Serrated, combo or plain edge

[Sam]

Zatx had a great deal on a Spyderco Salt and well, it was a serrated blade. I only open packages, cut twine, wires occasionally, boat rope in fiberglass, and do not hunt or fish. What edge does what and which is more practical for a newb like me, keeping in mind I have no sharpening tools or skills, at present.

 

[RockyNomad]

Serrated blades are great for cutting through rope and tough materials. However, they are a pain to sharpen. You can send your knife to Spyderco for sharpening. I prefer plain edge knives and sharpen them myself.

 

[Hreafn]

I use plain edges only, it isnt hard to learn how to sharpen your knife.

 

[DoctorTattoo]

I use plain edges only, it isnt hard to learn how to sharpen your knife.

I also use only plain edge knives. I like the ability to sharpen them myself easily.

Shawn

 

[Austin]

I prefer the serrated edge.

 

[stobes21]

I also use only plain edge knives. I like the ability to sharpen them myself easily.

Shawn

Same here.

 

[BEAR DEN]

serrated blades are great for cutting through rope and tough materials. However, they are a pain to sharpen. You can send your knife to spyderco for sharpening. I prefer plain edge knives and sharpen them myself.

+1

 

[BrianL]

Sam for the tasks that you are doing this is the knife I would use. It it very sharp, easy to keep sharp, and looks good. The knife is thin and fits well in any pocket, from jeans to suit jacket. I would classify this as a gentleman's pocket knife. http://www.swissarmy.com/MultiTools/Pages/Product.aspx?category=executive&product=54289& . It also does not cost an arm and a leg so I bought two just in case I lost one.

 

[citizensoldierny]

Used to favor the combo's as they aren't any harder to sharpen is use a lansky or sharpmaker and they give you the best of both world's if they are well designed serrations. Have been getting mainly plain edges lately though, I just personally think they look better.

 

[gearchow]

Used to favor the combo's as they aren't any harder to sharpen is use a lansky or sharpmaker and they give you the best of both world's if they are well designed serrations. Have been getting mainly plain edges lately though, I just personally think they look better.

+1 for looks. Do serrated edges really make that big of difference in cutting rope if comparing to an equally sharp plain edge?

-jim

 

[Uncle Erik]

Another plain edge fan here. I like to be able to sharpen knives myself.

 

[ofelas]

Plain edge all the way.

 

[kg4ghn]

Plain edge.

 

[Nishnabotna]

There's nothing a serrated knife can do better than a properly sharpened plain edge.

 

[Jim]

A knife has a plain edge, a saw is serrated.

 

[Confilo]

Don't get the combo. You won't get enough of each type.

 

[ScotchDave]

If you're going to cut rope with a sawing action get serrated, if you push cut get plain edge. I prefer plain edge and keep it SHARP!

Dave