Plain vs Serrated knife

[Japhy]

Just my two cents, LTWright Bushcrafter and ESSE Izula are always in my pack when out in the woods. That being said, most of the time I am constantly using my Swiss Army knife and a folder. ESSE knives are awesome, easy to maintain

 

[MA_Trooper]

I only carry a straight edge.

 

[T.Shack]

Whoe I knife thread! I didn't expect to see this! I have been a knife fan most of my life. Since I was in high school I have nearly always had some sort of a Swiss in my pocket never had the super fat one. Last year my wife bought me the biggest swiss I have ever seen. The main blade is both. I use it daily.

 

[Cryptid Species]

I use a plain edge, it’s easy to sharpen and I don’t have much use for serrations ( not cutting much strap or rope on a daily). My personal favorite knife company is ZT. A little pricey but well worth it( kershaw is the sister company, much more affordable because of the steel options). Esee is a great company I have my eye on a couple of their fixed blades. Keep in mind primary usages and research your steel. Or just get a sexy knife.

 

[T.Shack]

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I use a plain edge, it’s easy to sharpen and I don’t have much use for serrations ( not cutting much strap or rope on a daily). My personal favorite knife company is ZT. A little pricey but well worth it( kershaw is the sister company, much more affordable because of the steel options). Esee is a great company I have my eye on a couple of their fixed blades. Keep in mind primary usages and research your steel. Or just get a sexy knife.

Uhhhh arn't most knives sexy in some way? Yeah I really love knives. Lol

 

[MA_Trooper]

My daily carry is a Kershaw Ken Onion. That lives in my pocket no matter where I go. I have an Essee Izula I pack with me when I'm not in an office. And countless other knives (my wife thinks I have a problem).

 

[RootedWanderers]

Take a look at the kabar Becker, a fraction of the cost, very similar design.

I second that. I just finished my project Becker BK2 last week. Love the knife, plenty of heft, and can take the abuse like nobody's business.

 

[Sidetrekked Overland]

I used to prefer a partially serrated blade on a folder but my preference changed many years ago. Even more recently I decided to quit buying cheap stuff and buy things right the first time. This includes knives. I have an esee 6, 3, cr 2.5, and pr4. All are straight edge and absolutely awesome.

 

[Gryf]

The knife I've been using a lot is a Svord peasant knife. It's got a lot of the advantages of a folding knife and the sold feel of a full tang knife. I have the 3" blade and I use it a lot as my utility knife when in the garage and out and about.

To boot it's under $20. Needs a bit of sharpening when you get it but can get an edge and hold it well.

 

[T.Shack]

The knife I've been using a lot is a Svord peasant knife. It's got a lot of the advantages of a folding knife and the sold feel of a full tang knife. I have the 3" blade and I use it a lot as my utility knife when in the garage and out and about.

To boot it's under $20. Needs a bit of sharpening when you get it but can get an edge and hold it well.

That looks great! Plus at the price if if gets lost (or when? Who has never lost a knife) it is not a huge thing. I will be looking that up.

 

[Gryf]

If you do pic one up here is a quick note: Some folks have a problem with the blade banging on the rear chicago screw. I have the screw tightened down so the bade never quite reaches the screw to bang on it. You'll likely need to adjust the screws when you get it to fit your feel for how it should open.

It's the simplest folding knife I have ever seen.

 

[T.Shack]

Kewl thanks did you use lock tire to keep it in place?

 

[Gryf]

Kewl thanks did you use lock tire to keep it in place?

I did not. Quite frankly didn't think of it. Should I need to adjust it I shall certainly do so.

 

[T.Shack]

Whoe I looked on line. I saw some down to 12-13 dollar range. hmm a couple extra in different pack pockets! Nice!

 

[Natchez]

Love my ESEE's I carry a Candiru, or a Izula-II every day. My day pack has a ESEE-3MIL strapped to it. They all have great weight and edge retention.

 

[Chuckem12]

Both serve their purpose very well. You have to look at what you plan on doing with the blade. If you're planning on cutting through rope or twine or anything like that, I'd definitely say go with a serrated blade. Otherwise, I recommend a plain/straight blade.

In regards to ESEE. That is MY personal go to blade. I love the design and the feel in your hand. Just fits my hand well. That is not to say there are not some other amazing designs out there. But, for the price point and the design and the capability, I choose ESEE. Additionally, I choose fixed blades over folders for daily carry/EDC. I do have PLENTY of both styles from many manufacturers and designers but choose to carry a small pocket folder (Kershaw Onion) for simple cutting tasks in front of people since I won't be sad if I lo se it compared to losing my Chris Reeve Sebenza (which I think I would actually cry from how much money would've been lost...not recommend unless you really dive deep into knife design). The ESEE I carry along the small of my back, scout style (forgive the crudeness of the sheath as it was my first self built).

The straight/plain blade can accomplish most, if not all, tasks you may need. Need to chop, grab a thick branch and knock the blade through. Need to fillet, sharpen and slide it though. Need to stab and gouge, its all about angles and hand placement.

I know some will disagree and that's okay.... because its just my two cents.

 

[Sneaks]

Both. Plain blade for just about everything, a serrated for emergency purposes. Nothing goes through a seat belt like serrated unless it is a paracord blade, but those take some extra thinking to get it right. A serrated is out, under, rip, done.

 

[tritonl]

Both. Plain blade for just about everything, a serrated for emergency purposes. Nothing goes through a seat belt like serrated unless it is a paracord blade, but those take some extra thinking to get it right. A serrated is out, under, rip, done.

What do you mean by paracord blade?

 

[Sneaks]

What do you mean by paracord blade?

The curved blade is a paracord blade. I used to have one of these years ago (though you’ll never catch me jumping outta a plane), the other blade is a switch blade. Supposed to be used for cutting parachute rigging. That curved blade will cut you to the bone just looking at it.