I used to be all about the combo knives - I think I thought they looked "meaner" or "cooler." I have since given away/sold off all my combo knives, save one I use as a beater.

I know that serrations are supposed to cut line better, and this may just be me (however I do cut A LOT of line), but I like my super sharp plain blades better for that task. The serrations seem to bite in and stick. The plain blade just absolutley dominates the line and slices right through it quite smoothly.

Just a thought - plain blades can cut just as good.

Matt