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Lekfx
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Apr 20, 2018
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SERRATION! What's the deal here? I see hundreds of fine knives, EDC knives, Tacticals, a favorite) or fully serrated. Ever tried to cut rope with a smooth edge blade, then a serrated one? I've cut 1/2" thick sisal rope with a new serrated Spyderco knife simply by tossing the rope in the air, and swiping at it with the knife. Do THAT with a smooth edge! I've EDC'ed a knife, since 1969. I have thousands of experiences from my Special Effects days (25 years, Oscar nominee and BAFTA winner)) and on-set supervision (19 years at the top), plus my Product Design and master craftsmanship practices. I KNOW utility and design. The half serrated Tanto blade serves me best. YMMV, naturally. Short chisel-like tip edge, longer smooth straight edge, and short serrated section for fibrous cutting tasks. The lack of any serrated options here lead me to believe that this is a group of inexperienced newbies, or fashion shipsters. Prove me wrong, I beg you!
Apr 20, 2018
Benjabooly
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Apr 21, 2018
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LekfxThis is quite the attack on something that is both preference and usage based. I am a butcher and not one thing I cut from packages to meat would be easier with a serration. Attacking like this not only wont help anyone get more serrations, but does not help your argument because there are MANY jobs that would also not necessarily benefit from serrations. Glad you are sharing a preference and where it would fit in the real world, though.
Apr 21, 2018
Dan-AT-Hiker
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Feb 27, 2019
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LekfxCan you keep the serrated edge sharp? This is an honest question. I am going to actually use and carry a serrated blade to see how it works out. My main reason for not buying serrated blades is that I have never taken the time to get good at sharpening them.
Feb 27, 2019
Benjabooly
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Feb 27, 2019
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Dan-AT-HikerYou CAN with the right tools but it really is a bitch to do and depends on the serrations. The veff serrations are pretty good so i have heard, and some CRKT's have it
Feb 27, 2019
awoodby
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Mar 14, 2019
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LekfxInteresting. However, the largest rope I ever cut cuts fine with a sharp plain blade, I'm not about to carry a half-saw knife in case I ever have to cut rope. So I find serrations only annoying, reducing the blade I actually use by half. I agree totally on the Tanto blade, but hate serration. I cut boxes, wood, tape, sandpaper, fruit etc etc etc, but not being a sailor nor grip, don't deal with rope much. Wire rope or paracord is about it, straight edge goes through twine or wire rope fine, wire rope, I have tools for that.
Mar 14, 2019
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