ruko fixed blade, because it's got the serrated part on the spine so it doesn't interfer with the regular blade. That looks like a very useful blade
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