Now, I have another question - sorry! Is there any benefit to getting a part serated blade, over a plain edged blade? I can see the point to having either, or, but both in one? Plus, sharpening wouldn't difficult, right?
Quote from: marty1990 on August 27, 2012, 08:27:06 PMNow, I have another question - sorry! Is there any benefit to getting a part serated blade, over a plain edged blade? I can see the point to having either, or, but both in one? Plus, sharpening wouldn't difficult, right?Serrations are a bad idea! This is as close as I will get to religion. Also, if you do insist on a serrated blade, e.g. for cutting webbing (one of the very few things they're pretty good at), remember having serrations close to the tang will leave the blade pretty much useless for woodwork. Almost only Victorinox and some of Chad los Banos Böker designs place the serrations close to the tip on partially serrated blades, something which is a lot smarter. That said, serrations is saying goodbye to sharpening the knife freehand on a hone, and goodbye to clean cuts and a versatile allround blade.Just stamp a big IMHO on all this, or rather a IMNSHO, because serrations...
Serrations are a bad idea!
I had planned on using my Coast Toolbox (I bought it when I was like 14) as my backup as the blade is pretty sharp... but it's a serated/plain edged blade. Would that do, or should I go for a plain edge?You know, I really thought I'd be able to get something for around £15... I've already gone over that, ha.
I should be stoned for giving such an advice in this forum but here it is:Do not get carried away; money can be tight nowadays.Step back, take a few deep breaths, decide/make clear exactly what you need, rather than what looks cool or nice but could be useless in the end, go through the thread again (and others) slowly and calmly. Use a piece of paper and take some notes to help you decide on what is needed. There are some very good suggestions but you do not need to follow them all = expensive.Then re-evaluate and shop carefully, looking at the prices from various sites/shops, with no alcohol in your system.I have bought several things, in my excitement, thinking they will be really useful for what I needed and then realised that they were not much use or they were too expensive to use and maybe damage. (I was going through my fishing baits today and realised that I had a huge amount of lures, expensive, nearly as big as the fish I was actually after; totally useless for their purpose..)
Quote from: dks on August 28, 2012, 06:12:13 PMI should be stoned for giving such an advice in this forum but here it is:Do not get carried away; money can be tight nowadays.Step back, take a few deep breaths, decide/make clear exactly what you need, rather than what looks cool or nice but could be useless in the end, go through the thread again (and others) slowly and calmly. Use a piece of paper and take some notes to help you decide on what is needed. There are some very good suggestions but you do not need to follow them all = expensive.Then re-evaluate and shop carefully, looking at the prices from various sites/shops, with no alcohol in your system.I have bought several things, in my excitement, thinking they will be really useful for what I needed and then realised that they were not much use or they were too expensive to use and maybe damage. (I was going through my fishing baits today and realised that I had a huge amount of lures, expensive, nearly as big as the fish I was actually after; totally useless for their purpose..)Good post ^ Another idea is go to a MTo meet its really handy to play with the other guys toys (was going to say tools but it didn't look right)You can compare a huge amount of different stuff over a day or two
Then re-evaluate and shop carefully, looking at the prices from various sites/shops, with no alcohol in your system.
Quote from: dks on August 28, 2012, 06:12:13 PMThen re-evaluate and shop carefully, looking at the prices from various sites/shops, with no alcohol in your system.Aww, what kinda fun is that?
Quote from: jekostas on August 28, 2012, 09:21:36 PMQuote from: dks on August 28, 2012, 06:12:13 PMThen re-evaluate and shop carefully, looking at the prices from various sites/shops, with no alcohol in your system.Aww, what kinda fun is that?Well you do end up with more spare money for alcohol
Quote from: 50ft-trad on August 28, 2012, 09:44:02 PMQuote from: jekostas on August 28, 2012, 09:21:36 PMQuote from: dks on August 28, 2012, 06:12:13 PMThen re-evaluate and shop carefully, looking at the prices from various sites/shops, with no alcohol in your system.Aww, what kinda fun is that?Well you do end up with more spare money for alcohol Drink?DRINK!
How much does Heinnie Haynes delivery cost, usually? I've seen a Mora knife that I like - I know time is limiting cuz I've only got two working days till I can get a delivery, but heard good things about their delivery times.btw, Syph007. The Ray Mears Mora Companian Knife is back;http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/399-Morakniv-Companion-MG-Clipper-Knife/