I hope I didn't flame serrated blades or their owners! For ripping into a wet towline, heavy webbing or a cast 1200lb horse serrated certainly does the job. As for "everything else?" The consensus is pretty much what Doug discusses in gear. My battery of knives has evolved as I found out what works FOR ME. This translates into a few retired as something proved superior, or a "Walter Mitty Moment" overwhelmed my calm, rational demeaner. My personal main assembly is a Falkniven Forester knife and Grohman Russell Bird and Trout. For marine use I have the superb Myerchin. Sitting in my drawer is a G.I. machete in case I get back into a jungle and a Finnish Lueko- Puukko combination and Inuit Ulu for the snow.My urban carry is a P-38 can opener and a german officer's pocketknife ( a simple take on SAK.) I guess this will start a thread on "My ultimate Knife can beat up your ultimate knife" LOL.