Help me love serrations.

[kodiak]

I went to Gander Mountian and fell in love with a Benchmade Mel Pardue 720. It was serrated, I don't like serrated blades. I bought it anyway. I just loved the feel of it. I was thinking I could just use the plane part of the blade for daily use and save the serrated part for emmergencies. That way I would always have a sharp part of the blade! Any other pros to a combo blade?

 

[Fitz]

Well, they're good for cutting rope, and they look cool. Other than that, they are a pain to resharpen. Nice knife, the 720.

 

[TOB9595]

I like combo edge on, usually, larger blades > 3 inches.
I find them the most useful especially for cutting the rounded multi strand stuff like rope and I don't know what else is round and multi strand /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Also cutting cardboard.
Sharpening is much easier than a pe if you use a triangular ceramic like the Spydie 204 or gatco dogbone.

I find the serrations on the BM to be ugly at times. Their edge profile differs model to model and some of the serrations are way indented from the plane of the edge as to seem odd. To me at least.
Maybe it is to save?? the serreations from the usual cutting and use the serrations only when you absolutely wish to.

Anyways CE for me. I have a new 806d2ce coming to my shores soon /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Love the stuff
Tom

 

[thesurefire]

Serrations are for the tough cutting jobs. like cutting a 2x4 with a knife, Or heavy rope. For light use (opening packages, envelops ect) you dont want them.

 

[capnal]

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thesurefire said:
Serrations are for the tough cutting jobs. like cutting a 2x4 with a knife, Or heavy rope. For light use (opening packages, envelops ect) you dont want them.

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Man, I couldn't agree more. There are some guys here in my office who really stand by their enjoyment of the combo edge or even fully serrated. I have never liked serrated edge knifes. I own, three, and all of them are kitchen knives, used for cutting bread!! I mean, seriously, how much rope or lumber cutting do you find yourself doing with your pocket knife? I started studying and collecting knives when I was very young and I still haven't found a good reason for me to have a combo edge. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[Echo63]

I love the combo edge on my Spyderco Rescue
i can use the serrations for cutting stuff like rope and seatbelt webbing and use the plain section for everything else
but most of my knives that get edced have plain blades

 

[Lurker]

There is nothing that slices as aggressively as a serrated blade. The are commonly seen on rope knives and self-defense knives. The plain edge is for precise work and easy resharpening. A combo edge is a reasonable compromise between the two, but a 2-bladed knife like the cross-lock is another approach to getting both styles together.

I personally prefer a plain edge, but there is a place for at least one good serrated blade in every knife drawer.

I am sure you will find yourself using the plain part of the blade 99% of the time, but when you need the teeth, you will be glad they are there. The hardest part is resharpening them without rounding the points. The geometry is tricky and different from one side to the other.

 

[Blades]

They are great when you need to cut up thick cardboard, cut a motor mount in half, cut up scrap tires, cut open old sandbags, things like that. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif



Blades

 

[kodiak]

Thank you for all your support! But alas, I could not love it like that knife should be loved. I took it back. :O(
Needless to say i'll be looking for this knife with a plan edge. I love the way the aluminum handles feel in my hand. I love that axis lock too. I like the benchmade butterfly on the handle too. :O) Fit and finish is exelent! It will replace my mini TSEK for work carry. So thanks again guys!

 

[Fitz]

I think you made the right choice. I don't know what you paid, but New Graham has the plain edge for a hair under a hundred bucks. I've never ordered from them, but I hear good things. Here's the link if you're interested.

New Graham Knives 720

 

[TOB9595]

Good choice /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
You should like everything about your edc or it becomes a drawer junkie.

Or sell it to me.LOL
I usually buy my knives used. Which are usually in pristine condition.
Tom

 

[Unicorn]

I don't like any of the combo edges on the market with the exception of a Russian made fixed blade knife that has the serrations on the belly. This is more a self defence knife though. The place that it normally serrated on combo knives is where I often need it smooth, the belly is where I need the agressive cutting, and then really only if I ever need to use it defensively. Most of the serrations based on the Spyder Edge from Spyderco are too large for smaller rope. They just get hung up, and cause some jagged cuts. I prefer either fully plain or fully serrated now. I used to like the Combo-Edge, but it's too much a compromise. Actually there is another type I do like, the double edged knives with serrations on one side, or partially on just one side.

 

[madecov]

I love my benchmade 710 with a partial serrated edge. Of course in my line of work I may need to cut through a seat belt and serrated edges make it quick and effortless. When I carry a knife off duty I prefer to have a non serrated edge. For those who love serrated knives the ultimate is the Spyderco Civilan (strange name for that one /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif