Serrations have their place. From evidence I have viewed, they work better to cut seat belts in a crash than a standard plain edge as well as quickly cutting through boxes, fabric or rope/cordage. I think it really depends of application as well as blade steel and how well the knife has been sharpened/maintained. Would I use it for bushcraft or hard use? no, however I think in an outdoors use, having a secondary serrated blade is beneficial. Just my 2 cents.
My dad has had a serrated hunting knife that he also uses for filleting fish. He has had it since he was married in 1973. He knows how to sharpen it though . I have two buck knives one is partially serrated the other has no serrations. The one with no serrations is the one I clean all my deer with. I have different knives that I use for butchering. We do a whole bunch of deer at one time so everyone uses the knives and I sharpen them once a year. Not serrated just plain sharp.
They have their place. I carry both. My leather man has one I cut balin twine with it. That twine is hell on an edge. Calf Ropers use a qi k blade serrated, with a pocket clip. They haft to get out , open them with one hand, and cut a rope quick. When get in a jam.
I had one, it was useful when cutting a lot of rope and when stripping wire for little jobs. I can sharpen it well. I personally have never used or bought another one. I still use and love a straight blade.
Thank you for another good video! I just found your channel. I think a lot of folk want the serration because they don't know how to properly maintain a knife and after a while, only the serrated part cuts anything (but not well).
I dont like the blades with a bit of serrated at the bottom. Though I do have a folder that's 95% serrated. Is definitely a better cutter, especially on silage/straw bails. (Twine, ropes, food prep) Is hard to find a good blade amongst the majority sold now. Even harder to find a good serrated blade; I think there lies the main problems.
I dont really like them either BUT the way i see it Serrations were made for the modern Era. In my work I do see the benefits of serrations when ur cutting heavy and thick plastic or industrial sized hoses or rubber etc. Trust me that smooth edge knife won't last long either. Only thing that sucks with serrations is sharpening and that's just a round chainsaw file and back to new.
Totally agree on you with the serrated blade. There a pain to deal and foolish. Love the Silky Saw idea 💡 use the right tool for the job. If I have a pocket knife then I want a normal blade with the entire length as my cutting edge not having it stripped away by a useless 1” section or so of serrations. Thank You D, have a very Blessed evening 🙏
I have a huge tooth from a long ago Megalodon (ancestor of the Great White) that I use as a paperweight. The tooth is serrated all along the edges. The same with modern sharks. Maybe nature is telling us something. There is a place for serrated knives. Can't hurt to have one close by.
@@bustinout Would plain or serrated be better for slashing through flesh? For example, defending yourself (as a last resort) from a mountain lion or bear?
I agree that combo blades are a waste of steel. However the serrated blade on my leatherman almost gets more use than the straight edge! It will go through frozen cut bait like butter also great for ropes, fabrics, netting, and fishing line. I hope everyone here has a wonderful day god bless
Straight blade all the way. I personally think a partially serrated blade it's just about useless. Haven't found anything I couldn't cut more effectively with a straight blade vs a serrated for the most part......even rope.👍🏻 BTW, I hope you picked that thing up so you don't run over it with the lawnmower! 😆
Yeah I may not like the knife but it still has a use. I did pick it up though. Last thing I need is a flat tire or a serrated projectile flying across the yard lol.
@@bustinout Yeah, I pretty much knew you picked it up and had only tossed it to begin with, for dramatic affect! lol When I was in my youth, I owned multiple partially serrated blades, but just came to realize that they were of little use to me. Now, I will never buy a new one and will never use the ones I already own. Oh well, "you live and learn". "Serrated projectile"🤣
Obviously, you have never cut wet rope or heavy extension cord, seat belts etc… serrated blades are not junk IMO. They seem to work best for my line of work. Ranch maintenance here in the grate state of Texas
Well I can’t say I’ve cut many seatbelts or wet ropes but I have cut wet 3 inch ratchet straps in one cut. I could maybe see them having an advantage on an extension cord but I’ve also never cut one into. Like most things it’s what ever gets the job done the easiest way for you though.
I don't have any serrated small carry knives I own one old case and five Moras which I dearly love my Moras there easy to keep sharp and are pretty tough I love em. I'd like to see you sharpen a scandi grind like on a Mora.I'm a rookie but catchin on quik eh.Rock On D! This is Greg down in sunny Florida sayin peace out.
I like a serrated blade when cutting down a large number of cardboard boxes. A straight edge will dull before I am through. I sharpen it with a rat tail ceramic rod.
A straight blade knife will do everything a serrated blade knife will do. A serrated blade knife can't do everything a straight blade knife does. If I need a saw I'll get one. ROCK ON D...!!!!
I think they are used a selling point or tactic for those that either cannot sharpen, will not sharpen or simply don't know! My Leatherman is the only knife I have with a serrated edge. Fully agree friend!
I disagree. Certain materials will dull a knife quickly. You can almost always count on a serrated knife to cut rope quickly. The same cannot be said for a straight blade. Once a straight blade it dull, it's dull. You can saw on rope all you want with it, and it isn't going to do any good.
@@bustinout It's not like serrated blades have no purpose...that the process is purely superficial. Clearly, there is a purpose for it. If I were notching a stick, for example, I would opt for using the serrated potion of the knife, as opposed to the straight blade. For the simple reason that the serrated portion will make quicker work of it, and it will maintain the straight blade for other types of use. If I'm cutting a lot of rope, cardboard, anything fibrous, hide, etc...the serrated portion can be the way to go. That's why it exists. It's a tool. One is not better than the other. They just have different applications, and its nice to have when you need it.
I tried a serrated Spyderco from the salt series(rust proof blades) for when i was working at an oyster bar for cutting the plastic netting the oysters came in. After a while i went back to a normal edge because it did the same job only cleaner and with less snags.
I think a lot of these so-called knife experts miss the point of what add EDC utility knife should be. There are obvious reasons force serrated edges and having it in an EDC just makes your tool more versatile.
Serrations have their place. From evidence I have viewed, they work better to cut seat belts in a crash than a standard plain edge as well as quickly cutting through boxes, fabric or rope/cordage. I think it really depends of application as well as blade steel and how well the knife has been sharpened/maintained. Would I use it for bushcraft or hard use? no, however I think in an outdoors use, having a secondary serrated blade is beneficial. Just my 2 cents.
My dad has had a serrated hunting knife that he also uses for filleting fish. He has had it since he was married in 1973. He knows how to sharpen it though .
I have two buck knives one is partially serrated the other has no serrations. The one with no serrations is the one I clean all my deer with. I have different knives that I use for butchering. We do a whole bunch of deer at one time so everyone uses the knives and I sharpen them once a year. Not serrated just plain sharp.
I carried one when I had a job that needed to cut that 3/4 inch drip pipe for doing water pumping. Now I carry a Case Trapper
Man id probably just carried some hand shears lol. That's just how far id go not to carry a serrated knife.
They have their place. I carry both. My leather man has one I cut balin twine with it. That twine is hell on an edge. Calf Ropers use a qi k blade serrated, with a pocket clip. They haft to get out , open them with one hand, and cut a rope quick. When get in a jam.
I had one, it was useful when cutting a lot of rope and when stripping wire for little jobs. I can sharpen it well. I personally have never used or bought another one. I still use and love a straight blade.
Ehhh still never had a problem with rope. But I’ve never used a serrated blade on rope so I don’t know 😂
Thank you for another good video! I just found your channel. I think a lot of folk want the serration because they don't know how to properly maintain a knife and after a while, only the serrated part cuts anything (but not well).
I dont like the blades with a bit of serrated at the bottom. Though I do have a folder that's 95% serrated. Is definitely a better cutter, especially on silage/straw bails. (Twine, ropes, food prep) Is hard to find a good blade amongst the majority sold now. Even harder to find a good serrated blade; I think there lies the main problems.
I dont really like them either BUT the way i see it Serrations were made for the modern Era.
In my work I do see the benefits of serrations when ur cutting heavy and thick plastic or industrial sized hoses or rubber etc. Trust me that smooth edge knife won't last long either. Only thing that sucks with serrations is sharpening and that's just a round chainsaw file and back to new.
Yeah I could see that but when I’m tasked with stuff like that the little side cutters and a box knife works out
I agree. I don’t need the “super tactical.” Mostly use a Case Trapper…no, only it!
Thx, RJ
Yeah…. I’m an everyday Boker trapper man 😂. It works to good
Hey, that’s my line! Glad to see another trapper fan!
Haha that is RJ 😂
Totally agree on you with the serrated blade. There a pain to deal and foolish. Love the Silky Saw idea 💡 use the right tool for the job. If I have a pocket knife then I want a normal blade with the entire length as my cutting edge not having it stripped away by a useless 1” section or so of serrations. Thank You D, have a very Blessed evening 🙏
Thanks Steven.
Tell us how you really feel!😂 As I heard it, the serrations were to help in cutting nylon rope. For everything else, I’d rather have a plain edge.
Yeah still rather a plain edge even with nylons lol
Victorinox serrations are the only ones I like
Agreed, before I carried a knife a Serrated edge made perfect sense, but after time you realize they are useless
Yeah I guess if I just feel the need there is one on my leathermans, but I even thought about moding those off 😂
I have a huge tooth from a long ago Megalodon (ancestor of the Great White) that I use as a paperweight. The tooth is serrated all along the edges. The same with modern sharks. Maybe nature is telling us something. There is a place for serrated knives. Can't hurt to have one close by.
Yes sir there is a use for them. Steak knives and bread knives.
Came to make the comment about bread knives.
@@bustinout Would plain or serrated be better for slashing through flesh? For example, defending yourself (as a last resort) from a mountain lion or bear?
I agree that combo blades are a waste of steel. However the serrated blade on my leatherman almost gets more use than the straight edge! It will go through frozen cut bait like butter also great for ropes, fabrics, netting, and fishing line. I hope everyone here has a wonderful day god bless
Heck I thought that was a bread knife on mine
I for one like the outdoor vids. It’s finally nice out and it’s good to get outdoors. 😎
Its been nice outside for the last week man. not to hot. I imagine when summer gets in full swing ill be outside more cause the sheds a sauna lol.
Straight blade all the way. I personally think a partially serrated blade it's just about useless. Haven't found anything I couldn't cut more effectively with a straight blade vs a serrated for the most part......even rope.👍🏻 BTW, I hope you picked that thing up so you don't run over it with the lawnmower! 😆
Yeah I may not like the knife but it still has a use. I did pick it up though. Last thing I need is a flat tire or a serrated projectile flying across the yard lol.
@@bustinout Yeah, I pretty much knew you picked it up and had only tossed it to begin with, for dramatic affect! lol When I was in my youth, I owned multiple partially serrated blades, but just came to realize that they were of little use to me. Now, I will never buy a new one and will never use the ones I already own. Oh well, "you live and learn". "Serrated projectile"🤣
Never saw a use for them.
Haha steak and bread knifes in the kitchen drawer is about it
Obviously, you have never cut wet rope or heavy extension cord, seat belts etc… serrated blades are not junk IMO. They seem to work best for my line of work.
Ranch maintenance here in the grate state of Texas
Well I can’t say I’ve cut many seatbelts or wet ropes but I have cut wet 3 inch ratchet straps in one cut. I could maybe see them having an advantage on an extension cord but I’ve also never cut one into. Like most things it’s what ever gets the job done the easiest way for you though.
I don't have any serrated small carry knives I own one old case and five Moras which I dearly love my Moras there easy to keep sharp and are pretty tough I love em. I'd like to see you sharpen a scandi grind like on a Mora.I'm a rookie but catchin on quik eh.Rock On D! This is Greg down in sunny Florida sayin peace out.
I’ve never done a scandi grind but I imagine I could get it done with a little practice. That’s for stopping in Greg!
I like a serrated blade when cutting down a large number of cardboard boxes. A straight edge will dull before I am through. I sharpen it with a rat tail ceramic rod.
Serrations are just a waste I don’t half of my blade missing you always use the end of the blade for the initial cut then the top to slice
I just don’t like serrated knives. I have a few I just don’t like them.
They’re really just for opening boxes haha
Haha maybe so
A straight blade knife will do everything a serrated blade knife will do. A serrated blade knife can't do everything a straight blade knife does. If I need a saw I'll get one.
ROCK ON D...!!!!
Haha thanks rip
Yes. They're just an aggravation to me.
It's also annoying when you find a great looking knife, but it's only available in serrated edge 😬
Haha I've been there before.
I think they are used a selling point or tactic for those that either cannot sharpen, will not sharpen or simply don't know! My Leatherman is the only knife I have with a serrated edge. Fully agree friend!
Haha yeah I think you’re right. Just never bought into it
In my opinion it gets in the way
It just snags on everything for me and not having a clean cut bothers me.
I disagree. Certain materials will dull a knife quickly. You can almost always count on a serrated knife to cut rope quickly. The same cannot be said for a straight blade. Once a straight blade it dull, it's dull. You can saw on rope all you want with it, and it isn't going to do any good.
You can’t let your knife get that dull. Stay on top of it
@@bustinout It's not like serrated blades have no purpose...that the process is purely superficial.
Clearly, there is a purpose for it. If I were notching a stick, for example, I would opt for using the serrated potion of the knife, as opposed to the straight blade. For the simple reason that the serrated portion will make quicker work of it, and it will maintain the straight blade for other types of use.
If I'm cutting a lot of rope, cardboard, anything fibrous, hide, etc...the serrated portion can be the way to go. That's why it exists.
It's a tool. One is not better than the other. They just have different applications, and its nice to have when you need it.
What's so interesting over your shoulder, the serration police.
The serration on a knife is more of a sales gimmick than anything useful.
Yeah not for my uses
I tried a serrated Spyderco from the salt series(rust proof blades) for when i was working at an oyster bar for cutting the plastic netting the oysters came in. After a while i went back to a normal edge because it did the same job only cleaner and with less snags.
I think a lot of these so-called knife experts miss the point of what add EDC utility knife should be. There are obvious reasons force serrated edges and having it in an EDC just makes your tool more versatile.
Agreed
I don't like serrations because they're harder to sharpen