Episode 027- Serrations and Cutting Edge Conversations Now Streaming!

[Grant Lamontagne]

Hey everyone, it's Friday and you know what that means!

The weekend is almost here and you will soon get to spend quality time with your family, friends and other loved ones.

But more importantly, the new episode of EDC-TV is now streaming!   

This week we discuss serrations, and we touch on the age old arguments of plain vs serrated vs combo edges, which end the serrations belong on if you do have a combo edge, whether serrations are worthwhile from a sharpening standpoint, how to sharpen them and more!

Not to toot our own horn, but if this isn't our best episode yet, it's definitely up there.  Seriously, if you were going to pick one episode to listen to, this one would be on the short list.   

And here it is:



And here are the show notes for those of you that enjoy such things:

Serrations and Cutting Edge Conversations - EDC-TV Episode Summary

Are you a knife enthusiast wondering about the best serration styles or debating whether to use full, partial, or no serrations at all? This episode of EDC-TV dives into the nuances of serrated knives, discussing their practical applications, preferred patterns, and top brands in the industry. Plus, hear some humorous stories and insights into everyday carry choices.

Main Topics:

-The different types of serrations (full, partial, none) and their ideal uses
-The 'gold standard' companies for serrated knife patterns (Spyderco, Cold Steel)
-Common pitfalls and worst serration patterns (over-aggressive Boker serrations)
-Practical considerations for sharpening serrations and design preferences
-Debates over combo edges versus single-purpose blades
-Fun anecdotes about knife mishaps and DIY modding
-The influence of public perception on serration choices (e.g., Gators knives in scouting)
-Personal preferences and advice for selecting serrated knives based on job needs

In this episode:
-The pros and cons of full versus partial serrations
-How serration placement affects cutting performance on different materials
-Brands and patterns that excel or fall short
-Tips for maintaining and sharpening serrated edges
-Reflections on how serration designs have evolved with user needs
-Humorous stories of knife accidents and mishaps
-The importance of choosing the right tool for your specific tasks

Resources & Links:
SAKWiki - Swiss Army Knife Database
Spyderco Official Website
Cold Steel Official Site
Gerber Knives
Boker
Wenger Knives
Indiegogo Kickstarter Campaigns
On/Scene Tactical

Note: This episode contains humorous stories, industry insights, and practical advice for everyday carry enthusiasts — don’t miss the stories of knife mishaps and clever modifications!

Here's a bit of a funny story about it, in case anyone is still reading this:

We were going back and forth on episode topics, and we couldn't agree on one.  At five minutes before show time I was looking at this giant cabinet I have with lots of knives and tools in it, trying to think of a topic, and I started collecting Juice models so we could do colors.  With five or six different Juice models balanced precariously in my hand, I picked up a serrated knife.  That's when I said "smurf it, let's do serrations."

I put all the Juice models back, grabbed everything with a serrated edge I could find (and accidentally grabbing a plain edge Spyderco Salt that I thought was the SpyderEdge version  )  and headed off to start the recording.  Abe and Inky had absolutely no knowledge of the topic, no prep time, nothing, and I think it turned out great- but then we have all handled enough serrated, plain and combo edged knives over the years that we shouldn't have any issues talking about them!

I hope that you all enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!

Def

[Old Boy]

Finally! A topic I can't wait to listen to. Just recently edcing LM P2 and found it incredibly useful but not as satisfying to use as a SAK. The blade being one of my issues.

Also, don't tell my boss. But I've been listening to you guys while I work. Gotta look busy.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I dunno, your boss and I are pretty tight. It may be hard to keep this from him on our next luncheon, but I'll do my best!   

Also, I really can't think of a better way to spend time at work than by listening to EDC-TV!

I don't think the guys were all that enthused about doing an episode on serrations, but I think the results speak for themselves. It's a really good episode, and editing was difficult because there was a lot of solid info and not a lot of screwing around to cut out.

We generally record an hour and ten minutes to an hour twenty, and then I cut it down to the best 45 minutes. This one had a solid hour of good stuff.... 

Maybe we will have to start a Patreon with longer episodes and uncut stuff at some point!

Def

[Old Boy]

 

[Old Boy]

Just finished the podcast. It was great, you dissected the topic thoroughly and cut through the layers of fluff. It was cutting edge interspersed with sharp wit.

[Old Boy]

Just finished the podcast. It was great, you dissected the topic thoroughly and cut through the layers of fluff. It was cutting edge interspersed with sharp wit.

Tough crowd, or I'm just bad with puns.

[Chako]

Just finished watching it.

I bought a knife that has the worst serrations I have ever seen at the local pawn shop. It was so bad I just had to have it. It is called the Master Knife. I could not find much about it online other then this online review.



I can't seem to find  my photos of my example.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Tough crowd, or I'm just bad with puns.

I just didn't see it until now. FWIW, I really appreciated them and can't think of any good ones at the moment (just woke up!) to respond with!   

Def

[Grant Lamontagne]

Just finished watching it.

I bought a knife that has the worst serrations I have ever seen at the local pawn shop. It was so bad I just had to have it. It is called the Master Knife. I could not find much about it online other then this online review.



I can't seem to find  my photos of my example.

I've seen those before. Those are the kind of serrations you get on a knife that you buy when you are 15 to show your mother what a badass you truly are.

Of course, since you mentioned it here and on FB, people are going to go buy them, and the manufacturer will see an upswing in sales and produce a second edition and a few spinoff models as a result!

Kind of what happened with the Morbius film....   

Def

[Chako]

Tell me it ain't so!!!!

 

[Old Boy]

I just didn't see it until now. FWIW, I really appreciated them and can't think of any good ones at the moment (just woke up!) to respond with!   

Def

No worries. Great episode.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Thanks!

I'm glad you liked it!   

Def

[pfrsantos]

One of the first serrated knives I got was this model, in black. Never did use it much, but I loved the double blades, OHO and the backlock.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I missed that one. I was aware of it but I never got one, likely because I always thought S&W knives were absolute smurf.

And, I don't want to toot my own horn, but I'm pretty sure I was right.

At least I have never seen anything coming out of any of the Taylor Cutlery lines that were worth a damned thing, which is sad because there have been some nice looking designs.

Def