straight or serrated?

model 70 · #1 09-29-2005, 09:48 AM

which would be better for everyday carry?

Allen · #2 09-29-2005, 08:52 PM

Straight--easier to sharpen.

Allen

quigleysharps4570 · #3 09-29-2005, 10:11 PM

Straight.

gumpokc · #4 09-30-2005, 01:57 AM

both

S&W swat, blade half serrated, and my leatherman wave.
I end up cutting alot of shrinkwrap, cardboard and some rope at work. serration sowkr great on rope, and heavy cardboard, regular works for the rest.

Lilred · #5 10-01-2005, 07:06 PM

Ya know...my hubby says I have/use this thing he calls "excessive force". Now, I dont know iffin that has to do with me not bein able to use a serrated edge blade er not...but I swear, I caint stand em. Seems like tryin to cut anythin with em is like tryin to use a jackhammer on dry ground....maybe it's my "excessive force"???

Anyways...my vote is fer straight..

Swift · #6 10-02-2005, 08:15 AM

______________________ edge

Ol` Joe · #7 10-02-2005, 11:17 AM

On a boat where one might have to cut plastic rope or a EMS person that needs a tool to slice seat belts, sheet metal, ect a serrated edge makes sense. For everything else, and whats always in my pocket a straight edge is the ticket.

gumpokc · #8 10-02-2005, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lilred
Ya know...my hubby says I have/use this thing he calls "excessive force". Now, I dont know iffin that has to do with me not bein able to use a serrated edge blade er not...but I swear, I caint stand em. Seems like tryin to cut anythin with em is like tryin to use a jackhammer on dry ground....maybe it's my "excessive force"???

Anyways...my vote is fer straight..

Aw red, we all know your just a big brute, so comeon, admit it
You just play at being dainty and demure

SShepherd · #9 10-12-2005, 01:46 AM

I personally prefer a straight edge..

BILLY D. · #10 10-12-2005, 02:40 AM

straight edge.

BILLY D. · #11 10-12-2005, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lilred
Ya know...my hubby says I have/use this thing he calls "excessive force". Now, I dont know iffin that has to do with me not bein able to use a serrated edge blade er not...but I swear, I caint stand em. Seems like tryin to cut anythin with em is like tryin to use a jackhammer on dry ground....maybe it's my "excessive force"???

Anyways...my vote is fer straight..

hey lilred, they do have one practical purpose, they are great for slicing bread or cutting cake.

irish lager · #12 11-08-2005, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lilred
Seems like tryin to cut anythin with em is like tryin to use a jackhammer on dry ground....maybe it's my "excessive force"???
Anyways...my vote is fer straight..

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it is possible that the serrations are just not that sharp. I use a serrated edge knife often. in my opinion some companys do serrations better than others. This is one major reason why i like spyderco, i carry their SE knives quite often, and the Spyderedge cuts through anything in its path. I typically perfer plain edge, but both have their uses. Depends on what you are doing. For heavy duty cutting a serrated blade is great, also for rope and other fabric and materials. A plain edge blade is great for box cutting, whittiling, food prep, and most every day cutting jobs.
As far as sharpeners go, it just depends on what sharpener you use as far as how easy serrated knives are to sharpen.
J

Steverino · #13 11-09-2005, 01:46 PM

I spose that I'll throw my hat into the straight blade category as well as I've never really been able to get a serrated blade as sharp as I like and I've tried a bevy of different sharpeners through the years.

Skinny Shooter · #14 11-09-2005, 02:11 PM

I go both ways.
My Endura and Griptilian have combo blades which work well for me.

rick savage · #15 01-28-2006, 03:32 PM

i prefer straight