Serrated Or Not? That is the question...

[skducke]

I am ordering a few knives and just wanted some pros and cons to serrated versus non-serrated blades.

 

[Zastava]

Good for a survival knife...not needed by me for edc

 

[skducke]

Good for a survival knife...not needed by me for edc

Why not for an EDC? Just curious?

 

[jwhited]

I don't see much practical use for serrated unless you're planning on hacking open some carcasses.

 

[Jester7]

I know some people hate serrated and yeah, I've seen some crappy serrations... pretty much a waste. I carry a partially serrated blade and honestly, have use the serrated bit as much as the "straight" edge so it works well for me. I wouldn't recommend full serrated... too limited but half -n- half seemed to work well.

 

[dial1911]

I'm sure everyone will have their opinion... but I like a plain edge because it cuts instead of tearing through things. And even though I have the round/triangle shaped sharpening stones, I can't do a good job sharpening the serrated edge. Plain edges are no problem to sharpen.

Now for rope and similar stranded things, serrated does cut better.

 

[Zastava]

Everything I come in contact with daily can be cut with an well sharpened blade...I carried serrated for yrs and it was nothing more than a good look.

Why not for an EDC? Just curious?

 

[Rekoil]

This works for my EDC. First it's not expensive so I'm not loosing sleep if it breaks or I lose it. Second the serrations just seem to work better on rope, twine or even light gauge wire. I've carried it for about 2 years every day.

 

[coach482]

Tanto point and part serrated is my preference.

 

[Hayata]

I'm sure everyone will have their opinion... but I like a plain edge because it cuts instead of tearing through things. And even though I have the round/triangle shaped sharpening stones, I can't do a good job sharpening the serrated edge. Plain edges are no problem to sharpen.

Now for rope and similar stranded things, serrated does cut better.

What he said. I just don't dig it and have no need for it.