Smooth blade or serrated?

surefire7 · October 29th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Forgive me if this has been asked before, I did a short search and didn't find anything. Anyhow...what are opinions on a SD knife blade type--smooth, serrated or half and half? Are there advantages/disadvantages to each type??

buckeyeLCPL · October 29th, 2009, 06:00 PM

I tend to like my sd blades plain, but very sharp. Serrations are more useful in my mind for things like cutting ropes and other knife tasks, that don't really include sd. In a pinch, it'll do the job. But I stick with plain edges, mostly those by spyderco or benchmade.

schwaa · October 29th, 2009, 06:09 PM

I tend to lean towards combo blades. I carry my endura4 not only for protection, but for its everyday usefulness. The serrated edge takes care of the rougher stuff and stays sharp longer than the other plain half. If youre getting the knife for EDC and not for general use, go with straight. IF you plan on using it for other tasks, which you most likely will, I would go with the combo. Too bad you didnt use a poll!!

jbum · October 29th, 2009, 06:11 PM

Both of mine are smooth and hair shaving sharp and are never used for anything but SD. Full size TDI and Kershaw Leek.

rex03 · October 29th, 2009, 06:12 PM

I like plain blades for SD carry. I'm not cutting with it, and it's partially cosmetic also to me.. I have blades that are serrated also, but they are for a different use. Match your blade to the use, and go with what works for you..

usmcjones · October 29th, 2009, 06:18 PM

I really depends on what you are going to use your knife for. Serrated blades get caught up on things like cloth, and rope. If you have the money Grayman Knives can't be beat.

Kenny256 · October 29th, 2009, 06:46 PM

My SD is Plain edge, it works best for me

psychophipps · October 29th, 2009, 07:19 PM

Plain edge for everything, IMO. Easier to care for and sharpen.

tokerblue · October 29th, 2009, 07:45 PM

I like combo blades for EDC. But I like ones that the serrated portion is around 1/3 of the blade, like the Benchmade Kulgera.

retsupt99 · October 29th, 2009, 09:32 PM

My Kershaw Leeks are both smooth, but my Ka Bar TDI is a combo (and this sucker is SHARP).

October 29th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#1
surefire7 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 77	Smooth blade or serrated? Forgive me if this has been asked before, I did a short search and didn't find anything. Anyhow...what are opinions on a SD knife blade type--smooth, serrated or half and half? Are there advantages/disadvantages to each type??

October 29th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#2
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,992	I tend to like my sd blades plain, but very sharp. Serrations are more useful in my mind for things like cutting ropes and other knife tasks, that don't really include sd. In a pinch, it'll do the job. But I stick with plain edges, mostly those by spyderco or benchmade. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

October 29th, 2009, 06:09 PM	#3
schwaa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 101	I tend to lean towards combo blades. I carry my endura4 not only for protection, but for its everyday usefulness. The serrated edge takes care of the rougher stuff and stays sharp longer than the other plain half. If youre getting the knife for EDC and not for general use, go with straight. IF you plan on using it for other tasks, which you most likely will, I would go with the combo. Too bad you didnt use a poll!! __________________ It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.

October 29th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#4
jbum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 503	Both of mine are smooth and hair shaving sharp and are never used for anything but SD. Full size TDI and Kershaw Leek. __________________ PT145 MIL PRO MOSSBERG 500 CRUISER S&W 638 THUNDER .380 NRA MEMBER

October 29th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#5
rex03 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 346	I like plain blades for SD carry. I'm not cutting with it, and it's partially cosmetic also to me.. I have blades that are serrated also, but they are for a different use. Match your blade to the use, and go with what works for you.. __________________ --I'M PROUD TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO BEAR ARMS-- Glock27/ KaBar TDI/ MTAC Holster. I have more also, but this combo. works well..

October 29th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#6
usmcjones New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shoreline, Wa Posts: 2	I really depends on what you are going to use your knife for. Serrated blades get caught up on things like cloth, and rope. If you have the money Grayman Knives can't be beat.

October 29th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#7
Kenny256 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bolivar MO Posts: 103	My SD is Plain edge, it works best for me __________________ Carry-S&W 642 HD-Remington 870

October 29th, 2009, 07:19 PM	#8
psychophipps Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 381	Plain edge for everything, IMO. Easier to care for and sharpen.

October 29th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#9
tokerblue Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 53	I like combo blades for EDC. But I like ones that the serrated portion is around 1/3 of the blade, like the Benchmade Kulgera.

October 29th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#10
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,777	My Kershaw Leeks are both smooth, but my Ka Bar TDI is a combo (and this sucker is SHARP). __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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