Edge types

[Northern Geek]

So, not having owned a combo blade beside the Vic Forester (do have a SRM 913p incoming though) I just wanted to see what people prefer.

Feel free to state your reasons behind your vote as well.

This is basically me trying to decide on a future blade purchase..

[Taxi Dad]

straight blade !
no debate 
serrations are for bread !

edit* and maybe steak 

[nuphoria]

^ I agree!

They do of course have other uses, but for regular use blades I always go for plain

[Taxi Dad]

^ I agree!

They do of course have other uses, but for regular use blades I always go for plain

WOW !
I do like a woman who agrees with me ! (it's been a while  )
 

[nuphoria]

Awww mate!

[Northern Geek]

Well, 100% plain edge so far.

Let's keep it coming folks.

[THE_LONGBOW]

Straight all the way for standard cutting. There are times for serrated but a straight edge will most likely work also.
I worked on Commercial fishing boats in Alaska and had a dedicated  serrated Victorinox for rescue taped to my rain gear in the event I got pulled overboard by line. I think we paid around $10 for them and that is cheap by Alaska standards. We used these serrated knives for cutting line with good results.
On the other hand I have a set of Buck serrated steak knives that I will be replacing with non serrated because they do not work as well as a sharp straight edge knife. (Usually my pocket knife)
This is strictly just my opinion.   

[WiSAKfan]

the forward serrations of OHO are amazing,

but i'm a straight blade guy

[Northern Geek]

the forward serrations of OHO are amazing,

but i'm a straight blade guy

Why don't we ever see that from more manufacturers? 

[THE_LONGBOW]

Can some one post a picture of forward serrations? I am not familiar with these.
Never mind I Google it and found some pics.

[Mr. Whippy]

I much prefer PE.  Easier to sharpen and I much prefer the tactile sensation of cutting with a PE to a SE.  CE seems like the worst of both worlds.

[Northern Geek]

Well.. seems like plain edge is holding it's lead..

The reason i asked was this. An attempt to decide what version of the Gerber Gator to buy..

[AimlessWanderer]

For general use and everyday carry - plain edge. Easier to maintain and more versatile.
Serrations have their place and when working with ropes or when I might need particularly aggressive cutting I do like to have the option available

[enki_ck]

I prefer plain edge and convex grind.

[jerseydevil]

Plain edge here as well.  It just works better for the sort of cutting tasks I do every day.  Easier to maintain an edge at the store or in the field as well. 

[Steinar]

Only masochists try to whittle with a serrated edge. A plain edge is able to do anything a serrated edge can do, but not the other way around. (Though in some special cases a serrated edge can be more convenient, I guess. Usually it just boils down to keeping a keen edge, though, and that's so much easier with a PE.)

[Heinz Doofenshmirtz]

I voted PE too.  Really, it depends on the size of the blade and what its intended use is.  On pocketable folding blades with a combo edge, you really don't end up with enough of either type of edge for it to be useful on anything but the smallest tasks.  On a larger fixed blade, I'd say at least 6" long, you'd have enough to have 4" of plain edge and 2" of serrated, which would somewhat useable.  However, even then, whittling/carving with the blade would be a major pain because of the serrations.

My solution to this problem was to buy a Byrd Wings, and it's a nifty little knife, but I hardly ever use it.

[Northern Geek]

Well, what can I say.. Seems like we have a clear winner in the PE.

I think my Gerber Gator will be serration free when and if I get around to buying one (already have a knife on the way).

Thanks for your thoughts guys!

[redbaron]

SE to rip through most anything, plus they need less maintenance.
CE shouldn't exist
PE for whittling, precise cuts
I voted SE

[derekmac]

I use to prefer a CE blade, but now I prefer a PE for most daily cutting tasks.  I do prefer a SE for cutting cardboard though, just find it cuts faster.