serrated or plain edge?This is a discussion on serrated or plain edge? within the The Polling Place forums, part of the Use and Training category; Plain edge is my preference.
A well sharpened plain edge knife will cut most things worth cutting very efficiently and cleanly.
A serrated edge will ...
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10-31-2009, 01:05 AM
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Plain edge is my preference.
A well sharpened plain edge knife will cut most things worth cutting very efficiently and cleanly.
A serrated edge will cut as well, but it cuts very poorly compared to a sharp plain edge and makes a mess of whatever you're cutting.
Plus, if what your cutting is too tough for a plain edge knife, you should be using a completely different tool such as a saw.
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10-31-2009, 01:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gsh341
Plain edge is my preference.
A well sharpened plain edge knife will cut most things worth cutting very efficiently and cleanly.
A serrated edge will cut as well, but it cuts very poorly compared to a sharp plain edge and makes a mess of whatever you're cutting.
Plus, if what your cutting is too tough for a plain edge knife, you should be using a completely different tool such as a saw.
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exactly!
couldn't have put it better myself
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ok who voted for the ninja stars!!!!
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10-31-2009, 06:59 PM
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I have owned and carried both types, plain and serrated... My conclusion is that you just cant beat the utility of the serrations
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11-01-2009, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Apdl
I have owned and carried both types, plain and serrated... My conclusion is that you just cant beat the utility of the serrations
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What are you cutting with the serrated edge that you cannot cut better with a sharp plain edge?
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11-01-2009, 09:49 AM
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What are you cutting with the serrated edge that you cannot cut better with a sharp plain edge?
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I use mine for wire and roap. Yes there are better tools but they are not alway as handy as my pocket knife. I cut alot of cardboard that would dull a blade within a couple days. I save my normal blade for other things where I need a very sharp tool.
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11-01-2009, 09:51 AM
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I have several but my favorite is a half and half (SOG).
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11-01-2009, 10:41 AM
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11-01-2009, 02:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Se2002
I use mine for wire and roap. Yes there are better tools but they are not alway as handy as my pocket knife. I cut alot of cardboard that would dull a blade within a couple days. I save my normal blade for other things where I need a very sharp tool.
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See, this is why I carry a Leatherman. I have a wire cuter, a plain edge knife, a saw, a file, screwdrivers, scissors and a serrated edge knife. The plain edge knife is easily sharpened in a few short minutes a week and I always have the best tool for the job.
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11-01-2009, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gsh341
What are you cutting with the serrated edge that you cannot cut better with a sharp plain edge?
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Thick zip ties comes to mind
you do have a good point thought a good palin edge will take care of most every thing. However, some of us (me) are not good at keeping a blade sharp
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