Which are better: serrated or smooth blade knives?

Question

My brother (Eagle Scout) says that smooth blades are best and that partially-serrated knives were invented for people who don't properly sharpen their knives. He says that you can cut anything with a sharp enough smooth blade.

Personally, I like the look of partially-serrated knives. I also am a Scout and know the right way to sharpen knives. However, although almost all of my knives are partially-serrated, I've only used the serrated portion once.

What do you all think?

Thanks a lot!

Answer 1

serrated is much more useful for cutting rope and pretty much anything out camping. however smooth blades are a lot easier to sharpen

Answer 2

It all depends on what type of use the knife is for.
If you are talking a general camp knife, I tend to carry my partially serrated blade. It gives the best of both worlds.
And contrary to another person's post, you can sharpen a serrated blade with the correct equipment. Look in a Cabala's catalog or go to Gander Mountain.

Answer 3

Serrated blades cut back rope greater effective. tender blades carve stable factors greater effective. in simple terms flow with whichever you think of will serve you appropriate. I carry a semi-serrated blade this is nice for just about something.

Answer 4

I like serrated

Answer 5

It all depends on what you are cutting. Ever tried cutting bread with a smooth blade? Not fun.

Answer 6

i love serrated. it works for anything. and i think it would hurt less to get killed with a serrated than a smooth

Answer 7

it does in fact depend on what you need to cut, But if I had to choose a knife to put in with my camping gear, it would be the sharpest smooth blade.

Answer 8

The sharp ones

Answer 9

depends on what u wanna cut, i myself prefer smooth for most things

Answer 10

you can't resharpen a serated knife so you get more use out of a smooth blade