Plain vs. Serrated

**MatthewnOK** · 03-09-2009, 09:48 PM

It's been a while since we had a nice can of worms opened.

For a EDC folding lockback do you guys prefer a plain or serrated edge. I know for cutting rope it is excellent. I know how to sharpen serrations so that's no biggie.

**laughing beetle** · 03-09-2009, 09:52 PM

I prefer a plain edge for a lockback. If I need to saw at something I have a camp saw.

**DOGMAN** · 03-09-2009, 10:06 PM

I like those combo blades, serrated that taper into a drop point. I also like knives like the SOG Team Leader that have a plain edge, then the top of the blade is serrated. That Team Leader is one nice knife IMHO

**Rick** · 03-09-2009, 10:12 PM

I'm with LB. I like the straight edge better. I don't spend a lot of time cutting cordage so a straight edge serves me better and does a fine job when I do need to cut rope. Besides, I carry a camp saw as well.

**crashdive123** · 03-09-2009, 10:14 PM

Straight edge most of the time. Boating or diving I always have a serrated edge with me.

**DOGMAN** · 03-09-2009, 10:20 PM

I like the serrations because I am around rope alot and I want to be able to cut a dog or person free who is being strangled or pulled apart

**nell67** · 03-09-2009, 10:33 PM

Straight edge for me,I don't care for a serrated blade at all unless I am slicing a loaf of bread.

**Deer Sniper** · 03-09-2009, 11:36 PM

If it has to be one or the other than strait. However I like some serrations somewhere on the blade but not the entire blade, in case I need them.

**swampmouse** · 03-10-2009, 12:37 AM

I have both. Prefer straightedge because I do not know how to sharpen a serrated. I have filed a few serrates off and made staights.

**SARKY** · 03-10-2009, 01:06 AM

BOTH! For most chores I prefer a straight edge. Also in a survival situation it is easier to sharpen a straight edge.

**DOGMAN** · 03-10-2009, 01:15 AM

Anybody here have a SOG team leader? I'd like to hear some first hand opinions

**hoosierarcher** · 03-10-2009, 02:25 AM

If you keep it sharp a straight edge can cut cordage just fine and that is the only job a serrated does better than a plain edge. In fact the plain edge shines at every job you may need it for if kept properly sharpen,honed and clean. The same can not be said of a serrated edge. Serrated edges were invented to appease ignorant, lazy people that wanted to slice bread and such and not have to sharpen their knife often if at all.

**Stairman** · 03-10-2009, 07:39 AM

serrated for steak knives and bread.

**Sarge47** · 03-10-2009, 07:51 AM

"Whatever floats your boat!" I have serrations on my Buck Folders because they came with them. If I ever need them, then cool, I've get 'em!

**Barefoot** · 03-10-2009, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Jason_Montana

I like those combo blades, serrated that taper into a drop point.

x2 tis nice to have it when needed.

**vthompson** · 03-10-2009, 08:33 PM

I have to agree with Jason-Montana, I like the combo blades That way if I need a serrated blade I have it.

**endurance** · 03-10-2009, 09:05 PM

I prefer straight, but I'm not sure where that comes from. It might be that it's just out of habit and I started sharpening knives way before there was such a thing as serrated except for bread knives. Now I just like the look of a non-serrated blade better.

**FVR** · 03-10-2009, 09:41 PM

I was always a straight edge kinda guy. Then I was given a Gerber Gator, the one with the combo blade. Man, that serrated edge has come in handy more than once.