Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
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Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
Many knifemakers insist on putting serrations on either their spear-point, tanto-point, or clip-point blades. Even when working as a Security Officer, I couldn't see the advantage of serrations on my carry/working blade. There was always the rare occasion that I would need to cut either a stout line or recalcitrant seat belt. I always kept my blade extremely sharp so that a healthy sawing action would ensure I could easily cut such restraints/items.
Does anyone else feel that serrations on the blade is "gilding the lily" when it comes to a carry automatic?
Does anyone else feel that serrations on the blade is "gilding the lily" when it comes to a carry automatic?
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
I'm not a fan of serrations on a pocket knife.
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I don't like them.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
Can't stand them.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
I also dislike them.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
can't stand them.
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they do have there uses. i carry one when my daily plans mite call for there use, like working with rope or under the hood to cut a hose. i also found them great for making tinder to start a fire.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
Don't particularly like them and I have a few with them but I don't edc one with serrations. I can see where they could come in handy but if your knife is sharp you shouldn't need them, just my opinion.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
Greetings, Mr. Jim D-
I prefer to carry just the serrations, and leave the knife at home...
AS ever,
Your ol' pal,
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I prefer to carry just the serrations, and leave the knife at home...
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Your ol' pal,
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
Agreed.sammy the blade wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 1:15 pm Don't particularly like them and I have a few with them but I don't edc one with serrations. I can see where they could come in handy but if your knife is sharp you shouldn't need them, just my opinion.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
I must be the odd fellow. Every knife I carry (which is every day), has serrations. I can't be without them.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
Please explain/elucidate/expound.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
We have a small Colonial auto with full serrations clipped to the sun visor in each car for emergencies, but I don't carry a serrated knife.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
You explained this once before, but I didn't know that particular Colonial had a partially serrated blade. Colonial knives are great and have wonderful value as "service" knives. Is there a particular purpose for the serrations on your "visor knife"? (Car hoses, seat belts, etc.).Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:43 pm We have a small Colonial auto with full serrations clipped to the sun visor in each car for emergencies, but I don't carry a serrated knife.
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Re: Is anyone else NOT fond of serrations on their carry knife?
The blades are fully serrated.
Yes, for seat belts, etc.
Yes, for seat belts, etc.
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