Recommendation? SERRATED VS PLAIN EDGE WHICH IS BETTER OVERALL EDC

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This is my first thread so forgive my rookie mistakes....
I am looking into getting a MICROTECH SOCOM ELITE 160-2
But i've been really considering to get a a combo edge "plain edge with serrations" over the normal "plain edge" for a Every day carry blade. With any ones experience with both i understand i will not be able to sharpen the serrations as well as a plain edge. but i am seeking wisdom among you all. Before i spend that kind of money "$300

and to be clear... when i say serrations i am refering to a combo edge "plain,and serrations" edge <______^^^^^^^^ <-- combo

<________________ <-- plain
 
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I disagree, if u want a jack of all id go partial in terms of actual use they’re capable of more things. Most like plain edges for ease of sharpening but there’s many applications where serrations are superior, so my thoughts are why not both. But any feedback is just opinions
 
DocJD said:
Serrations can provide faster and easier cutting of tough fibrous materials but are more labor to maintain / sharpen . Can be more fragile , also .
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FRAGILE. is a word that stuck out to me in your comment. could you go deeper in depth on what you mean by that?
 
I think you'll find this to be a very polarizing topic. Though I prefer a plain edge, I have found that there are occasions where serrated blades are useful. My solution is to carry a primary knife with a plain edge, along with a full-serrated Spyderco Dragonfly.

I'll leave the argument to those with more knowledge than myself, only to point out one observation since you are referring to making the right decision. I don't think you would ever regret going with a plain edge, however if you get the serrated version, you might find yourself questioning your decision if you decide upon use that serrations are just not for you.
 
Serrations are useful when you have to saw something. A partially serrated blade is less able to do that than a fully serrated blade. The serrated part of a combination blade can be helpful in starting a cut on some materials. Serrations can also help you cut when your knife has gotten dull but try to avoid that.

The last time I had a partially serrated EDC knife was probably in the last century. It just didn't end up being very useful to me. Unless you have to cut through a lot of rope or something, you might be better served by a plain edge.
 
I think serrations shine at starting cuts like hoses, rope fiber things. Could always get plain edge and send to someone like razors edge and do a short run of them like half the normal amount of serrations m. I never understood why makers don’t offer this instant of half serrated just another thought
 
Knife experts agree that nothing out-cuts the Cutco Double D Edge. Cutco Brand knives are the only knives to use the Double D edge, which is unlike ordinary serrations in that each segment of the Double D edge has three straight edges beveled into it, angled for optimal cutting in any direction. This Valentine's Day, why not introduce the special person in your life to the world of Cutco brand knives.

I actually worked for those guys after high school for about a week. Anyway, I prefer plain edges, I worry that serrations could get caught on something and cause me to drop the knife. For applications like gardening, I believe serrations and hawkbill blades are superior because they tend to gather and pull tough fibrous materials into the cutting edges.
 
I've heard that combo blades work best on larger folders..If under 3" I would choose a plain edge. Easy to sharpen and can be used for everything a knife needs to cut.
 
I think one of the key points here is that BOTH are great, and EITHER makes for a great EDC blade. A lot of people still don't look at serrated edge that way. I think if I really had to choose only one knife to carry everyday I would probably choose SE, most likely a Spyderco Pacific Salt.
 
All suggestions are the right... For the person answering your question. It's not necessarily the best answer for you.

So the solution is pretty simple. Fun too.
IMHO The best way to resolve it is to "sacrifice" about $60 and buy yourself a pair of Ontario RAT 1's. One plain edge, and one partial serrated. Use each exclusively for a week or two and you will figure it out all by your lonesome.
You can of course use something else, like a Kershaw, but the RAT is a great knife, and it would be pretty easy to unload on the exchange at less of a loss than other "beater" knives. That is of course, if you decide to sell.
 
If you plan to learn to sharpen serrations (it's not difficult), I'd suggest getting them. Otherwise, if you're used to having a sharp edge, you'll likely be unsatisfied with dull serrations.

On another forum, I started a thread stating my intention to only carry full serrated knives in 2020 (for my primary knife -- I carry an additional multitool that has a plain edge blade). I have no regrets so far.
 
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