I have heard so much about the debate about Serrated vs non serrated over the years that I decided to do some testing on my own. I went for a walk this morning hoping to find some junk to cut up and this is what I found. Part of a nylon tiedown a thin nylon strap a rubber tiedown and part of a heavy rubber mat. For the test I'll be using a plain edge two handed Trekker and a Soldier knife.
AWESOME "TESTING" I did a similar one once years back ...... the material that was great on testing sharpness,edge geometry , etc.. was Weed Eater string....the thick stuff (orange or lime green) , try push cutting that stuff ( 20 cuts on each ) , it was a great media to actual show me differences.
I've read that a serrated edge holds a usable edge much longer.. I'd personally like to see that tested with vic since their serrations are not.. Normal
Quote from: gdoolittle on October 21, 2016, 03:14:41 AMI've read that a serrated edge holds a usable edge much longer.. I'd personally like to see that tested with vic since their serrations are not.. NormalI'm actually looking for something to test that theory out with so check back. You never know what I'll find to cut up.
Very interesting Gene. Thanks for doing this.
Cool test Gene - thanks for doing it on our behalf. Looking forward to more results......
Nice Looking forward to more tests. Will you also do a sharpening comparison?
Last for now but maybe the most interesting is the rubber mat. For speed the serated won but the cuts where not as clean as the PE. I did some slicing and push cuts. The chisle grind PE on the solder cut as clean as the PE Trekker but I think the Trekker PE was just a little easier to control. This exercise dulled both blade's but even dull both blade's still sliced through the hard rubber.So far I can't really say one is better then the other.
Quote from: Etherealicer on October 21, 2016, 03:19:28 PMNice Looking forward to more tests. Will you also do a sharpening comparison?What type of sharpening comparison did you have in mind? To be honest both blade's are hair shaving sharp when I start a test. (Yes you can shave with the Vic serated blade just be careful.)
What I've read is serrated edges don't have to be as sharp as PE to still cut. When the points may dull the scalloped part will retain its edge and still be able to perform. Quote from: gene stoner on October 21, 2016, 12:52:56 AMLast for now but maybe the most interesting is the rubber mat. For speed the serated won but the cuts where not as clean as the PE. I did some slicing and push cuts. The chisle grind PE on the solder cut as clean as the PE Trekker but I think the Trekker PE was just a little easier to control. This exercise dulled both blade's but even dull both blade's still sliced through the hard rubber.So far I can't really say one is better then the other. I'd be curious to see the tests continued after the edges were noticeably dull. As mentioned the points on the SE may feel dull yet still perform. I'd be interested how long the PE would perform once the edge was feeling dull. Good job and thank you.
Quote from: gene stoner on October 21, 2016, 03:37:57 PMQuote from: Etherealicer on October 21, 2016, 03:19:28 PMNice Looking forward to more tests. Will you also do a sharpening comparison?What type of sharpening comparison did you have in mind? To be honest both blade's are hair shaving sharp when I start a test. (Yes you can shave with the Vic serated blade just be careful.)It would be interesting what kind of setup you use and how long it takes.I'm not very good at sharpening, but I can work with PE blades. Serrated blades take me forever.
How about food tasks...bread, tomaters etc...are you gonna cut the cheese?
Quote from: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on October 21, 2016, 04:21:38 PMHow about food tasks...bread, tomaters etc...are you gonna cut the cheese? I do plan on testing food like you suggested just not sure when yet. I may have to go to grocery store dumpster to see what I can find.