Blade Preferences

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** February 09, 2008, 04:35:42 PM

Just wondering what kinds of edges people like in a general utility or EDC tool.

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Roadie · **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2008, 04:43:55 PM

I voted plain edge, but i would be quite happy with one of each if i didn't mind the extra weight. But a plain edge does just about every task i ask of a knife most days. If i know i'll be around a fair amount of ropes then i would carry a serrated.

Roadie

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2008, 05:30:22 PM

Before the OHT I would have just voted for the PE, but I have found it to be highly usefull so have voted for both. (plus I am greedy.

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Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2008, 06:23:36 PM

Got to be plain edge, a plain edge will do everything I need, plus it's an absolute doddle to maintain the edge

In case anyone's missed any of my previous post's, I hate serrations

Benner · **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2008, 06:27:57 PM

Quote from: micky d on February 09, 2008, 06:23:36 PM

Got to be plain edge, a plain edge will do everything I need, plus it's an absolute doddle to maintain the edge

In case anyone's missed any of my previous post's, I hate serrations

We know we know.

cryptrick · **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2008, 06:38:00 PM

I've voted for a multitool with both types seperate, plain and serrated. Micky, what about when you're needing to cut tough rope/fabric... bet you'd be begging for a serrated then

Benner · **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2008, 06:39:12 PM

Quote from: cryptrick on February 09, 2008, 06:38:00 PM

I've voted for a multitool with both types seperate, plain and serrated. Micky, what about when you're needing to cut tough rope/fabric... bet you'd be begging for a serrated then

I think he'd rather chew his way through that be seen carrying a serrated blade.

Splat · **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2008, 07:04:27 PM

Combo w/serrations at the base, if the blade is 3"+.

jzmtl · **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2008, 10:07:17 PM

Plain if only one, one each if two.

Sea Monster · **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2008, 10:32:15 PM

For some reason I always answer this question Half'n'Half, and for some reason, I always actually carry a Plain edge.

Anyhoo, with today's fabulous tech, I don't really have to choose, I can have both or more.

NutSAK · **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2008, 10:33:32 PM

I used to be a "plain edge only" kinda guy, but carrying an OHT increased my appreciation for a serrated edge. I still like to keep them separate though, so I voted for "one of each".

I like the Swisstool for this reason, and wish I had a standard one instead of the "X". I also really like carrying the Safari Hunter with its plain edge and serrated gutting blade combination.

Spoonrobot · **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2008, 11:35:56 PM

I'm a plain edge kind of guy but I voted for serrations near the tip because the OHT makes such an excellent cutting tool and has been supplanting my regular folder.

Anthony · **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2008, 12:14:56 AM

Plain edge, although there are some exceptions. The OHT is one; very well done blade design.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2008, 12:29:28 AM

After having used Waves, Charges, and SURGES! I have gotten used to having both blades!

Pacu · **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2008, 12:56:33 AM

I like one of each at least 3'' long. Like my Gerber 600. The ser blade is good for rope and the straight is a good all around blade and easy to sharpen.

In a regular knife though i like half and half. Especially a good survival knife needs to have a little of each.

ducktapehero · **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2008, 03:07:31 AM

Plain edge. Mainly for the fact is that if you're miles from civilization and you don't have a dedicated sharpening tool it's a hell of a lot easier to sharpen a plain edge with stuff you may have near you. Like a ceramic coffee cup or even a smooth piece of granite or sandstone. Of course this can be prevented by carrying the proper sharpener but I would probably lose at the precise moment I needed it.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2008, 04:36:44 PM

If I could,I'd have one dedicted blade of each.But like some others here the blade of the OHT would more than satisfy me.

jock1 · **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2008, 06:47:38 PM

If I couldn't have one of each I would have to choose a PE 'cause it is suitable for a wider range of uses and far easier to sharpen

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