Serrated edge knives...... Needed Really? - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T14:17:48Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/serrated-edge-knives-needed-really?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1481881&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think it's to fool 90% of t…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-05-13:3181080:Comment:14818812017-05-13T03:53:13.641ZMark Bigolovichhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/MarkBigolovich
<p>I think it's to fool 90% of the common consumer that obviously you are getting a multi-use knife. Problem is, now it'd neither a very good straight blade, nor a very good serrated / saw blade. It's just a weird hybrid that is difficult to sharpen.</p>
<p>No thanks</p>
<p>I think it's to fool 90% of the common consumer that obviously you are getting a multi-use knife. Problem is, now it'd neither a very good straight blade, nor a very good serrated / saw blade. It's just a weird hybrid that is difficult to sharpen.</p>
<p>No thanks</p> All good points Tobiastag:iknifecollector.com,2017-04-26:3181080:Comment:14791852017-04-26T00:43:55.704ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>All good points Tobias</p>
<p>All good points Tobias</p> Well it depends what you're c…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-04-26:3181080:Comment:14793792017-04-26T00:30:40.582ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
Well it depends what you're cutting. From what I've been told serrated edges on nautical knives work better on synthetic lines whereas a fine edge is better on natural fiber.<br />
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I also know that bait knives come with a fine edge and a serrated spine. The serrated spine is used to cut through bone and cartilage; saving the fine edge for flesh.<br />
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Steak knives and many kitchen knives, especially bread knives are serrated to allow you to cut through food without pressing down as hard.<br />
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So yeah.…
Well it depends what you're cutting. From what I've been told serrated edges on nautical knives work better on synthetic lines whereas a fine edge is better on natural fiber.<br />
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I also know that bait knives come with a fine edge and a serrated spine. The serrated spine is used to cut through bone and cartilage; saving the fine edge for flesh.<br />
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Steak knives and many kitchen knives, especially bread knives are serrated to allow you to cut through food without pressing down as hard.<br />
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So yeah. Serrated blades have their place but they make a lousy universal blade. I worked as an electrician fo…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-04-18:3181080:Comment:14783582017-04-18T07:39:56.380ZDoug Webberhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DOUGWebber
<p>I worked as an electrician for most of my life. I always carried a knife that partially serrated. I didn't have the time to spend sharpening a knife as often as I do now. No matter how dull the main edge got, the serrated part was always good for cutting rope, heavy layers of tape or stripping wire. Now that I'm retired I don't carry a serrated blade, but back then I wouldn't have carried anything else.</p>
<p>I worked as an electrician for most of my life. I always carried a knife that partially serrated. I didn't have the time to spend sharpening a knife as often as I do now. No matter how dull the main edge got, the serrated part was always good for cutting rope, heavy layers of tape or stripping wire. Now that I'm retired I don't carry a serrated blade, but back then I wouldn't have carried anything else.</p> A friend of mine posted on FB…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-04-17:3181080:Comment:14781532017-04-17T07:12:54.554ZDon Schriverhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DonSchriver
A friend of mine posted on FB recently a nice looking knife and asked about serrations. I'm personally not a fan as I feel they do not provide a clean cut. I have bought a couple in my day and only use one. It is in my mud room and I use it for yard work. Nasty little thing it is. If I were in war, a nasty serration would be great for tearing out the innards of an enemy. I just don't see much use for them on the day to day.
A friend of mine posted on FB recently a nice looking knife and asked about serrations. I'm personally not a fan as I feel they do not provide a clean cut. I have bought a couple in my day and only use one. It is in my mud room and I use it for yard work. Nasty little thing it is. If I were in war, a nasty serration would be great for tearing out the innards of an enemy. I just don't see much use for them on the day to day. I never thought about using…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-04-15:3181080:Comment:14777222017-04-15T23:55:27.122ZWally Guittardhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/WallyGuittard
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<p>I never thought about using a knife with the serrated edge for anything except in the kitchen. I never bought any and really did not give them a second thought until I sat down and really looked at the knives I had collected over the years, that were just thrown in the unused knife drawer. </p>
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<p> I have went thru the collection and come up with several of give away's and they are already gone. All had a serrated blade on them. I kept 4 of them as they interested me in the…</p>
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<p>I never thought about using a knife with the serrated edge for anything except in the kitchen. I never bought any and really did not give them a second thought until I sat down and really looked at the knives I had collected over the years, that were just thrown in the unused knife drawer. </p>
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<p> I have went thru the collection and come up with several of give away's and they are already gone. All had a serrated blade on them. I kept 4 of them as they interested me in the design of the knife over all. I probably need to give more thought the the serrated edge knives. However I lean very much to the strait edge carbon steel knives and lockbacks are still my favorites. </p>
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<p></p> Knives with serrations are be…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-04-15:3181080:Comment:14778762017-04-15T15:59:41.933Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>Knives with serrations are better for tearing than for cutting, most of the time anyway. I was more into knives with partial serrated edges when I first got into knives as a hobby. Frankly they seem to work better than plain edges when needing to cut into plastic, especially plastic bags. </p>
<p>I'm with the sentiment here, I've largely weaned myself from knives with serrated edges. There are a few exceptions, however. I have an Ontario RAT-1 folder with a partially serrated edge that…</p>
<p>Knives with serrations are better for tearing than for cutting, most of the time anyway. I was more into knives with partial serrated edges when I first got into knives as a hobby. Frankly they seem to work better than plain edges when needing to cut into plastic, especially plastic bags. </p>
<p>I'm with the sentiment here, I've largely weaned myself from knives with serrated edges. There are a few exceptions, however. I have an Ontario RAT-1 folder with a partially serrated edge that a friend gifted to me -- sometimes I use it for some pretty rough work around the house (including prepping plaster walls for painting); the serrated portion has mostly been used for getting into plastic bags, like the one holding drop cloths.</p>
<p>I have a Cold Steel Vaquero with a fully serrated blade. That poor thing has seen some really rough use, mostly lawn & garden use (the serrations at the tip are excellent for cutting weed roots). It has been a pain to sharpen (& to even repair the edge), but it's still with me.</p>
<p>And my favorite multi-tool, the Leatherman Charge, also has a serrated blade. I didn't buy it for this blade, but it has also served in the plastic-cutting function, and has performed a number of prunings (though not weeding, I save that for the Vaquero or my recently acquired Oxo Hori Hori (which also has one serrated blade on it)). The Charge also has a plain blade (154CM!), as well as a saw blade -- many tasks around the house & yard are covered by this incredible tool.</p> While I own a few knives wit…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-04-14:3181080:Comment:14775202017-04-14T01:12:29.111Z7.5mashttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/75mas
<p> While I own a few knives with serrations , I'm not a big fan either , so a couple never get carried</p>
<p>and an the other one occasionally gets carried , but only when I want big folder &</p>
<p>because it's partially serrated.</p>
<p> While I own a few knives with serrations , I'm not a big fan either , so a couple never get carried</p>
<p>and an the other one occasionally gets carried , but only when I want big folder &</p>
<p>because it's partially serrated.</p> I think that maybe manifact…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-04-13:3181080:Comment:14777552017-04-13T17:15:13.372ZWally Guittardhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/WallyGuittard
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<p> I think that maybe manifactures are trying to push the idea of a dual purpose blade and therefore the reason for the half blade half serrated knives.. Me thinks its a bad idea</p>
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<p> I think that maybe manifactures are trying to push the idea of a dual purpose blade and therefore the reason for the half blade half serrated knives.. Me thinks its a bad idea</p> I have just one,,, It,s a hal…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-04-13:3181080:Comment:14775822017-04-13T02:01:22.132ZDenny Smithhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DennySmith
<p>I have just one,,, It,s a half blade half serrated, I can,t remember when I last used it. I never was a big fan of them.</p>
<p>I have just one,,, It,s a half blade half serrated, I can,t remember when I last used it. I never was a big fan of them.</p>