ive been collecting for over 40 yr , its comes and goes . full serrations was 70's , combo 80's , plain 90 's and 2010 , recently im going back to full serration great video -- thanks
I EDC'd a fully serrated edge Endura with the black ti coating for 20 years! It was my all time favorite and just decided one day to try the plain edge and went for it for the supposed ease of sharpening. What I find is that even if its dull, a serrated edge will still cut, like you said, by catching the material in the little hooks. When a flat edge knife is dull, it wont cut nearly as well as a dull serrated edge. But I do generally prefer the straight edge knife now, for some reason. hah
I think I remember Eric saying a full spydie edge gives double the cutting edge if you measure out the serrations against a plain edge. Even so Spyderco serrations are top notch most aggressive cutting serrations hands down.
There's more use per serrated area of a spyderco full serrated or partial serrated blade for real world use than plain edge. When I carry a plain edge in the pocket or full sized in the field I always have a nagging worry in the back of my head that my plain edge just won't have the overall ability to cut than my serrated blade would. I hated that feeling so I always edc a serrated spyderco now.
I have to repair poly irrigation pipes fairly often. Serrations are the way to go, just zips right through it. Plain edge on poly pipe you have to stab the tip in and rock it back and forth, it takes 3 times as long as it does with se
I do prefer serrated edges because the ripping/saw ability and because you never need to sharpen a serrated blade for the blade to be usable but o lot times the plain edge is more attractive than the serrated edge.
Great demonstration on the use of both style blades. I really like the aesthetics of a straight edge but I do think the serrated edge is a lil more versatile for everyday use.
If you want Spyderco pattern serrations on the ones you can't find with serrations, contact Willey Knives. They can cut Spyderco pattern serrations for $6.
I like serrations, the spyderco is not good for carve wood because the serration edge is on the left side, I would like a serration on the other side, like the swiss soldier, it would be perfect in my opinion.
You should try Victorinox serrations. They do not look cool enough, but they cut through rope like butter. And they are easy to sharpen. I also have a Cold Steel Urban Pall, which is a small push dagger with an 1.5 inch blade, combo edge. I love its ergonomics but the serrations are too aggressive and they sometimes tear, rather than cut.
I agree spyderco serrations are really good, same as some of the kershaws, they still slice extremely well but do have the adavantage of being able to cut through certain materials faster
For full effect on raw flesh wrapped with denim around a bamboo pole you need to watch the vid on you tube and serrated has superior deeper penetration but tears the fabric. And wound caused by serrations are difficult to stitch. And then for edc the serrations are best. Another vid was done slicing small tomatoes and serrated was superior for slicing extremely thin slices without ruining the tomato and was superior to plain edge.
I carry a spiderco Police full serated for 3.5 years and for me it is even better than a Strider or chris reeve just because of the serations!!! I love them! They are just superior!!
I was hoping you would cut some paper. I have not figured out how I like to sharpen mine yet. I tried the sharpmaker way, I tried the Jdavis way but the most effective has been using a dremel tool with a felt wheel with some compound it on it. I first make a nice burr with the spyderco ceramic, then just clean the edge up with the dremel. Seems to work the best but still can't get it where I want it.
nice video! imho the serrated blade is a must only for ropes. a thin blade knife will be good for anything else. a batoning knife will not perform well at slice stuff, so a serrated blade will be even more needed. i own a Victorinox SwissTool Plus Rathcet , with a thin but strong enough blade. i can sharpen it very good but it will struggle to cut plastic ropes or hemp ropes. not at first few cuts, but soon after.
My biggest problem is I don't like combo edge knives, I don't like the look of it. I prefer full serrated or plain edge, I don't have much experience with serrations though. I haven't really found a full serrated knife that I like thats in my preferred price range for a knife.
why do Spyderco do their serrations on wrong side of blade? For right handers -- most people. If you were left handed then you could infact carve wood with that knife
Very well illustrated points there, Randy. I have a Kershaw Avalance & Shallot that are part serrated which I use for some pretty rough work. The Avalanch serrations are like Spyderco's, and the Shallot's are reverse-scalloped. Either one works great, but I find that the Shallot's serrations cut smoother instead of biting into the material.
I wish Spyderco would make the Cricket with a larger handle. :( I always buy Spydercos serrated, they stay sharp longer, cut better, and when they start to show wear you can just send them back to the company to be sharpened.
I don't think folks are very happy with jdavis the last I was seeing.. poor guy, I think he meant well and things just didn't work out. I like his videos and still watch them.
i tend to agree with you on this topic, like you i agree with some of what john said, but serrations are really nice sometimes, i like them for starting cuts with a combo edge, because of that bite
jdavis's video seemed to be a bit ignorant to me. Obviously he knows way more than most people on YT about knives, but he was way off on his serrations video. He actually said that serrations do nothing better than a straight edge. That's just ridiculous. Of course serrated edges can do things better, and straight edges can do things better than serrations. They both serve a purpose. I have come to really appreciate fully serrated blades these days. Good job! Someone needed to post a response.
It doesn’t whittle wood because there isn’t a flat edge that is there to cut it’s not because it’s chisel ground. Why do you think they use chisels in wood work???
i totaly feel like you i love serrations and i just dont have the right tool to sharp it but i think a half serrated and half fine edge knife is the best like the BG ultimate knife,but in pocket knifes i like full serrations!i saw serratins cut this wood block werry good nice vid. serrations RULE!!!
@ultragooey I prefer the Kershaw/Victorinox/Mora serrations. YMMV (not ultragooey, but anyone who might read this), but I'm not a fan of agressive serrations.
