Very Good!! Yes!! One thing I would add not in combination but as a separate knife is the value of edge preservation of crappy surfaces or materials. Thanks!
That's terrific to hear. Since watching a few seasons of "Alone", I couldn't help but think a modified multitool (the Wave being one of the preferred choices) would be a perfect companion as a dual use survival and bushcraft tool. The two blades would complement each other very well in my opinion.
Very well thought out video! So I’ll only add some “yes and” thoughts of my own. I carry a fully serrated Pacific Salt when surfing for pure emergency stuff like tangled board leashes/seaweed/fishing line/ buoy rope or cutting away a wetsuit from a broken limb but more importantly for defense from aggressive clans of surf-ninjas. In these uses a fully serrated edge provides absolute maximum cutting power over the blades entire length, and it still does fine with beachside snacks! However, I feel like serrations specifically well executed combo edges (Spyderco, veff, CRK) are really underrated for edc folding knives, most specifically because of a stigma inherited from gas station and mall-ninja (entirely different clan then the surf-ninjas). You really have to nail down “what am I asking this edc knife to do?” If fibers materials are involved then some serrations might be nice to have. Lastly, serrations are a pain in the ass to sharpen not impossible. I think a lot of dude avoid them because they have not figured out how to sharpen them when serrations do loose their edge
I have no problem doing feather sticks with a serrated blade doesn't go all over the place like you're saying I can control my serrated blade very well
I've found the control to be a non issue it is less but not significantly less , i find my okc3s bayonet with partial serrations to be very effective at feather sticking and some similar tasks,it does suffer in finer carving but it's small enough of a serrated portion I can work around and use the main plain edge I absolutely do despise sharpening those serrations though
All good points you bring up. However I had a friend who almost lost his life being pulled down by a heavy anchor and as I tried to cut with my plain edge knife, that razor sharp plain edge would not cut through the nylon rope. My other buddy handed me his partial serrated blade knife and it cut through the rope in 2 secs. We both got out of the water safely. No matter what/where, majority of my carry knives have partial serrated blades for the "just in case" situations and I've learned and developed techniques to use the razor plain edge of those partial serrated knives for intricate and controlled cutting. ...and I've had to resort to the serrated blades in the backcountry, not often but a choice few situations and I was GLAD my knife was partial serrated. My skinning knives are not serrated but I've skinned using a partial serrated knife with no issues...and I always have a serrated knife close at hand.
100% good point. I stabbed myself in the arm 3 days ago because my razor sharp knife was having trouble with a zip tie and slipped (didn’t even cut the zip tie just slipped out of it). My serrated dull Milwaukee knife I’ve used at work in the past get through zip ties with no effort. And aside from work and stabbing myself (user error as well) I’ve never had a straight edge come even remotely close to being as useful as a serrated blade for daily use or hard use.
The only serrations I want on a knife is full and I will carry one depending on the environment. Others then that I want nothing to do with serrated knives in any form.
Commenting while I watch this video… I don’t like serrations as a rule, but I do like some knives that have serrations. I got one of the last Spyderco Mariner knives in all stainless steel (Back in 1994). An article in Soldier of Fortune magazine that I read back in the 1980’s recommended three knives for combat; a long blade knife (8 to 10 inches), a short blade knife (4 to 6 inches), and a serrated folding knife. The article recommended the SS Spyderco Mariner. I particularly like the serrations on the KaBar Big Brother, and the SOG Scuba/Demo, both of which I have. I’ve had a Bianchi Knighthawk II since the ‘80’s and my TOPS Tahoma Field Knife is serrated the same way (only on the top edge).
in a survival situation with no honing stone, the serrated knife will cut much longer, while the plain edge goes dull, try sharpening D2 or even aus8A in the jungle on some fucking rock...dont know what youre talking about.
Serrations are great in the woods if you know how to use them. I hated them for a long time until I discovered Magnus Andersson here on UA-cam. Since then, I always keep a serrated blade with me
As far as honing a serrated edge get one of those cheap ceramic knives from harbor freight and you can even true up the fine teeth on a cold steel edge.
I still want a WINKLER utility crusher with serrations on the spine , and it is not cheap at all neither is my TOOR Darter Ranger green CPM3V with serrations on the spine. I EDC it , and find it very useful. Have a great day Brother. GOD BLESS
Serrations, really depend on what type of grind a knife has and how well it works, im talking about partial blades, I have esee 6 partial Serrated, and it performs great doing everything, I prefer Serrated because I search rescue and being able to cut rope and such ,really there is no bad none Serrated or Serrated, because it's down to personal preference.
I have a Swiss Army knife with a serated main blade. Its ok. I have a number of knives with serrations on the top of the blade which I have never used!
I agree with h you. For me serrated is best suited for a fighting knife. They are a bitch to sharpen at least for me. Straight or plain edge is just easier to re-sharpen in the field and can take a beating. Serrations would likely break in this type of beating. Ripping through clothes , jacket the serrated is the edge.
I've always hated serrated edges. I don't care what your cutting. Any small advantages you get from a serrated edge isn't worth packing around a useless knife.
Ahaha thanks for the feedback. I will say on paper serrations should be better, but sharpness is a very important factor and its harder to maintain a serrated edge and they can degrade quickly
@@AlaskanFrontier1 My 'theory' is that people only perceive serrations as cutting better (in certain situations) because their blades are profiled and/or sharpened inadequately... or have become dull. Serrations will cut ('saw' more like) long after a blade loses it keenest edge. I'd love to see a video exploring this issue properly: featuring a proper sharp edge vs serrations. Just not convinced serrations actually cut anything 'better' than a properly wicked sharp edge.... But yeah, I still say serrations suck! 😆
@@ReasonAboveEverythingI see your point. I've used serrations of many kinds, and they all basically 'saw' through whatever I use them on. And the only thing I'd concede is maybe something like maybe a zip tie... But to me, that's not anything I couldn't do just as well with a properly sharp blade and some leverage. (And I did specify a "properly sharpened edge"...)
So basically serration is better to cut soft, flexible materials. And straight to cut wood 🤷. 11 minutes could be sed in 11 seconds.
Very Good!! Yes!! One thing I would add not in combination but as a separate knife is the value of edge preservation of crappy surfaces or materials. Thanks!
That's where I would see the serrated edge on a Leatherman being useful
It's good to have a serrated blade for some applications. I EDC a Leatherman wave, which has a straight & serrated blade.
That's terrific to hear. Since watching a few seasons of "Alone", I couldn't help but think a modified multitool (the Wave being one of the preferred choices) would be a perfect companion as a dual use survival and bushcraft tool. The two blades would complement each other very well in my opinion.
@@jonNH123 the straight edge also has a mini Scandinavian grind edge, works very well biting into wood.
Absolutely, I do own them.
Very well thought out video! So I’ll only add some “yes and” thoughts of my own.
I carry a fully serrated Pacific Salt when surfing for pure emergency stuff like tangled board leashes/seaweed/fishing line/ buoy rope or cutting away a wetsuit from a broken limb but more importantly for defense from aggressive clans of surf-ninjas. In these uses a fully serrated edge provides absolute maximum cutting power over the blades entire length, and it still does fine with beachside snacks!
However, I feel like serrations specifically well executed combo edges (Spyderco, veff, CRK) are really underrated for edc folding knives, most specifically because of a stigma inherited from gas station and mall-ninja (entirely different clan then the surf-ninjas).
You really have to nail down “what am I asking this edc knife to do?” If fibers materials are involved then some serrations might be nice to have.
Lastly, serrations are a pain in the ass to sharpen not impossible. I think a lot of dude avoid them because they have not figured out how to sharpen them when serrations do loose their edge
Sog trident , half seratted. Clip point , 3.8 inch folder. I done feild dressing , camping, feather stick with that without any issue.
Where serrations work well is boating for rope cutting, kitchen and rescue work.
Yes this is true
So you mean everywhere
I have no problem doing feather sticks with a serrated blade doesn't go all over the place like you're saying I can control my serrated blade very well
I am glad you have a better experience with them.
I've found the control to be a non issue it is less but not significantly less , i find my okc3s bayonet with partial serrations to be very effective at feather sticking and some similar tasks,it does suffer in finer carving but it's small enough of a serrated portion I can work around and use the main plain edge
I absolutely do despise sharpening those serrations though
All good points you bring up. However I had a friend who almost lost his life being pulled down by a heavy anchor and as I tried to cut with my plain edge knife, that razor sharp plain edge would not cut through the nylon rope. My other buddy handed me his partial serrated blade knife and it cut through the rope in 2 secs. We both got out of the water safely. No matter what/where, majority of my carry knives have partial serrated blades for the "just in case" situations and I've learned and developed techniques to use the razor plain edge of those partial serrated knives for intricate and controlled cutting. ...and I've had to resort to the serrated blades in the backcountry, not often but a choice few situations and I was GLAD my knife was partial serrated. My skinning knives are not serrated but I've skinned using a partial serrated knife with no issues...and I always have a serrated knife close at hand.
100% good point. I stabbed myself in the arm 3 days ago because my razor sharp knife was having trouble with a zip tie and slipped (didn’t even cut the zip tie just slipped out of it). My serrated dull Milwaukee knife I’ve used at work in the past get through zip ties with no effort. And aside from work and stabbing myself (user error as well) I’ve never had a straight edge come even remotely close to being as useful as a serrated blade for daily use or hard use.
The only serrations I want on a knife is full and I will carry one depending on the environment. Others then that I want nothing to do with serrated knives in any form.
Exactly my thoughts!
Commenting while I watch this video…
I don’t like serrations as a rule, but I do like some knives that have serrations. I got one of the last Spyderco Mariner knives in all stainless steel (Back in 1994). An article in Soldier of Fortune magazine that I read back in the 1980’s recommended three knives for combat; a long blade knife (8 to 10 inches), a short blade knife (4 to 6 inches), and a serrated folding knife. The article recommended the SS Spyderco Mariner.
I particularly like the serrations on the KaBar Big Brother, and the SOG Scuba/Demo, both of which I have. I’ve had a Bianchi Knighthawk II since the ‘80’s and my TOPS Tahoma Field Knife is serrated the same way (only on the top edge).
This is good advice.
very solid advice!
in a survival situation with no honing stone, the serrated knife will cut much longer, while the plain edge goes dull, try sharpening D2 or even aus8A in the jungle on some fucking rock...dont know what youre talking about.
Correct !! People have saved their lives because of serrations …
Nice gloves, who makes them if you don't mind sharing? Agreed about serrations!! Only serrations i own a on my Leatherman surge
Multicam Mechanix Originals. Thanks for the feedback!
I love the combo
Thanks
I hole heartedly agree serrations suck. My opinion unless you work for the ACME Rope company. There is no use for them. Great information and video.
You gonna be okay, buddy?
Thank you, that's very true!
Everytime a had a knife that had both the straight edge and serrations, the serrations portion cut better. It did not matter what i was cutting.
Serrations are great in the woods if you know how to use them. I hated them for a long time until I discovered Magnus Andersson here on UA-cam. Since then, I always keep a serrated blade with me
Good points , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Thank you for the comment!!
I absolutely love my serrated knife...
As far as honing a serrated edge
get one of those cheap ceramic knives from harbor freight and you can even true up the fine teeth on a cold steel edge.
That's a pretty good tip thank you!
I still want a WINKLER utility crusher with serrations on the spine , and it is not cheap at all neither is my TOOR Darter Ranger green CPM3V with serrations on the spine. I EDC it , and find it very useful. Have a great day Brother. GOD BLESS
Serrations, really depend on what type of grind a knife has and how well it works, im talking about partial blades, I have esee 6 partial Serrated, and it performs great doing everything, I prefer Serrated because I search rescue and being able to cut rope and such ,really there is no bad none Serrated or Serrated, because it's down to personal preference.
I have a Swiss Army knife with a serated main blade. Its ok. I have a number of knives with serrations on the top of the blade which I have never used!
That is my preference to a combo edge. Yeah I could see them not getting used
I agree with h you. For me serrated is best suited for a fighting knife. They are a bitch to sharpen at least for me. Straight or plain edge is just easier to re-sharpen in the field and can take a beating. Serrations would likely break in this type of beating. Ripping through clothes , jacket the serrated is the edge.
Thanks for the feedback
In my opinion the Chris Reeve Pacific partially serrated has a perfect serrated edge.
Different knives for different situations 👍🏻
Serrations only for special use applications, I prefer very plain blade, I do own some knives with serrations but like you, not my favorite.
Exactly.
I've always hated serrated edges. I don't care what your cutting. Any small advantages you get from a serrated edge isn't worth packing around a useless knife.
Very true
Great 👍 video.
Thanks!
Serrations are cool for plastic, cords, rubber and silicone. Basically for man made materials. Other than that they are waste of good blade.
Finally someone really explained it to me properly 😅
Please let me out of your basement
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Serrations are basically a saw …. You need saws …. Some people have saved their lives with these sawing capable blades
@@burtonkephart6239 okayyyy
Magnus Andersen would disagree lol
I suppose there will always be the contrary opinion or experience. This is of course my thoughts from my experience
Serrations suck. Agreed! And personally, I'm not even sure they beat a proper sharp edge in their intended purposes either....
Great video! 👍🏻
Good serrations will absolutely do a better job at cutting rope, cord, and harder synthetic materials.
Ahaha thanks for the feedback. I will say on paper serrations should be better, but sharpness is a very important factor and its harder to maintain a serrated edge and they can degrade quickly
@@AlaskanFrontier1 My 'theory' is that people only perceive serrations as cutting better (in certain situations) because their blades are profiled and/or sharpened inadequately... or have become dull. Serrations will cut ('saw' more like) long after a blade loses it keenest edge. I'd love to see a video exploring this issue properly: featuring a proper sharp edge vs serrations. Just not convinced serrations actually cut anything 'better' than a properly wicked sharp edge....
But yeah, I still say serrations suck! 😆
@@kanukkarhu Try cutting rubber with serrations and then flip to straight edge.
@@ReasonAboveEverythingI see your point.
I've used serrations of many kinds, and they all basically 'saw' through whatever I use them on. And the only thing I'd concede is maybe something like maybe a zip tie... But to me, that's not anything I couldn't do just as well with a properly sharp blade and some leverage. (And I did specify a "properly sharpened edge"...)
To be honest Matt they duck on flesh hangs up bad
Fail.
I am not quite sure what you mean
Anyone that says serrations aren’t good doesn’t know anything about anything
Okay there turbo