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Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?

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Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
on: October 19, 2013, 02:10:04 PM
I really want this knife . The only thing that stops me from
buying it is because of the half serrations of the blade.  This is a
branded knife and quite expensive. If it's a go from most
members, then I'll get it and post pictures asap. What do you
think?  Thanks

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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #1 on: October 19, 2013, 02:33:04 PM
Which one is it? :think:
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #2 on: October 19, 2013, 02:34:49 PM
I don't even know what knife you're talking about but I think those part serrations might very well be a deal breaker to me. The only thing I like serrations on are my Utili-Key.
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #3 on: October 19, 2013, 02:35:47 PM
I wouldn't.

If you're buying an expensive knife especially. You shouldn't be making compromises if you're paying top dollar for it. I'd wait, another one will come along sooner or later. And in the right blade configuration.

I have a few combo edged blades and always wish they were plain edge. Or at least serrated edge. Not both on the same blade. :doh: It takes away more from the usability standpoint than it adds.

Others might disagree though. :shrug:
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #4 on: October 19, 2013, 02:36:56 PM
Quote from: enki_ck on October 19, 2013, 02:35:47 PM
I wouldn't.

If you're buying an expensive knife especially. You shouldn't be making compromises if you're paying top dollar for it. I'd wait, another one will come along sooner or later. And in the right blade configuration.

I have a few combo edged blades and always wish they were plain edge. Or at least serrated edge. Not both on the same blade. :doh: It takes away more from the usability standpoint than it adds.

Others might disagree though. :shrug:
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #5 on: October 19, 2013, 02:47:12 PM
No I wouldn't, I don't like serrations anyway, but if its not a cheapie, hold out and get the one you really want otherwise buyers guilt will bite you in the ass :D

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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #6 on: October 19, 2013, 03:00:42 PM
Guys, I googled everything about this knife and I can't find any PE blade .
 It's this knife I'm telling you about: It's around 130-150 dllrs (peso equivalent) here, brand new
and only one available in Manila.

 http://www.onestopknifeshop.com/store/benchmade-550sbkhgsl-griptilian-black-serrated-hollow-ground-skyline-camo.html
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #7 on: October 19, 2013, 03:27:28 PM
That's a beauty  :drool:  You got your work cut out for you finding a plain edge because that's been discontinued. I'm sure you could find it w/o the camo handle...
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #8 on: October 19, 2013, 03:34:12 PM
I just checked some 530+ listings on US eBay and not a one found. Good luck...
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #9 on: October 19, 2013, 03:49:57 PM
Quote from: sawman on October 19, 2013, 03:34:12 PM
I just checked some 530+ listings on US eBay and not a one found. Good luck...

So, what do you think sawman? It's a such a beauty eh? just say," ok go ahead buy it's, a collectors item,
the blade is black and also a beauty, don't mind the serrations" , I'll buy it! :D

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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #10 on: October 19, 2013, 04:05:59 PM
Sorry mate, personally I'd leave it alone unless I found the one I wanted. Example: I'd really like a Wenger Gawain, but if I saw the one that had the locking blade instead of the slippy, I wouldn't buy it :shrug:


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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #11 on: October 19, 2013, 04:08:11 PM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on October 19, 2013, 04:05:59 PM
Sorry mate, personally I'd leave it alone unless I found the one I wanted. Example: I'd really like a Wenger Gawain, but if I saw the one that had the locking blade instead of the slippy, I wouldn't buy it :shrug:
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #12 on: October 19, 2013, 05:12:51 PM
I am pretty much a PE guy, so basically any CE edge is a no-no to me.  Unless using something like a spydie sharpmaker, I just don't know how to or have the time to bother with sharpening a CE edge.

And I agree with Nikola, you shouldn't compromise for anything less if you are paying top dollars for a collection piece.
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #13 on: October 19, 2013, 05:22:32 PM
Not at all. I'd say forget about the camo and buy one of their many other models that's basically the same thing but a different colour handle.
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #14 on: October 19, 2013, 05:38:36 PM
I like CE for some applications , wouldn't be a dealbreaker for me . Then again I always carry a large SAK with a pen and 91mm blade .

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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #15 on: October 19, 2013, 06:46:47 PM
Just buy another version of the Griptilian!!! :rant:
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #16 on: October 19, 2013, 07:07:54 PM
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Just buy another version of the Griptilian!!! :rant:
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #17 on: October 19, 2013, 07:11:59 PM
I hate CE blades.  I either want all serrations or none depending on what I expect to use the knife for. 

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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #18 on: October 19, 2013, 07:21:18 PM
Quote from: 3rdpig on October 19, 2013, 07:11:59 PM
I hate CE blades.  I either want all serrations or none depending on what I expect to use the knife for.

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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #19 on: October 19, 2013, 09:10:06 PM
I would rather burn the bills into ash and be flogged with a rabid badger than spend $150 on a CE blade.

But then... I DON'T LIKE SEMI-SERRATED BLADES!
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #20 on: October 19, 2013, 11:36:15 PM
Nope, not a fan either.  I am not a fan of serations at all TBH but a CE is even worse. ;)

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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #21 on: October 19, 2013, 11:42:17 PM
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #22 on: October 20, 2013, 12:03:52 AM
If it was me, I'd pass.  CE blades are the worst of both worlds IMO.....
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #23 on: October 20, 2013, 01:36:59 AM
If only this Griptilian has the plain edge blade, it'll be the holy grail of all my knives!
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #24 on: October 20, 2013, 01:45:40 AM
We'll keep an eye out for you for a PE version with black blade and camo scales. :cheers:
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #25 on: October 20, 2013, 01:55:39 AM
Quote from: enki_ck on October 20, 2013, 01:45:40 AM
We'll keep an eye out for you for a PE version with black blade and camo scales. :cheers:

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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #26 on: October 20, 2013, 01:58:15 AM
I find it irritating when an MT has both  SE AND CE blades !  >:(

I can understand a CE when you only have room for one blade, but if you have two blades then PE and CE is the proper way to do it (IMO).
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #27 on: October 20, 2013, 02:23:46 AM
I like combination edge knives.

it just depends on the knife.

I do think smaller knives with combo edge sometime suck.

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I got to say that camo combo edge grip is sweeeeeeeeeeeet
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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #28 on: October 20, 2013, 05:40:11 AM
There are some companies with serrations I don't mind.  Kershaw and CRKT.  From those two I wouldn't mind CE blades.

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Re: Would you buy a CE knife over a PE one?
Reply #29 on: October 20, 2013, 09:54:59 AM
Maybe you can just buy this one, another one with a PE black blade, and switch them, then sell the black one with the CE blade?
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